Director Mary Harron (American Psycho, Charlie Says) on Music in Her Films, Opinions on The National

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Mary Harron about her films American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, Charlie Says and her latest, Dalíland. They discuss her excellent use of music in her movies over the years, her start as a punk rock journalist and more. Plus, Jim and Greg review the latest album from The National.

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Director Mary Harron

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Mary Harron is well-known as the director of the films “American Psycho,” “I Shot Andy Warhol,” “Charlie Says” and her latest, “Dalíland.” But like her colleague Cameron Crowe, she began her career as a music critic. Jim and Greg get deep into the musical choices Harron made in her films, including how licensing songs took up the majority of “American Psycho”'s budget.

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