Contents 13 – 20 AUGUST
Cover story: U2 Face it: nobody polarises opinion quite like Bono. Whether you’re bowled over the sheer force of his personality or come out in hives at the mention of his name, nobody is ambivalent about the artist formally known as Paul Hewson. As U2 bring their latest stadium spectacular to Hampden, we try and get to the bottom of their enduring appeal, and find what exactly it is that keeps us talking about them.
Features 12 Sin Nombre A small indie movie about economic migrants in SOuth America has become one of the most-touted films this summer after success at Sundance and Edinburgh. Selina Robertson meets the director 15 Made in God’s Image A GOMA exhibition looking at faith and sexuality has sparked outrage with religious groups. Kirstin Innes speaks to Anthony Schrag, the artist behind it.
Regulars 2 First Word Gordon Smith, psychic about town, on lying to politicians
7 Noticeboard The Scot taking New York theatre by storm, Gourmet Glasgow 13 Live it Eat: Tikka talking, Food For Thought with Martin Wishart and an exclusive extract from Sue Lawrence’s new book about nostalgia and food, Taste Ye Back
Around Town
Made in God’s Image Site Specifics: Stirling Castle Books, Around Town & LGBT Events
Books Clubs
Alistair Morgan Anne Tyler Chris Longmuir Alexsandar Hemon The Amazing Spiderman 600
Jackmaster Fierce Angel Glasgow clubs listings
Comedy Bill Bailey
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Film
Kids Music
Theatre
Time travel at the movies 22
Mid-August Lunch Bandslam Gianni Di Greggorio DVDs
The best kids events
Múm The XX Paul Towndrow Modest Mouse The Telescopes The Foundling Wheel Motherwell Music Festival Records Jazz & Folk Classical
The Last Witch Events
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Visual Art
The Raw and the Cooked 41
James Richards: Call and Bluff Exhibitions
Classified Offers
Recruitment Courses and Tuition I Saw You Personal Property
Reader Offers
2 for 1 tickets to Foodies’ Festival Win dinner for two at One Ten Win great new kids books Win limited edition U2 boxset A bottle of The Black Grouse for the Letter of the Issue Subscriptions
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