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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MusicMi Ami – Dolphins
Thought the synth revival was dead and buried? Think again. What’s surprising is just how far it has come in the past few years, as evidenced by San Fr... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
MusicDustin O'Halloran – Lumiere
Composer Dustin O'Halloran's latest work is a beautifully crafted and rather unique kettle of classical fish, and deserves widespread attention. Lumiere stan... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
ArtJean-Marc Bustamante @ The Fruitmarket Gallery
Bustamante’s first exhibition in Scotland marries two strands of his career – his works of photography and sculpture from 1978-97 and his sculptu... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
MusicJ Mascis – Several Shades of Why
In a career that has spanned three decades and countless bands, Several Shades of Why marks J Mascis’ first solo studio recording, but it’s certa... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
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Live Music Highlights – March 2011
Cut Copy's new LP Zonoscope may be dividing the critics, but there's no dispute that they have the tools and the talent to put together an amazing live show.... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
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New York Dolls – Dancing Backwards in High Heels
From the opening "Ah!" of the pop-friendly first-track vocals, Dancing Backward in High Heels screams old-school rock 'n' roll fun. The style and production ... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011
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RSA New Contemporaries 2011
For some it's their biggest opportuntity since degree show. The RSA New Contemporaries returns for a third year, showcasing the best of Scotland's young emergent art talent Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
MusicThe Metal Column – March 2011
So we're in March already – the Jäeger-fuelled juggernaut is picking up, but long before a slew of northern thrashers make the annual pilgrimage t... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
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Josh T. Pearson – Last of the Country Gentlemen
With a decade having come and gone since Josh T. Pearson last graced our stereos, it’s gratifying to discover that Last of the Country Gentlemen is jus... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
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Rival Schools – Pedals
With a post-hardcore heritage that helped shake off derisory emo-sniping, Rival Schools’ 2001 debut United By Fate did transcend such faddish t... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Film
GFF 2011: One Thousand Pictures
One Thousand Pictures charts the journey of the train carrying Robert F Kennedy's body from New York to Washington following his assassination in 196... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Theatre
The Old Woman Who Lived... @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
Jill and Jack, the old woman’s children whom she used to whip soundly, have grown up into adults scarred from abuse who are waiting to meet their mothe... Read more »| 26 Feb 2011 -
Film
GFF 2011: The Good, The Bad and the Morricone
As David Scott, Duglas T Stewart and friends pay homage to the music of Ennio Morricone, The CineSkinny discusses the composer's legacy and continuing popularity. Words: Chris Buckle Read more »| 26 Feb 2011 -
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Craig Murray-Orr @ Ingleby Gallery
Before viewing Craig Murray-Orr’s solo show at the Ingleby gallery, there is a fact everyone must know: Murray-Orr was born in New Zeland, but has spen... Read more »| 25 Feb 2011 -
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Noah And The Whale – Last Night On Earth
Born of the British nu-folk scene, and oft heralded as one of the key players, Noah and The Whale are somewhat defined by a genre. Perhaps understandable the... Read more »| 25 Feb 2011