Separating the cultural wheat from the chaff...
FILMS James McAvoy has come a long way, baby, and this weekend sees his first turn in a Hollywood action thriller. Buffed up and ready to go, he stars in Wanted (18), the adaptation of Mark Millar's comic book. Angelina Jolie i
s the mentor assassin hired to convince him that a life spent settling scores is worth grabbing.
If you prefer your entertainment less trigger-happy, then The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) should charm you. Without any known young actors in its cast, the tale of the titular Prince (played by Ben Barnes) calling the Pevensie children back to Narnia to help him save the kingdom does have echoes of The Lord Of The Rings, but is no poorer for it.
GIGS
Glastonbury fun-seekers, and Dolly Parton
Jay-Z and the royalty of rock 'n' roll may well be hitting the stage at Glastonbury tomorrow night, but if you've decided to avoid any risk of trench foot and stay north of the border there are plenty of musical attractions for you this weekend.
It all kicks off today over at Glasgow Green, where Radiohead perform tonight, supported by the wonderful Bat for Lashes. Extra tickets went on sale this morning (presumably to try to defeat the touts), so if you fancy it, check out
www.ticketmaster.co.uk, quick smart.
Other gigs this weekend include the woman whose blonde ambition knocks Madonna out of the water, Dolly P, who plays the SECC tonight; and on Sunday the wonderful venue that is Mono, again in Glasgow, hosts its annual Hey You Get Off My Pavement! festival, including performances from Camera Obscura, The Pictish Trail and Foxface.
www.myspace.com/heyyougetoffmypavement FOOD AND DRINKIf you're stuck for inspiration in the kitchen this weekend, then check out the growth in city farmers' markets – a welcome relief for those who struggle to get their hands on more interesting and locally sourced produce and like to put a bit of imagination into their dishes. This weekend the pick of them is Edinburgh's Farmers' Market, Castle Terrace, Saturday, 9am-2pm; and Inverness Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, Queensgate.
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