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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Molloy, Tim (April 14, 2020). "American Psycho: An Oral History, 20 Years After Its Divisive Debut". MovieMaker. pp.1–4 . Retrieved April 10, 2022. The font used for opening titles and the business card of Bateman’s colleague Paul Allen is Copperplate Gothic. It’s a typeface with tiny flare serifs designed by American artist and type designer Frederic W. Goudy in 1903, with additional weights added by Clarence C. Marder of ATF. Lazic, Manuela (April 14, 2020). "Twenty Years Later, 'American Psycho' Has Only Grown More Timely". The Ringer . Retrieved October 23, 2021.

a b c d e Weber, Bruce (April 4, 1999). "FILM; Digging Out the Humor in a Serial Killer's Tale". The New York Times . Retrieved April 12, 2022. American Psycho (2000)". BFI. Archived from the original on July 24, 2016 . Retrieved October 28, 2018. CinemaScore". CinemaScore. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022 . Retrieved April 16, 2022. Marlene: I can’t remember if I typeset it with an old fashioned typesetter and had it output to negative film for the animator or if I set the type on a computer. American Psycho existed right on that cusp between the analog and the digital. Corliss, Richard (April 17, 2000). "A Yuppie's Killer Instinct". Time. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010 . Retrieved April 2, 2022.

Mary: Yes, indeed. It sets the tone and it’s a bit of a joke. When you see it later, you may not know it’s the same thing. It’s quite an elegant typeface. It’s like, Oh, this is the ultimate. This is so good we used it in our title sequence! [laughs] Schram, Jamie (February 10, 2016). "Serial Killer quoted in American Psycho doesn't want to leave jail". The New York Post . Retrieved October 3, 2019. Though some outdoor shots were captured in New York City (where the film is set), the majority of filming took place in downtown Toronto, with a variety of scenes shot in bars and restaurants around the city. [23] Anti-violence advocates petitioned Toronto City Hall to deny the production permission to film in Toronto and organized protests because of reports that Paul Bernardo—who committed serial murders and rapes in Toronto—owned a copy of the novel. [16] [21] [a] As a result, the production faced difficulty securing shooting locations; the scenes in Bateman's office had to be filmed on a sound stage because the owners of the building that Harron intended to film in feared negative publicity. [22] Harron had been unaware of the novel's connection to the Bernardo case and sympathized with the protesters, but reasoned that she did not "want to put horrible mayhem on the screen... there's something to do here that hasn't really been done, a portrait of the late 80's that's worth putting on the screen". [16] To avoid protests, the production removed the title from daily call sheets and parking permits. [22] Holden, Stephen (April 14, 2000). "Murderer! Fiend! Cad! (But Well-Dressed)". The New York Times . Retrieved April 8, 2009.

B, Scott (August 21, 2001). "Bret Easton Ellis Speaks Out on the American Psycho Sequel". IGN . Retrieved August 31, 2023. Goyaz, Arthur (March 21, 2023). "American Psycho Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant . Retrieved March 21, 2023. For instance, the film ends with Bloom reassuring his interns by saying: "I will never ask you to do anything that I wouldn't do myself". This is usually no more than a piece of jargon overused by employers to make it seem as though their company is one big happy family. However, given Bloom’s previous actions, the line gains a chilling resonance as we realise that his cycle of violence will continue.Here, I think it’s important to clarify what a sigma male is. The term was first coined by a far-right activist in 2010 but has only risen to prominence fairly recently. In line with the idea of ‘alpha males’, the sigma male is the next step up on the ladder, being the supposed pinnacle of success. Often associated with the misogynistic online community ‘MGTOW’ (Men Going Their Own Way), the sigma male is muscular, wealthy, disciplined, and individualistic. Courtesy of Universal Pictures on IMDB Rolling Stone 's Peter Travers wrote: "Whenever Harron digs beneath the glitzy surface in search of feelings that haven't been desensitized, the horrific and hilarious American Psycho can still strike a raw nerve". [52] In a somewhat positive review for Slate magazine, David Edelstein noted the toned-down brutality and sexual content in comparison to the novel and wrote that the moment where Bateman spares his secretary is when "this one-dimensional film blossoms like a flower". [53] Owen Gleiberman gave the film an "A−" rating, writing for Entertainment Weekly: "By treating the book as raw material for an exuberantly perverse exercise in ' 80s Nostalgia, Harron recasts the go-go years as a template for the casually brainwashing-consumer/fashion/image culture that emerged from them. She has made a movie that is really a parable of today". [54] Time magazine's Richard Corliss wrote that "Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner do understand the book, and they want their film to be understood as a period comedy of manners". [55] A.O. Scott (also from The New York Times) praised the film as well. [56] a b c d Harron, Mary (April 9, 2000). "FILM; The Risky Territory Of 'American Psycho' ". The New York Times . Retrieved April 18, 2022. Characterised by lone male protagonists; acts of violence and/or hedonism; a theme of dissatisfaction with the world; and commentary on materialism and masculinity, ‘literally me’ films have been embraced both by meme makers and genuine adherents of ‘sigma male’ culture. Attracting predominantly male admirers who find them relatable or appealing, their characters have become iconic and, in some cases, even inspirational. Courtesy of IMDB a b Heaf, Jonathan (April 26, 2011). "Christian Bale: behind the mask". GQ . Retrieved March 2, 2015.

The Wolf of Wall Street is a complex example of this issue, balancing on a fine line between obvious satire and problematic indulgence. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as, real-life entrepreneur and financial criminal, Jordan Belfort and, although Belfort is immoral and intensely materialistic, DiCaprio plays him with charm that gives him an undeniable appeal. The film is a masterful character study, but this is often overlooked in favour of admiring Belfort’s extravagant lifestyle. In all three of the films I’ve mentioned, the protagonists use and abuse the women around them, often through forms of sexual harassment. Being able to attract the most beautiful woman in the room may be desirable, but it might be worth examining how much of these characters’ desire is based on objectification, a desire to possess, or viewing women as mere status symbols. By glorifying these ‘literally me’ films and characters, even their worst traits can be romanticised. The film only added to Belfort’s fame, leading even more people to see the acquisition of obscene wealth, with little regard for ethics, as the epitome of success. While Martin Scorsese may not have intended for it to have this effect, it’s clear that the film’s ambiguous moral compass has given it a dangerous legacy. Courtesy of Mary Cybulski, Paramount Pictures on IMDBWhile these films are often great watches, it’s important to remember that they are generally satirical. Overlooking the fact that their protagonists are often irredeemably despicable can create dangerous assumptions about the nature of success, masculinity, and individualism. No matter what the internet says, chopping up Jared Leto with an axe probably isn’t the solution to your problems. Fischer, Russ (April 4, 2013). "VOTD: Huey Lewis Gets Bloody Revenge in 'American Psycho' Parody". SlashFilm.com. American Psycho premiered at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. [36] The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) initially gave the film an NC-17 rating for a scene featuring Bateman having a threesome with two prostitutes. The producers excised approximately 18 seconds of footage to obtain an R-rated version of the film. [37] [38] Home media [ edit ] Lionsgate TV's Kevin Beggs Talks Indie Studio's Expansion, Deal Strategy, Covid Impact, 'The Continental' Details & 'Saw' Series Rumors". Deadline.com. April 23, 2021.

Brown, Paul 'Browny' (July 8, 2021). "Ice Nine Kills Drop 'Hip To Be Scared' feat. Jacoby Shaddix". Wall Of Sound.As a whole, the cards are much like their owners: potentially appealing at first glance yet predominantly unoriginal and flawed. Mary: Yes! Gideon Ponte, the production designer, found it. We were looking for something 1980s and minimalist. That was very important. I’m very big into typography. Love typography. It’s very important when you’re doing a period film — that all the typography has to be of the period. If you get the typography wrong, it’s like getting the hairstyles wrong. a b c d Jagernauth, Kevin (April 1, 2016). "Bret Easton Ellis Says He Wrote A Script For 'American Psycho' For David Cronenberg, With Brad Pitt Attached To Star". IndieWire . Retrieved April 10, 2022.