by tim_bell | Mar 29, 2013 | Latest News
If Renton’s character is in question (see previous blog), Johnny Swan (nickname Mother Superior) as a real character is barely even there! In the film he is mainly seen in his lurid, semi-derelict den, fulfilling the public perception of his trade as a dealer....
by tim_bell | Feb 28, 2013 | Latest News
The more I look at all the character Renton does in the film, I wonder if he doesn’t collapse under his own weight and if we are left with McGregor playing only a series of roles within the same persona. He begins the film, he punctuates it at the key moments,...
by tim_bell | Feb 9, 2013 | Latest News
I’ve emailed my correspondents with a link to the vpro.nl documentary which you can view online till the end of February 2013 at http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl/afleveringen/1321636. Now what’s needed is a push to finish the book. At present I’m...
by tim_bell | Jan 28, 2013 | Latest News
vpro.nl screened the Trainspotting episode of their series of films on location last night, 27 January.You can see it on http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl/afleveringen/1321636 I will be very interested in any comments you might like to post in the Guest Book.
