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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FilmSeven Alternative Christmas Movies
Fancy watching some Christmas films over the festive break but don't want to be assaulted by shmaltz, tinsel or Christmas spirit? Try these seven alternative Christmas movies for size... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
MusicBlanck Mass / Apostille @ Stereo, Glasgow, 11 Dec
“Might live tweet my show tonight,” deadpans Michael Kasparis – aka Apostille – before the gig. He doesn’t actually do it (140 ... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
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Kagoule @ Sneaky Pete's, 9 Dec
Kagoule came and they bloody well conquered. Despite Storm Desmond raging his blowy best, a packed-out Sneaky Pete’s gathered to witness the Nottingham... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
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Straight Outta Compton
Despite some unambivalent lionisation, this much-anticipated NWA biopic tells an undeniably powerful tale Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
MusicNorthwest Music News – 11 Dec: Mark Vernon, Deadbear + more
Our last missive of the year from the Northwest including our favourite tracks plus new work from Deadbear, Rongorongo and more... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Musicjennylee @ Stereo, Glasgow, 7 Dec
“I’m really nervous!” protests Jenny lee Lindberg, mid set. In theory, sure, she has every reason to be; her brand new record – ... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015
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The Skinny Showcase: Artists' Christmas Cards 2015
It's that time of year again: no, not Christmas, even better! Presenting: The Skinny's artists' Christmas Cards, contributed by the fantastic illustrators, photographers and designers who make the magazine look amazing every month. Happy Christmas indeed! Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
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Follow at FACT: curating the life lived online
A new group exhibition at FACT explores life lived online and features a new commission from performance art collective LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner, among others. Curators Amy Jones and Lesley Taker discuss ideas of identity and celebrity in the digital age Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
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Shia LaBeouf is in Liverpool for #TOUCHMYSOUL
Shia LaBeouf is appearing at FACT in Liverpool, with performance art collective LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner, as part of the gallery's new group exhibition, Follow Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
BooksBeatlebone by Kevin Barry
Kevin Barry's second novel, Beatlebone – adding to the author's collection of awards with the Goldsmiths Prize this year – marks a cont... Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
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12 alternative Christmas albums
Our guide to festive records with a difference, featuring Low, Thea Gilmore, Snoop Dogg and more. Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
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Matthew Darbyshire @ Manchester Art Gallery
An article in the Independent on Sunday, found in a glass-fronted notice board in the entrance to Matthew Darbyshire’s An Exhibition for Modern Living,... Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
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Safe @ HOME, Manchester
The resounding question: "Are you allergic to the 21st century?" HOME has responded to Todd Haynes’ thought-provoking 1995 film, Safe, providing artis... Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
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Mikal Cronin – Turn Around (live at Le Guess Who?)
Watch this live performance from Mikal Cronin's Utrecht performance – a one-off show, backed by strings and horns, exclusively for this year's Le Guess Who? festival Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
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2015's finest sounds from the Northwest
Our writers and artists including Outfit, Kepla and ILL get together to discuss some of the best noise from the Northwest over the past 12 months Read more »| 09 Dec 2015