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Noir Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley at Cultural Center
Noir Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley
FRI 24 OCT
Coming Soon to
Cultural Center
Writer Megan Abbott and Producer William Horberg discuss Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley, a quintessential American character—striker, hustler, and criminal—and his cinematic legacy. They explore how films like PURPLE NOON, THE AMERICAN FRIEND, RIPLEY'S GAME, and THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY interpret his evolving nature. Horberg shares the challenging journey of adapting The Talented Mr. Ripley, emphasizing director Anthony Minghella's vision of Ripley's class anxiety and loneliness. They highlight how adaptations mirror cultural shifts, with Ripley's elusiveness resonating in an age of fluid identity. Abbott ponders Ripley's potential in the digital age, while Horberg suggests his enduring relevance lies in the 20th century, contrasting with today's "golden age of crooks."
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Writer Megan Abbott and Producer William Horberg discuss Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley, a quintessential American character—striker, hustler, and criminal—and his cinematic legacy. They explore how films like PURPLE NOON, THE AMERICAN FRIEND, RIPLEY'S GAME, and THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY interpret his evolving nature. Horberg shares the challenging journey of adapting The Talented Mr. Ripley, emphasizing director Anthony Minghella's vision of Ripley's class anxiety and loneliness. They highlight how adaptations mirror cultural shifts, with Ripley's elusiveness resonating in an age of fluid identity. Abbott ponders Ripley's potential in the digital age, while Horberg suggests his enduring relevance lies in the 20th century, contrasting with today's "golden age of crooks."
Noir Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley
FRI 24 OCT
Coming Soon to
Cultural Center
Writer Megan Abbott and Producer William Horberg discuss Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley, a quintessential American character—striker, hustler, and criminal—and his cinematic legacy. They explore how films like PURPLE NOON, THE AMERICAN FRIEND, RIPLEY'S GAME, and THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY interpret his evolving nature. Horberg shares the challenging journey of adapting The Talented Mr. Ripley, emphasizing director Anthony Minghella's vision of Ripley's class anxiety and loneliness. They highlight how adaptations mirror cultural shifts, with Ripley's elusiveness resonating in an age of fluid identity. Abbott ponders Ripley's potential in the digital age, while Horberg suggests his enduring relevance lies in the 20th century, contrasting with today's "golden age of crooks."
