Trade Movies #011 - American Psycho (2000) and Blue Steel (1990) with game historian Harley Q

we're going with FASCINATING EXPLORATIONS OF GENDER/MASCULINITY/FEMININITY that bookended the 90s with Mary Harron's American Psycho and Kathryn Bigelow's Blue Steel. super fun ep!

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Topics:
Harley Q, American Psycho, Blue Steel, film analysis, female directors, gaming, horror, vanity, isolation, power dynamics, film analysis, female directors, masculinity, representation, ambiguity, empowerment, technology, wealth, privilege, cultural commentary, class, wealth, capitalism, film analysis, representation, masculinity, art, societal norms, privilege, spending habits

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Harley Q and Her Work
00:07:53 The Impact of Corporate Culture in American Psycho
00:13:07 Empathy for Patrick Bateman: A Complex Character
00:21:11 Nostalgia and Cozy Games: A Personal Reflection
00:28:53 Nostalgia for 90s Cartoons
00:34:19 Interactivity in Gaming and Storytelling
00:40:58 Cannibalism in Gaming: A Dark Humor
00:46:29 Character Dynamics and Gender Perception
00:53:23 Romantic Subplots in Thrillers
00:59:48 Female Empowerment and the 'Girl Boss' Narrative
01:06:55 The Impact of Female Perspectives in Storytelling
01:11:50 Loneliness and Misinterpretation in Social Interactions
01:22:32 The Rise of Alienation in Modern Society
01:29:23 Exploring Racial Dynamics in American Psycho
01:35:52 Food Metaphors and Symbolism
01:41:21 The Influence of John Wayne and Classic Cinema
01:47:46 Exploring the Impact of Media on Perception
01:54:20 The Disconnect Between Wealth and Work
02:01:48 Art, Responsibility, and Cultural Reflection
02:13:23 Exploring Toxic Masculinity in Film
02:19:22 The Role of Wealth in Society
02:23:35 Gender Dynamics and Power
02:26:43 Cultural Reflections in Predator
02:29:22 Privilege and Perception
02:33:11 Emotional Expression and Male Repression
02:36:06 Consumerism and Societal Norms
02:41:45 Discussion on American Psycho and Blue Steel

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