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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FilmTimothée Chalamet is in over his head in Hot Summer Nights
After his breakout performances in Call Me by Your Name and Lady Bird, Timothée Chalamet returns with an ‘80s-set teen drug romp Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
FilmFringe 2018: Goblin to play iconic Suspiria & Dawn of the Dead scores
The Italian prog heroes will be playing live to these two classic 70s horrors at this year’s Fringe Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
Music
Midas Fall – Glue (Video Premiere)
Watch the animated video for Glue from Scottish post-rock duo Midas Fall Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
Music
XamVolo – Cathedrals (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single Cathedrals, from rising neo-soul artist XamVolo Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
MusicCrow's Feet – Towns (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single Towns, from Scottish ambient pop band Crow's Feet Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
Tv RadioPilot Light bring cult sketch show Big Train to the big screen
The Manchester television festival also previews the new series of Westworld and celebrates comedy The Royle Family on its 20th anniversary Read more »| 11 Apr 2018
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ArtYon Afro Collective: The Skinny Showcase
We look at the work of members of the Yon Afro Collective, ahead of their group exhibition at this year's Glasgow International festival Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Books
Break.up by Joanna Walsh
Joanna Walsh’s genre-defying novel mixes travelogue with the story of an online relationship Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Music
Alexis Taylor on new album Beautiful Thing
Working alongside producer Tim Goldsworthy, Alexis Taylor’s new solo album is a very different beast to its predecessor, breaking new ground both musically and lyrically Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Film
Edinburgh 'plays big role in Avengers: Infinity War'
It wasn’t the premiere we hoped for, but Edinburgh film fans got a sneak peek at some of the latest Marvel film last night, with the film’s director confirming the city gets some substantial screen time in Avengers: Infinity War Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Film
The Meg trailer: It’s Jason Statham v a huge-arse shark
The Stath is gonna’ need a much, much bigger boat in this daft-looking creature feature Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Books
Ponti by Sharlene Teo
Reading Sharlene Teo's weird and beautiful coming-of-age novel is an overwhelming experience Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 10-16 Apr
This week's gig guide sees Hinds and Goat Girl return with new albums, a huge Arcade Fire show in Glasgow, and much more Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Music
Home$lice – Howdy
Home$lice's debut album Howdy is sharp, sweet and full of character Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Music
Rival Consoles – Persona
Persona is experimental and diverse in its sonic scope, but each unique sound is in service of its greater whole, making for a record that is undeniably the vision of a singular artist Read more »| 10 Apr 2018