Trainspotting feat. Veronica Phillips (Patreon)

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2022-09-10 08:34:01

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2026-06

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90s 90s films 90s movies Danny Boyle Ewan Bremner Ewan McGregor Iggy Pop Johnny Lee Miller Kelly Macdonald Peter Mullan Robert Carlyle Trainspotting drug movies film analysis film criticism film history

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Film writer Veronica Phillips joins Aaron to discuss 'Trainspotting' Danny Boyle's restless adaptation of Irvine Welsh's tale of heroin addiction, reluctant camaraderie, and a generation's failure to reject the principles of a post-Thatcher UK.

We discuss the film's breakout performance from then-relative newcomer Ewan McCregor, explore the distinctly 90s evocation of addiction and its roots, and ponder the question of what makes a "good" drug movie.

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Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

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