Tag: Bret Easton Ellis

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Frank and Moon Zappa’s “Valley Girl”

The valley girl craze exploded in June of 1982 with the release of Frank Zappa’s single “Valley Girl.” For Zappa, who released 62 albums in his lifetime, it would be his only song to crack the Top 40. (more…)

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A lot has been said about Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho as well as Mary Harron’s screen adaptation. Many in our sphere love this story for a multitude of reasons, and many more dismiss it. Both sentiments have their merits, but I’d like to add yet another take: Patrick Bateman is what you get when you fully embrace the modern era’s decadence and status quo. (more…)

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“You’ll own nothing; and you’ll be happy about it.” — Klaus Schwab

“I have to return some videotapes.” — Patrick Bateman (more…)