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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FilmThe Merry Gentleman
If every good festive film requires a dollop of misery to counter the sparkles, The Merry Gentleman certainly fits the bill. When Kate (Kelly MacDonald), a y... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Clubs
Clubbing Highlights - December 2009
Former footsoldiers of the drum 'n' bass movement Aquasky appear at Edinburgh's Fake night on 12 Dec, returning after a year locked down in the studio creati... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Film
Me and Orson Welles
Me and Orson Welles begins with actor Richard (Zac Effron) seeking out the great Orson Welles for work. Seeing in his Haribo-boy face the perfect fo... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
ArtTop 5 Art Events in December
COLIN GRAY: IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH STREETLEVEL PHOTOWORKS, TRONGATE 103, GLASGOW Til 23 Jan A highly recommended, very moving series of photographs formin... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Film
Jim Jarmusch: A Trip down the Rabbit Hole
In an exclusive interview with The Skinny, cult filmmaker Jim Jarmusch discusses his mysterious new film The Limits of Control, his latest musical project Bad Rabbit, and why exploring our consciousness is an 'inalienable right' Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
TheatreBritish Dance Edition
Every two years, the British Dance Edition showcases British dance to international delegates. This year, the Birmingham event will see Scots ready to take on the world Read more »| 30 Nov 2009
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Music
Tabasco Fiasco - One EP
In Tabasco Fiasco and their equally inspired contemporaries, Super Adventure Club, Livingston has – somewhat surprisingly – managed to nurture tw... Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
MusicHoly Mountain: It's Only Doom 'n' Roll
Holy Mountain are a Glasgow-based duo whose bluesy, sludgy sonic assault and daring live performances are currently wrecking ears around Glasgow and beyond. As the band's first year together draws to a close, The Skinny grabs a few words with messrs Flett and McGlone to hear the story so far. Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Film
The Box
If a stranger left a box at your door, offering you a million dollars to push a button that results in the death of someone you don’t know, wou... Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
FilmDecember Film Events
If you happen to find yourself near the Highland village of Cromarty you might want to check out their compact film festival which runs from the 4 – 6 ... Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Art
Graffiti in Scotland: Inspiring Change
A new project sends artists into prisons to teach inmates how to paint with spray paint. The dailies have been up in arms at the plans, so we thought we'd see if there was any more to the story. Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Music
Scottish Albums of the Decade #12: Arab Strap - The Red Thread
Arab Strap’s previous effort, 1999’s Elephant Shoe, did not receive the critical success the band had enjoyed since its inception. Two years late... Read more »| 27 Nov 2009 -
Music
Scottish Albums of the Decade #13: Camera Obscura - Let's Get Out Of This Country
Initially hampered by constant comparisons to Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura have picked up that baton and accelerated away. Established now as one of... Read more »| 27 Nov 2009 -
Film
Law Abiding Citizen
Since 9/11, Hollywood has been resistant to give us the kind of evil geniuses who dominated genre cinema throughout the nineties, no doubt because Am... Read more »| 27 Nov 2009 -
Music
Scottish Albums of the Decade #14: Mogwai - Happy Songs For Happy People
The short but sweet Rock Action may have set a new course for Blur-botherers Mogwai, but Happy Songs For Happy People was where the journey really began. Ope... Read more »| 27 Nov 2009