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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FilmMenashe
A humane drama set within a pocket of Brooklyn's Hasidic Jewish community following a widower struggling to care for his son Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
Film
Blade of the Immortal
Blade of the Immortal, the 100th film by Takashi Miike, is a stylish, bloody action epic in the same vein as his 13 Assassins Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
FilmTakashi Miike on his 100th film Blade of the Immortal
Absurdly prolific Japanese director Takashi Miike reaches a 100-film milestone with Blade of the Immortal. We speak to the controversial filmmaker about shocking movies, sword fights, Starship Troopers, film vs digital, and how he's actually really lazy Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
FilmBrigsby Bear
SNL alumni Dave McCary and Kyle Mooney bring this imaginative celebration of the power of storytelling to the big screen Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
Music
The Importance of Band Merch
We look at the importance of merch in music and urge you to support your local scene this Christmas Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
Music
Hear Hear: Why You Need to Protect Your Ears at Gigs
We take a look at the importance of wearing hearing protection at gigs, and as a musician, and explain why earplugs could be the best gift you could give a loved one this Christmas Read more »| 01 Dec 2017
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Art
This Month in Scottish Art: December 2017
December comes with new markets, events and exhibitions across Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Books
Rhyme Watch: Scottish Poetry News – December 2017
As we come towards the festive season and everything begins to tie up for the end of term, news on the poetry front becomes less intense in terms of competitions and personal soapboxes Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Guide: December 2017
Perhaps understandably, December is panto season in theatre land, but the 12th month brings about a number of really interesting shows across the country, with no dames, no tinsel, and lots of excellent theatre talent Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Film
Films of 2017: Best Scottish Short Films
Glasgow Short Film Festival director Matt Lloyd and coordinator Sanne Jehoul join the Skinny's Film editor in choosing the best Scottish short films released in 2017 (in alphabetical order) Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Film
Films of 2017: Best Short Films of the Year
Glasgow Short Film Festival director Matt Lloyd and coordinator Sanne Jehoul join the Skinny's Film editor in choosing their favourite short films of the year (in alphabetical order) Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Comedy
Jingle Baws: December 2017 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark delivers a Christmas treat with his final set of horoscopes Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Film
Witchhammer
Powerful piece of allegorical film-making from Otakar Vávra, which compares 17th century witch trials to Czechoslovak Communist show trials of the 1950s Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Music
Gorillaz @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 29 Nov
Enthralling visuals and a raft of guest contributors from Vince Staples to De La Soul bolster Gorillaz' huge show at the Hydro Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Music
The Little Kicks – Bang the Drum Slowly (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for The Little Kicks' Bang the Drum Slowly Read more »| 29 Nov 2017