More Than "Less Than Zero": Escaping Into Bret Eason Ellis's "The Shards"
Review by Gabriel Hart January 17, 2023
Gabriel Hart cuts into new Bret Easton Ellis mega-novel, "The Shards."
The Top 10 Transgressive Novels of All Time
Column by Christoph Paul June 16, 2017
*According to one guy, so you're probably going to disagree.
Bret Easton Ellis to Direct ‘The Deleted’
News by Raine Winters April 26, 2016
The ‘American Psycho’ author will be gifting fans with ‘The Deleted.’
Bret Easton Ellis Takes In 'American Psycho: The Musical'
News by Peter Derk April 20, 2016
What did Bret Easton Ellis think of 'American Psycho: The Musical?'
A Look At The Morning Rituals and Daily Habits of 9 Popular Authors
Column by Michael David Wilson December 22, 2015
An exploration of the morning rituals and daily habits of authors including Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, Bret Easton Ellis and Paul Tremblay.
American Psycho Musical Coming to Broadway
News by Emily Rose Lathrop September 28, 2015
Suit up: the American Psycho musical is coming to Broadway this spring. Are you ready to dance with Patrick Bateman?
Bret Easton Ellis-Penned "The Curse of Downer's Grove" Has A Trailer
News by Christopher Shultz July 24, 2015
Based on the novel by Michael Hornburg, the teen horror film releases August 21st.
Police Remove ‘American Psycho’ from Australian Bookstore Shelves
News by Raine Winters July 21, 2015
Because apparently, shrink-wrapped books are a thing.
In Defence of Snark: Why Dark Humour Can Save Your Life
Column by Cath Murphy March 24, 2014
Did something terrible happen? Don't cry. Don't bore your friends with the details. Pick up a pen and write a joke about it.
New Dum Dum Girls Video Scripted by Bret Easton Ellis
News by Peter Derk March 10, 2014
Dum Dum Girls premiere a strange new music video with a little help from Bret Easton Ellis.
Bret Easton Ellis is (Still) Working On A New Novel
News by Joshua Chaplinsky February 21, 2014
In case you had forgotten, he's still writing that new novel he said he'd never write.
Bret Easton Ellis has Written a Movie for Kanye West
News by Sean May February 19, 2014
The American Psycho author has written a screenplay at the request of Kanye West.
The 2013 Author Awards
Column by Cath Murphy
Unlike actors and musicians, writers don't get Oscars or Grammys. It's time to put that straight with the first annual Author Awards.
Unprintable: The LitReactor Podcast Episode 19 - Pushing the Boundaries of the Reading Experience
Podcast by Joshua Chaplinsky December 6, 2013Kanye West Talks Movies and ‘Breaking Bad’ on Bret Easton Ellis’ new Podcast
News by Dean Fetzer November 19, 2013
Yep, the controversial writer has branched out and set the bar pretty high with a big-name rapper as the first guest on his new venture into the world wide web.
Unprintable: The LitReactor Podcast Episode 18 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Posthumous Novels
Podcast by Joshua ChaplinskyBret Easton Ellis Not a Fan of Nobel Winner Alice Munro
News by Dean Fetzer October 14, 2013
The author “took to Twitter” on Friday to make his feelings clear on the subject of the latest Nobel Prize in Literature winner, calling the writer “completely overrated”.
'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith Cast As Patrick Bateman In 'American Psycho' Musical
News by Rob Hart October 7, 2013
Matt Smith will trade his sonic screwdriver for an ax.
FX Plans Sequel Series to ‘American Psycho’
News by Dean Fetzer September 11, 2013
First came the book - all the way back in 1991 - then the Christian Bale movie, now a TV series focused on a fifty-something Patrick Bateman.
Hatred For ‘The Canyons’ Confuses Bret Easton Ellis
News by Dean Fetzer August 9, 2013
The film, written by the controversial author and starring Lindsay Lohan and porn star James Deen, has been almost universally reviled.
Storyville: 3 Essential Books You Should Read in Every Major Genre
Column by Richard Thomas June 14, 2013
Here are three essential books you should read in every major genre.
Literature's Ten Most Disturbing Sociopaths
Column by Kimberly Turner June 7, 2013
These characters will dazzle you with wit and charm, then destroy you without remorse. Meet literature's ten most disturbing sociopaths...
Unprintable: The LitReactor Podcast Episode 12 - Transgressive Fiction: How Far is Too Far?
Podcast by Joshua Chaplinsky May 24, 2013Ellis Attacks Gay Campaign Group Over "Politically Correct Gayness"
News by Dean Fetzer May 15, 2013
Controversial author Bret Easton Ellis has done it again, upsetting activist group GLAAD in the process.
Gus Van Sant Shoots 'Fifty Shades' Test Reel
News by Christopher Shultz April 24, 2013
The filmmaker has eyes on bringing E.L. James' novel to the big screen, and he's got a steamy sex scene on camera to prove it.