Best of Miramax Part 2 - page 2

30 June 2008

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2. Trainspotting

Just piped at the post is Danny Boyle's 1996 Brit flick Trainspotting that launched the career of Ewan McGregor.

Set in an underbelly of Edinburgh the city fathers never dreamed of, this is the story of Mark and his so-called friends--a bunch of losers, liars, psychos, thieves and junkies. This tragi-comedy charts the disintegration of their friendship as they proceed, seemingly inevitably, towards self-destruction.

Mark alone has the insight and opportunity to escape his fate--but does he really want to "choose life"? On and off heroin, he continually weighs the pros and cons of straight living: "car, career, family, fucking big television, washing machines, compact disc players, electrical tin openers, good health, low cholesterol, dental insurance, starter home, leisurewear, and a choice of sweaters..."

When he breaks it all down, choosing life doesn't seem all that promising and he's off to the next scheme and score.

The film was a universal critical hit and John Hodge went on to be nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars.

1. Pulp Fiction

And Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction has landed the number one spot as Miramax's best movies starring John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman.

An inside look at a memorable community of criminals. Prizefighter Butch Coolidge has decided to stop payment on a deal he's made with the devil.

Honey Bunny and Pumpkin are a couple of young lovers and small time thieves who decide they need a change of venue.

Meanwhile, two career criminals, Vincent Vega and Jules, go about their daily business of shooting up other crooks who are late on payments to their boss.

While one is asked to babysit their boss' dangerously pretty young wife, the other suddenly realizes that he must give up his life of crime.

Released in 1994 the film established Tarantino as one of the industry's most original directors and this is perhaps his most famous movie.

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