137. American Psycho (2000)

WARNING: The conversation on this episode will go into some of the disturbing physical & sexual violence that is both in the book version of American Psycho and the movie.  Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Billy D'Elia to put the 2000 satirical horror thriller to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “The nail gun is the craziest thing, because like, it's so big, and I'm like, is he really gonna do this?” -Manny Coelho Nostalgia Testers, this is one of those episodes! As Samuel L. Jackson famously said in Jurassic Park, "Hold onto your butts." We go DEEP into our memories of first seeing American Psycho and Billy shares a hilarious story about seeing it in the movie theater. We get into our favorite lines, the amazing soundtrack, and how Christian Bale's music monologues are some of the most amazing parts of the movie. We debate whether this is all in Patrick Bateman's head, what does Tom Cruise have to do with Patrick Bateman, 80s yuppie culture, and Dan talks about how Christian Bale was robbed of an Oscar in 2021.  Let's understand something, there shouldn't be a remake or reboot, or reimagining of American Psycho. #NotMyBateman Email us ([email protected]) your thoughts and opinions on American Psycho and what you think of the possible remake, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test 00:18 Discussing the Iconic Line 01:01 The 80s Setting and Culture 01:43 Welcoming Billy and Podcast Highlights 05:16 American Psycho Overview 06:11 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences 06:51 Character Analysis and Themes 12:23 The Business Card Scene 19:01 Violence and Satire 24:59 Patrick Bateman's Relationships 33:32 Casting and Production Trivia 36:35 Hilarious Moments and Dark Humor 37:01 Patrick Bateman's Violent Tendencies 38:07 Chainsaw Scene and Trivia 39:16 Obsessive Behavior and Yuppie Culture 39:34 The Climax and Bale's Performance 41:17 Satire of the 80s and Book Comparisons 48:21 The Ambiguity of Reality 55:54 Violence in Modern Media 01:05:37 Reboots and Remakes 01:12:42 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at [email protected] or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected