Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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FilmLars von Trier on The House That Jack Built
Controversial director Lars von Trier is back and back on form with knowing serial killer picture The House That Jack Built. We speak to the Danish auteur about film violence, alcoholism and the dark hole left by David Bowie's early death Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
FilmThe House That Jack Built
Is aging enfant terrible Lars von Trier trolling us with serial killer flick The House That Jack Built? Or is he trying to purge something ugly from deep within himself? Maybe it's both... Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
Theatre
The Panto-Free Guide to Christmas Theatre
Love theatre, but hate panto? Think you can’t go to the theatre this season? Ho-Ho-Ho-hold your horses, there’s still a bunch of shows you can see this December – here’s a quick round-up Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
BooksThe Skinny's Best Books of 2018
With 2018 coming to a close, we asked The Skinny editors and books team to tell us about their favourite books they've read over the past twelve months Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
Music
MHF Live: Talking about mental health with music
We speak to Hannah Currie, Solareye, Be Charlotte and The Spook School about MHF Live, a new project that hopes to inspire events that encourage conversations about mental health Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
Tv RadioNew Stranger Things season 3 trailer reveals episode titles
Stranger Things season 3 is coming this summer: expect fun by the pool and strange goings on in Hawkins' new shopping mall Read more »| 10 Dec 2018
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MusicSelling – On Reflection
A striking attention to detail ensures On Reflection will be a record that you're drawn back to again and again Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
Music
Big Joanie: Under the Influence
Ahead of their appearance at Kid Canaveral's Christmas Baubles, London's Big Joanie talk us through the records that have influenced their debut album, Sistahs Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
Music
Book Yer Ane Fest @ Abertay Student Centre, Dundee, 30 Nov-2 Dec
Book Yer Ane Fest is much more than a DIY punk festival – it's the coming together of a community of music lovers with a desire to bring about positive change Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Books
Still Lives by Maria Hummel
Still Lives presents an interesting premise, but fails to see it through Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Music
Van Morrison – The Prophet Speaks
Van Morrison's 40th studio album, and fifth since 2016, is another collection of jazz and blues; standards and originals, they're all as one now for Van the Man Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Art
Independent Art and Design Christmas Markets 2018
For anyone that's wanted to spend their Christmas gift budget (no matter how much or little that may be) on a unique and thoughtful present, and in a way that can support local art and design, look no further Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Comedy
Fringe Dog's Christmas Gift Guide
The Christmas gift guide for humans on a budget, as curated by Fringe Dog Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Film
First Avengers 4 trailer suggests an emotional conclusion
With its first trailer and official title now revealed, Avengers: Endgame looks like it could be an emotional end for Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow et al. Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Music
Natural Women: All Saints on friendship and new album Testament
We chat to Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt and Natalie and Nicole Appleton, aka All Saints, about their latest album Testament and the importance of friendship Read more »| 07 Dec 2018