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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FilmPerfect Blue
Satoshi Kon’s masterful anime thriller questioning self and celebrity is even more relevant today than it was 20 years ago on its initial release Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
FilmQuentin Tarantino 'knew about' Harvey Weinstein
“I knew enough to do more than I did,” said the Pulp Fiction director Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
Music
The LaFontaines: Under the Influence
With The LaFontaines' sophomore record – Common Problem – about to drop, the band let us in on some of the artists, albums and songs that helped inform the record Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
Music
Flat Worms – Flat Worms
Flat Worms' self-titled debut is an energetic and accomplished debut from a group of highly-seasoned musicians Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Tv RadioStranger Things: Two soundtrack albums set for release
Ahead of Stranger Things season 2, Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein release the music for the new series this weekend, with a compilation of 80s hits heard in the show to follow Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Film
Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi's comic approach might give Marvel devotees whiplash, but it adds a welcome boost of vitality to the God of Thunder Read more »| 19 Oct 2017
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MusicBlue Rose Code – The Water of Leith
The Water of Leith is an ode to forgiveness, to letting go of the past and holding on to hope – it's an astonishingly accomplished, pure and sincere record Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Film
Blood Simple
This 1984 debut film from Joel and Ethan Coen is a dizzying noir of misunderstanding Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Film
Luca Guadagnino on Call Me by Your Name
I Am Love director Luca Guadagnino returns with Call Me by Your Name, one of the year's finest films, about the burgeoning romance between two young men over one Italian summer. We discuss love, adapting a beloved novel, and his Suspiria remake (kinda) Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Music
Flat Worms @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 15 Oct
Although Flat Worms are a touch flat in stage presence, there’s no denying this promising three-piece bring a ferocity to their playing that leaves many of their post-punk peers in the shade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Music
The Breeders @ Academy 2, Manchester, 17 Oct
Kim and Kelley Deal return to the UK in adventurous mood as they preface a first new album in a decade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Music
Emma Pollock / RM Hubbert @ Paisley Arts Centre, 15 Oct
Emma Pollock is endearing throughout tonight's performance, and RM Hubbert is on quick-witted top form in the cosy surrounds of Paisley Arts Centre Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
MusicFrancis Macdonald – Hamilton Mausoleum Suite (Video Premiere)
Watch the behind-the-scenes documentary-style video for Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald's upcoming album, Hamilton Mausoleum Suite Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Film
Why we can't watch Woody Allen films anymore
Woody Allen's tone deaf response to the Harvey Weinstein scandal reminds us of his own allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse; allegations that have now coloured his filmography. Here are the jokes that just aren't funny anymore Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Clubs
Midland on FabricLive, safe clubbing and more
Harry Agius aka Midland, aka the man behind FabricLive 94, on the latest edition in the FabricLive series, making clubbing more inclusive, and the perfect dinner party Read more »| 18 Oct 2017