Edinburgh Festivals
The Skinny guide to art, book and film festivals in Edinburgh. The latest previews, reviews and features.
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FilmKiller Opener: William Friedkin on Killer Joe
The 66th Edinburgh International Film Festival will open with a punch to the gut on 20 Jun with Killer Joe, William Friedkin's blackly comic slice of American gothic. We spoke to the New Hollywood firecracker ahead of his trip to Auld Reekie Read more »| 04 Jun 2012 -
FilmForgotten Man: EIFF director Chris Fujiwara on Shinji Somai
Attendees at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival have an opportunity to view a full retrospective of Shinji Somai, whose films have been almost unseen on these shores. EIFF director Chris Fujiwara speaks to us about this overlooked filmmaker Read more »| 28 May 2012 -
International
Camille O'Sullivan & the RSC: The Cat Looks at the Bard
Cabaret star Camille O'Sullivan returns to Edinburgh with a unique collaboration, jumping from the Fringe to the EIF to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company on The Rape of Lucrece Read more »| 03 May 2012 -
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Juilliard School: New Dance Generation
August sees New York's world famous Juiliiard School arrive in Edinburgh with a triple bill of performances introducing the dance stars of tomorrow Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
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INsider Launch – Edinburgh International Festival's members scheme
On Wednesday 2 May, celebrate the return of the INsider scheme at an exclusive FREE party hosted in the Hub by the Edinburgh International Festival in association with The Skinny Read more »| 25 Apr 2012 -
Film
For Your Consideration...
With the award season pantomime over for another year, we consider the merit of film awards Read more »| 29 Feb 2012
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FilmPerfect Sense
Reunited with Ewan McGregor, Young Adam director David Mackenzie helms this high concept, pseudo-apocalyptic vision concerning the threat of a global vi... Read more »| 07 Oct 2011 -
FilmTomboy
Tomboy Laure (Héran) arrives at her new apartment in a leafy French suburb, and soon yearns for more than simply playing inside with her little sister... Read more »| 12 Sep 2011 -
Books
Curmudgeonly Critic: Mark Kermode @ The Edinburgh Book Festival 2011
The good doctor, Mark Kermode, entertains his devoted fans at the launch of his new book, The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex, at the closing weekend of Edinburgh Book Festival 2011 Read more »| 02 Sep 2011 -
FilmSomething for the Weekend: Interview with Karl Golden
The Skinny caught up with Pelican Blood director Karl Golden to discuss his new film Weekender, a love letter to the early 90s rave scene Read more »| 01 Sep 2011 -
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The Guard
Absurdity and eccentricity abound in The Guard, the directorial debut from Ned Kelly screenwriter John Michael McDonagh, which sees maverick lawman Sgt. Gerr... Read more »| 15 Aug 2011 -
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Princess Bari
Korean Complexity Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Film
Easy Riders, Raging Cinephiles: An Interview with Matthew Lloyd
How The Movie Brats Took Over Edinburgh looks at the years when Edinburgh Film Festival punched above its weight on the world festival circuit. We speak to Matthew Lloyd, the book's author Read more »| 11 Aug 2011 -
Books
Edinburgh International Book Festival: Yorkston vs Rankin!
Singer, songwriter and Fence Collective member James Yorkston will be interviewed by Ian Rankin. Need we say more? Read more »| 04 Aug 2011 -
Books
Edinburgh International Book Festival: Mr Gray, His Life and His Play
Artist, novelist and playwright (amongst many other things) Alasdair Gray has two events at the Book Festival this year. We caught up with the man himself for a quiet word about what to expect Read more »| 04 Aug 2011