Patrick Bateman

The scenes we watched from American Psycho and the things that happened within them
were fairly unexpected, I had heard of the movie but not seen any of it. Christian Bale's monologue while he was doing his morning routine was interesting because throughout his over the top excercise routine and skin care regiment it really seemed that Patrick Bateman wasn't there and then he ended up saying that. Also, when he said that he was pulling off that mask facial thing, to me that symbolized the fact that those materialistic things really are him and all he is really wearing is a mask at different stages in his life (and day.) Im not sure if this was already said, but I found it intriguing. I think that the scene with Huey Lewis and Hip to be square can be looked at in a few ways. The song can be almost like a theme song for the movie...I think or at least some parts. There are trends that occur and the ones that stick are the ones that have encompassed Bateman, his co-workers, and even the band Huey Lewis and the News. The trend to have a "square" look, as in being very career oriented and "professional" could be one that plays out in Bateman's life. That is what's expected of him and his co-workers, and the desire to be the best just takes over because there is no other room for individuality; its the only area that could define Bateman from another Vice President he works with.