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Caitlin Rose MUSIC Lyrical country tunes from the Nashville songstress who is touring on the back of her critically acclaimed album, Own Side Now. See preview, page 72. Captains Rest, Glasgow, Fri 1 Oct.
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps FILM Oliver Stone once again casts his critical eye over the money men of Wall Street; Michael Douglas, Shia LeBeouf, Josh Brolin and Carey Mulligan star. See review, page 58. On general release Wed 6 Oct.
The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival MUSIC SMHAFF 2010 highlight Music Like a Vitamin is a new collaboration featuring the cream of Scottish music. See preview, page 71. Various venues across Scotland, from Fri 1 Oct–Sun 24 Oct.
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Frankie Boyle COMEDY Swear words, taboo topics and lashings of self-deprecation: the foul- mouthed funnyman cements his reputation. See Comedy, page 55. Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 30 Sep–Sun 3 Oct.
Wigtown Book Festival BOOKS Scotland’s official National Book Town attracts authors including John Byrne, Jackie Kay and Candia McWilliam. See Books, page 46. Various venues, Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Fri 24 Sep–Sun 3 Oct.
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THEATRE Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s short story I Only Came To Use The Phone is adapted and performed by Leann O’Kasi. See preview, page 90. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 1–Sat 9 Oct. FILM Ryan Reynolds is confined to a coffin with only his lighter and a failing mobile phone for company. A claustrophobic thriller comparable to Phone Booth. See review, page 59. General release from Wed 29 Sep.
Corin Sworn: The Lens Prism VISUAL ART A man steps into the spotlight of a theatre, hangs up his jacket, and starts to speak. A compelling video piece that deals with the discursive wanderings of the actor’s mind. See preview, page 98. Tramway, Glasgow, until Sun 17 Oct.
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