Issue 581

Architecture in Helsinki

Places Like This

1 Aug 2007

Australian six-piece AiH have consistently shown themselves to be a cheery bunch, their heady blend of twee indie, effervescent arrangements and handclaps by the dozen producing fantastically jubilant results across two albums to date.

The Hoax

1 Aug 2007

Enjoyable and thoughtful caper movie based on the true story of journalist Clifford Irving who, in 1971, claimed he had interviewed America’s most reclusive man – billionaire Howard Hughes.

Various

Hallam Foe: Original Soundtrack

1 Aug 2007

Drawn fully from the diverse and brilliant stable at Domino records, the soundtrack to David Mackenzie’s forthcoming Scot flick Hallam Foe could hardly go far wrong.

Debbie Does Dallas

1 Aug 2007

Turning films into musicals is nothing new, but not too many classic 70s porn flicks have undergone the same transition.

5 Questions - X Factor

1 Aug 2007

Alan Greig, artistic director of Scottish contemporary dance company, X Factor lays it on the line. Give 5 reasons why people should come and see your show, Morceaux Choisis & Ragnarok - Our double bill is exciting, dynamic, physical, visual and has…

Tokyoblu

1 Aug 2007

Tokyoblu is more than just a club night. It’s not just about DJ skills (which it has in abundance), it’s an all encompassing, jazzed up, funked out, discotastic house experience featuring a full-on eight-piece band every month.

Hitlist - The best events, talk and sport

The best events, talk and sport

1 Aug 2007

Family Fun Day Take part in a ceilidh, highland dancing display and a whole host of fun activities. Miss Baxter’s Back to School Do it proper old school as you dress up and take a history lesson in an authentic Victorian classroom.

Dance Base Presents . . .

1 Aug 2007

Once again, our National Centre for Dance has assembled an eclectic Fringe programme.

5 Questions - John Stezaker

1 Aug 2007

John Stezaker, who creates collages from images found in books, magazines and postcards, gives a brief insight into his Festival show

Eva Cassidy – Songbird

1 Aug 2007

Eva Cassidy’s music was virtually unknown outside her hometown of Washington DC during her lifetime.

Does a Monster Live Next Door?

1 Aug 2007

Alex Horne

1 Aug 2007

Alex Horne loves a good concept. From the joys of Latin to the art of communication, he’s done the lot.

Flanders

1 Aug 2007

Back on form after 2003’s underwhelming Twentynine Palms, celebrated French filmmaker Bruno Dumont (La Vie de Jésus, L’Humanité) returns with a withering and unforgettable vision of small town love filtered through the brutality of an unknown desert war.

Naked Portrait

1 Aug 2007

In contrast with the ‘nude’ figure in western art history, the naked portrait still manages to present a sometimes shocking and raw view of the sitter’s personality that reaches beyond their public façade.