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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IntersectionsWhy the toxic myth of the male genius must die
The notion of the male genius sits at the heart of our artistic and cultural life – here's why it's time to rip it up and start again Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
New Releases
Sicilian Ghost Story
Dreamy story that mixes young love with the harsh realities of a Mafia kidnapping Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
New ReleasesThe Apparition
Vincent Lindon stars in The Apparition as a reporter investigating a young woman who claims the Virgin Mary has appeared before her Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
New ReleasesAnt-Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp's five screenwriters come up with an over-plotted superhero sequel but the cast, including Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, bring plenty of humour and unflappable comedic timing Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
Crystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen to screen at GYFF
Teen skateboarding movie Skate Kitchen – a hit at Sundance earlier in the year – will make its Scottish premiere at this year’s Glasgow Youth Film Festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
News
Nicolas Winding Refn launches streaming site
The Drive director has launched a free streaming site that promises to “come with a mystery attached” Read more »| 31 Jul 2018
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Opinion
ABBA on screen, from high camp to dark soul-searching
With Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again currently packing them in at UK cinemas, we look back at the legacy of ABBA on screen, whether it's sound-tracking riotous camp comedies or exploring the darker side of the Swedish pop band's music Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Brett Haley on Hearts Beat Loud, a balm for our crazy world
Parks and Recreation's Nick Offerman shows his softer side in Hearts Beat Loud, a sweet hug of a movie focused on the bond between a father and his daughter. Writer-director Brett Haley talks to us about the making of this music-filled crowd-pleaser Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Dvd Reviews
Blockers
Raunchy comedy Blockers delivers both arguments about feminism and John Cena butt-chugging beer – what's not to love Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
Scottish zombie musical to open Glasgow Youth Film Festival
The tenth edition of the innovative Glasgow Youth Film Festival will kick off with genre mashup Anna and the Apocalypse Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
Berlin on Screen at GFT, plus other titles to explore
As GFT presents a season of Berlin films to celebrate Glasgow's co-hosting of the European Championships with the German capital, we suggest more cinematic titles made in Berlin that delve into this fascinating city's history Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
New ReleasesA Prayer Before Dawn
Joe Cole gives an intensely physical performance in this bruising drama immersing us in the brutal world of a Thai prison Read more »| 20 Jul 2018 -
New Releases
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Tom Cruise is back diving into death-defying acts as Ethan Hunt in this beautifully crafted fun ride that's everything a summer blockbuster should be Read more »| 18 Jul 2018 -
New Releases
Hotel Artemis
Jodie Foster, Jeff Goldblum and Dave Bautista are among the star-studded cast in this strikingly atmospheric sci-fi neo-noir that's a wildly entertaining edition to the summer blockbuster season Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
News
Timothée Chalamet to star in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
The indie star of Call Me By Your Name will take the lead role in Villeneuve’s take on Frank Herbert’s cult sci-fi novel Read more »| 17 Jul 2018