Danny Boyle: InterviewsBrent Dunham A humble man from humble beginnings, Danny Boyle (b. 1956) became a popular cinema darling when Slumdog Millionaire won big at the 2009 Academy Awards. Prior to this achievement, this former theater and television director helped the British film industry pull itself out of a decades-long slump. With Trainspotting, he proved British films could be more than stuffy, period dramas; they could be vivacious and thrilling with dynamic characters and an infectious soundtrack. This collection of interviews traces Boyle's relatively short fifteen-year film career, from his outstanding low-budget debut Shallow Grave, to his Hollywood studio films, his brief return to television, and his decade-in-the-making renaissance. Taken from a variety of sources including academic journals, mainstream newspapers, and independent bloggers, Danny Boyle: Interviews is one of the first books available on this emerging director. As an interviewee, Boyle displays an engaging honesty and openness. He talks about his films 28 Days Later, Millions, and others. His success proves that classical storytelling artists still resonate with audiences. |
Contents
Lean Mean and Cruel | 3 |
The Boys Are Back in Town | 14 |
Trainspotters | 23 |
The Choice of a New Generation | 26 |
The Director Who Dared to Violate the Just Say No Code | 35 |
Fame? They Can Keep It | 39 |
A Team Less Ordinary | 46 |
Sink or Swim | 50 |
QA with Danny Boyle Director of Millions | 90 |
Danny Boyle | 94 |
Zombies Smack Addicts and Starbucks | 99 |
Sunshine Superman | 105 |
Danny Boyle Talks about Sunshine | 109 |
Danny Boyle | 116 |
Peter Hawley Interviews Danny Boyle | 119 |
QA with Sunshine Director Danny Boyle | 124 |
The Leo Factor | 56 |
Smack My Beach Up | 60 |
Back from the Beach | 66 |
All the Rage | 70 |
A Death Less Ordinary | 74 |
An Interview with Danny Boyle | 78 |
The Looking Closer Interview | 83 |
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