John Adams TV

This star-studded biopic has enjoyed critical acclaim stateside, with a handful of Emmys already under its belt. Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney star. See page 94. More 4, Saturdays, 5.30pm.

Good Dick

FILM

Writer, director and star Marianna Palka’s risque but tender snapshot of

loneliness and longing - this is one debut not to be missed. See page 44. Selected release from Fri 3 Oct.

Xplicit

CLUBS

It's a full on head to head battle of DJ skills, as Xplicit hosts a drum &

bass vs dubstep special with two masters of the art, DJ Hype and Skream. See page 36. Xplicit, Potterrow, Edinburgh, Fri 3 Oct.

TheAmerIcan Future: A History BOOKS Historian Simon Schama explains how it's dramatic past will inform its future. See page 32 & 94. Published by Bodley Head, Thu 2 Oct.

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival

AROUND TOWN

Highlights of this year’s

multi-faceted, awareness-

raising programme include Norman Blake and Emma Pollock. See page 29. Various venues, Wed 1-Sun 19 Oct.

CLUBS

Indie, pop, electro, punk and

more as Pinup Nights

reaches its fifth birthday with a glam theme, a DJ set from Patrick Wolf and a new venue. See page 35. The Flying Duck, Glasgow, Fri 3 Oct.

The Lesson THEATRE Benchtours presents a translation of Eugene lonesco’s absurdist piece. See4 page 86. Touring throughout Scot/and, Sat 4 Oct-Sat 1 Nov.

PinupVNiqhts' 5th airtime

Frankie Boyle

COMEDY

This local boy’s rise to

comedy superstardom

has been a long time coming, but extremely well deserved. Just remember to book early. See page 42. Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Fri 3rd & Sat 4 Oct.

2—16 Oct 2008 THE LIST 5