In this episode, Jonty Hyde and José Arroyo discuss Bill Forsyth’s beloved 1983 film ‘Local Hero’. They discuss the charm and humour of the film, as well as key themes such as the film’s relationship to environmentalism, consumerism and technology. They also discuss the role nationality plays in respect to the film, discussing its ‘Scottishness’, ‘Americanness’ as well as the film’s relationship to these terms.