You Are Good American Psycho w. Esmé Weijun Wang
Oct 18, 2023
In this episode, our friend Esmé Weijun Wang joins us to talk about American Psycho. They reminisce about watching the movie with their mother, discuss Christian Bale's career, and share the disturbing experience of reading the book. They analyze the characters and themes in the film, explore the ambiguity of Patrick's feelings, and discuss the importance of recognition and loneliness. They also appreciate the guest and producer of the podcast.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reminiscing about Watching American Psycho with Their Mother
04:09 • 2min
Discussion on 'Velvet Goldmine', Christian Bale, and Brett Easton Ellis
05:54 • 2min
The Disturbing and Intense Experience of Reading 'American Psycho'
07:31 • 12min
Characters and Themes in 'American Psycho'
19:57 • 18min
The Ambiguity of Patrick's Feelings in 'American Psycho'
38:26 • 23min
The Importance of Recognition and Loneliness in American Psycho
01:01:40 • 5min
Discussion of American Psycho and Appreciation for the Guest and Producer
01:06:26 • 2min