This Week in Movie History: 'Trainspotting' Smacks Moviegoers By Gary Susman Posted Jul 21st 2011 6:30PM
a super article covering
How It Got Made
How It Was Received
Long-Term Impact
How It Plays Today
Carlyle jumped from 'Trainspotting' to the biggest role of his career, the lead in 'The Full Monty.' The film also marked the career launch pad for first-time film actors Kevin McKidd (who went on to TV's 'Rome' and 'Grey's Anatomy') and Kelly Macdonald (whose career highlights include 'Gosford Park,' 'No Country for Old Men' and TV's 'Boardwalk Empire').