ALLAN HUNTER at the Movies PAOLO SORRENTINO reveals himself to be the Oliver Stone of Italian filmmakers with the Cannes prize-winner Il Divo. Sorrentino transforms complex events from the 1970s and 1980s into a dazzling tapestry of manipulation, conspiracy and corruption. A bravura production with an amazing central performance from Tony Servillo and a wonderfully […]

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, until 28 March 2009

Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 12 March 2009

ALLAN HUNTER at the Movies ANYONE who has ever owned a dog or sighed over a cute puppy will fall for Marley & Me. The screen version of the John Grogan bestseller is slickly made and very American, but whilst critics will find it easy to dismiss, family audiences are guaranteed to love it. This […]

Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 10 March 2009

Rothesay Library, Isle of Bute, 4 March 2009

Castle Gallery, Inverness, until 28 March 2009

DOUG JOHNSTONE on the novels of STONA FITCH, a revolutionary publishing model and the boldness of one Highland publishing house.

JOHN SAICH talks to singer FIONA MACKENZIE (or one of them, at least) about a love of Gaelic and pop, and working with one of Scotland’s top producers.

ALLAN HUNTER at the Movies BRITISH audiences have a never-ending fascination with films that capture the private lives of public figures. When that figure is a member of the Royal family, the mixture is even more irresistible. The Young Victoria is a genteel but very engaging costume drama charting all the pressures on a woman […]