2. Gregory’s Girl (1980)

'It captures the awkwardness of youth so well…it makes you feel like you’re invincible.’

On this episode, Anna is joined by film academic Lewis Kellett to talk about Gregory’s Girl, Bill Forsyth's much loved second feature film from 1980.

The charming romantic comedy follows Cumbernauld high school student Gregory, as he tries to win the heart of Dorothy, the new star of the school football team and the girl of his dreams.

Lewis hadn’t seen the film before, and Anna just can’t stop talking about it. Join them as they discuss the awkwardness of adolescent first love, dating in a small northern town, how the film laid the foundations for future youth culture on screen, and the power of reminiscence and nostalgia.

You can find Lewis’s own film podcast here: www.mrsatthemovies.podbean.com

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