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Initial Reaction and Book Discovery
- Bill Simmons recalls being blown away by Fight Club in theaters and subsequently reading the book.
- The film's twist was a surprise, prompting him to explore the source material.
Fight Club as Generational Reflection
- Fight Club reflects the anxieties of a "lost generation" following Generation X.
- The film captures the disenfranchisement and anger of young men in the late 90s.
Bridging Alternative Culture and Rage
- Chris Ryan describes Fight Club as a bridge between alternative culture and unarticulated rage.
- The film captures a moment of nihilism and destructive behavior in the late 90s.