When Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh wrote 'Filth' in 1998., I bet he didn't know it would make its big comeback in 2021. as Jon S. Baird's 2013. masterpiece starring James McAvoy. If you've seen it, you either absolutely loved it or confidently hated it. But, either way, it's undeniably a story that will stick with you.

Why did it take 23 years since the novel was written and eight years since the movie came out to be relatable this much?

Here are some possible reasons, which means it's a topic that should be open for discussion.

Those Hallmark Christmas movies that made us all feel just a bit less

Christmas time is family time, says every postcard. Growing up having watched every Hallmark Christmas movie with families coming together, smiling, tables filled with food, romance flourishing, beautiful red and green vivid colors dominate the screen, mothers and fathers, grandparents gifting children,… have set the bar too high for a regular person and families like you and I, and mine and yours to ‘live’ through holidays. Probably only 1% of real families had the full Hallmark experience. It made division between people. It made Christmas competition for many. And not in a good way. Here's some stats.

Approximately 755/1000 people reported that the holidays contribute to feeling sad or dissatisfied, 68% financially strained. 66% have experienced have loneliness, 63% too much pressure and 57% unrealistic expectations. Which brings us to:

Mental Health

It's almost 2022, we are allowed to talk about mental health problems without being ashamed of it. Holidays could be a good reason to reach out and help someone who's struggling with mental health issues.

Believe it or not, ‘Filth’ IS a Christmas movie. Not just because its narrative is placed around Christmas time, but because it portrays what a large number of people feel during holidays. Pandemic has made us all look at our freedoms a bit differently and appreciate what we had. Will we ever have it the same way, it's very much questionable. Declining mental state.

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I believe, and I'm no movie critic, that Jon S. Baird's ‘Filth’ and the character of Bruce Robertson is James McAvoy's best performance on the record. It's hard to beat that ‘Atonement’ and ‘Split’ method acting, but the raw portrayal of Bruce Robertson's mental decline is extraordinary and that word doesn't even cover it. ‘Filth’ has thrown James McAvoy in the right direction and his best treats came to light so easily. You must have had deep personal reasons why that role would have been perfect for you! But only James McAvoy will know this.

This one is for everyone who has ever felt this way: you're not alone!

Watch our entire interview with Jon S. Baird here and discover why it's important to bring Bruce Robertson back to life! (Special treats: all that Scottishness).