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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FilmThe World's Fastest Indian
Bankable Hollywood Brit plus triumph over adversity equals decent Sunday afternoon watching Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
FilmSyriana
Does an excellent job of using the personal relationships of those on the multiple frontlines to try and make sense of the out-of-control freight train that is the West's love of cheap oil from the Middle East. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Film
Date Movie
A truly unpleasant experience which you'll soon want to forget. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Music
Placebo Take Their Meds
They've decided to stop showing off their 'technical expertise' in the studio - much to the relief of almost everyone else. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Found record in Abbey Road: Exclusive
"I will be hyping this story up on press releases for years to come!" - Tommy Perman, Found Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
DJ Chart - Club Michigan DJs
1. Galaxy 2 Galaxy - Hi Tech Jazz Compilation (UR) Brand new but already a classic from Mad Mike and the Underground Resistance crew.2. Starski - Love Camera... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006
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Music
The Young Knives
We didn't have a sport, so this gave us something to do Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
MusicRoots Manuva: Slight Return
The album is another chance to clamber within the weed-cratered psyche of one of the most interesting figures in the music industry at the mo Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Music
Nick Cave's Fresh Propositions
A beautiful, somewhat unsettling body of work that combines the progressive leanings of his music with a sense of place evoking the desolate setting of the film Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
MusicJosh Ritter - The New Norah Jones!?
"I wanted to write about America. Things are weird there now" Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Music
KanYe West @ SECC, 17 Feb
Mind the GAP? How KanYe possibly forget? Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Music
Errors - 'How Clean Is Your House'
No, these Glasgow left-fielders aren't taking the piss; their second EP really is a spik 'n' span acid house record, with clean-verging-on-jangly guitars com... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Film
Glasgow Film News - March, 2006
A handful of happenings, resolutely recommended Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Film
Edinburgh Film News March 2006
This year Filmhouse has upped the ante for those who wish to see the Oscar glam and gore live with a champagne reception Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
FilmShooting Dogs
Raw, honest and devastating. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006