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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MusicO2 Love Music Column – January 2014
Just long enough after Hogmanay that you’ll have hopefully recovered, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals swing by the O2 ABC on Thu 16 Jan. Front... Read more »| 01 Jan 2014 -
MusicPatterns – Waking Lines
From the opening echoes of This Haze onwards, Waking Lines sounds impressively lush and layered – not bad when you consider Patterns eschewed studio ti... Read more »| 31 Dec 2013 -
Music
September Girls – Cursing the Sea
So in 2014 girls groups are now very much ‘a thing’ again. You know the type I mean – reverb-laden guitars, dreamy vocals and production th... Read more »| 26 Dec 2013 -
MusicStephen Malkmus & The Jicks – Wig Out At Jagbags
“Actually,” remarks Stephen Malkmus, halfway through his sixth solo record, “I’m not contractually obliged to care.” He’s... Read more »| 26 Dec 2013 -
Art
Time & Motion: Redefining Working Life @ FACT Liverpool, until 9 Mar
Under strip lights, a group of young people in blue overalls solder wires and pass plastic components along a conveyor belt. But these Chinese workers aren't... Read more »| 23 Dec 2013 -
MusicBroken Bells – After The Disco
The first Broken Bells record should've been a breeze – the moment where Brian ‘Danger Mouse’ Burton’s potent spark would prompt Shin... Read more »| 23 Dec 2013
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Theatre
Wanted! Robin Hood @ The Lowry, Salford, until 11 Jan
We all know the tale of Robin Hood – of the altruistic outlaw riding through the glen, whose daring deeds overthrow the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham a... Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Film
Film News: Frank Darabont to sue The Walking Dead; Adam Stafford world premiere at GSFF; Inside Llewyn Davis: behind the music
A roundup of film news and trailers: Frank Darabont sues The Walking Dead; GFF Short Film selection unveiled; Bryan Singer hires X2 writers for X-Men: Apocalypse; and we look at the music behind new Coen brothers film Inside Llewyn Davies Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Theatre
Anatomy #7: Kill Your Traitor Heart @ Summerhall, 13 Dec
Organised by Harry Giles and Ali Maloney, and supported by Summerhall, Anatomy #7: Kill Your Traitor Heart is part of a series of evenings held once a month ... Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Art
Hisachika Takahashi: Antwerp 1967/Brussels 2013/Liverpool 2013 @ LJMU Exhibition Research Centre, Liverpool
Glow-in-the-dark artwork seen under UV light is something usually associated with a trip to your local Laser Quest, but, in a unique exhibition experience, t... Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Music
Bid Now for the New Mouse on Mars 12"
German experimental electronic pioneers Mouse On Mars have a new single out - but they've only made one copy. The incredibly limited-edition 12" WOWRETCHED was created using their iPhone app Wretchup Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Film
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Based on James Thurber’s short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars its director Ben Stiller as an inexpressive, daydreaming underachiever who,... Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Music
Idlewild's Rod Jones speaks out on the dangers of closing Edinburgh's Picture House
The Idlewild and Music Like a Vitamin project co-founder, whose gigs with both endeavours have been housed under The Picture House's roof over the ... Read more »| 19 Dec 2013 -
Film
American Hustle
American Hustle is based on the Abscam sting operation of the late 70s and early 80s, but David O. Russell’s loose ensemble piece is more giddily ... Read more »| 19 Dec 2013 -
Music
Matthew Dear teams up with Tegan and Sara to cover Tears For Fears
Canadian indie darlings Tegan and Sara have enlisted the help of Ghostly International founder, producer and songwriter Matthew Dear to help them with their cover of Pale Shelter, by seminal 80s synth-pop band Tears For Fears Read more »| 18 Dec 2013