Yuppies
American Psycho turns 25 this year so Ellen and Mark investigate the world of yuppies on screen. Guests include American Psycho director Mary Harron and co creators of Industry.
As cult classic American Psycho turns 25 this year, Ellen and Mark investigate the world of yuppies on screen and ask, are yuppies a thing of the past or more prevalent than ever? They talk to director of American Psycho Mary Harron, co creators of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½/HBO drama Industry and indie film director Whit Stillman.
Ellen speaks to director Whit Stillman, whose ‘doomed bourgeois in love’ trilogy chronicles the lives of yuppies in the late 80’s. Ellen talks to him about his affectionate take on the era and whether his aunt really did invent the phrase ‘yuppie’.
Mark speaks to Mary Harron, director of American Psycho. They discuss the film's surprising legacy and the casting of Christian Bale in his now iconic role as product-obsessed super-yuppie Patrick Bateman.
Ellen then speaks to Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, co creators of finance-world drama, Industry. They discuss their love of American Psycho and the way in which wealth is portrayed on screen.
Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales
A Prospect Street production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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- Next Friday 19:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Tue 30 Sep 2025 11:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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