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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TheatreJanis Claxton on Humanimalia
Contemporary choreographer Janis Claxton has devised new methods of communication through dance – taking its cue from the Great Apes Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
FilmThe Life Aquatic with Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade – aka Moss from The IT Crowd, aka Thornton Reed/Dean Learner from Garth Marenghi's Darkplace – will make his film directorial debut this month with Submarine, one of the most refreshing and unique British films in recent memory. We talk to the director and his two leads, Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
ArtKevin Harman: Bricking It
Edinburgh's answer to the enfant terrible, Kevin Harman has a solo show in the Old Ambulance Depot this month, drawing together works old and new for a first, early career retrospective. The Skinny meets him for a pint to find out what's behind all the controversy Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
MusicRaekwon talks Shaolin vs Wu-Tang
Never the most prolific of his dynasty (until recently), Raekwon stands true to his renewed work ethic with Shaolin vs Wu-Tang – The Chef’s third banquet in 18 months Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Mi Ami – Dolphins
Thought the synth revival was dead and buried? Think again. What’s surprising is just how far it has come in the past few years, as evidenced by San Fr... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Dustin O'Halloran – Lumiere
Composer Dustin O'Halloran's latest work is a beautifully crafted and rather unique kettle of classical fish, and deserves widespread attention. Lumiere stan... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011
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ArtJean-Marc Bustamante @ The Fruitmarket Gallery
Bustamante’s first exhibition in Scotland marries two strands of his career – his works of photography and sculpture from 1978-97 and his sculptu... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
J Mascis – Several Shades of Why
In a career that has spanned three decades and countless bands, Several Shades of Why marks J Mascis’ first solo studio recording, but it’s certa... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Live Music Highlights – March 2011
Cut Copy's new LP Zonoscope may be dividing the critics, but there's no dispute that they have the tools and the talent to put together an amazing live show.... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
New York Dolls – Dancing Backwards in High Heels
From the opening "Ah!" of the pop-friendly first-track vocals, Dancing Backward in High Heels screams old-school rock 'n' roll fun. The style and production ... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Art
RSA New Contemporaries 2011
For some it's their biggest opportuntity since degree show. The RSA New Contemporaries returns for a third year, showcasing the best of Scotland's young emergent art talent Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
The Metal Column – March 2011
So we're in March already – the Jäeger-fuelled juggernaut is picking up, but long before a slew of northern thrashers make the annual pilgrimage t... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Josh T. Pearson – Last of the Country Gentlemen
With a decade having come and gone since Josh T. Pearson last graced our stereos, it’s gratifying to discover that Last of the Country Gentlemen is jus... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Rival Schools – Pedals
With a post-hardcore heritage that helped shake off derisory emo-sniping, Rival Schools’ 2001 debut United By Fate did transcend such faddish t... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Film
GFF 2011: One Thousand Pictures
One Thousand Pictures charts the journey of the train carrying Robert F Kennedy's body from New York to Washington following his assassination in 196... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011