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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FilmBAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards – Shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year's BAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards has been announced today, with recognition given to some of Scotland's best emerging filmmakers across a range of disciplines, genres and styles Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
Books
Trying Not to Try by Edward Slingerland
Though marketed as broad Gladwell-ish pop psychology – with some self-help thrown in – Trying Not to Try is actually a lot narrower and deeper th... Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
FilmStarred Up
A star is born in Starred Up. From the minute Jack O’Connell swaggers onscreen he electrifies the picture with the kind of fearless and commanding perf... Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
FilmJeune & Jolie
The latest from François Ozon (following 2012's excellent In the House), is a carefully non-judgemental coming-of-age drama divided into four sea... Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
Music
Record Store Day: David Bowie, CHVRCHES, Public Enemy and more
A round-up of the latest releases confirmed for Record Store Day (19 April) including reissues from David Bowie and Public Enemy, limited edition vinyl from CHVRCHES and Tame Impala, and a special release from Invada Records Read more »| 14 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Danny Trejo talks Muppets and Machete, Fantastic Four and Star Wars casting rumours, and more
In today's film news, Danny Trejo talks about his roles in Machete and Muppets Most Wanted, the latest casting rumours for Fantastic Four and Star Wars VII, plus the latest trailers, and more Read more »| 14 Mar 2014
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Music
Hex 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 -
Clubs
Beneath 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 -
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 -
FilmIain 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