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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MusicDaniele Luppi & Parquet Courts – MILANO
Less cinematic than Luppi’s previous work, MILANO is an intimate collection of snapshots about life in a certain place at a certain time. It’s insightful, invigorating and honest Read more »| 27 Oct 2017 -
FilmYorgos Lanthimos on his dark new film The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, the director of The Lobster and Dogtooth, discusses his dark new film The Killing of a Sacred Deer and his singular approach to movie-making Read more »| 27 Oct 2017 -
FilmYoung Fathers bring a fascinating film series to Filmhouse
Edinburgh trio Young Fathers have curated a vibrant season of knockout films as part of the cinema's ongoing House Guest series Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
FilmWe speak to director and star of psychological thriller Thelma
Joachim Trier returns to his native Norway with Thelma, a psychological thriller about a teen with telekinetic abilities. The director and his film's star, Eili Harboe, give us the lowdown Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
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Benny Safdie on making Robert Pattinson crime drama Good Time
Benny Safdie, one half of New York directing duo the Safdie Brothers, tells us about casting erstwhile Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson in his breakneck indie crime movie Good Time Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
Music
Franz Ferdinand return with new album and UK tour
The Glasgow band’s new album Always Ascending will be released next year. Have a listen to the title track Read more »| 25 Oct 2017
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The Voice of the Moon
Fellini's swan song makes a welcome debut on Blu-ray Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
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Vampir Cuadecuc
Playfully fiction-doc hybrid filmed on the set of Jess Franco's Dracula Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
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Thelma
Joachim Trier's psychological thriller puts you in the head of its telekinetic heroine Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Music
Manchester Orchestra @ The Garage, Glasgow, 22 Oct
The Garage stage quakes tonight at the noise unleashed by Manchester Orchestra who certainly know how to deliver a crescendo Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
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Acid Mothers Temple @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 21 Oct
The otherworldly and psychedelic Acid Mothers Temple take over Sneaky's diminutive stage for an experimental experience not to be missed Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
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The 2 Bears: Ghost Selector playlist
Ahead of their appearance at elrow's Halloween party in Edinburgh, The 2 Bears get both weird and freaky as they select their favourite spooky tracks to get you in the mood Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
MusicDed Rabbit – Pressure Pusher (Track Premiere)
Listen to Pressure Pusher, the new single from Edinburgh-based Ded Rabbit Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Rising From the Ashes: Ibeyi interview
French-Cuban sister duo Ibeyi tell us about taking on the world with new album Ash, and the importance of sharing their stories as women of colour Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Lisa Gornick on bringing a female perspective to art and sex
Ahead of screenings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, director Lisa Gornick tells us about her new film The Book of Gabrielle and exploring the story of a woman expressing sex Read more »| 24 Oct 2017