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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FilmObey
Making its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Obey is an intimate drama in which socioeconomic forces offer no hope or justice to its most defenceless. Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
FilmSteel Country
Thriller Steel Country dabbles with topical issues and themes relating to today's America, but the results are messy and muddled Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Music
Let’s Eat Grandma – I’m All Ears
With All Ears, Let's Eat Grandma encapsulate the agony and ecstasy of youth – and even more besides – in constantly dynamic ways that demand your attention Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
MusicDUDS @ Mono, Glasgow, 5 May
Manchester's DUDS and Glasgow's KAPUTT seem to get better every time we see them and the show at Mono on 5 May was bags of fun Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Music
Idlewild @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 21 Jun
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of seminal record The Remote Part, Idlewild perform a knockout performance in Summerhall's courtyard with more than a few surprises along the way Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Music
The Vaselines @ Museum of the Moon, Glasgow, 22 Jun
Tonight's performance under the moon brings three artists together for a night of exquisite entertainment culminating in people literally dancing in the aisles Read more »| 25 Jun 2018
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MusicPortico Quartet @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jun
Despite the move indoors and the late arrival on stage, Portico Quartet didn't disappoint tonight with their unique blend of jazz and electronica Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
FilmThe Devil Outside
Visual poetry abounds in this story of a watchful young boy questioning his family's religious beliefs Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Tv Radio
Here Be Monsters & other uncomfortable podcasts
KCRW's anxiety-inducing podcast embraces our fears, anxieties and the unknown – we take a listen, and pull out some more podcasts that will leave you sitting uncomfortably Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Music
Let's Eat Grandma interview
We catch up with Let's Eat Grandma's Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth to discuss friendships, gender stereotypes and sophomore album I'm All Ears Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Film
Welcome to Scottish zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse
Fancy seeing a yuletide zombie musical shot in Port Glasgow? Genre mashup Anna and the Apocalypse is reportedly a zesty take on the zombie movie. We find out more from its director ahead of its UK premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Film
Searching
John Cho plays a dad searching for his missing daughter in this inventive thriller that plays out on computer screens Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: A Scottish Music Timeline
We look back on the history of Scottish pop music, from Lonnie Donegan and Lulu to Young Fathers, Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Music
Finiflex – Suilven (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Suilven by Edinburgh duo Finiflex Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Film
C'est la vie!
This delightful French comedy follows the diverse and eccentric event management staff, caterers, musicians, and one grouchy anti-technology photographer as they orchestrate a sumptuous wedding at an 18th century chateau. Read more »| 21 Jun 2018