28 APRIL–26 MAY YOU’VE GOT 29 DAYS TO LIVE! Not to do down the inordinately high level of ‘wow’-factor events that we list every issue, but Glasgow has excelled itself in May. If you’ve got a spare 24 hours, set it aside to watch Christian Marclay's Clock, a mind-boggling film composed entirely of movie clips of clock faces, impeccably edited, and paced so that every clock featured shows the actual time. Watch it at 4.15pm, you’ll get clocks showing 4.15pm. (See the British Art Show 7 feature, page 14). Before that, though, check in with Kronos Quartet performing Steve Reich's follow up to Different Trains, WTC 9/11.The composition will feature Reich’s trademark recorded voices, this time taken from the aftermath of ground zero (see feature, page 18). Both are guaranteed jaw-droppers. BRITISH ART SHOW The show returns to Glasgow for the first time in over 20 years – we take a look at some of the line-up highlights.
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ATTACK THE BLOCK Joe Cornish’s directorial debut features a bunch of hoodies defending their block of flats from alien invaders. As you do. 7
The List Eating and Drinking Guide 18th Edition Our team of independent reviewers have once again been munching, grazing and chowing down at over 900 restaurants, cafés, bars and eateries around Scotland, and now the results are in. You won’t want to eat without it.
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