Who is Paul Allen in ‘American Psycho’?
A minor character with a major role.
Christian Bale
How Christian Bale convinced other actors to back away from Patrick Bateman role: “Understand what you’re up against”
He wanted it, and he was going to get it.
Ugly CGI: The movie role Christian Bale was worried would make him look “foolish”
Not the actors finest hour.
The on-set outburst Christian Bale felt compelled to apologise for: “I was out of order beyond belief”
Grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The story of how David Bowie convinced Christian Bale’s mother he’d finally made it as an actor
He was already a star, but that’s besides the point.
‘Reign of Fire’: Christian Bale’s preposterous dragon-slaying fantasy
A fire-breathing flop with no small amount of entertainment value.
Christian Bale’s insane diet during the making of ‘The Machinist’
A dangerous commitment to the craft.
How ‘American Psycho’ saw Christian Bale fail to become a movie star
Things still worked out for the best, though.
Does Patrick Bateman actually kill everyone at the end of ‘American Psycho’?
Subtle off-white colouring, subtle off-centre ending.
‘The Machinist’: The movie Christian Bale said was “not the smartest thing to do”
“Bloody hell, I’m going to lose my place I’m living.”