Trainspotting feat. Veronica Phillips
- Author
- Hit Factory
- Published
- Fri 02 Sep 2022
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cf6cc17
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.
