Materialism and Morality Themes of Excess in American Psycho American Psycho, written by Bret Easton Ellis and later adapted into a film, serves as a poignant critique of the consumerist culture that flourished in the 1980s and 1990s. The protagonist, Patrick Bateman, epitomizes the extremes of materialism and excess, embodying the moral void that often […]
The Dark Knight’s Joker: How Heath Ledger Revolutionized Villains The Dark Knight’s Joker: How Heath Ledger Revolutionized Villains When Heath Ledger took on the role of the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film, “The Dark Knight,” he didn’t just portray a character; he redefined the essence of the cinematic villain. Ledger’s performance was nothing short […]