Trainspotting (Original title)
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 23 February 1996 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Danny Boyle
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh. Charts the progress of a young Edinburgh heroin addict and his so-called friends - a bunch of losers, liars, psychos, thieves and junkies. He kicks the habit, moves down to London and takes a semi-respectable job. When one of his old friends turns up, promising a financially lucrative drug deal, he returns north and to his old ways.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Drug abuse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Friendships
Releases
Date: 1995Country: United KingdomRelease type: Pre-ReleaseFormat: VHS Compact - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Date: 23 February 1996Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - Dolby SR / Dolby DigitalRuntime: 93 mins 32 secs - Length: 8417 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Film Four Distributors
Date: February 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 94 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: At home/DVD reissues: Shallow Grave/TrainspottingAuthor: FRASER, Rob Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 111-116
Title: In conversation with: Danny BoyleAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Danny Boyle discusses his career and experiences as a filmmaker. Plus a selection of the top five uses of song in his films.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 192-193
Title: The top 10: bathroom scenesAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top ten listing and brief description of the ten best film scenes set in bathrooms.
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Pages: 170-171
Title: The top 10: Creepy kidsAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Top ten listing and brief critique of films featuring scary child charactors.
In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006 Pages: 90-95,114
Title: Great Scots!Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Retrospective look at the making of TRAINSPOTTING with contr ibutions from producer Andrew MacDonald, director Danny Boyl e, screenwriter John Hodge, novelist Irvine Welsh, actors E. McGregor, E. Bremner, J. Lee Miller, R. Carlyle, K. McKidd
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Pages: 140-141
Title: The soundtrack of our livesArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: To celebrate its 200th issue Empire select their favourite songs from film soundtracks covering the period of its 200 issues.
In: Film Review vSpec. n57 Orlando Bloom Pages: 100-102,104,106,108-111
Title: The Top 10 Brit Pack MoviesLanguage: English
In: Empire n198 December 2005 Pages: 143-146,149-151
Title: Decade Deathmatch: The 90sArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Results of an online debate to decide which decade is the best for films. Includes a timeline of events from the 90's and a range of subjects from technology, award winners and top ten films.
In: Screen v46 n2 Summer 2005 Pages: 241-245
Title: Scotland, heritage and devolving British cinemaAuthor: NEELY, Sarah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Questions the ways in which the New Scottish Cinema has been defined against the cultural values and aesthetic strategies of an anglocentric heritage genre, illustrated by the domes- tic releases of TRAINSPOTTING and MRS BROWN in particular.
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 123
Title: The 15 most influential films of our lifetimeAuthor: FREER, Ian [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cited by Empire magazine as "one of the 15 most influential films of our lifetime".
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Page: 140
Title: RwdAuthor: [OR] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Pages: 115-121
Title: The making of TrainspottingAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew recall the making of TRAINSPOTTING. Comments from Andrew Macdonald, Danny Boyle, John Hodge, Irvine Welsh Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremmer, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Kelly MacDonald, Kevin McKidd, and others.
In: Metro n137 2003 Pages: 185-186
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: BELL, Susan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of 'Trainspotting' by Murray Smith (BFI, 2002).
In: Metro n139 2003 Pages: 194-196
Title: Book ReviewsAuthor: MCFARLANE, Brian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of 'A Matter fo Life and Death' by Ian Christie, 'I Know Where I'm Going' by Pam Cook, and 'Trainspotting' by Murray Smith (BFI).
In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho Pages: 27-57
Title: The top 30 pychosArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A countdown on the 30 most psychotic characters in cinema, including Begbie in TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Screen International n1213 18 Jun 1999 Page: 13
Title: Trainspotting returnsAuthor: BLANEY, Martin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On TRAINSPOTTING being re-released in Germany.
In: Empire n115 January 1999 Page: 147
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of retail video release of "Danny Boyle: the collection", which comprises SHALLOW GRAVE, TRAINSPOTTING and A LIFE LESS ORDINARY.
In: Radio Times v302 n3933 3 Jul 1999 Page: 47
Title: [Radio Times - v302 n3933 3 Jul 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Vanity Fair n452 April 1998 Pages: 38-43
Title: Live fast, die young and leave a big stainAuthor: WOLCOTT, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the genre of scuzz movies such as WILD AT HEART, PULP FICTION, NATURAL BORN KILLERS, TRAINSPOTTING which may now be reaching an end.
In: Neon February 1998 Pages: 100-105
Title: Hey! Hey! We're the junkies!Author: GRUNDY, Gareth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: stars and makers on TRAINSPOTTING and the production process
In: Empire n104 February 1998 Page: 16
Title: Station SpottingAuthor: VIGNES, Spencer Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the trainstation in TRAINSPOTTING
In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997 Page: 25
Title: US Box office comment: Independent meansAuthor: CARVER, Benedict Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the release of TRAINSPOTTING in the USA and its box office performance
In: Empire n101 November 1997 Page: 156
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the second released soundtrack for TRAINSPOTTING (1996).
In: Premiere v5 n10 November 1997 Page: 6,7
Title: New Films: The Premiere ReviewAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v295 n3851 22 Nov 1997 Page: 56
Title: No heroin chic in this addictive drama.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review/article.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v25 n3 1997 Pages: 158-162
Title: Fiction into Film, or Bringing Welsh to a BoyleAuthor: CARDULLO, Bert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the adaptation of TRAINSPOTTING from novel to film.
In: Films in Review v48 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1997 Pages: 83-84
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ALEXANDER, Victoria Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n91 January 1997 Pages: 108-109
Title: Runaway trainAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A description of the marketing campaign around TRAINSPOTTING (1996).
In: Premiere n232 July 1996 Page: 17
Title: [Premiere - n232 July 1996: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n232 July 1996 Pages: 78-83
Title: Héros du moisAuthor: KATELAN, Jean-Yves Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Career profile and interview, particularly about TRAINSPOTTING at the 1996 Cannes International Film Festival
In: Film West n24 Spring 1996 Pages: 10-14
Title: Trainspotting: The choice of a New GenerationAuthor: HOPPER, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Appreciation of TRAINSPOTTING, commenting on low budget filmmaking, followed by an interview with Danny Boyle.
In: Comedy Review n1 March 1996 Page: 75
Title: TrainspottingArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n87 September 1996 Page: 124
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.
In: Screen International n1080 18 Oct 1996 Page: 48
Title: Catholic boysArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On hostile reactions to the release of TRAINSPOTTING in Argentina
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Pages: 96-97
Title: Now wash your handsAuthor: NAUGHTON, John Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ewan McGregor talks about working with director Danny Boyle, and about his role in TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Page: 99
Title: The writing on the wallAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the choice of design for the poster advertising Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: American Cinematographer v77 n8 August 1996 Pages: 80-86
Title: Trains, veins and heroin dealsAuthor: THOMPSON, Andrew O. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the visual style of Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING, particularly cinematographer Brian Tufano's use of a low- angled camera placement, Boyle's colour scheme and the lighting equipment and lenses used to achieve it.
In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996 Pages: 52-53
Title: reviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n2 March 1996 Pages: 8-9
Title: [Premiere - v4 n2 March 1996: no known title]Author: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v9 n11 July 1996 Pages: 60-61
Title: Shoot Me Up, ScottyAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of and interview with Ewan McGregor, including comments on TRAINSPOTTING's likely reception in the US.
In: Broadcast 10 May 1996 Page: 6
Title: C4 film 'too dangerous' for CannesAuthor: ATKINSON, Claire Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Channel 4 unveils thirty-one movies at Cannes but considers TRAINSPOTTING too dangerous for entry.
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Page: 100
Title: "From the makers of Shallow Grave..."Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the concerns and aims surrounding the making of the trailer for Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Pages: 28-29
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Pages: 90-102
Title: First class returnAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A month-by-month account of the production of Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Variety 12 Feb 1996 Page: 79
Title: [Variety - 12 Feb 1996: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996 Page: 62
Title: End notesAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on director Danny Boyle's intelligent use of pop music in TRAINSPOTTING, Mike Figgis' use of pop music in LEAVING LAS VEGAS, Carl Franklin's use of jazz and blues in DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS.
In: Premiere v4 n6 July 1996 Page: 27
Title: Language BarrierArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: TRAINSPOTTING is partially re-dubbed for the American market.
In: Screen International n1077 27 Sep 1996 Page: 21
Title: International Box Office CommentAuthor: LUDEMANN, Ralf Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On recent British films and their succes abroad, particular- ly TRAINSPOTTING
In: Screen International vDaily nCannes 13 May 1996 Page: 21
Title: [Screen International - vDaily nCannes 13 May 1996: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
In: Moving Pictures International n18 May 1996 Page: 35
Title: Come on you TrainspottersAuthor: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: TRAINSPOTTING has set a new standard for British film.
In: Screen International n1043 2 Feb 1996 Page: 22
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FARROW, Boyd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1044 9 Feb 1996 Page: 40
Title: Marketing Focus: Trainspotting: Platform ReleaseAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the release strategy / marketing of TRAINSPOTTING
In: Sight and Sound v6 n8 August 1996 Page: 5
Title: the businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The subtitled version of TRAINSPOTTING in Paris was more successful in box office terms that the dubbed version offered to the Parisian suburbs.
In: Interview v26 n8 August 1996 Pages: 104-105
Title: The Other Side of the TracksAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comments on Scottish identity and TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Interview v26 n8 August 1996 Pages: 106-107,118-119
Title: Trainspotting's Engine that CouldAuthor: JOLLY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Ewan McGregor about his role in TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Film Comment v32 n4 Jul/Aug 1996 Pages: 28-33
Title: Kiltspotting: Highland reelsAuthor: KENNEDY, Harlan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about films made in Scotland, mainly focussing on recent films and looking at similarities between realist films such as TRAINSPOTTING and SMALL FACES with dramas such as ROB ROY and BRAVEHEART
In: Sight and Sound vSupp nMoney September 1996 Pages: 10-11
Title: A British success: making and selling 'Trainspotting'...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed article on the marketing campaign surrounding Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING, and on its box office success. Includes a table showing its box office gross in the UK in comparison with other major films on simultaneous release.
In: Premiere v9 n12 August 1996 Pages: 18-19
Title: Highland FlingAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n2 February 1996 Pages: 6-8
Title: The boys are back in townAuthor: O'HAGAN, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the underclass vision of Edinburgh as seen through director Danny Boyle's eyes in his film TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Sight and Sound v6 n2 February 1996 Pages: 8-11
Title: Geoffrey Macnab talks to the team that made 'Trainspotting'Author: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: The director, writer and producer of TRAINSPOTTING (1996) talk about their choice of Welsh's novel, use of music in the film, the visual style of the film.
In: El Amante Cine n58 December 1996 Pages: 2-3
Title: Héroes, hielos y heroínaAuthor: NORIEGA, Gustavo Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Broadcast 13 Sep 1996 Page: 19 [Broadcast in Production Supplement]
Title: All going swimminglyAuthor: WOOD, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Mike Valentine (TRAINSPOTTING) talks about the skills of underwater photography. Includes the secret of the dream sequence.
In: Empire n83 May 1996 Page: 48
Title: Gillies and Billy MacKinnonAuthor: MAURER, Monika Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Gillies and Billy MacKinnon on the current state of British filmmaking, and on comparisons between their film SMALL FACES and Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Empire n88 October 1996 Page: 16
Title: Front desk news: away dayAuthor: EIMER, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the US reception of Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING, and the dubbing of some sections of the film for an American audience not used to Scottish dialogue.
In: Screen International n1019 4 Aug 1995 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n1019 4 Aug 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the right sales
In: Screen International n1009 26 May 1995 Page: 21
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1034 17 Nov 1995 Page: 2
Title: MIFED BriefsArticle type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Various notes concerning right sales at the 1995 MIFED
In: Screen International n1011 9 Jun 1995 Page: 16
Title: UK film and TV productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further cast
In: Moving Pictures International n11 September 1995 Page: 5
Title: [Moving Pictures International - n11 September 1995: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1013 23 Jun 1995 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1013 23 Jun 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on rights and sales
Author: SMITH, Murray Pages: 124 pages
Title: Britpop cinema: from Trainspotting to This is England
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Title: Classless: recent essays on British film
Author: Neville, Carl Pages: 86 pages
Title: True to the spirit: film adaptation and the question of fidelity
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Title: Pop fiction: the song in cinema
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Title: Contemporary British cinema: 16+ Guide
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Author: MAZIERSKA, Ewa Pages: xii, 260 p.
Title: Schermi della dispersione: cinema, storia e identità nazionale
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Title: Adaptations: from text to screen, screen to text
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Title: state of European cinema: a new dose of reality
Author: FINNEY, Angus Pages: 262p.
Title: Trainspotting and Shallow Grave
Author: HODGE, John Pages: 235p.
Description: TRAINSPOTTING pp. 1-121 SHALLOW GRAVE pp. 123-235
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Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 23 February 1996 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Danny Boyle
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh. Charts the progress of a young Edinburgh heroin addict and his so-called friends - a bunch of losers, liars, psychos, thieves and junkies. He kicks the habit, moves down to London and takes a semi-respectable job. When one of his old friends turns up, promising a financially lucrative drug deal, he returns north and to his old ways.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Drug abuse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Friendships
Releases
Date: 1995Country: United KingdomRelease type: Pre-ReleaseFormat: VHS Compact - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Date: 23 February 1996Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - Dolby SR / Dolby DigitalRuntime: 93 mins 32 secs - Length: 8417 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Film Four Distributors
Date: February 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 94 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(72)
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Pages: 146-147Title: At home/DVD reissues: Shallow Grave/TrainspottingAuthor: FRASER, Rob Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 111-116
Title: In conversation with: Danny BoyleAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Danny Boyle discusses his career and experiences as a filmmaker. Plus a selection of the top five uses of song in his films.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 192-193
Title: The top 10: bathroom scenesAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top ten listing and brief description of the ten best film scenes set in bathrooms.
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Pages: 170-171
Title: The top 10: Creepy kidsAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Top ten listing and brief critique of films featuring scary child charactors.
In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006 Pages: 90-95,114
Title: Great Scots!Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Retrospective look at the making of TRAINSPOTTING with contr ibutions from producer Andrew MacDonald, director Danny Boyl e, screenwriter John Hodge, novelist Irvine Welsh, actors E. McGregor, E. Bremner, J. Lee Miller, R. Carlyle, K. McKidd
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Pages: 140-141
Title: The soundtrack of our livesArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: To celebrate its 200th issue Empire select their favourite songs from film soundtracks covering the period of its 200 issues.
In: Film Review vSpec. n57 Orlando Bloom Pages: 100-102,104,106,108-111
Title: The Top 10 Brit Pack MoviesLanguage: English
In: Empire n198 December 2005 Pages: 143-146,149-151
Title: Decade Deathmatch: The 90sArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Results of an online debate to decide which decade is the best for films. Includes a timeline of events from the 90's and a range of subjects from technology, award winners and top ten films.
In: Screen v46 n2 Summer 2005 Pages: 241-245
Title: Scotland, heritage and devolving British cinemaAuthor: NEELY, Sarah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Questions the ways in which the New Scottish Cinema has been defined against the cultural values and aesthetic strategies of an anglocentric heritage genre, illustrated by the domes- tic releases of TRAINSPOTTING and MRS BROWN in particular.
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 123
Title: The 15 most influential films of our lifetimeAuthor: FREER, Ian [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cited by Empire magazine as "one of the 15 most influential films of our lifetime".
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Page: 140
Title: RwdAuthor: [OR] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Pages: 115-121
Title: The making of TrainspottingAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew recall the making of TRAINSPOTTING. Comments from Andrew Macdonald, Danny Boyle, John Hodge, Irvine Welsh Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremmer, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Kelly MacDonald, Kevin McKidd, and others.
In: Metro n137 2003 Pages: 185-186
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: BELL, Susan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of 'Trainspotting' by Murray Smith (BFI, 2002).
In: Metro n139 2003 Pages: 194-196
Title: Book ReviewsAuthor: MCFARLANE, Brian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of 'A Matter fo Life and Death' by Ian Christie, 'I Know Where I'm Going' by Pam Cook, and 'Trainspotting' by Murray Smith (BFI).
In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho Pages: 27-57
Title: The top 30 pychosArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A countdown on the 30 most psychotic characters in cinema, including Begbie in TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Screen International n1213 18 Jun 1999 Page: 13
Title: Trainspotting returnsAuthor: BLANEY, Martin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On TRAINSPOTTING being re-released in Germany.
In: Empire n115 January 1999 Page: 147
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of retail video release of "Danny Boyle: the collection", which comprises SHALLOW GRAVE, TRAINSPOTTING and A LIFE LESS ORDINARY.
In: Radio Times v302 n3933 3 Jul 1999 Page: 47
Title: [Radio Times - v302 n3933 3 Jul 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Vanity Fair n452 April 1998 Pages: 38-43
Title: Live fast, die young and leave a big stainAuthor: WOLCOTT, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the genre of scuzz movies such as WILD AT HEART, PULP FICTION, NATURAL BORN KILLERS, TRAINSPOTTING which may now be reaching an end.
In: Neon February 1998 Pages: 100-105
Title: Hey! Hey! We're the junkies!Author: GRUNDY, Gareth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: stars and makers on TRAINSPOTTING and the production process
In: Empire n104 February 1998 Page: 16
Title: Station SpottingAuthor: VIGNES, Spencer Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the trainstation in TRAINSPOTTING
In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997 Page: 25
Title: US Box office comment: Independent meansAuthor: CARVER, Benedict Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the release of TRAINSPOTTING in the USA and its box office performance
In: Empire n101 November 1997 Page: 156
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the second released soundtrack for TRAINSPOTTING (1996).
In: Premiere v5 n10 November 1997 Page: 6,7
Title: New Films: The Premiere ReviewAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v295 n3851 22 Nov 1997 Page: 56
Title: No heroin chic in this addictive drama.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review/article.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v25 n3 1997 Pages: 158-162
Title: Fiction into Film, or Bringing Welsh to a BoyleAuthor: CARDULLO, Bert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the adaptation of TRAINSPOTTING from novel to film.
In: Films in Review v48 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1997 Pages: 83-84
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ALEXANDER, Victoria Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n91 January 1997 Pages: 108-109
Title: Runaway trainAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A description of the marketing campaign around TRAINSPOTTING (1996).
In: Premiere n232 July 1996 Page: 17
Title: [Premiere - n232 July 1996: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n232 July 1996 Pages: 78-83
Title: Héros du moisAuthor: KATELAN, Jean-Yves Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Career profile and interview, particularly about TRAINSPOTTING at the 1996 Cannes International Film Festival
In: Film West n24 Spring 1996 Pages: 10-14
Title: Trainspotting: The choice of a New GenerationAuthor: HOPPER, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Appreciation of TRAINSPOTTING, commenting on low budget filmmaking, followed by an interview with Danny Boyle.
In: Comedy Review n1 March 1996 Page: 75
Title: TrainspottingArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n87 September 1996 Page: 124
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.
In: Screen International n1080 18 Oct 1996 Page: 48
Title: Catholic boysArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On hostile reactions to the release of TRAINSPOTTING in Argentina
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Pages: 96-97
Title: Now wash your handsAuthor: NAUGHTON, John Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ewan McGregor talks about working with director Danny Boyle, and about his role in TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Page: 99
Title: The writing on the wallAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the choice of design for the poster advertising Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: American Cinematographer v77 n8 August 1996 Pages: 80-86
Title: Trains, veins and heroin dealsAuthor: THOMPSON, Andrew O. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the visual style of Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING, particularly cinematographer Brian Tufano's use of a low- angled camera placement, Boyle's colour scheme and the lighting equipment and lenses used to achieve it.
In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996 Pages: 52-53
Title: reviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n2 March 1996 Pages: 8-9
Title: [Premiere - v4 n2 March 1996: no known title]Author: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v9 n11 July 1996 Pages: 60-61
Title: Shoot Me Up, ScottyAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of and interview with Ewan McGregor, including comments on TRAINSPOTTING's likely reception in the US.
In: Broadcast 10 May 1996 Page: 6
Title: C4 film 'too dangerous' for CannesAuthor: ATKINSON, Claire Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Channel 4 unveils thirty-one movies at Cannes but considers TRAINSPOTTING too dangerous for entry.
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Page: 100
Title: "From the makers of Shallow Grave..."Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the concerns and aims surrounding the making of the trailer for Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Pages: 28-29
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Pages: 90-102
Title: First class returnAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A month-by-month account of the production of Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Variety 12 Feb 1996 Page: 79
Title: [Variety - 12 Feb 1996: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996 Page: 62
Title: End notesAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on director Danny Boyle's intelligent use of pop music in TRAINSPOTTING, Mike Figgis' use of pop music in LEAVING LAS VEGAS, Carl Franklin's use of jazz and blues in DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS.
In: Premiere v4 n6 July 1996 Page: 27
Title: Language BarrierArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: TRAINSPOTTING is partially re-dubbed for the American market.
In: Screen International n1077 27 Sep 1996 Page: 21
Title: International Box Office CommentAuthor: LUDEMANN, Ralf Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On recent British films and their succes abroad, particular- ly TRAINSPOTTING
In: Screen International vDaily nCannes 13 May 1996 Page: 21
Title: [Screen International - vDaily nCannes 13 May 1996: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
In: Moving Pictures International n18 May 1996 Page: 35
Title: Come on you TrainspottersAuthor: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: TRAINSPOTTING has set a new standard for British film.
In: Screen International n1043 2 Feb 1996 Page: 22
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FARROW, Boyd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1044 9 Feb 1996 Page: 40
Title: Marketing Focus: Trainspotting: Platform ReleaseAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the release strategy / marketing of TRAINSPOTTING
In: Sight and Sound v6 n8 August 1996 Page: 5
Title: the businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The subtitled version of TRAINSPOTTING in Paris was more successful in box office terms that the dubbed version offered to the Parisian suburbs.
In: Interview v26 n8 August 1996 Pages: 104-105
Title: The Other Side of the TracksAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comments on Scottish identity and TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Interview v26 n8 August 1996 Pages: 106-107,118-119
Title: Trainspotting's Engine that CouldAuthor: JOLLY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Ewan McGregor about his role in TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Film Comment v32 n4 Jul/Aug 1996 Pages: 28-33
Title: Kiltspotting: Highland reelsAuthor: KENNEDY, Harlan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about films made in Scotland, mainly focussing on recent films and looking at similarities between realist films such as TRAINSPOTTING and SMALL FACES with dramas such as ROB ROY and BRAVEHEART
In: Sight and Sound vSupp nMoney September 1996 Pages: 10-11
Title: A British success: making and selling 'Trainspotting'...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed article on the marketing campaign surrounding Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING, and on its box office success. Includes a table showing its box office gross in the UK in comparison with other major films on simultaneous release.
In: Premiere v9 n12 August 1996 Pages: 18-19
Title: Highland FlingAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n2 February 1996 Pages: 6-8
Title: The boys are back in townAuthor: O'HAGAN, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the underclass vision of Edinburgh as seen through director Danny Boyle's eyes in his film TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Sight and Sound v6 n2 February 1996 Pages: 8-11
Title: Geoffrey Macnab talks to the team that made 'Trainspotting'Author: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: The director, writer and producer of TRAINSPOTTING (1996) talk about their choice of Welsh's novel, use of music in the film, the visual style of the film.
In: El Amante Cine n58 December 1996 Pages: 2-3
Title: Héroes, hielos y heroínaAuthor: NORIEGA, Gustavo Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Broadcast 13 Sep 1996 Page: 19 [Broadcast in Production Supplement]
Title: All going swimminglyAuthor: WOOD, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Mike Valentine (TRAINSPOTTING) talks about the skills of underwater photography. Includes the secret of the dream sequence.
In: Empire n83 May 1996 Page: 48
Title: Gillies and Billy MacKinnonAuthor: MAURER, Monika Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Gillies and Billy MacKinnon on the current state of British filmmaking, and on comparisons between their film SMALL FACES and Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING.
In: Empire n88 October 1996 Page: 16
Title: Front desk news: away dayAuthor: EIMER, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the US reception of Danny Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING, and the dubbing of some sections of the film for an American audience not used to Scottish dialogue.
In: Screen International n1019 4 Aug 1995 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n1019 4 Aug 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the right sales
In: Screen International n1009 26 May 1995 Page: 21
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1034 17 Nov 1995 Page: 2
Title: MIFED BriefsArticle type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Various notes concerning right sales at the 1995 MIFED
In: Screen International n1011 9 Jun 1995 Page: 16
Title: UK film and TV productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further cast
In: Moving Pictures International n11 September 1995 Page: 5
Title: [Moving Pictures International - n11 September 1995: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1013 23 Jun 1995 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1013 23 Jun 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on rights and sales
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: TrainspottingAuthor: SMITH, Murray Pages: 124 pages
Title: Britpop cinema: from Trainspotting to This is England
Author: Glasby, Matt Pages: x, 224 pages
Title: Classless: recent essays on British film
Author: Neville, Carl Pages: 86 pages
Title: True to the spirit: film adaptation and the question of fidelity
Author: MACCABE, Colin Pages: x, 250 pages
Title: Studying British cinema: the 1990s
Author: DYJA, Eddie Pages: 295 pages
Title: Pop fiction: the song in cinema
Author: LANNIN, Steve Pages: 173 p.
Title: Contemporary British cinema: 16+ Guide
Author: METTLER, Erinna Pages: 41 p.
Title: From Moscow to Madrid: postmodern cities, European cinema
Author: MAZIERSKA, Ewa Pages: xii, 260 p.
Title: Schermi della dispersione: cinema, storia e identità nazionale
Author: BUSSI, G. Elisa Pages: 382 p.
Title: Trainspotting
Author: SMITH, Murray Pages: 95 p.
Title: Your face here: British cult movies since the sixties
Author: Catterall, Ali Pages: xvi, 282p.
Title: British cinema of the 90s
Author: MURPHY, Robert Pages: xi, 196p.
Title: Trainspotting
Author: STOLLERY, Martin Pages: 85 p.
Title: Youth and the global media: papers from the 29th University of Manchester broadcasting symposium, 1998
Author: RALPH, Sue Pages: xiv, 249 p.
Title: Shows about nothing: nihilism in popular culture from The Exorcist to Seinfeld
Author: HIBBS, Thomas S. Pages: vii-xii, 192p.
Title: Adaptations: from text to screen, screen to text
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah Pages: vii-xvii, 247p.
Title: Choose life: Ewan McGregor and the British film revival
Author: BROOKS, Xan Pages: vii-x, 207p.
Title: state of European cinema: a new dose of reality
Author: FINNEY, Angus Pages: 262p.
Title: Trainspotting and Shallow Grave
Author: HODGE, John Pages: 235p.
Description: TRAINSPOTTING pp. 1-121 SHALLOW GRAVE pp. 123-235
Title: European cinema: an introduction
Author: FORBES, Jill Pages: xvi, 216p.
Title: British film music and film musicals
Author: Donnelly, K.J. Pages: vii, 222 p.