Film
The Skinny magazine film guide. We bring you the latest new releases, UK film festivals, previews, reviews, exclusive interviews with film directors and actors, opinion pieces and film features.
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FestivalsEdinburgh Film Festival 2016: 11 films to see
Our film editor picks 11 of the most interesting looking screenings and events at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (15-26 June) Read more »| 25 May 2016 -
Dvd ReviewsThe Last Command
Emil Jannings stars in Josef von Sternberg's melodramatic character study Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
Dvd Reviews
The Firm
Alan Clarke's study of tribal violence starring a rarely better Gary Oldman Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
Dvd ReviewsVictoria
Sebastian Schipper's stunning single shot Berlin odyssey comes to Blu-ray and DVD Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
Dvd Reviews
Journey to the Shore
Kiyoshi Kurosawa delivers an existential ghost story where the haunting tone and sublime cinematography make up for a certain implausibility Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
NewsKen Loach wins big at Cannes, plus awards controversy
Despite rumours that he was to retire, Ken Loach returns to Cannes for the 13th time, winning his second Palme d’Or for stirring anti-austerity drama I... Read more »| 23 May 2016
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New Releases
When Marnie Was There
This bittersweet gem may be Studio Ghibli's final film for the foreseeable future Read more »| 23 May 2016 -
New Releases
The Nice Guys
Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are hilarious in this wisecracking buddy-movie from Shane Black Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
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Why Xavier Dolan doesn’t care what critics think
Critics at Cannes have their claws out for Xavier Dolan's latest melodrama It's Only the End of the World. It's currently the worst reviewed films at the fes... Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
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Chloë Sevigny speaks out on Hollywood sexism
Amid the candy floss of Cannes female stars are dropping truth bombs about the continued inequality in the film industry. The most startling comments yet come from Chloë Sevigny, who describes some of the 'creepy' behaviour she's experienced as an actress Read more »| 19 May 2016 -
New Releases
X-Men: Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse is plagued with problems but the new blood shine, even if some of the old guard (Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence) look pretty bore... Read more »| 18 May 2016 -
Festivals
EIFF announces Scottish film line-up for 2016
Edinburgh International Film Festival unveil an eclectic selection of Scottish titles as part of its 2016 Festival programme Read more »| 17 May 2016 -
Interviews
James Bobin interview: from Ali G to Hollywood
James Bobin helped bring the Muppets into the 21st century, but can he rescue Tim Burton's garish Alice in Wonderland series? We chat to the Hampshire-born ... Read more »| 16 May 2016 -
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Meet Nespresso Talents 2016’s Selected Filmmakers
The inaugural Nespresso Talents 2016 vertical film contest comes to a close, with three great filmmakers receiving 6,000€ as well as a trip to the world... Read more »| 13 May 2016 -
Interviews
Whit Stillman on Love & Friendship
After years making period pieces in modern dress, Whit Stillman bites the bullet and makes a costume drama based on a forgotten Jane Austen novella. The results are as caustic and uproarious as any of his urban comedies of manners Read more »| 12 May 2016