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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Opinion
Spotlight - Vince Vaughn
Is there more to this comedy king than quick quips and gorgeous girls?
Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Rediscovered Classic: Kiss Me Deadly
Think classic noir, and you're first thought won't be of 'Kiss Me Deadly'. But it should be, and here's why... Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Interviews
Of Empires and Men
Standfirst: Screenwriter Paul Laverty is no stranger to stirring up controversy, and he tells us why he's happy to be provocative with this year's Palme d'Or winner 'The Wind That Shakes The Barley'.
Pull Quote: ""The British elite are so furious about the film because they cannot bear to see anyone challenge their notion of who they are or what the Empire was. They can't stand it when we say Ireland was one little corner of the British Empire."" Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
International Rescue
With a predictable plot and no-name actors, 'District 13' should be a failure before it's begun. So why is it so damn good? Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Indie Film Of The Month: Little Fish
What happens when your past threatens to drown you? Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Opinion
Heroes Welcome
Two of cinema's favourite saviours are back to stake their claims on our hearts and minds, so it seems pertinent to ask: what kind of hero do we need? Read more »| 15 Jul 2006
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New ReleasesRV - Runaway Vacation
Another uninspired Robin Williams vehicle Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
New ReleasesPretty Persuasion
Fails to deliver the dark satire on American privilege, prejudice and depravity that it aspires to. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
New ReleasesThe Lake House
Sombre romantic drama - not half as bad as it looks. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
News
Edinburgh Film News July 2006
For budding filmmakers, Edinburgh has both inspiration and opportunities this month. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
New ReleasesThe Wind That Shakes The Barley
Excellently acted and thought-provoking historical drama. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
New ReleasesJust My Luck
Nothing special, but not terrible either. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
New ReleasesThank You For Smoking
The big issue at stake is played purely for laughs, leaving a hollow ring to this muddled satire. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Dvd Reviews
All About Eve: A Review
too many deliciously acerbic one liners to count Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
New ReleasesWarrior King
Where's my elephant? Read more »| 15 Jul 2006