Danny Boyle

A humble man from humble beginnings Danny Boyle (b. 1956) became a popular cinema darling when <i>Slumdog Millionaire</i> 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 <i>Trainspotting</i> 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 <i>Shallow Grave</i> to his Hollywood studio films his brief return to television and his decade-in-the-making renaissance. <p/> Taken from a variety of sources including academic journals mainstream newspapers and independent bloggers <i>Danny Boyle: Interviews</i> 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 <i>28 Days Later</i> <i>Millions</i> and others. His success proves that classical storytelling artists still resonate with audiences.