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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Tv RadioPilot Light bring cult sketch show Big Train to the big screen
The Manchester television festival also previews the new series of Westworld and celebrates comedy The Royle Family on its 20th anniversary Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
ArtYon Afro Collective: The Skinny Showcase
We look at the work of members of the Yon Afro Collective, ahead of their group exhibition at this year's Glasgow International festival Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
BooksBreak.up by Joanna Walsh
Joanna Walsh’s genre-defying novel mixes travelogue with the story of an online relationship Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
MusicAlexis Taylor on new album Beautiful Thing
Working alongside producer Tim Goldsworthy, Alexis Taylor’s new solo album is a very different beast to its predecessor, breaking new ground both musically and lyrically Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Film
Edinburgh 'plays big role in Avengers: Infinity War'
It wasn’t the premiere we hoped for, but Edinburgh film fans got a sneak peek at some of the latest Marvel film last night, with the film’s director confirming the city gets some substantial screen time in Avengers: Infinity War Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Film
The Meg trailer: It’s Jason Statham v a huge-arse shark
The Stath is gonna’ need a much, much bigger boat in this daft-looking creature feature Read more »| 11 Apr 2018
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BooksPonti by Sharlene Teo
Reading Sharlene Teo's weird and beautiful coming-of-age novel is an overwhelming experience Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 10-16 Apr
This week's gig guide sees Hinds and Goat Girl return with new albums, a huge Arcade Fire show in Glasgow, and much more Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Music
Home$lice – Howdy
Home$lice's debut album Howdy is sharp, sweet and full of character Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Music
Rival Consoles – Persona
Persona is experimental and diverse in its sonic scope, but each unique sound is in service of its greater whole, making for a record that is undeniably the vision of a singular artist Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Art
Scottish Design: Contemporary Ceramics
Continuing our tour of Scottish design, Local Heroes bring you the first of two forays this year into contemporary ceramics Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Film
Neon Bull
An intoxicating film about Brazilian rodeo workers that's pleasingly multi-layered and subversive in its portrayal of childhood, masculinity and gender roles Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Music
Let's Eat Grandma @ Stereo, Glasgow, 4 Apr
Although their set tonight was short and featured mostly new tunes, Let's Eat Grandma deliver an exciting performance at Glasgow's Stereo, surely a sign of great things to come Read more »| 09 Apr 2018 -
Clubs
Hi & Saberhägen on Light On Leaves and working with Midland
We speak to Kami Cullen from Hi & Saberhägen about Light On Leaves, the latest EP from the Edinburgh duo released on Midland's Intergraded label Read more »| 09 Apr 2018 -
Music
Trembling Bells @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 3 Apr
Trembling Bells bring gigantic guitar riffs and an abundance of life to Sneaky Pete's tonight following the release of latest album, Dungeness Read more »| 09 Apr 2018