642: "Choose Life" | Trainspotting (1996)
About this episode
The episode explores Ewan McGregor's performance in Trainspotting and its significance in his career.
This week, we kick off our 'Pre-Prequel Parts' month by diving into 1996's Trainspotting. Join us to explore how Ewan McGregor’s chaotic, star-making performance as Renton provided a glimpse of the actor who would soon become our definitive Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode?Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content?Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more:Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
People in this episode
Host: John W. Reid
Topics covered
- film analysis
- Trainspotting
- Ewan McGregor
- 90s cinema
- movie breakdowns
Keywords
- Trainspotting
- Ewan McGregor
- 1996 film
- movie podcast
- film discussion
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Trainspotting, The Phantom Menace
More episodes of 30something Movie Podcast
- 640: "Between nowhere and not much else" | Lone Star (1996)
- 639: "All I'm guilty of is bad taste" | The People vs Larry Flynt (1996)
- 638: "Revenge, sweet, lasting revenge" | Sleepers (1996)
- 637: "Don't Shoot" | Bound (1996)
- 636: "No more Miss Nice Girl!" | Matilda (1996)
- 635: "Sanctuary! Sanctuary!" | The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
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