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The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 123: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
🕑 Added 2025-02-04 00:11:22 +0000 UTCIt may be a new month and a new theme, but the Watchcast ain't quite done with Jude Law yet. Join us as we dive into the twisted world of The Talented Mr. Ripley, and marvel at the gorgeous sights, the excellent performances, and the unbelievable abs on display.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 123: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
(00:00:37) - Intro.
(00:04:55) - Some notes on the Highsmith novels, and praise for Matt Damon and the screenplay.
(00:12:06) - Getting into the production history.
(00:23:38) - Off to New York to meet Tom Ripley, and in praise of James Rebhorn.
(00:35:27) - Tom arrives in Italy.
(00:41:42) - We can't stop talking about Matt Damon's musculature.
(00:53:21) - Hitting the jazz clubs, and a little naked chess between bros.
(01:00:42) - Break!
(01:01:05) - We're back, and here! Comes! Philip! Seymour! Hoffman!
(01:11:58) - Real world consequences crash into Dickie's paradise.
(01:18:29) - A fateful (and fatal) boat trip.
(01:26:23) - Tom's more sinister side begins to take hold.
(01:34:19) - A fright at the opera, and an elaborately planned chance meeting.
(01:45:36) - Freddie comes calling one night.
(01:51:33) - A charming Italian detective.
(01:59:10) - A less charming Italian detective, and something with Peter begins to blossom.
(02:05:21) - Daddy Greenleaf comes to Italy, and Marge clocks what's really happening.
(02:14:10) - Philip Baker Hall outta nowhere!
(02:20:20) - Peter, you deserved better.
(02:25:49) - Noting the book's different ending, and final thoughts.
(02:32:18) - Talking about our movie for next week, Boiler Room! (And Vinny's ranking).
(02:27:07) - Outro.
Comments
Graeme Hobbs
Oi! Cate Blanchett is Australian
Kevin Marshall
I’m with you, Vinny. Absolutely detest The Sun Also Rises, one of the worst books I've ever had the misfortune of reading.
David
You guys gotta do The Young Pope sometime for more Jude Law. Probably his best performance. Also the Ripley tv show is great too, if only for gorgeous photography of Robert Elswit.
Neil Marroquin
Highly recommend the 1960 version Purple Noon that Alex mentioned. Practically the same movie but just a beautifully shot and still the same tension even if you know where the story is going. Also Alain Delon gives an excellent performance as Ripley, even better than Damon in my opinion who was amazing.
Dan Sillesen
2:32:08 - There are two adaptations of Ripley's Game. The German/French The American Friend with Dennis Hopper playing Ripley and Ripley's Game with Malkovich as Ripley.
Ben Martin-Denham
Looking forward to this one - remember liking it, but haven't seen it since it was in the UK cinemas
