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 Ice King
James Erskine's documentary tells the story of John Curry, the first openly gay Olympian and one of the greatest figure skaters of all time Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
ArtSteven Campbell @ Tramway, Glasgow
Love presents a less recognisable slice of renowned painter, multimedia artist and New Glasgow Boy Steven Campbell's prolific practice Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Music
The Violet Kind – Speakeasy (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for The Violet Kind's latest single, Speakeasy Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
MusicJohn MOuse – Replica Figures
John MOuse reunites with Sweet Baboo on latest album Replica Figures; despite some deeply atmospheric moments, you might end up misremembering some of it Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Film
Heads Up: Daily guide to the best films at GFF 2018
Struggling to get your Glasgow Film Festival schedule straight? This daily guide to the festival – which picks out the best films screening each day of GFF – should help Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Music
Fischerspooner – Sir
The Michael Stipe-produced return for Fischerspooner delves into personal experiences in great, often explicit detail, but may have benefited from a little restraint Read more »| 14 Feb 2018
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Music
Luna Delirious – Valentine (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single Valentine from Edinburgh singer-songwriter Luna Delirious Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 13-19 Feb
In this week's gig round-up, Franz Ferdinand and Four Tet return to Glasgow, FOUND present an evening of machine music, and Meursault celebrate the tenth anniversary of their cult classic Pissing on Bonfires / Kissing With Tongues Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Music
Nightmares on Wax @ SWG3, Glasgow, 10 Feb
Nightmares on Wax brings a full on hands-in-the-air party to Glasgow's SWG3 with a solid mix of old and new tracks and a full live band Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Music
Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy
In a reworking of the band's lo-fi cult sixth album, Will Toledo subtly polishes the Car Seat Headrest sound to make a good record great Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Music
Happy Accidents – Everything But the Here and Now
Happy Accidents' sophomore effort expand their sound with the help of Hookworms' Matthew "MJ" Johnson and drummer Phoebe Cross' increased vocal duties Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
MusicLoma – Loma
Made up of members from Shearwater and Cross Record, Loma's eponymous debut is brimming with found sounds and unusual effects making for an enjoyable aural journey for the listener Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Film
Meet Daniela Vega, the trans star of A Fantastic Woman
Gloria director Sebastián Lelio returns with A Fantastic Woman, the story of a young trans woman under suspicion from authorities and her older partner's family after tragedy strikes. We speak to its Chilean star, Daniela Vega, about her first lead role Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Film
Jurassic Park to tour the UK with live orchestra
What could improve John Williams’ stirring score to Steven Spielberg’s classic action film? A live performance from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Film
Robin Campillo on knockout AIDS drama 120 BPM
Robin Campillo channels his own memories of being part of AIDS activism collective ACT UP in the early 90s for this deeply authentic story following the lives of the men involved in the movement Read more »| 13 Feb 2018