EPISODE · Sep 2, 2022 · 1H 41M
Trainspotting feat. Veronica Phillips
from Hit Factory · host Hit Factory
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.
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