CATRIONA PAUL at the Movies. IF YOU ARE in need of a charming, off-beat romance then Garden State is the perfect time-out this blustery, grey December. Written and directed by Zach Braff, star of Channel 4’s Scrubs, this American indie debut has done wonders for the actor’s credibility, moving audiences both here and stateside.    […]

Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Saturday 4 December 2004

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Friday 3 December 2004

RODY GORMAN pays tribute the work of the late American poet and musician Michael Donaghy

KAREN MATHESON is the singer in leading Scottish band Capercaillie, and is currently working on her third solo album. The Arts Journal caught up with Karen this autumn for an update on the latest developments

The Arts Journal catches up with ANDY CANNON, the Artistic Director of Wee Stories Theatre, as the company prepare to bring their Christmas show to venues in the Highlands and North East

ROBERT DAVIDSON let’s his head rule his heart and rules it out of court in his contribution to the Great National Anthem Debate

CATRIONA PAUL at the Movies. LET’S JUST get it out the way – I have not seen the 1962 original. So don’t expect worthy, insightful comparisons. Taking 2004’s The Manchurian Candidate at face value, you have a political thriller with X-files overtones. A disturbing, conspiracy theory film that despite strong performances from Denzel Washington, Meryl […]

CATRIONA PAUL at the Movies. HERE’S A COMEDY with bite starring Billy Bob Thornton as the alcoholic, foul-mouthed Santa from a parent’s worst nightmare. Directed by Terry Zwigoff, the idea for Bad Santa originated with the Coen brothers, who stayed on board to produce the film. The result is a surprise feel-good film, crass but […]

Strathpeffer Pavilion, Saturday 27 November 2004