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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FilmSt. Vincent
In writer-director Theodore Melfi’s debut feature, Bill Murray turns back to the salty, misanthropic persona with which he made his name; his titular c... Read more »| 05 Dec 2014 -
MusicAlbums of 2014: And the runners-up were...
You've read about our top ten favourite albums of the year – but who was floating under the radar? Read more »| 05 Dec 2014 -
Film
DVD Survival (erm, Gift) Guide
Thanks to a combination of Netflix, iTunes and Pirate Bay, you've probably not bought a DVD since last Christmas. Help save this flailing industry by splurging on some hard copies for your loved ones this festive season Read more »| 05 Dec 2014 -
FilmTerminator Genisys trailer released
The first full trailer for Terminator Genisys, the fifth film in the Terminator series, has been unveiled, with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the fray a... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Theatre
The Skinny's Guide to Panto in Scotland
It's in front of you! Panto season! If you're completely overwhelmed about exactly which show to go to, The Skinny is here with a helpful guide of everything happening in pantomime and Christmas shows in the central belt this December Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Music
Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst dies aged 37
We're shocked and saddened to hear that singer-songwriter and journalist Nick Talbot – aka Gravenhurst – has died at the age of 37, as confirmed ... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014
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Theatre
"Oh, No It Isn't": Pantomime in Manchester and Liverpool
Bought your pantomime ticket yet? Let us tell you why you should've Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Film
Daniel Craig to return as James Bond in ‘Spectre’
The title of the 24th film in the James Bond series has been revealed, with Spectre starring Daniel Craig and directed by Sam Mendes set for cinemas next Nov... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Books
Amnesia by Peter Carey
Peter Carey is one of the few writers you could expect to pull off a sprawling tale about hackers, global capitalism and Australian politics. He’s got ... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Theatre
Sex and the Three Day Week @ Liverpool Playhouse
In 19th-century France, Georges Feydeau’s L'Hôtel du libre échange delighted audiences with its depiction of the farcical mayhem hidden wi... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors @ Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre
If you’ve grown weary of the traditional festive cheer and merriment that so characterises panto season and prefer your Christmas with a little more bi... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Theatre
In Good Company: Jane the Foole
With women significantly underrepresented in UK theatre, we look at one company who are aiming to redress the balance Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Art
Constructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern Age @ Barbican, London
We don’t often do reviews of London shows but sometimes the occasion warrants it. Constructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern Age r... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Art
The Sensory War @Manchester Art Gallery
A real gem in the WW1 creative commemorations this year comes from The Sensory War, on show at Manchester Art Gallery until February 2015. This group exhibit... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
ClubsSkinned 5: Alex-Ander [Ander-Traxx]
Founder of the fledgling Ander-Traxx imprint, Alex-Ander serves up a mix of deep and soulful cuts from the likes of Jay Simon, STL, Floating Points and Santiago Salazar Read more »| 04 Dec 2014