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The chic goes on
Most famous as the creator of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, Anita Loos’ acid wit made her a Hollywood powerhouse for over forty years. Now, as screenwriters regain their status, her voice is finally being heard again.

Guns and roses
From gangsters to grindhouse, movies seem addicted to the idea of revenge. So why is new African cinema rejecting retaliation and telling dazzling stories instead? By Mark Cousins

Die young, stay pretty
Glasgow indie septet The Royal We are being mourned by fans after their brief, brilliant career. But aren’t most pop acts better when they don’t last? Product celebrates forgotten albums, the charm of transient tunes – and the best bands that never made it

Come on feel the noise
From Heathrow to Faslane, Robin McAlpine celebrates the new age of dissent

VISUAL ART

Material Worlds
New work by Neil Mulholland, Tommy Grace and Kim Coleman & Jenny Hogarth

BOOKS AND FICTION

Tropical Fish
A short story by Chiew-Siah Tei

Three Other Americas
Stuart Kelly applauds alternative takes on US identity

The Mind Robber and me
Andrew Crumey on the cheap TV sci-fi that inspired a generation of writers. Plus: The Whovians amongst us.

Small Worlds
Samantha Kelly explores miniaturism, outsider art – and the meaning of narrative