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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FilmSpotlight: Edward Norton
Profile of an actor famed for adding genuine depth and gravitas to challenging lead roles Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Anti-Flag - For Blood and Empire
Welcomely lacks the expected airs of teen angst and toilet humour so explicit in your common contemporary act of a similar aesthetic Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
The Gussets @ Subway Cowgate
Live music should be a show, a fuck-fest and lobotomize you of modern society's atrocities Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Clubs
Volcano - Thurs May 18 @ The Venue
The finest heavyweight selections of house, techno, disco, ska, funk hip-hop and electronica. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Theatre
The Alchemist
Fans of the book will love it, and for everyone else it's an opportunity to see an exciting ensemble at work. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Theatre
Scottish Ballet Triple Bill
These pieces substitute a reliance on overt narrative for the atmosphere created by the sheer thrill of movement. Read more »| 16 May 2006
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Clubs
Broke'n'English @ Jazz Bar
Outstanding freestyling skills Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Clubs
Terri Walker - I Am
It's impeccable timing for Walker just as so-called neo-soul becomes a Radio 1 hot-ticket Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
MusicRichard Ashcroft - Music is Power
Retaining an uplifting vibe, but never reaching the powerful effect of orchestration his previous day job had mastered Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Daniel Powter - Lie to Me
A fine party track, but it's not to be long remembered like 1999 Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Theme / Milphobia @ Bannermans
Despite their age, Theme's music lacks the maturity you would expect Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
The Organ @ King Tut's
Whose goldfish died? Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Hundred Reasons @ The Venue
One for the die-hards Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Steve Adey - All Things Real
Someone should give Steveo a nudge and tell him to lighten up Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Public Symphony - Public Symphony
A solid album but unfortunately, easily lost in the crowd Read more »| 16 May 2006