A good movie needs a strong antagonist to elevate a story, and some legendary villains from the past shine in their roles.

Making a good movie from a book means understanding what makes both stories work. It's not about copying every single page. Instead, it's about getting the main ideas and feelings from the book and ...

Steve Zaillian’s gorgeous black-and-white Ripley is a chance to meet Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley once more. Highsmith (1921–1995) wrote 22 novels, many of which were adapted ...

Through seven decades, Highsmith's novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley has grown in allure as a masterwork of American noir, boosted by – but distinct from – its adaptations.

As we near the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed Oscar-nominated big screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's most infamous creation, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Netflix has released a striking new ...

As we near the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed Oscar-nominated big screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's most infamous creation, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Netflix has released a striking new ...

Why Patricia Highsmith's most famous creature, Tom Ripley, continues to fascinate By Carole V. Bell Published April 15, 2024 at 10:43 AM EDT Lorenzo Sisti ...

Reeves first appears in the second novel, "Ripley Under Ground," which Highsmith published 15 years after "The Talented Mr Ripley." In "Ripley," Reeves helps Tom acquire a new identity by providing ...

"Ripley" is based on Patricia Highsmith's classic crime drama "The Talented Mr Ripley." Some details such as the time period and the characters' ages have been changed for the series. Warning: Major ...

Given its runtime — previous film adaptations have all been around the two-hour mark — Zaillian relishes the opportunity to remain close to the heart of the story. However, some changes have ...