New Releases
Here you will find an in-depth guide to new films. The Skinny offers synopsis and reviews of the latest film releases.
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New Releases
When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors
Alongside the kudos of Johnny Depp’s charismatic narration, When You’re Strange: A Film About The Doors is a strong depiction of the much... Read more »| 28 Jun 2010 -
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Ajami
A Bedouin thug demands money from a café, so the owner instinctively shoots him; in retaliation, the café is burnt down, and the owner shot. Fu... Read more »| 14 Jun 2010 -
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Black Death
Black Death, from British director Christopher Smith (Triangle, Severance) is a bleak historical drama set during the 13th Century. As the bubonic pl... Read more »| 14 Jun 2010 -
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The Killer Inside Me
Michael Winterbottom's bold adaptation of Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me won't be to everyone's taste, but Thompson fans should rejoice at seeing a film... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
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The Brothers Bloom
A flawed but enjoyable film from Brick director Rian Johnson, The Brothers Bloom tells the story of two crafty siblings (Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffal... Read more »| 31 May 2010 -
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Four Lions
A dark comedy about Muslim suicide bombers was always going to be a contentious endeavour, but in the qualified hands of satirist Chris Morris it proves bewi... Read more »| 07 May 2010
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The Ghost
Playing out impressively like a dark Hitchcockian thriller, The Ghost – directed by Polanski and taken from a Robert Harris bestseller &nd... Read more »| 13 Apr 2010 -
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Crying with Laughter
“If you want to be a stand up comedian, Scotland’s the place to be!” So says lead character Joey Frisk, and he’s got a point.... Read more »| 12 Apr 2010 -
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Double Take
In the unclassifiable tradition of Chris Marker and Guy Maddin, Johan Grimonprez’s enigmatic feature is a puzzling flurry of ideas: Alfred Hitc... Read more »| 30 Mar 2010 -
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Kick-Ass
Do you really need superpowers to be a superhero? Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) doesn't think so. This geeky teen relies on nothing more than his own determi... Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
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The Scouting Book for Boys
Thomas Turgoose will be a familiar name to Shane Meadows fans; the young actor starred in both This is England and Somers Town as a cocky youth with the gift... Read more »| 19 Mar 2010 -
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Storm
War crime prosecutor Hannah Maynard (Kerry Fox) has lost out on promotion to a lesser experienced male counterpart (Stephen Dillane). She’s also seeing... Read more »| 19 Mar 2010 -
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I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love you Phillip Morris is based on a true story, a statement which offers some explanation for where such a bizarre tale comes from. Steven Russell (Jim C... Read more »| 19 Mar 2010 -
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1234
If you, like indie-popper Stevie (a gawky Ian Bonar), remember the first time you heard Tigermilk; harbour ambitions of touring the land; or just fin... Read more »| 01 Mar 2010 -
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Capitalism: A Love Story
Capitalism: A Love Story is a Michael Moore film, and by now we know exactly what to expect from this frustrating filmmaker. His take on the financia... Read more »| 23 Feb 2010