Podcasts about Patricia Highsmith

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS**Fake it till you make it… or murder your way there. This week on Film Is Lit, we dive deep into "The Talented Mr. Ripley," a sun-drenched psychological thriller soaked in envy, identity, and deception. Written by Patricia Highsmith and adapted for the screen with elegance and dread by Anthony Minghella, the film features standout performances from a stacked cast. We also pay tribute to one of our all-time favorites, Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals every scene he's in as the effortlessly snarky Freddie Miles.#filmislitpodcast #thetalentedmrripley #patriciahighsmith #mattdamon #judelaw #gwynethpaltrow #CateBlanchett #philipseymourhoffman #jackdavenport #filmnoirvibes #thrillerfilms #adaptationanalysis #booksvsmovies #filmpodcast #cinephiles #litlovers #criterioncollection #90scinema #filmcommunity #nowplaying #spoileralert #moviepodcast

Catherine Lacey returns to the podcast to talk about The Möbius Book; reportedly, Patricia Highsmith was a hard boss; Lori is interviewed on Beyond the Zero podcast; kudos to the second annual Inside Literary Prize, judged by 300 men and women incarcerated in the US.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lori-feathers/id1578980767?i=1000717836220Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina

Como todos los viernes, Matías Claro, de Truman Libreros, llegó con nuevas recomendaciones literarias: "Extraños en un tren", de Patricia Highsmith, y "República luminosa", de Andrés Barra.

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Histórias sobre escolher quem – e o que – fica pra trás. No primeiro ato: os desafios de crescer. Por Natália Silva. No segundo ato: a maior escritora lésbica brasileira da qual você nunca ouviu falar. Por Flora Thomson-DeVeaux, Ana Júlia Prado, e Ingrid Fagundez. Que tal deixar a sua jornada de trabalho mais leve, criativa e menos estressante? O navegador Opera Air acaba de chegar ao Brasil e traz muitas ferramentas para uma navegação eficiente, segura e que não te deixa esquecer o principal: do outro lado da tela, tem uma pessoa que também precisa de um respiro. Baixe aqui o navegador para computador e experimente uma rotina de trabalho mais equilibrada: opera.com/air Acompanhe a Rádio Novelo no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radionovelo/ Siga a Rádio Novelo no TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ Palavras-chave: infância, adolescência, amadurecimento, paternidade, maternidade, adoção, Eudemônia, As Traças, Eu sou uma lésbica, Patricia Highsmith, O Preço do Sal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Now & again I am able to live expansively, to feel expansive, with nothing & no one to do it for. Then I am happy, or happier than otherwise" April 18, 1951 Patricia Highsmith, Her Diaries and NotebooksWelcome to Episode #111:This episode comes after a week of travelling solo in Italy reflecting on events and pivotal moments that led me to taking time in Italy to restore balance and beauty in life, to let Italy and Paris work its magic. It's not exactly a perfect introduction, there is grief and emotional baggage but life and blessed time in Italy is a guaranteed source to move me forward into writing and reading. The simple pleasures of time alone and enjoying cafe life in Paris and Italy do work their magic. The gifts of travel, to old and new places help integrate and challenge me to move forward, to honour myself and make peace with a challenging time in life.Find all Shownotes at  michellejohnston.lifeMy book:  In the Shadow of a Cypress - An Italian Adventure Book Link for  MichelleJohnston.life© 2025  A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2025Support the showSupport the show

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Hello friends and fellow travelers! We bring June to a close in the Italian seaside villas that we all can so easily afford with The Talented Mr. Ripley. The 1999 thriller features a stacked ensemble including Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow. We dive deep into our syllabi this week before discussing homoeroticism, misogyny, Patricia Highsmith, complex characters and narrative, and much, much more! Join us now as we invite The Talented Mr. Ripley to the analysis table!

On this episode of Remainders we watch the 2005 film A History of Violence. David Cronenberg adapts the graphic novel by John Wagner about a small town family man who becomes a local hero after killing two men during an armed robbery. This gets the attention of a mob boss who believes Tom is a man with a violent past. Beast mode performances by Viggo Mortenson, Ed Harris, and William Hurt elevate A History of Violence into epic territory.Other topics include Viggo's career post-Lord of the Rings, Cronenberg's filmography, best Ed Harris and William Hurt performances, Brad Pitt and sports movies, plus Ripley and the history of the character from Patricia Highsmith's novel.Songs of the WeekVoicemail by Meat WaveSave Me by Aimee MannDear John by Aimee MannRemainders Podcast Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

This week's podcast covers Alfred Hitchcock's classic murder swap thriller, Strangers on a Train. A tennis player has a chance meeting on a train that suddenly turns his world upside down.***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Warner Brothers Picture. Released on June 30, 1951. Produced and Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Written by Raymond Chandler, Czenzi Ormonde and Whitfield Cook based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith.Starring Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman, Patricia Hitchcock, Kasey Rogers, Leo G. Carroll, and Marion Lorne. Cinematography by Robert Burks. Edited by William Ziegler. Music by Dimitri Tiomkin. Ranking: 7 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines Strangers on a Train got 2,722 ranking points.

In dieser Folge besucht Julia die Buchhandlung Albertine in New York, sowie das Hotel Chelsea, das eine wichtige Rolle in "Just Kids" von Patti Smith spielt. In der 23. Straße macht sie außerdem einen kurzen Halt bei Edith Whartons Wohnhaus, kurz vor einem Abstecher in die Buchhandlung Rizzoli. Weitere New York-Bücher in unserem Podcast sind "Eine Tochter Harlems" von Louise Meriwether und "Carol" von Patricia Highsmith. Mehr New York Tipps gibt's übrigens bei Isabella Caldart (@isipeazy).

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Hirayami ist so etwas wie ein analoges Fossil in einer digitalisierten Welt. Jeden Morgen noch vor Sonnenaufgang fährt er mit seinem Bully los, um die schicken öffentlichen Klos des Tokio Toilet Projects zu reinigen. Er hört klassische Rock & Roll Musik auf seinem Kassettenplayer, knipst Fotos von Bäumen mit einer einfachen Analogkamera und liest Patricia Highsmith und Aya Kōda. Er ist bei seiner Arbeit pflichtbewusst, meistens schweigsam und verkehrt immer in den gleichen Restaurants und Bars. Aufgebrochen wird sein routinierter Alltag von verschiedenen Begegnungen: Da ist zum Beispiel die Hostesse Aya, die Hirayamis lauten Kollegen Takashi datet und bei einer Fahrt mit seinem Bully in die Musik von Patti Smith verliebt. Da ist ein anonymer Toilettenbenutzer, mit dem Hirayami Fern-Tic-Tac-Toe spielt. Da ist der Obdachlose, der gerne Bäume in Park umarmt. Da ist die Bar-Besitzerin, die auf wundervolle Weise “The House of the Rising Sun” in einer japanischen Variante singt. Und da ist Niko, Hirayamis junge - lange nicht gesehene - Nichte, die plötzlich unerwartet vor seiner Tür steht. Hirayamis Alltag ist einfach, ohne große Dramen, ohne große Abwechslung. Und doch erlebt er in den Wochen, von denen Wim Wenders' Film aus dem Jahr 2023 erzählt, die titelgebenden Perfect Days. Johannes, als ausgesprochener Fan von Heldengeschichten, Konflikten und Charakterentwicklungen… war dir das zu wenig?

In this episode, Sarah welcomes Cobby back to the podcast! They dive into The Talented Mr. Ripley, comparing Patricia Highsmith's chilling 1955 novel with Anthony Minghella's 1999 film adaptation. How does the psychological tension of the book translate to the screen? What changes in character, tone, and setting shift our understanding of Tom Ripley? We hope you enjoy the episode!Get in touchInstagram | TikTok | Voice message | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fiSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. You can now try our Patreon FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Come and chat to us in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screenwriter and playwright Phyllis Nagy joins moderator Patrice Petro for a discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 classic Strangers on a Train. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, the film follows tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger), who meets the charming but disturbed Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) during a chance encounter on a train. Bruno proposes they “swap” murders—he'll kill Guy's wife, and Guy will kill Bruno's father—eliminating any obvious motive. When Bruno follows through, Guy finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and suspense. Known for its striking visual style and psychological complexity, Strangers on a Train is celebrated as one of Hitchcock's most influential thrillers, offering a masterclass in tension and moral ambiguity. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 40542]

Screenwriter and playwright Phyllis Nagy joins moderator Patrice Petro for a discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 classic Strangers on a Train. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, the film follows tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger), who meets the charming but disturbed Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) during a chance encounter on a train. Bruno proposes they “swap” murders—he'll kill Guy's wife, and Guy will kill Bruno's father—eliminating any obvious motive. When Bruno follows through, Guy finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and suspense. Known for its striking visual style and psychological complexity, Strangers on a Train is celebrated as one of Hitchcock's most influential thrillers, offering a masterclass in tension and moral ambiguity. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 40542]

Screenwriter and playwright Phyllis Nagy joins moderator Patrice Petro for a discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 classic Strangers on a Train. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, the film follows tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger), who meets the charming but disturbed Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) during a chance encounter on a train. Bruno proposes they “swap” murders—he'll kill Guy's wife, and Guy will kill Bruno's father—eliminating any obvious motive. When Bruno follows through, Guy finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and suspense. Known for its striking visual style and psychological complexity, Strangers on a Train is celebrated as one of Hitchcock's most influential thrillers, offering a masterclass in tension and moral ambiguity. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 40542]

Screenwriter and playwright Phyllis Nagy joins moderator Patrice Petro for a discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 classic Strangers on a Train. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, the film follows tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger), who meets the charming but disturbed Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) during a chance encounter on a train. Bruno proposes they “swap” murders—he'll kill Guy's wife, and Guy will kill Bruno's father—eliminating any obvious motive. When Bruno follows through, Guy finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and suspense. Known for its striking visual style and psychological complexity, Strangers on a Train is celebrated as one of Hitchcock's most influential thrillers, offering a masterclass in tension and moral ambiguity. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 40542]

Falls ihr in den Osterferien noch Lesestoff sucht, haben Karla und Günter heute eine wunderbare Mischung aus Liebesroman, Sachbuch, Familienchronik und Krimi mitgebracht. Hier ist garantiert für jede*n die passende Lektüre dabei! Ein norwegischer Küstenort in den 1940er Jahren: Eine Frau vertraut einem Fremden ihre Lebensgeschichte an. Schonungslos berichtet sie von ihrer besessenen Liebe als 18-Jährige zu ihrem Lehrer. “Nichts wächst im Mondschein“ von Torborg Nedreaas ist eine aufwühlende literarische Wiederentdeckung aus Norwegen. Oft ist ein herzhaftes “Ich weiß es doch auch nicht“ wohltuender als ein besserwisserischer Ratschlag. Das findet auch Mareice Kaiser und leistet uns in ihrem gleichnamigen Anti-Sachbuch auf witzige Weise Beistand im Nicht-Wissen. Mit liebevollen Illustrationen von Slinga. Wer die politische Situation im Osten besser verstehen möchte, dem sei der Roman “Die Möglichkeit von Glück“ von Anne Rabe ans Herz gelegt. Er geht den Verletzungen einer Familie zwischen Diktatur und Demokratie nach und forscht nach den Ursprüngen von Rassismus und Gewalt.Ein Toter, hingestreckt auf einer Chaiselongue: Dies ist der Ausgangspunkt, von dem Butler Christian den Aufstieg und Fall der Familie Hobbs schildert. Verena Roßbacher ist mit “Ich war Diener im Hause Hobbs“ eine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Patricia Highsmith und Downton Abbey gelungen. Die Titel dieser Folge: “Nichts wächst im Mondschein“ von Torborg Nedreaas (Luchterhand), “Ich weiß es doch auch nicht” von Mareice Kaiser (Penguin), “Die Möglichkeit von Glück” von Anne Rabe (btb), “Ich war Diener im Hause Hobbs” von Verena Roßbacher (btb). +++ Viel Spaß mit dieser Folge. Wir freuen uns auf euer Feedback an podcast@penguinrandomhouse.de! +++ Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

"Retreat is a knockout! With keenly observed depictions of elite society, Krysten Ritter takes us on a journey with con artist Liz Dawson when a new opportunity lands her in a world of trouble. A razor sharp and utterly shocking twist propels the roller-coaster ending. Fans of First Lie Wins will devour this clever, masterfully plotted novel. Not to be missed! This book has bestseller written all over it!" - Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains "Multitalented Krysten Ritter is back with a sexy, breakneck thriller that immerses readers in the sometimes-glamorous and sometimes-deadly life of a con artist. Full of surprises and edge-of-your-seat scenes, RETREAT is a wild ride." - Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of She's Not Sorry Beloved star of Marvel's Jessica Jones, Krysten Ritter is also an internationally bestselling writer whose first suspense novel, Bonfire, drew comparisons to Patricia Highsmith and Gillian Flynn-Flynn herself praised it as "a phenomenal, haunting debut." Ritter's much-awaited second thriller, RETREAT is the addictive, twisty, and atmospheric story of a beautiful con artist who insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite's world. It could be the con of her life-or it could be the thing that ends it. Blending the juicy vibe of White Lotus with the dark deceit of The Undoing and Ripley, RETREAT is, "Smart, sexy and wickedly fun," says Ellery Lloyd, bestselling author of The Club, " . everything you want in a sun-drenched thriller." Liz Dawson is very good at the game. She's clever, cool, and confident, moving effortlessly among the elite. In short: a brilliant serial con artist. When the beautiful, wealthy Isabelle Beresford, who owns a fabulous villa on the Mexican coast, offers Liz a job handling the installation of some art at the vacant Casa Esmeralda, it is an offer she cannot refuse. Time alone at an exclusive beach retreat could be the perfect opportunity for Liz to reset, and maybe finally shed the grip of her addiction to the perfect con. Liz does not anticipate being mistaken for Isabelle, though, and the temptation to slip into the socialite's identity proves irresistible. Yet, once she has "become" Isabelle, Liz discovers some truths about the absent woman and the dangers that surround her. Dangers that now surround Liz as well.As an actor, writer, producer and director, Krysten Ritter is known throughout the entertainment industry. She brings her wealth of knowledge to RETREAT with an eye to produce and star in a future dramatic adaptation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

"Retreat is a knockout! With keenly observed depictions of elite society, Krysten Ritter takes us on a journey with con artist Liz Dawson when a new opportunity lands her in a world of trouble. A razor sharp and utterly shocking twist propels the roller-coaster ending. Fans of First Lie Wins will devour this clever, masterfully plotted novel. Not to be missed! This book has bestseller written all over it!" - Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains "Multitalented Krysten Ritter is back with a sexy, breakneck thriller that immerses readers in the sometimes-glamorous and sometimes-deadly life of a con artist. Full of surprises and edge-of-your-seat scenes, RETREAT is a wild ride." - Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of She's Not Sorry Beloved star of Marvel's Jessica Jones, Krysten Ritter is also an internationally bestselling writer whose first suspense novel, Bonfire, drew comparisons to Patricia Highsmith and Gillian Flynn-Flynn herself praised it as "a phenomenal, haunting debut." Ritter's much-awaited second thriller, RETREAT is the addictive, twisty, and atmospheric story of a beautiful con artist who insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite's world. It could be the con of her life-or it could be the thing that ends it. Blending the juicy vibe of White Lotus with the dark deceit of The Undoing and Ripley, RETREAT is, "Smart, sexy and wickedly fun," says Ellery Lloyd, bestselling author of The Club, " . everything you want in a sun-drenched thriller." Liz Dawson is very good at the game. She's clever, cool, and confident, moving effortlessly among the elite. In short: a brilliant serial con artist. When the beautiful, wealthy Isabelle Beresford, who owns a fabulous villa on the Mexican coast, offers Liz a job handling the installation of some art at the vacant Casa Esmeralda, it is an offer she cannot refuse. Time alone at an exclusive beach retreat could be the perfect opportunity for Liz to reset, and maybe finally shed the grip of her addiction to the perfect con. Liz does not anticipate being mistaken for Isabelle, though, and the temptation to slip into the socialite's identity proves irresistible. Yet, once she has "become" Isabelle, Liz discovers some truths about the absent woman and the dangers that surround her. Dangers that now surround Liz as well.As an actor, writer, producer and director, Krysten Ritter is known throughout the entertainment industry. She brings her wealth of knowledge to RETREAT with an eye to produce and star in a future dramatic adaptation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Hay novelas que te devuelven a tus orígenes como lector, a ese momento fundacional en el que tedas cuenta de que te podrías pasar la vida leyendo esa novela que te ha transformado, abriéndola ycerrándola, una y otra vez. A mí me pasó con El túnel. Y ahora, cuarenta años después, me heencontrado con otra obra que tiene muchos puntos de contacto con el clásico de Ernesto Sabato.Hay un muerto. Un personaje perturbado, una mujer, peleando con la locura que le distorsiona aveces la realidad. Y sobre todo, una historia rica en matices, condensada en apenas 200 páginas quecomprenden un mundo complejo. Y esa es la gran virtud de El final del bosque, publicada por Siruela.En esas 200 páginas entran asuntos como el amor, las relaciones paterno-filiales, el dolor cuando tienes lacerteza de que tu padre se está muriendo, e incluso los pactos de silencio entre tres hermanos, que secitan en el bosque que vio cómo crecían, cuando eran niños.María Fasce es editora. Pero sobre todo, es lectora y mujer a la que su medio siglo de vida ya le haaportado experiencias y riquezas que eran imprescindibles para escribir una novela, queseguramente con treinta años no estaría en condiciones de escribir. Sin la experiencia de perderantes de tiempo a su padre, no habría sido posible que escribiera las páginas memorables en las queLola ve cómo el cáncer repta por el cuerpo de su padre. En la entrevista que le hicimos en Madridse emociona, pero no ya por transmitir la pasión que le produce hablar de El final del bosque, sinode su padre, y en su mirada hay una especie de brillo, el de recuerdos o episodios felicescompartidos con él, y que se han quedado guardados en la memoria, como tesoros.El final del bosque conecta con las emociones íntimas de María, pero también con sus lecturas.La novela rinde un homenaje declarado a Patricia Highsmith, tiene ese aire de thriller en el quesentimos inquietud desde la primera página, desde la primera línea, cuando leemos que “El perroladraba desesperado. Ernesto ya tendría que haberlo sacado a pasear”. Highsmith acompañó a María Fasce en el proceso de escritura, pero también Annie Ernaux, a la que leyó y volvió mientras dabaforma a los personajes de esta novela ganadora del Premio Café Gijón. Y leyéndola percibimostambién con claridad la devoción que siente por John Banville y el gusto por la palabra, por la fraseconstruida con paciencia de artesano, con ese gusto por el detalle, el mismo que usa cuando seretoca el rojo del carmín de los labios antes de que le hagamos la foto que acompaña este reportajede Onda Regional.Una vez acabada la lectura de esta novela tenemos la seguridad de que hay libros y fotografías quete tocan físicamente. El final del bosque es uno de esos libros.

Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie's favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, which is about how awful it was to travel before you could use noise-canceling headphones to eliminate any possibility of getting into a conversation with someone about murder.

Nos visita el dúo Fetén Fetén, formado por Diego Galaz y Jorge Arribas, para presentar Florilegio, su nuevo vinilo lleno de esencia y creatividad.Dani Galindo nos acerca a los actores nominados a los Premios Goya con raíces teatrales, mientras que Miguel Ángel nos descubre la sorprendente relación entre música y ciencia a través del libro El cerebro musical de Michel Rochon, publicado por Ático de los Libros. Un tema fascinante que nos lleva a reflexionar sobre cómo las artes y el conocimiento se entrelazan.En el ámbito del arte, Íñigo Picabea nos habla de la llegada a Madrid de 18 óleos y un dibujo de Francesco Guardi, junto con una obra de su hijo Giacomo, procedentes de la prestigiosa Colección Gulbenkian de Lisboa. Una oportunidad única para disfrutar del legado de uno de los artistas más representativos de esta colección.Además, Ana Zurita nos recuerda a Patricia Highsmith en el 30º aniversario de su fallecimiento. La creadora de Tom Ripley revolucionó la novela policíaca con sus thrillers psicológicos, explorando temas como la culpa, la inocencia y los límites entre el bien y el mal.En El Ojo Crítico defendemos las conexiones entre arte y ciencia, rescatamos historias imprescindibles y descubrimos lo mejor de la cultura actual. Escúchanos en Radio Nacional y acompáñanos en este viaje cultural lleno de inspiración y conocimiento.Escuchar audio

Eddie Murphy is set to star in the two-hander action comedy “Blue Falcon" while Anton Corbijn's thriller Switzerland starring Helen Mirren as crime novelist Patricia Highsmith gets underway in Rome.

Join us in this special episode as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Anthony Minghella's captivating psychological thriller, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. Based on Patricia Highsmith's chilling novel, this film brought together an exceptional cast led by Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Jack Davenport. We dive deep into the intricacies of the film, exploring themes of identity, obsession, and deception that make it a timeless classic. Tune in as we dissect the performances of these iconic actors and examine the film's stunning cinematography and score. We'll also reflect on its impact on the thriller genre and discuss why it continues to resonate with audiences today. Joining in on this special episode is frequent guest JC of @mercwiththemovies! Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the story, this episode promises to offer fresh insights and a nostalgic look back at one of the most intriguing films of the late '90s. Don't miss it! Links For Guest: MercWithTheMovies

Die Menage à Trois zwischen dem Hochstapler Chester MacFarland, seiner schönen Ehefrau Colette und dem jungen Amerikaner Rydal Keener gipfelt in Eifersucht und Verrat und endet in einem Mord im labyrinthischen Palast von Knossos. Colette ist tot. Der Hauptverdächtige? Rydal Keener. Wer das Hörspiel am Radio hören will: Freitag, 17.01.2025, 20.00 Uhr, Radio SRF 1 Patricia Highsmiths Psychodrama spielt im Januar, der nach Janus, dem römischen Gott des Anfangs und des Endes, benannt ist. Wie Janus meist mit zwei in entgegengesetzte Richtungen blickende Köpfe dargestellt wird, so verschmelzen auch Rydal und Chester so ineinander, dass sie fast wie eine Figur mit zwei Gesichtern wirken. Zugleich sind «Die zwei Gesichter des Januars» eine fast märchenhafte nostalgische Zeitreise in das «alte Europa» der 1960er-Jahre, in der Tourismus noch kein Massenvergnügen war und Identitäten mittels gefälschter Pässe gewechselt werden konnten wie ein Paar Schuhe. Doch Mord bleibt Mord. Mit: Hansi Jochmann (Erzählerin), Robin Meisner (Rydal Keener), Matthias Leja (Chester MacFarland), Marleen Lohse (Colette MacFarland) sowie Adam Bousdoukos, Jasin Challah, Yorck Dippe, Marios Gavrilis, Pascal Houdus, Maja Schöne und Gustav Peter Wöhler. In weiteren Rollen: Nikolaos Goudanakis, Iraklis Kamperidis, Niko Kapsalis, Sofia Chatzigianni und Stavros Mouratidis Aus dem Amerikanischen von Werner Richter - Komposition: Rainer Quade - Tontechnik: Corinna Gathmann, Jan Merget, Angelika Körber und Nicole Graul - Bearbeitung und Regie: Claudia Leist - Dramaturgie: Michael Becker - Produktion: NDR/SRF 2024 Dauer: 47' (Teil 3) (Teil 1: 49' - Ausstrahlung am 03.01.2025 und Teil 2: 50' - Ausstrahlung am 10.01.2025) Unten geht es zu den beiden anderen Teilen: https://www.srf.ch/audio/hoerspiel/1-3-die-zwei-gesichter-des-januars-von-patricia-highsmith?id=AUDI20250103_NR_0002 https://www.srf.ch/audio/hoerspiel/2-3-die-zwei-gesichter-des-januars-von-patricia-highsmith?id=AUDI20250110_NR_0040

Nach dem Mord an einem griechischen Polizisten in Athen flieht der Hochstapler Chester MacFarland mit Hilfe des jungen Amerikaners Rydal Keener nach Kreta. Mit dabei die junge schöne Ehefrau von MacFarland: Colette. Zwischen Colette und Rydal entfacht eine leidenschaftliche Affäre. Wer das Hörspiel am Radio hören will: Freitag, 10.01.2025, 20.00 Uhr, Radio SRF 1 Der junge Amerikaner Rydal Keener reist, seitdem er vor zwei Jahren das Jurastudium abgeschlossen hat, durch Europa. Als er sich in den frühen Januartagen des Jahres 1960 in Athen aufhält, begegnet er dem vor polizeilichen Ermittlungen aus den Staaten geflüchteten Hochstapler Chester MacFarland und dessen Ehefrau Colette. Rydal fühlt sich magisch zu dem Paar hingezogen, das ihn unwillkürlich mit verdrängten Konflikten aus seiner Vergangenheit konfrontiert. Als ein griechischer Polizist die MacFarlands in deren Hotel aufspürt und vernehmen will, tötet Chester den Griechen. Rydal überrascht Chester, als dieser gerade die Leiche über den Hotelflur ziehen will, und hilft ihm nicht nur beim Verstecken des Toten, sondern auch bei der Flucht nach Kreta. Doch schnell wird klar: Diese Ménage-à-trois kann nur tragisch enden. Auf Eifersucht folgen Lügen, Verrat und schliesslich ein Mord im labyrinthischen Palast von Knossos. Patricia Highsmiths Psychodrama spielt im Januar, der nach Janus, dem römischen Gott des Anfangs und des Endes, benannt ist. Wie Janus meist mit zwei in entgegengesetzte Richtungen blickende Köpfe dargestellt wird, so verschmelzen auch Rydal und Chester so ineinander, dass sie fast wie eine Figur mit zwei Gesichtern wirken. Zugleich sind «Die zwei Gesichter des Januars» eine fast märchenhafte nostalgische Zeitreise in das «alte Europa» der 1960er-Jahre, in der Tourismus noch kein Massenvergnügen war und Identitäten mittels gefälschter Pässe gewechselt werden konnten wie ein Paar Schuhe. Doch Mord bleibt Mord. Mit: Hansi Jochmann (Erzählerin), Robin Meisner (Rydal Keener), Matthias Leja (Chester MacFarland), Marleen Lohse (Colette MacFarland) sowie Adam Bousdoukos, Jasin Challah, Yorck Dippe, Marios Gavrilis, Pascal Houdus, Maja Schöne und Gustav Peter Wöhler. In weiteren Rollen: Nikolaos Goudanakis, Iraklis Kamperidis, Niko Kapsalis, Sofia Chatzigianni und Stavros Mouratidis Aus dem Amerikanischen von Werner Richter - Komposition: Rainer Quade - Tontechnik: Corinna Gathmann, Jan Merget, Angelika Körber und Nicole Graul - Bearbeitung und Regie: Claudia Leist - Dramaturgie: Michael Becker - Produktion: NDR/SRF 2024 Dauer: 50' (Teil 2) (Teil 1: 49' - Ausstrahlung am 03.01.2025 und Teil 3: 47' - Ausstrahlung am 17.01.2025) Unten geht es zur Online-Version der beiden anderen Teile https://www.srf.ch/audio/hoerspiel/1-3-die-zwei-gesichter-des-januars-von-patricia-highsmith?id=AUDI20250103_NR_0002 https://www.srf.ch/audio/hoerspiel/3-3-die-zwei-gesichter-des-januars-von-patricia-highsmith?id=AUDI20250117_NR_0040

To match our recent See Also presents Carol cinema screenings, we've pulled out this classic ep from a few Christmases ago. Join The Hogg Hive on Patreon to hear last week's mini ep and an upcoming Best Of 2024.For a very special holiday Poodle, Kate is joined by Chelsea Fairless, co-host of Every Outfit for a virtual glove-lunch. Together, they play 1950s and devolve into "dyke debauchery" while discussing our fave and yours: Carol, based on crime novelist Patricia Highsmith's "The Price of Salt" starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. They cover the martinis and creamed spinach, Our Cate's voice and her period-inappropriate manicure. Also: Alsos!See Also:The original short story Carol/The Price of Salt is based onScreenwriter Phyllis Nagy discussing the way the film finally came togetherKate McKinnon's Carol parody for the Film Independent Spirit AwardsKing Princess song 1950, inspired by CarolForbidden Love: The Passions behind Patricia Highsmith's "The Price of Salt""Carol" Up CloseWatch Also:TárLoving Highsmith (with caveats discussed in the episode)Nelly & NadineWord is Out: These are the Stories of Some of our LivesThe Children's HourThe Killing of Sister GeorgeDesert HeartsHigh ArtThe L Word & The L Word: Generation Q (LOL)Also Alsos:Chels recommends: Byredo lipstick in Subtropical, Lana Del Rey - Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean BlvdJinxy recommends: her Zodiac Club extended playlist on Spotify, Gay Bar: Why We Went Out by Jamie Atherton Lin, Je Tu Il Elle Find us on Instagram @seealsopodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALISON GAYLIN chats to Paul about her new hardboiled thriller BUZZ KILL, a Sunny Randall novel, Robert B Parker's Boston, writing psychological thrillers and a love of 70s conspiracy movies. BUZZ KILL Sunny Randall is hired to investigate the disappearance of an energy drink company's CEO, Dylan. As she gets closer to finding Dylan, she learns not only of his bad behaviour toward numerous women, but of his bad behaviour within the business world – and his energy drink that, despite its marketing, has proven dangerous and even deadly.ALISON GAYLIN is the Edgar and Shamus award-winning author of 12 books and many short stories. A USA Today and international bestseller, she lives in New York's Hudson Valley.Recommends: CB Everett The Other People (April 2025), Saints of the Narrow Streets William Boyle (Feb US, March UK)Mentions: James M Cain, Patricia Highsmith, Robert B Parker, true crime - Helter Skelter, Mike Lupica, Megan Abbott Paul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2024. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in late 2025.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

This week, we celebrate the season with Todd Haynes' 2015 holiday romance, Carol. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara star in this adaptation of the 1952 Patricia Highsmith novel.

Christopher Bollen's work is often compared to Patricia Highsmith's and film makers like Alfred Hitchcock. In part a psychological horror novel his latest “Havoc” explores generational conflict taken to extremes and springs from a question at the forefront in recent times: "Do we sacrifice the young for the old or the old for the young?" The new novel is “Havoc” and is written by Christopher Bollen.

Julian, Madeline, and Emilio kick off their "Holiday Suggestion Box" episode cycle by discussing "Carol" (2015), the great Christmastime-set queer romance directed by Todd Haynes, holding up his title as the most-covered director on the podcast. A re-watch for Madeline and Julian and a first-time viewing for Emilio, the group discuss such topics as the film's status as an adaptation (of Patricia Highsmith's "The Price of Salt"), why it works as a holiday movie, and its balance of finely tuned 1950s period detail and the timeless appeal of its love story. Additionally, utilizing their refined attention to Todd Haynes' distinct touches as a director, Madeline praises the film's affecting portrayals of complex female characters, Emilio touches on Haynes' delicacy with varied male archetypes, and Julian points out some highlight moments of the film's subtly expressive visual language.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats      

We're back! This episode kicks off a new season of the podcast, and this one's all about noir. In our first installment, guest Sarah Weinman (author of Scoundrel, and The Real Lolita) joins us to discuss a Patricia Highsmith novel, The Blunderer, about a rather hapless man who, despite not actually killing his wife, manages to convince nearly everyone that he has. If you like the show, and want more of it in your life, consider subscribing to our Patreon, where during this season we'll be watching a series of noir and neo-noir films, including Double Indemnity, The Third Man, Blade Runner, and more. Five bucks a month gets you those bonus episodes, plus access to our entire back catalog of bonus material: https://www.patreon.com/c/BookFight Thanks for listening!

Returning GMs Katie Walsh and Louis Peitzman join us for the next chapter of Literacy Month, ranking the 7 best films adapted from the works of the Talented Ms. Highsmith!

durée : 01:27:24 - Toute une vie - par : Françoise Estèbe - Née au Texas en 1921, morte en février 1995 en Suisse, Patricia Highsmith aurait organisé méticuleusement son "long et merveilleux suicide". Homosexuelle avec qui il était impossible d'évoquer le sujet, alcoolique vivant avec ses chats et ses escargots, voici sa vie et ses œuvres ici racontées. - réalisation : Annie Douel - invités : François Rivière Romancier, critique littéraire, éditeur, traducteur, biographe et scénariste de bande dessinée; Josyane Savigneau Écrivaine et journaliste; François Guérif Critique de cinéma, éditeur, historien du polar

Send me a text messageA Talent for Murder follows Martha, a newly married librarian who suspects her husband Alan, a traveling salesman, might be involved in a series of murders. Martha enlists the help of her old friend Lily to investigate Alan's activities, which uncovers other mysterious individuals tracking him.  In this episode, we also discuss some of Peter Swanson's other works and classic mystery authors, such as Patricia Highsmith and Agatha Christie.  Peter also shares insights about the influence of these authors on his writing and provides some of his favorite book recommendations.

"His stories were good because he imagined them intensely, so intensely that he came to believe them." So wrote Patricia Highsmith in her seminal literary thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1955. You might also characterise the work of our guest today, the talented Mr. Steven Zaillian, this way. The worlds and characters of his films and TV shows are imagined in such rich detail and complexity that you can absolutely imagine him believing them to be real as he crafts them on the page. In fact, that level of detail and depth has been his calling card for over thirty decades in Hollywood now. From 1990's Awakenings and 1993's Schindler's List, which won Steven an Oscar, all the way to films like Gangs of New York, American Gangster, Moneyball, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and The Irishman, there's a thrillingly convincing quality about whatever story he's telling – oftentimes, his characters are people you can imagine pulling up a barstool next to you and telling you a tale you'll never forget.This month, he's up for an Emmy for his work with Ripley – a Netflix adaptation of Highsmith's novel, that Steven acted as showrunner for, writing and directing every episode. The series is a hypnotising ten hours in the company of a conman, Tom Ripley, who's hired by a wealthy businessman to convince his son to return home from a life of leisure abroad on the Italian coast. But the more Tom – played here by Andrew Scott – ensconces himself in the lives of Dickie Greenleaf, played by Johnny Flynn, and Dakota Fanning as his partner, Marge Sherwood, the more his lies and his lust for what Dickie has mutates into something murderous. In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, Steven tells us about the relevance of fraudster stories in a time of Trump and other public deceivers. We get into the writing tricks and tips that make you root for the morally thorny characters he often writes. And the rationale behind every change from both the novel and the Matt Damon-starring 1999 adaptation of Ripley is uncovered too, as we delve into the slightly different ending to this version of the tale and the meaning of Italian artist Caravaggio's presence throughout this story.  Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the Show.

You do my murder, and I do yours... We might best know Patricia Highsmith from The Talented Mr. Ripley, but Strangers on a Train was her shocking debut novel, and folks: it slaps even as a movie, and ESPECIALLY in the hands of an Alfred Hitchcock who really feels like he's learned a thing or two about telling suspenseful stories. This one is a TRIP. Buckle up!

In her 1955 novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” Patricia Highsmith introduced readers to the figure of Tom Ripley, an antihero who covets the good life, and achieves it—by stealing it from someone else. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss the long tail of Highsmith's work, which has been revived in adaptations like René Clément's 1960 classic, “Purple Noon”; the definitive 1999 film starring Matt Damon and Jude Law; and this year's Netflix series, “Ripley,” which casts its protagonist as a lonely middle-aged con man. In all three versions, Dickie Greenleaf, a wealthy acquaintance of Ripley's, becomes his obsession and eventually his victim. The story resonates today in part because we're all in the habit of observing—and coveting—the life styles of the rich and famous. Social media gives users endless opportunities to study how others live, such as the places they go, the meals they consume, and the objects they possess. “One of the reasons that the character of Ripley is forever sympathetic is the yearning and striving to be something other than himself, following an example that's set out to him,” Fry says. “For him, it's someone like Dickie. For us, it might be someone online.”Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“The Talented Mr. Ripley,” by Patricia Highsmith“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999)“Purple Noon” (1960)“Ripley” (2024)“Saltburn” (2023)“The White Lotus” (2021—)This episode originally aired on April 4, 2024. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.  

Patricia Highsmith's 1955 thriller “The Talented Mr. Ripley” follows a young, down-on-his-luck scammer, Tom Ripley, who is looking to reverse his fortunes. When he receives a job offer to go to Italy and retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich socialite on an endless holiday, Tom finds the perfect opportunity to work his way into the upper crust. But as he becomes more and more obsessed with Dickie and Dickie's life, the breezy getaway turns into something much more sinister, sending them down a dangerous path.In this week's episode, the Book Review's MJ Franklin discusses the book with his colleagues Tina Jordan, Sadie Stein and Sarah Lyall, our thrillers columnist. Caution: Spoilers abound.

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Yellowstone' has started production on the last episodes of it's final season (1:00), and news that ‘Shogun' will actually be coming back for two more seasons (9:54). Then they are joined by ‘Ripley' creator Steven Zaillian to talk about what drew him to make another adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel (21:08), and working with actors like Andrew Scott, Kenneth Lonergan, and John Malkovich on the show (38:14). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guide, some shorter books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for each category featured in my 2024 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Access the 2024 Summer Reading Guide Cheatsheet and Free Trial on Patreon here. Summer Reading [9:19] Books That Missed Last Year's Summer Reading Guide [10:14] Sarah All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:21] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Guide for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:22] The Hop by Diana Clarke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:22]  Susie Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:58] Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:04]  The Last Ranger by Peter Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:24]  Other Books Mentioned Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [11:08] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [11:10]  Dial ‘A' for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto [16:26] Take It Back by Kia Abdullah [20:07] Shorter Books Great for Summer Reading [26:00] Sarah All Together Now by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:13]  Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:48] Be spoiler ready: The murders and endings of The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie, Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne, Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Double Indemnity by James M. Cain, The Drowner by Robert Drewe, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Deathtrap by Ira Levin are discussed in detail as noted in the book.  But many readers have lamented that the endings and main plots were also spoiled for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None, both by Agatha Christie. FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:29] Susie Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:09]  I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:52] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:06] Other Books Mentioned In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [28:49] One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [28:51]  The Measure by Nikki Erlick [31:00] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson [31:54] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category  [42:43] Something Light / Fun Sarah: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:20]  Susie: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:13]  Other Books Mentioned: The Measure by Nikki Erlick [45:19] The One by John Marrs [45:23] Slow-Burn Suspense Sarah: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:37]  Something Fast-Paced / Intense Susie: What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org[51:49]  Something With a Bit More Substance Sarah: Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:50]  Susie: Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:11]  Other Books Mentioned: Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [57:42] Something Different Sarah: The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:08]  Susie: Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:00]  Other Books Mentioned: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [1:03:55] Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin [1:05:50]

Andrew Scott stars as a con artist with no conscience in the new Netflix series Ripley. It's an adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. He spoke with Terry Gross about tapping into his darker side for the role — and playing the "hot priest" in Fleabag.Also, we hear about how cars became our most gendered technology. Women used to be considered unqualified to drive, or just terrible drivers. Glamorous women were used to advertise cars. And yet cars have been designed for male bodies, in ways that put women drivers at risk. Journalist Nancy Nichols is the author of Women Behind the Wheel. Maureen Corrigan reviews Lionel Shriver's latest novel, Mania.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley follows a young man named Tom, whose deep-seated jealousy and ambition leads him down a very dark path. He wants the jet-set lifestyle his trust-fund friends are living, and he sets out to get it using his intelligence and skill at deception. Tom Ripley is a pretty realistic depiction of a psychopath. To get close to the wealthy people he envies, he puts on a convincing mask of helpful friendliness. But underneath, he's scheming with every breath—biding his time. And no one is safe around him. Join us for the story of a real-life Mr. Ripley, a man who was good at being charming, but bad at being good. A man who left one person dead, one heartbroken and defrauded, and a pretty little town in shock. Join us for the true story behind the BBC drama The Sixth Commandment--the tale of an aspiring vicar whose pious exterior hid a heart of darkness. Sources:A Plot to Kill by David WilsonITV News: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2019-08-09/sadistic-killer-admitted-interest-in-the-extremes-of-deathDaily Beast, Nico Hines: https://www.thedailybeast.com/gaslight-killer-ben-field-who-conned-his-elderly-lovers-is-convicted-of-murdering-peter-farquharBucks Herald, Sam Dean: https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/must-read/ben-field-the-baptist-ministers-son-who-became-a-calculated-and-manipulative-murderer-in-maids-moreton-821818UK Daily Mail, Rory Tingle and Josh White: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6984549/Church-warden-callously-videoed-hallucinating-lecturer-trying-murder.htmlFollow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfirehttps://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/Facebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com

On this week's show, the panel is first joined by Slate business and culture writer Nitish Pahwa to discuss Monkey Man, Dev Patel's dazzling but muddled directorial debut. The ultra-violent action flick stars Patel as Kid, a young man who works his way into a secret brothel for the super rich, hell-bent on finding the police chief who murdered his mother and exacting his revenge. It's clearly a political statement of a film, rife with references to real-world controversies and corrupt political, religious, and pedagogical practices (all of which Nitish covers in his piece for Slate, “Monkey Man Has a Bold New Vision”). Then, the three jump into Ripley, a new eight-part Netflix series based on Patricia Highsmith's master novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, starring 47-year-old Andrew “Hot Priest” Scott as the titular seductive psychopath. Directed by Steven Zaillian (The Night Of, Schindler's List, All the King's Men) and with cinematography by Robert Elswith (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood, Good Night, and Good Luck), the series is shot in spectacular black-and-white and co-stars Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood and Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf. Finally, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (of Veep, Saturday Night Live, and Seinfeld fame, obviously) has a podcast, Wiser Than Me, which just entered its second season. On it, she interviews iconic older women like Jane Fonda, Carol Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, and Sally Field about the wisdom they've accrued and asks the question: “Well, how should I live?” While the show doesn't fully avoid the pitfalls of the celebrity interview, secrets and things emerge within the course of a conversation and the framework itself gets to the very core of human existence.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel answers a fittingly existential question from listener Gretel: “Wondering how you, high achievers all, balance ambition with contentment. Do you consider yourselves competitive or is your drive innate? I vacillate between pushing myself harder, striving to achieve more, and being grateful for what I have and where I am. Is contentment a noble endgame in your opinions?” Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Outro music: “Bollywood Star” by Jhukane Bada. Endorsements: Dana: Andrew Scott's performance as Hamlet in 2017. (The full three-hour production can be watched on YouTube.)  Julia: Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser. An absolutely beautiful and fascinating book about the centrality of textile production throughout history.  Stephen: “Lowell, Plath, and Sexton in the Same Room” by Steve Moyer for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Spring 2024, Volume 45.)  Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  Hosts Dana Stephens, Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Ripley is back — and still can't be trusted. The character — created by novelist Patricia Highsmith — was made indelible by Matt Damon in the film The Talented Mr. Ripley. Now, he's played by Andrew Scott on a Netflix series called simply Ripley. Tom once again worms his way into the life of one Dickie Greenleaf and attempts to sabotage his luxurious life in the Italian countryside. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy