Liam Gaughan is a writer at Collider with a passion for classic films and the work of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
The Big Picture Although the development of colorized film is one of the most important developments in cinematic history, many modern filmmakers still choose to use black and white as their preferred format. Whether it's meant to evoke feelings of a particular period in history or to create a striking visual palette, shooting in black and white can be an interesting creative choice that differentiates a project through its aesthetics alone.
Cast Andrew Scott , Johnny Flynn , Dakota Fanning , Pasquale Esposito Main Genre Drama Seasons 1 ‘Ripley’ Is Inspired by Classic Film Noir Ripley is based on the classic novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, which follows the adventures of a charismatic con man who gets away with a series of murderous crimes.
Compared to other versions of Highsmith’s novel, Scott’s performance as Tom Ripley resembles that of a noir anti-hero. Unlike Damon’s interpretation in The Talented Mr. Ripley or Dennis Hooper’s role in The American Friend, Scott’s Ripley is not incredibly verbose and rarely explains how he orchestrates his plans before he carries them out.
One of the most unique creative decisions in Ripley is the idea of setting several sequences within the titular character’s head. A series of elaborate flashbacks to Rome in 1606 featuring the Baroque painter Caravaggio draw parallels to Ripley’s crimes; he’s also haunted by the ghostly presence of both Dickie and his other victim, Freddie Miles .
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