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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ArtThe Skinny's 2018 Christmas Gift Guide
Ornamental, edible, large and small – here's our selection of some of the best Christmas gift ideas from Scotland's makers, designers and producers Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
FilmNetflix film Roma tops Sight & Sound poll
The prestigious end of year list puts Alfonso Cuarón’s Mexican drama in poll position, but it's a shame it won’t be seen by many on the big screen Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
MusicHozier @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 7 Dec
Hozier's soulful Irish-born folk demonstrates a strong Celtic connection at Glasgow's O2 Academy Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 11-31 Dec
With performances from the likes of Nile Rodgers and Paul McCartney, and Christmas and Hogmany events taking place across the country, 2018 looks set to go out with a bang Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
Film
An Elephant Sitting Still
Hu Bo's first and final feature is a quietly devastating reflection on the desperation of the left-behind in modern China Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
Film
Lars 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
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Film
The 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 -
Books
The 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 Radio
New 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 -
Music
Selling – 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