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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MusicThe Black Keys / Liam Finn @ The Queen's Hall, 16 Nov
Crowded House alum supports Ohian rootsmen in the Queen's Hall on a loud Sunday evening Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Film
Cass
Cass Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Film
Man On Wire
Man On Wire Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
MusicSans Trauma - Rushing Your Dragon
A tricky beast to get your lugs around at first, but once it infiltrates those eardrums it's quite a triumph Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
MusicHeads We Dance - The Human Touch
Judging by the juggernaut synths and jackhammer beats driving The Human Touch, one can only assume that Leeds electro outfit Heads We Dance witnessed Justice... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
FilmNew Video Art Night: As We Speak
Dziga Vertov, one of the true pioneers of experimental cinema (he made Man With A Movie Camera, after all), was once quoted as saying that the analysis of n... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008
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Books
Books For Your Stockings...
Books are the Fast Food of Christmas presents - Easily picked up, and appreciated by all but the most dedicated whingers. If you're stuck for present ideas, here are a few suggestions... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Theatre
Feet First: Edinburgh's Hogmanay Gets Performative
Hogmanay in Edinburgh is usually associated with alcohol and partying. This year, however, it is championing a more cultural event that brings together the cream of Scottish theatrical talent. Gareth K Vile admits that Edinburgh has trumped Glasgow. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Music
The Notwist @ King Tut's, 19 Nov
German veterans pull out all the stops Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Clubs
Dolby Anol Feel the Tigerbass
Signed to hip German label Tigerbass while gaining widespread praise back home, and now launching a slick new night: the time is right for Glasgow's electro princes Dolby Anol Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Music
These Arms Are Snakes @ Stereo, 17 Nov
A night of Progressive Noise wows unique Glasgow venue. Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Music
Kelli Ali - Rocking Horse
A reinvention with mixed results from the ex-Sneaker Pimp Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Music
Remember Remember - Remember Remember
Banks of looped, eddying guitar motifs, cascading pianos, flurries of duelling woodwind and snow-crisp xylophone all vie for attention. Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Music
The Vaselines @ ABC, 12 Dec
Perhaps the most indie and legendary of Glasgow's indie legends, Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee caused a justifiable stir this summer when they reformed The ... Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
MusicNick Harrison - Something Special
Shamelessly aping the most overly-exposed indie pop of the day Read more »| 24 Nov 2008