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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TheatreWhat the Fuck is Les Misérables? A Guide
Returning to Scotland after nearly a decade, the latest tour of the runaway smash musical that is Les Misérables has already sold out. But what is it that makes the show so popular? Read more »| 21 Jan 2019 -
FilmGlass
Samuel L. Jackson makes for a mesmerising supervillain, and there's a pleasing physicality to Glass's superhero showdowns, but Shyamalan just can't help himself when it comes to convoluted dialogue and eye-rolling twists Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
MusicArchitects @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 17 Jan
Brighton-based metalcorers Architects bring their frantic eighth album Holy Hell on the road, in a stunning show packed to the rafters with rage, energy and emotion Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Amelia Bayler on The Young Ones
In this new series, we ask comedians to get a hold of some cult comedy they've never seen before. First up, rising star of the Scottish circuit Amelia Bayler drops some truths on the alternative comedy catalyst Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
Film
Diamonds of the Night
Jan Němec’s thrilling, dreamlike film following two boys on the run from the Nazis comes to Blu-ray Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
Music
Steve Mason – About the Light
The fourth solo album from The Beta Band's Steve Mason is an instant classic that merges different genres in a surprisingly cohesive manner Read more »| 18 Jan 2019
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MusicSteve Gunn – The Unseen In Between
The former guitarist in Kurt Vile's backing band, Steve Gunn steps proudly into the spotlight on his latest solo record Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
TheatreBoom Town/Capital Converse @ The Glad Cafe
A double bill of new writing showcases Scottish playwriting talent at The Glad Cafe Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
Music
Lost Under Heaven on Love Hates What You Become
We speak to Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn, aka Lost Under Heaven, who three years ago forecast global turbulence. Now, on their second LP Love Hates What You Become, they reckon with it Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
MusicBossy Love – Up All Over Me (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video – shot in the Cairngorms on the Winter Solstice – for Up All Over Me from Glasgow duo Bossy Love whose debut EP Whiplash is out today Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
FilmJohn Wick: Chapter 3 trailer - Keanu Reeves is back
Things get even more hairy for Keanu Reeves’ expert-assassin in the wild first trailer for the third John Wick movie, titled John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Read more »| 17 Jan 2019 -
MusicBuke and Gase – Scholars
While there are some decent enough ideas to be enjoyed on Buke and Gase's latest studio album, it's ultimately a rather flat listen that doesn't challenge anywhere near enough as it should Read more »| 17 Jan 2019 -
MusicOK Button – Flesh & Blood (Video Premiere)
Written and directed by Scottish BAFTA award winner Tim Courtney, watch the video for Flesh & Blood, the latest single from OK Button Read more »| 17 Jan 2019 -
FilmWatch the first trailer for the Robert Pattinson-starring High Life
The great Claire Denis ventures into sci-fi with this space-bound film starring Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche and Mia Goth Read more »| 16 Jan 2019 -
Music
Subjective – Act One: Music For Inanimate Objects
Subjective sees DJ Goldie and producer James Davidson slow it right down on their first collaborative album Read more »| 16 Jan 2019