Category Film

REVIEW: Soundhouse: The Rugged Island – A Shetland Lyric

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Soundhouse Winter Festival in Edinburgh featured a captivating opening night. Pianist Amy Laurenson played songs from her debut album, complemented by guitarist Miguel Girão. Following intermission, the 1933 film "The Rugged Island" was screened with a live score by fiddle player Catriona Macdonald and Inge Thomson, creating an immersive experience celebrated for its Scottish creativity.

In Conversation with Kristin McCarthy Parker

Reading Time: 3 minutesHold on to Your Butts is a theatrical recreation of Stephen Spielberg’s iconic 1993 dinosaur film which features only two actors and a Foley artist who creates sound effects live on stage. Presented by Recent Cutbacks, an ensemble of theatrical and digital comedy creators in New York, this show was named in Time Out New York’s Top 10 Comedy of the Year.