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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Books
Overexposure by Hugo Rifkind
Rifkind's protagonist is likeable, despite his annoyances; he is a shallow, caddish screw-up, but also has his bad points. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Books
My Father's Notebook by Kader Abdolah
Abdolah's subtle depiction of Ishmael's political exile is empathic in the extreme. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Film
Paris Je T'Aime
A welcome exception to the usual mediocre quality of portmanteau films. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Film
Jindabyne
Nowhere near as involving or profound as it thinks it is. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Film
Paradise Lost
Offers nothing more than titillation and exploitation. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
The Go! Team @ Mansfield Traquair
Mind your balls! is the warning from the crowd. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007
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Music
Terry Riley @ Usher Hall
Broadly acknowledged as the seminal piece for the minimalist movement of modern classical music. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
Elliot Smith - New Moon
His hushed voice and melancholic melodies are often breathtakingly beautiful. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
The Lemonheads - The Liquid Room, 8 May
even an intimate rendition of The Outdoor Type sounds strangely flat Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
Electrelane @ Bongo Club
Post-rock for people who like to rock Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
Billy Childish @ Bongo Club
A timely injection of prime fervour. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
Amy McDonald @ King Tut's
she treats the packed venue to a set that belies her tender years and hints at a very bright future. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
MusicPatti Smith - Twelve
Unhindered in bringing new textures to the table. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Clubs
Utah Saints & Erol Alkan, Triptych, Sugarbeat, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 27 Apr
Whilst the Utah Saints should be applauded for fostering one of Edinburgh's best club nights, they can't seem to escape the general malaise stifling the breaks scene at the moment Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Clubs
The Youngsters (live), Triptych, Ufreak, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 28 Apr
What a night for Ufreak! Read more »| 10 Jun 2007