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Trainspotting feat. Veronica Phillips
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Length:
101 minutes
Released:
Sep 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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. Follow Veronica Phillips on Twitter.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
Released:
Sep 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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