Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56 Tony- and Grammy-winning musician Duncan Sheik has died at 56 The Independent UK · Sep 18
Gloria Steinem, the icon of American feminism, was one of the most prominent critics of American Psycho and even reportedly convinced Leonardo DiCaprio to leave the film. Later, her stepson Christian Bale played the title character Gloria Steinem, the celebrated feminist figure, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-two. Notably, she challenged the violent portrayal of women in American Psycho, a novel later adapted into a film starring her stepson, Christian Bale. This unexpected relationship between the renowned activist and the film… The Economic Times · Sep 3
Drew Starkey fuels American Psycho speculation with interview slip-up It was recently reported that Drew Starkey will be taking on the role of Patrick Bateman in the director’s take on Bret Easton Ellis book American Psycho. BANG Premier · Aug 14
Bret Easton Ellis was the crown prince of Gen-X shock. Then it all went wrong BOOKS: Best read when you’re 13 and trying too hard, the ‘American Psycho’ author has largely fallen out of favour since his Eighties and Nineties heyday. A series of exhaustingly public calamities didn’t help. So why, amid the launch of a very expensive TV adaptation of his 2023 novel ‘The… The Independent UK · Aug 9
5 Bret Easton Ellis adaptations, ranked from worst to best Bret Easton Ellis’ books look like they should be perfect material for the screen. They’re filled with beautiful, amoral young things, designer clothes, pop music, lashings of drugs and casual sex, horrific violence and the sun-drenched landscape of California. His characters inhabit a world already saturated with images drawn from… The Conversation · Aug 6
Chris Martin loves her. Yungblud thinks she’s a ‘rock star’: Meet the eightysomething vocal coach essential to the stars IN FOCUS: Mary Hammond has helped everyone from Adele to Cruz Beckham to sing better. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Yungblud, among others, tell Patrick Smith what makes her so special – ‘The bigger you get, the more truth you need to hear’ The Independent UK · Apr 19
Gavin Newsom Took His Social Media Too Far. The California Governor Compared Himself to a Real American Psycho It is kind of funny but also not really. The Mary Sue · Mar 27
7 best Christian Bale movies, ranked In honor of his latest movie, we explored Bale's memorable filmography. Tom’s Guide · Mar 5
Christian Bale Has a Message for Whoever Takes on Patrick Bateman: “Whoever Wants to Give it a Shot, Give it a Pop” My name is Patrick Bateman... The Mary Sue · Mar 4
Christian Bale says it's a "bold choice" to remake American Psycho: "Whoever wants to give it a shot, give it a pop!" Luca Guadagnino's remake still hasn't found its Patrick Bateman Total Film · Mar 4
Christian Bale reveals what he really thinks about new American Psycho remake Christian Bale played Patrick Bateman in the original 2000 adaptation of American Psycho, and he thinks the new movie is a "bold choice". BANG Premier · Mar 4
Christian Bale appears to have confirmed he is joining cast of Heat 2 After Leonardo DiCaprio was linked to the sequel, actor Christian Bale appears to have confirmed he will join the cast of Heat 2. BANG Premier · Feb 25
American Psycho author says "high-profile actors" have turned down the role of Patrick Bateman in the new movie, as they don't want to "be in the shoes of Christian Bale" The search for Patrick Bateman continues Total Film · Feb 24
Bret Easton Ellis: Stars rejected new American Psycho Bret Easton Ellis has claimed a number of major stars have "turned down" the lead role in American Psycho because they are worried about being compared to Christian Bale. BANG Premier · Feb 22
Evening Standard · Feb 20 American Psycho in London: Arty Froushan on playing Patrick Bateman Arty Froushan on taking up serial killing in American Psycho: The Musical, the smash hit satire that takes on Trump, toxic masculinity and Phil Collins
Evening Standard · Feb 2 American Psycho review: Cold, hard, sharp musical perfect for era of looksmaxxing misogynists 4/5 Patrick Bateman arrives at the Almeida Theatre for this coolly disturbing musical satire on big money bros
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 American Psycho review – yuppies making a killing offers a chilling origin story for our corrupt times In a bloody, brilliant, full circle Rupert Goold bows out as artistic director of the Almeida with a timely revival of the musical he first staged here in 2013
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 From incel culture to the White House: American Psycho’s dark hold on modern masculinity As the musical version of Bret Easton Ellis’s notoriously gory book returns to the stage, its tale of 80s yuppie nihilism feels more relevant than ever in the era of Andrew Tate, Trump and tech bros
The Mary Sue · Jan 22 Glen Powell Gives Patrick Bateman Energy in New Poster for ‘How to Make a Killing’ How to Make a Killing hits theaters on February 20.
The Guardian - US · Jan 13 ‘Uncomfortably relatable’: writers on their favourite unlikable movie characters With debate still swirling over the unlikable nature of Marty Supreme’s careless protagonist, Guardian writers have picked their all-time love-to-hate leads
The Mary Sue · Nov 25, 2025 Glen Powell goes full Patrick Bateman in the first trailer for A24’s ‘How to Make a Killing’ How to Make a Killing is set to release in theaters on February 20, 2026.
The Conversation · Nov 19, 2025 Does Nick Cave’s Death of Bunny Munro critique misogyny – or does it hate women? Nick Cave’s controversial second novel, The Death of Bunny Munro (2009) was hailed as a wild and heartbreaking caricature of debauched masculinity. The story of a sex-obsessed middle-aged travelling salesman, it was also criticised for being pointless, tedious and repetitive.
BANG Premier · Oct 29, 2025 Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho ‘will not be gender-swapped’ After rumours suggested Margot Robbie could star as a female Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho, it has been reported the film will not be gender-swapped.
The Mary Sue · Oct 28, 2025 13 Horror Movies For Scaredy Cats The truth of the matter is that some great cinema lies in the horror genre.
Cinemablend · Oct 28, 2025 Those Rumors Margot Robbie Would Lead The American Psycho Reboot Have Been Greatly Exaggerated Rumors have been swirling the last few days...