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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BooksScottish Poetry News: January 2018
A whirlwind tour of the poetry happenings for January through Rabbie Burns and beyond Read more »| 05 Jan 2018 -
BooksGoblin by Ever Dundas
Ever Dundas' debut novel is an enchanting, genre-defying read Read more »| 05 Jan 2018 -
Film
Coco
An animation about death might seem an odd choice for the family-friendly studio Pixar, but in the hands of Toy Story 2 director Lee Unkrich such concerns are unwarranted Read more »| 05 Jan 2018 -
Film
The best film events in Scotland in January
The ten big screen movie happenings you should make time for this month, from Paul Thomas Anderson on 35mm to a weekend-long love letter to Nicolas Cage Read more »| 05 Jan 2018 -
FilmThe 25 must-see films of 2018
From stop motion canines in Isle of Dogs to the 80s-obsessed future of Ready Player One via the curious girl meets fish-boy love story that is The Shape of Water, these are the films we're most looking forward to in 2018 Read more »| 04 Jan 2018 -
Theatre
The Month in Scottish Theatre: January 2018
Panto, physical theatre, special screenings and yet more panto, there's a lot to choose from during theatre's 'quiet' month Read more »| 04 Jan 2018
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Art
CCA Highlights: January / February 2018
Collaboration is the key to a bright start for the New Year, as CCA becomes home to local and international artists often working together Read more »| 04 Jan 2018 -
Clubs
Scottish Clubbing Highlights: January 2018
Dance yourself warm this January with free parties, fundraisers, plus Glasgow's annual disco extravaganza Read more »| 04 Jan 2018 -
Theatre
The Arabian Nights @ Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
There’s no better time than the festive season for a magical adventure and this year’s Lyceum Christmas production brings us just that Read more »| 03 Jan 2018 -
MusicBooHooHoo on their plans for 2018
As they prepare to play King Tut's New Year's Revolution festival, Glasgow's BooHooHoo chart their rise so far and share some tips and resolutions for 2018 Read more »| 03 Jan 2018 -
Film
Jupiter's Moon
Lame parable about a young man with supernatural powers caught up in the European refugee crisis Read more »| 03 Jan 2018 -
Film
Mike White on new Ben Stiller film Brad's Status
Writer-director Mike White on Brad’s Status, in which Ben Stiller plays a man intimidated by his peers' success. We chat about White's eclectic career, working in the Hollywood sausage factory and the aspect of directing he likes least Read more »| 03 Jan 2018 -
Tv Radio
Black Mirror: Season 4
This sharp new series of Charlie Brooker's twisted anthology show features tales about an exacting dating app, a post-apocalyptic Britain where robot dogs roam the streets and a macabre museum filled with creepy pieces of tech Read more »| 21 Dec 2017 -
Music
Great Scots: 2017 in Scottish Music
To celebrate the amazing music that's come out of Scotland in 2017, we've put together this handy playlist of 71 tracks to stick on shuffle that'll help you dance your way into 2018! Read more »| 20 Dec 2017 -
Music
Pulled Apart by Xmas @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 17 Dec
Leeds' returning rock-and-roll heroes put on a storming Christmas party that sees the blistering return of their old friends Blood Red Shoes Read more »| 20 Dec 2017