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True Grit FILM The Coens steer clear of stepping on the Duke’s toes by re-reading the source material, rather than remaking the classic. See feature, page 10, and review, page 49. General release from Fri 11 Feb.
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Valentine’s Day AROUND TOWN Grab a loved one and treat them to something special – for an idea of what that special something might be, check out our suggestions on pages 30 and 32. Everywhere, Mon 14 Feb.
Smalltown THEATRE Random Accomplice’s new show penned by Douglas Maxwell, Johnny McKnight and DC Jackson, with three possible endings. See preview, page 83. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 15–Sat 19 Feb, then touring.
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The Fighter Bright Eyes
FILM Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Melissa Leo and Amy Adams star in top-quality boxing biopic. See review, page 50. General release from Fri 4 Feb. MUSIC Oberst and co tour what’s rumoured to be the final album under the Bright Eyes banner, The People’s Key. See preview, page 63. Oran Mor, Glasgow, Tue 8 Feb.
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Rambert Dance Company Never Let Me Go
DANCE The latest triple bill from the Rambert company includes the powerful Awakenings inspired by Dr Oliver Sacks’ true-life stories. See preview, page 84. Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 16–Fri 18 Feb. FILM Keira Knightly, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield – perhaps the most gorgeously cast film of the year, but with a beautifully sad story to boot. See review, page 49. General release from Fri 11 Feb.
Jean-Marc Bustamente: Dead Calm VISUAL ART The first major solo show from the influential French artist, comprising newer works alongside major pieces from the 1980s and 1990s. See preview, page 88. Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, Fri 4 Feb–Sun 3 Apr.
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