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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ArtScottish Art News: March 2016
March brings many screenings, openings, talks and workshop events. Here's the rundown of what to look forward to in Scottish Art throughout March. Read more »| 01 Mar 2016 -
FilmComfort and Joy
Bill Forsyth's Comfort and Joy is full of cherishable moments. Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
FilmDheepan
Winner of last year's Palme d'Or, Jacques Audiard (A Prophet) delivers another gripping film with this timely immigration drama. Jacques Audiard’s Dhe... Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Summertime
Witty coming-of-age story about a lesbian teen falling in love over an idyllic summer in rural France. Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Audition
Takashi Miike's truly shocking and haunting beauty horror gets a much-needed Blu-ray spit and polish Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Books
Begbie’s Back: An interview with Irvine Welsh
Begbie is back, with the April publication of The Blade Artist and Danny Boyle's sequel to Trainspotting filming in May. Ahead of his promotional tour, we ge... Read more »| 29 Feb 2016
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Books
Aye Write!: Top picks for Glasgow's Book Festival
Glasgow’s book festival Aye Write! returns from 10-20 March with its usual packed programme of the best that literature has to offer Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Music
Scottish Gig Highlights – March 2016
Wave goodbye to dark days and let in the light. Well, if you equate the likes of Pelican, Clint Mansell and Grimes with springtime cheer Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Zootropolis
Disney’s latest animation is an enjoyable neo-noir buddy cop comedy that will likely entertain children and adults alike thanks to a steady stream of g... Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Oscars 2016: Spotlight, Larson & DiCaprio win
Spotlight wins best picture over bookies' favourites The Revenant and The Big Short, while Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Oscars club with his win for best acto... Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Urban Hymn
Drama exploring the lives of two troubled teen following the 2011 London riots Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
ComedyFive Kids' Shows at Glasgow Comedy Festival
The youngest member of our Comedy team flicks through the Glasgow International Comedy Festival programme and finds the best shows for kids. Tip: contains disgusting songs, crying babies and timeless Pixar magic. Read more »| 28 Feb 2016 -
Film
Five to see at GFF, 27 Feb: Neil Young's Human Highway
It's the penultimate day of Glasgow Film Festival, but the gems just keep coming. There's feisty festival hit Mustang, acutely observed documentary Finders K... Read more »| 27 Feb 2016 -
MusicNorthwest Gig Highlights – March 2016
March madness takes hold of the music calendar, with out-there experiments from Ryoichi Kurokawa, A-Bound festival and FutureEverything all on offer this month Read more »| 27 Feb 2016 -
Film
Goodnight Mommy
Handsomely mounted study in cruelty from Austria Read more »| 27 Feb 2016