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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Film
Bullet Boys: Pigs In Mud
The overpowering reaction to this film is one of disgust towards the music industry of the time, and occasionally humanity as a whole Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Film
Beverley Hills Cop I & II
The best part of this Beverley Hills Cop boxset? No Part III Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Books
Author Event: Maggie O'Farrell at the North Edinburgh Arts Centre
O'Farrell was lively and engaging, with some poignant stories. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
The Aggrolites - Reggae Hit LA
Would set feet tapping for anyone with an ounce of humanity in them. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Theatre
Cyprus
an intense and satisfying drama which skilfully weaves a tangle of mystery and offers real insight on the roots of international terrorism Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Theatre
The Brick Award
We want to encourage people to take a risk… we want to provide 'the right to fail'. Andy Arnold, Creative Director, The Arches. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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Theatre
I Have Something to Tell You by Zero Visibility Corp, Tramway, 9 June
the use of harsh electronic music, a bare stage and non-descript costumes makes this production particularly opaque Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Theatre
Code Butterfly
They dance in tiny enclosed spaces, just inches from their audience, they have the confidence to come into contact with those watching them and this is something with which many seasoned performers would struggle. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Alloy Mental (Skint), Shift, Soundhaus, Glasgow, 28 Jul
They promise a night to suit a varied crowd - just as long as they all like heavy basslines! Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Musika/Ocean Terminal Summer Party Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, 28 Jul
With their scenic outside terrace and long list of top class entertainment, this looks set to be a night with more than enough for any house fan Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Sir Real, Scrabble, Basura Blanca, Glasgow, 13 Jul
Scrabble are used to laying down a hefty dose of dance, as anyone who has been at one of their tunnel, basement or warehouse parties will tell you. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Air - Mer Du Japon
If it ain't broke don't fix it, and we guess that's what the Frenchmen have learned during their time working together Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Foy Vance - Be with You
His album, Hope, will at least have to show a lot more diversity Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Trabant - The One
Filthy Duke's remix reigns supreme with its glam aesthetic and bump 'n' grind backdrop Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
SugarBeat: Garden Kuts
throwing you six artists isn't enough, say SugarBeat Read more »| 10 Jul 2007