10 Questions for Ewan McGregor Nov 6, 2009
Irvine Welsh wrote a sequel to the novel, called Porno, but I've never seen a script. Personally, I think Trainspotting was an amazing film, and I'll always be proud of it. (Time.com)
Taxman cometh Sep 9, 2009
Over the years writers like Irvine Welsh, DBC Pierre and Frederick Forsyth have moved to Ireland to avail of the generous arrangement. The ruling has also been credited with persuading local artists such as U2, Enya and Seamus Heaney to remain. (BBC News -- Europe)
Leaves and pages turn in the fall books preview Sep 7, 2009
by Irvine Welsh (Norton). More stories of sex, drugs and bad Scottish food from the author of "Trainspotting.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Film Review: Orphans (1997) Apr 12, 2009
Infamous Scottish writer Irvine Welsh called it, the best movie I ve seen in ma puff [in my life. The film centres on the four damaged siblings of a family who has just lost their mother. (Suite101.com)
Film Review: Shallow Grave (1994) Apr 10, 2009
Before he took on the challenge of adapting Irvine Welsh s novel, Trainspotting, into a film, John Hodge wrote a movie gem all of his own. Directed by the critically acclaimed Danny Boyle (most recently in the spotlight for his work as director of the multiple Oscar Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire), Shallow Grave is not to be missed. (Suite101.com)
Five Must-See Scottish Films Apr 3, 2009
The Acid House (1998) (Starring Ewen Bremmer, Kevin McKidd, and Maurice Ro ves; Written by Irvine Welsh, and Directed by Paul McGuigan). Possessing a similar attitude to Trainspotting, but without the high level of commercial appeal, The Acid House, like the book upon which it is based (also by Irvine Welsh), is presented as three short pieces. (Suite101.com)
