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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FilmStar Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is thrilling and fun, but fans of the original film might have a feeling of déjà vu Read more »| 17 Dec 2015 -
ComedyChristmas Comedy Gift Guide: Stocking filler ideas
Short on stocking filler ideas? Why not heed the advice of our Comedy team, who have trawled the depths of the web to bring you Christmas gift suggestions for the booze hounds, fragrance lovers and pheromonally challenged in your life Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Musicjennylee @ Band On The Wall, 8 December
Going it alone isn’t always easy. But with a combination of breezy informality and a little bit of genuine star quality, Warpaint founder member Jenny ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Film
Glasgow Film Festival: Meet the Team
What does it take to put on a film festival? We meet four of the cogs in the machine that is Glasgow Film Festival, one of our favourite UK film events, and find out how their roles help shape the festival. It's not just watching movies, you know! Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
FilmGlasgow Film Festival reveal site-specific events
Glasgow Film Festival have announced some exciting site-specific screenings and pop-up events for the 2016 festival, including Raiders of the Lost Ark in Kel... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Music
Hudson Mohawke @ O2 ABC, 12 December
That mute silhouette perched atop the gleaming mothership – flanked by a drummer and a keyboardist like royal hands – has come a very long way in... Read more »| 15 Dec 2015
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ArtThis Week in Scottish Art: Radical Art Fund Launch
It’s mid-December, so this week is about catching shows before they close (with Scotland's galleries roughly syncing up for their winter breaks), Xmas parties with Paraphernalia and Transmission, and a little bit of shopping. Read more »| 15 Dec 2015 -
Books
Sinclair ZX Spectrum: A Visual Compendium
Although it's been bubbling for some time, 2015 could be seen as a renaissance year for the ZX Spectrum. Read more »| 15 Dec 2015 -
Clubs
New Year's Eve 2015: Liverpool Parties
Here are some of the best New Year's Eve parties in Liverpool to help you avoid Jools Holland’s Hootenanny at all costs… Read more »| 15 Dec 2015 -
Film
Seven Alternative Christmas Movies
Fancy watching some Christmas films over the festive break but don't want to be assaulted by shmaltz, tinsel or Christmas spirit? Try these seven alternative Christmas movies for size... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
Music
Blanck Mass / Apostille @ Stereo, Glasgow, 11 Dec
“Might live tweet my show tonight,” deadpans Michael Kasparis – aka Apostille – before the gig. He doesn’t actually do it (140 ... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
Music
Kagoule @ Sneaky Pete's, 9 Dec
Kagoule came and they bloody well conquered. Despite Storm Desmond raging his blowy best, a packed-out Sneaky Pete’s gathered to witness the Nottingham... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
Film
Straight Outta Compton
Despite some unambivalent lionisation, this much-anticipated NWA biopic tells an undeniably powerful tale Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
Music
Northwest Music News – 11 Dec: Mark Vernon, Deadbear + more
Our last missive of the year from the Northwest including our favourite tracks plus new work from Deadbear, Rongorongo and more... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Music
jennylee @ Stereo, Glasgow, 7 Dec
“I’m really nervous!” protests Jenny lee Lindberg, mid set. In theory, sure, she has every reason to be; her brand new record – ... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015