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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New ReleasesKneecap
Kneecap is an exercise in myth-making for a new generation in political protest and musical sacrilege Read more »| 19 Aug 2024 -
New ReleasesBetween the Temples
Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane match each other’s freak (and faith) in this poignant and charming story about running towards what's meaningful to you Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsFede Álvarez on Alien: Romulus
Fede Álvarez is the latest in the long line of directors to have a crack at the Alien franchise with Alien: Romulus. We spoke to Álvarez ahead of the film's screening at Edinburgh International Film Festival Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsNathan Silver on Between the Temples
Nathan Silver has long been one of the most exciting voices of American indie cinema but his fiercely intelligent films have not received the wide recognition they deserve. His fantastic ninth feature, Between the Temples, should change that Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsMark Cousins on A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Every time we blink it seems Mark Cousins has made a new film. The prolific Edinburgh-based director is back with a documentary celebrating the undersung talent of Scottish abstract artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
New ReleasesOnly the River Flows
This handsome crime thriller from China has impeccable 90s period detail and swims in a compelling neo-noir atmosphere, but those who like their police procedurals with a tidy solution will be disappointed Read more »| 12 Aug 2024
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Film EventsScottish Film Events: August 2024
August is busy with horror festivals, 80s romcoms, celebrations of recently lost actors and retrospectives. Oh, and the perfect My Neighbour Totoro is back in cinemas Read more »| 31 Jul 2024 -
New ReleasesI Saw the TV Glow
Alternate horror director Jane Schoenbrun transmits a cautionary tale of identity, electrified by horrors both domestic and demonic, in I Saw the TV Glow Read more »| 25 Jul 2024 -
New ReleasesAbout Dry Grasses
Turkish auteur Nuri Bilge Ceylan returns for his ninth feature, which centres on a schoolteacher accused of abuse by a female student Read more »| 22 Jul 2024 -
NewsTiree film festival Sea Change announces programme
Sea Change, Scotland’s annual film festival celebrating female filmmaking talent, returns to the Hebridean island of Tiree this autumn. Expect wild swimming, daily walks and a great selection of humane films celebrating community Read more »| 19 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsJanis Pugh on Chuck Chuck Baby
Chuck Chuck Baby is a queer love story and quasimusical that will both break your heart and get your toes tapping. We speak to writer-director Janis Pugh about this irrepressible crowdpleaser Read more »| 19 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsMeet Edinburgh Film Festival's new director, Paul Ridd
Ahead of Edinburgh International Film Festival's programme launch last week, we sat down with Festival director Paul Ridd to discuss his vision for EIFF’s future and the films that have shaped his taste in cinema Read more »| 18 Jul 2024 -
New ReleasesCrossing
Levan Akin presents a push-and-pull story of empathy, rectification and the unexpected expanse that can be found in seemingly dead ends Read more »| 15 Jul 2024 -
New ReleasesSleep
This shape-shifting film from Korea – part horror, part black comedy, part mystery – keeps you guessing until its wild and hilarious finale Read more »| 09 Jul 2024 -
Film EventsScottish Film Events: July 2024
Laugh your way through election night with In the Loop, get loved up at Glasgow Film Theatre and head back to the 80s with Cameo Read more »| 02 Jul 2024