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'Trainspotting' (1996) d. Danny Boyle

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What's the point of taking life seriously? Combining recent conversations about impulsive behaviours and monolithic purposes, this week's episode centres on Danny Boyle's 1996 slick crime drama, 'Trainspotting', to contemplate the downside of elevating pleasure to the highest priority. We also briefly discuss: 'Candy' (2006) d. Neil Armfield 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000) d. Darren Aronofsky Contact Us E: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/⁠

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