#083 - "American Psycho" - The Brutally Dark Comedy That Hides It's Meaning in the Details

In this episode, we dive deep into the psychological thriller American Psycho, discussing whether Patrick Bateman’s actions were real or imagined. We analyze key hidden details you may have missed, explain what the ending truly means, and debate the clues that prove it wasn’t all in his head. Join us as we break down the genius of Christian Bale’s performance, the satirical elements of the film, and why American Psycho remains a cult classic today.

American Psycho is about: In New York City in 1987, a handsome, young urban professional, Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), lives a second life as a gruesome serial killer by night. The cast is filled by the detective (Willem Dafoe), the fiance (Reese Witherspoon), the mistress (Samantha Mathis), the coworker (Jared Leto), and the secretary (Chloë Sevigny). This is a biting, wry comedy examining the elements that make a man a monster.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro: Satire's on Finance & Patrick Bateman's Meaning

00:07:50 Our rating out of 10

00:11:53 Patrick Bateman is not cool. He's a dork

00:16:03 Proving it was all real

00:22:35 Ending explained: What did it mean at the end?

00:25:33 The opportunity they have with the remake

00:29:00 The genius use of sound in the movie

00:34:37 Diving into the lure of Patrick Bateman

00:37:46 The hilariously unnatural way Bateman speaks

00:42:54 The hollow love lives of the movie

00:44:24 Patrick Bateman's secret motive to kill

00:47:57 The Secretary and Patrick Bateman

00:50:14 Back to the theory on Bateman's motives

00:52:39 Do his friends think he's a dork too?

00:55:42 Missed hidden details

01:00:05 Gray rants about the haters

01:03:58 Final thoughts on American Psycho

01:05:07 Cue the Music