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‘American Psycho’ Director Mary Harron Reflects On Film’s Relevancy In Trump Era: “Society Is Actually, 25 Years Later, Much Worse”
On the 25th anniversary of American Psycho, director Mary Harron reflected on the film's legacy in the wake of Donald Trump's second presidency.
The filmmaker sat down with Leterboxd Journal, unpacking the movie’s continued relevancy and how it’s been embraced by young women in recent years, in stark contrast to a certain contingent of “Wall Street bro” that has hijacked the thriller-comedy’s critical edge. Speaking to the distortion around the movie’s satirical nature, the Alias Grace director said she is “so mystified” by it, given that star Christian Bale is “very clearly making fun of them.” Not just of masculine behavior; it’s a critique of society, of the world of exploitation and consumption and greed and reduction of people … So I’m really delighted that young women have started liking it.”
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