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[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 18 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

It’s obviously just for entertainment, has anyone claimed otherwise?

If I wanted to watch something for an accurate historical representation of Scotland, I wouldn't ever have even thought of putting The Traitors anywhere near the top of the list.

I’d rewatch Trainspotting.

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

“ Encompassed by violent street gangs, neglectful parents, bullying teachers and a dearth of positive role models, a studious but emotionally abandoned kid turns thug.”

Sounds like a right laugh a minute, but I’m going to watch it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It is marvellous. Tyrannosaur and The Magdalene Sisters are other gems of the director Peter Mullan. Dark and heavy, but great.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Tyrannosaur was directed by Paddy Considine.

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

You're right. Mullan starred and was excellent.

[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The legacy sequel, bafflingly titled T2 Trainspotting, is a decent commentary on the nature of sequels and being middle aged. There's also more of actual Edinburgh in it; original movie was primarily filmed in Glasgow.

[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

That's because the book is called Porno