Question 1

What unusual love triangle forms the core of The Rules of Attraction?

Accepted Answer

The film centers on a love triangle between a drug dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate at Camden College.

Question 2

Which international film festivals featured The Rules of Attraction?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Stockholm International Film Festival (2002), BFI London Film Festival (2002), Mar del Plata International Film Festival (2003), and Locarno International Film Festival (2012).

Question 3

How did the film get George Michael's song 'Faith' for free?

Accepted Answer

Director Roger Avary wrote to George Michael asking if he could lower the price, and Michael gave them the song for free.

Question 4

What connection does Sean Bateman have to the character from American Psycho?

Accepted Answer

Sean Bateman, played by James Van Der Beek, is the younger brother of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, both based on Bret Easton Ellis novels.

Question 5

Why was the test screening for The Rules of Attraction reportedly disastrous?

Accepted Answer

Lionsgate tested it as a teen comedy in conservative Orange County, but director Roger Avary saw it as 'the assassination of teen comedies,' leading to walkouts and hostile reactions.

Question 6

How did the film get George Michael's song 'Faith' for free?

Accepted Answer

Director Roger Avary wrote to George Michael asking to lower the price, and Michael gave them the song for free.

Question 7

What connection does Sean Bateman have to the character from American Psycho?

Accepted Answer

Sean Bateman, played by James Van Der Beek, is the younger brother of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho.

Question 8

Why was the party scene filmed on September 11, 2001 particularly ironic?

Accepted Answer

The 'End of the World' party scene was filmed on September 11, 2001, the date of the real World Trade Center terrorist attacks.

Question 9

Which international film festivals featured The Rules of Attraction?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Stockholm International Film Festival (2002), Mar del Plata International Film Festival (2003), BFI London Film Festival (2002), and Locarno International Film Festival (2012).

Question 10

What unusual love triangle drives the story at Camden College?

Accepted Answer

The story involves a love triangle between a drug dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate among spoiled students at Camden College.

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