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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MusicHex Education Half-Hour: Ninetails Interviewed
While engaged in the fruitless pursuit of re-finding the euphoria of the first hit, Liverpool trio Ninetails have concocted something truly special Read more »| 13 Mar 2014 -
FilmTerry Gilliam on The Zero Theorem: Video interview at Glasgow Film Festival
We caught up with Terry Gilliam at Glasgow Film Festival ahead of the Scottish premiere of The Zero Theorem to talk about the film and some of the concepts w... Read more »| 13 Mar 2014 -
Music
Cloud Sounds #9: DJ Shadow, Arcade Fire, De La Soul and more
The latest instalment of our Music team's regular playlist also features Adam Stafford, Gasp, Alias, Machinedrum, Lorde, Son Lux and much more Read more »| 13 Mar 2014 -
Music
Owls – Two
If the Pixies' 2003 reunion prompted a tidal wave of excitement, it’s fair to suggest the response to Owls’ return is more akin to a slight rippl... Read more »| 13 Mar 2014 -
ClubsBeneath the Label: Horror Boogie
We quiz DJ and promoter Dave Shades of Horror Boogie Records on his outlet for twisted wonky techno, rave, breaks and mutant bass Read more »| 13 Mar 2014 -
Art
Edinburgh Art Festival's 2014 programme unveiled
Some highlights from the programme of this year's Edinburgh Art Festival have been revealed today, including the first UK exhibition outside London by leading contemporary artist Isa Genzken Read more »| 13 Mar 2014
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Film
The Meaning of Life: Terry Gilliam on the Zero Theorem
We get philosophical with director Terry Gilliam ahead of the Scottish premiere of his latest film at the Glasgow Film Festival Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Film
Iain de Caestecker on In Fear
Iain de Caestecker has had a busy year, what with starring in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and taking the lead role in Ryan Gosling's debut feature. We caught up with the Glaswegian actor to discuss his new film, indie horror In Fear Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Art
Own Art: Democratic Camera
As all eyes turn to Glasgow in a bumper year for culture, Street Level Photoworks will be celebrating its 25th year with a dedicated retail space and online ... Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Art
Art News: Exhibitions at Edinburgh College of Art and Liverpool Arts Hub 47; Strangers Kissing – is it art?
A round-up of recently announced exhibitions and art news, including new work from Vicky Crossley at Liverpool's Arts Hub 47, and a showcase of work by ECA students. Plus, we ask if the viral hit First Kiss is really art... Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Music
Dawn Landes – Bluebird
When your marriage collapses and your world falls apart, what next? For songwriters, tradition dictates you channel the sadness into a ‘breakup record&... Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Clubs
Restless Soul: Willie Burns interviewed
Chameleonic crate-digger Willie Burns on the paranormal powers that help him keep his second-hand store stocked, and the idea that there really are only two types of music – good, and bad Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Clubs
Behind the Scenes: Hustle
A healthy respect for tradition rather than trendiness keeps Liverpool's Hustle in quality DJs Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
TheatreOrlando @ Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, until 22 Mar
'My body was flooded with rapture and my brain with ideas. I wrote rapidly till 12...' So wrote Virginia Woolf to her lover Vita Sackville-West in 1927, desc... Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Comedy
Can We Be Frank? Searching for Frank Sidebottom
As Jon Ronson heads out on the road this month paying tribute to Frank Sidebottom, he and friends of Sidebottom's creator Chris Sievey reflect on the life and times of a performer whose alter-ego took on a life of his own Read more »| 12 Mar 2014