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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Dvd Reviews
Favela Rising
This is an astounding documentary; well made and fascinating, telling the story of one slum town in Brazil, and how a handful of their residents started musi... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Dvd Reviews
Bravo Two Zero
the acting is good and the story engaging enough for war film fans Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
London to Brighton Skinnyfest 3
There is an affecting tenderness in the depiction of the central relationship and a sense of quiet optimism throughout. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Neo Ned
Neo Ned is a worthy, intelligent film, destined to be a cult favourite Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Summer Palace SKINNYFest
The personal and the political often snuggle up on screen, but rarely can they have made such sweet love as in this beautiful, arresting epic from China. In ... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Princess - SKINNYFEST 2
Most people spend their Christmas holidays indoors, gleefully combing the hair of their new My Little Pony collection. Sadly for the girl gang in Princess th... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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New Releases
loudQUIETloud: A Film About The Pixies
Without a polo-neck wearing shrink in sight Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Cargo
The word 'great' is bandied around far too frequently these days, but 'Cargo' really deserves the tag. This film is a great big pile of rubbish. Chris (Danie... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Indie Film of the Month - Innocent Voices
There are several moments of magical lyricism amidst the carnage and despair. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Cars
In the end the story is like the car; it realises that it doesn't need to be the best to be worthwhile Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
CGI rather than performance takes centre stage. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Volver
A beautiful story, beautifully told. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
The Notorious Bettie Page
Frustratingly skin deep. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Nacho Libre
All the sophistication of an under-the-bedcovers fart. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
New Releases
Monster House
Brings more than the house down. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006