tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post8267861220288161743..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: Weekend Update & LinksSarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-88323481830308860942012-10-03T13:36:51.152-07:002012-10-03T13:36:51.152-07:00This novel is definitely ... out there. :-) I'...This novel is definitely ... out there. :-) I'd be very interested to see what you think of the book and/or the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-40585632793059896262012-10-03T12:54:04.967-07:002012-10-03T12:54:04.967-07:00I think I need to put American Psycho on my readin...I think I need to put American Psycho on my reading list. I've not even seen the film yet. But the reactions people get from the book alone... I am intrigued!Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-76366898843232340352012-10-02T10:37:43.509-07:002012-10-02T10:37:43.509-07:00I'm not sure whether the copy I have is the un...I'm not sure whether the copy I have is the unrated version or not. And yes, I doubt this is a movie I'd watch twice. I've been told the book is much more brutal than the film, so it I make it through the novel, I'm not too scared. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-46770486216834768272012-10-02T10:36:10.844-07:002012-10-02T10:36:10.844-07:00Hi, Jill. :-) Recruiting for Team Bateman?Hi, Jill. :-) Recruiting for Team Bateman?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-41592293354189300602012-10-02T10:35:42.895-07:002012-10-02T10:35:42.895-07:00That sounds interesting! I love Dr. Seuss.That sounds interesting! I love Dr. Seuss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-45673673047583325252012-10-02T10:35:15.933-07:002012-10-02T10:35:15.933-07:00Exactly! You know what's right for you, and yo...Exactly! You know what's right for you, and you can make intelligent choices for yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-70109826887308711902012-10-02T10:29:14.263-07:002012-10-02T10:29:14.263-07:00Though personally not a fan of books that contain ...Though personally not a fan of books that contain too much swearing let alone sex and violence it is my decision and my decision alone as to what I do and don't read - for anyone to make that decision on behalf of another is wrong.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-35151355871117431272012-10-01T21:27:35.795-07:002012-10-01T21:27:35.795-07:00I've not read nor seen American Psycho.
My f...I've not read nor seen American Psycho. <br /><br />My favorite book this week was <i>Dr. Seuss: The Cat Behind the Hat</i> by Caroline W. Smith. <a href="http://pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2012/comments_10/what_are_you_reading_october_01.html" rel="nofollow">Please come see</a> what I'm reading now.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-59189576988852094212012-10-01T20:46:51.063-07:002012-10-01T20:46:51.063-07:00Patrick. You'll def choose Patrick as the ulti...Patrick. You'll def choose Patrick as the ultimate psycho killer. Not that I'm biased or anything. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-73287721812121514242012-10-01T14:59:11.352-07:002012-10-01T14:59:11.352-07:00Thanks for the link love, Stephanie! Oh my, Americ...Thanks for the link love, Stephanie! Oh my, American Psycho the movie was too brutal for me, not sure I could handle the book. I somehow got the unrated version which of course is even more violent than the general version. Christian Bale was fantastic though, but man, I don't think I could watch that again.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-87784708551436568262012-10-01T14:09:57.736-07:002012-10-01T14:09:57.736-07:00Well, I haven't gotten through the whole book ...Well, I haven't gotten through the whole book yet ... we'll see how brave I am. You're welcome for the link love. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-55787656850393307252012-10-01T14:00:35.252-07:002012-10-01T14:00:35.252-07:00Thank You Stephanie! You're the best :)
If the...Thank You Stephanie! You're the best :)<br />If the book American Psycho is more violent than the movie, I don't think I want to read it. You were very brave to read that novel!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942904674663287272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-82614473983855447432012-10-01T13:53:27.881-07:002012-10-01T13:53:27.881-07:00I'm looking forward to the American Psycho fil...I'm looking forward to the American Psycho film ... I think. The book is pretty traumatic. :)<br /><br />I hope you like Oslo, August 31 as much as I did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-60957488065937207802012-10-01T13:52:32.233-07:002012-10-01T13:52:32.233-07:00I remember reading Harvest Home (I think that'...I remember reading Harvest Home (I think that's the title) by Thomas Tryon -- freaky stuff! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-913350199065530472012-10-01T12:46:54.541-07:002012-10-01T12:46:54.541-07:00Christian Bale is great in American Psycho. Hope y...Christian Bale is great in American Psycho. Hope you like the film.<br /><br />I should be seeing Oslo, August 31 later this week, so I'll be back to read your review.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-22294510463844831072012-10-01T08:42:23.146-07:002012-10-01T08:42:23.146-07:00You read and watch some truly scary stuff! I'...You read and watch some truly scary stuff! I'm pretty sure I wouldn't handle either well. I'm still recovering from the psychological scarring I took at the age of 12 when I read Thomas Tryon's The Other. Such a coward I am! Happy reading and viewing this week!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-71183114282927328142012-10-01T07:39:10.702-07:002012-10-01T07:39:10.702-07:00Thanks. :-)Thanks. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-21952693549670194422012-10-01T07:38:50.898-07:002012-10-01T07:38:50.898-07:00Sati, I have the same opinion about the tedious pa...Sati, I have the same opinion about the tedious parts of the book, which is why I said I thought this was deliberate on the part of the author. I think it also highlights how numb this character is to anything meaningful in life -- a disturbing foray into the psychopathic mind.<br /><br />I miss Luther, too. *Sigh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-47951714494496542482012-10-01T07:35:27.256-07:002012-10-01T07:35:27.256-07:00I thought certain parts of the book were tedious t...I thought certain parts of the book were tedious to better show how boring and cliche the lives of those rich guys are - everything is exactly the same for everyone of them - fiances, lovers, job, money. And then those explosions of violence - I thought they would be unbearable without Bateman's ridiculous narration, for example when he is so adamant where he lost someone's hand. I hope you'll like the movie!<br /><br />God, I miss Luther :(s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-70552716403032090312012-10-01T06:13:30.027-07:002012-10-01T06:13:30.027-07:00I actually don't mind brutal and disturbing as...I actually don't mind brutal and disturbing as disturbing as that probably sounds lol but I haven't read American Psycho hmmm <br />Have a wonderful week Stephanie :)Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-4293636244406528852012-10-01T04:39:28.828-07:002012-10-01T04:39:28.828-07:00I feel your pain. :)I feel your pain. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-69426887596609088892012-10-01T04:05:04.219-07:002012-10-01T04:05:04.219-07:00Don't feel bad. I have to wait for Doctor Wh...Don't feel bad. I have to wait for Doctor Who to come out on Netflix so I haven't seen this season at all yet.heatherhttp://www.spiritblog.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-87896370222569605112012-10-01T03:07:15.709-07:002012-10-01T03:07:15.709-07:00"hideous but also strangely compelling and ve..."hideous but also strangely compelling and very darkly funny in places." That's a spot on description of this novel, Pete. And yes, I'm glad to hear much of the violence will be left out of the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-87325173623069700822012-09-30T23:56:03.349-07:002012-09-30T23:56:03.349-07:00I threw the book of American Psycho across the roo...I threw the book of American Psycho across the room at one point. It seriously comes from a disturbed mind. It's hideous but also strangely compelling and very darkly funny in places. Still, I'm glad the film toned down the worst and sickest violence.ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-74364444104251987782012-09-30T18:43:56.539-07:002012-09-30T18:43:56.539-07:00I am intrigued by your comparison between the book...I am intrigued by your comparison between the book and film versions of American Psycho. I'm looking forward to finishing the book and seeing the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com