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! Find Harley here:linktr.ee/harleyqsplaytimehttps://www.youtube.com/@HarleyQsPlaytimehttps://www.tiktok.com/@harleyqs_playtimeTopics: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 habitsChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Harley Q and Her Work00:07:53 The Impact of Corporate Culture in American Psycho00:13:07 Empathy for Patrick Bateman: A Complex Character00:21:11 Nostalgia and Cozy Games: A Personal Reflection00:28:53 Nostalgia for 90s Cartoons00:34:19 Interactivity in Gaming and Storytelling00:40:58 Cannibalism in Gaming: A Dark Humor00:46:29 Character Dynamics and Gender Perception00:53:23 Romantic Subplots in Thrillers00:59:48 Female Empowerment and the 'Girl Boss' Narrative01:06:55 The Impact of Female Perspectives in Storytelling01:11:50 Loneliness and Misinterpretation in Social Interactions01:22:32 The Rise of Alienation in Modern Society01:29:23 Exploring Racial Dynamics in American Psycho01:35:52 Food Metaphors and Symbolism01:41:21 The Influence of John Wayne and Classic Cinema01:47:46 Exploring the Impact of Media on Perception01:54:20 The Disconnect Between Wealth and Work02:01:48 Art, Responsibility, and Cultural Reflection02:13:23 Exploring Toxic Masculinity in Film02:19:22 The Role of Wealth in Society02:23:35 Gender Dynamics and Power02:26:43 Cultural Reflections in Predator02:29:22 Privilege and Perception02:33:11 Emotional Expression and Male Repression02:36:06 Consumerism and Societal Norms02:41:45 Discussion on American Psycho and Blue Steel

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