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Chuck palahniuk substack5/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Other social media users reacting to the censorship are offering other examples of similar editing of films for Chinese release, such as Lord of War, which also depicts the main character being arrested rather than evading justice. Chuck Palahniuk is a novelist and freelance journalist, who describes his work as 'transgressional' fiction. Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. ![]() The second rule of Fight Club in China? Change it so the police win." Best-selling author Chuck Palahniuk is joining Substack, he announced Monday, and will be releasing his new novel, 'Greener Pastures,' in installments on the platform. Human Rights Watch labelled the move "dystopian" in a tweet which also paraphrased a famous Fight Club quote: "The first rule of Fight Club in China? Don't mention the original ending. He was tried and sentenced to a mental asylum. On his Substack he added: "Tyler and the gang were all arrested. "This is SUPER wonderful! Everyone gets a happy ending in China!" Palahniuk said sarcastically on Twitter. The irony of the new Chinese version has not been lost on the film's creators. ![]() ![]() David Fincher's film and the Chuck Palahniuk novel it was based on were infamous for their graphic depictions of violence and anarchist, anti-capitalist message. ![]()
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