Paul & Amy curiously ask, what was our mindset in September 1999 when American Beauty was released as a smash hit? They examine Wes Bentley’s character and his emotional core to the consciousness of this movie, Amy Fisher’s “Long Island Lolita” influence, and how this film earned prestige with a modern feel at the time, while its legacy continues to fade. Plus: Is Lester Burnham just Edward Norton without Tyler Durden?Next week, Paul & Amy are talking about The Sting! You can join the conversation on Paul’s Discord at <a href="https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6</a>. Check out this week's spotlight episode from the Unspooled archives, The Sixth Sense: <a href="https://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-sixth-sense/" target="_blank">https://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-sixth-sense/</a>Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is on presale now! Find it at <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer" target="_blank">https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer</a>Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.unspooledpod.com" target="_blank">Unspooledpod.com</a>, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.

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