Upper Middlebrow

Episode 82: “Cocaine was Invented for Times Like These,” or Roger Spotiswoode’s Ripley, Underground


Listen Later

The lads get all aughty with Roger Spotiswoode’s charming and unthreatening Ripley, Underground, where Tom Ripley is a glib opportunist instead of the darker, unpredictable Ripleys. The result is an entertaining romp that feels a little like going to a Bare Naked Ladies show: you probably won’t go again but it was fun while it lasted. It’s a welcome addition to the Ripley Cinematic Universe, bringing back an air of fantasy to Highsmith’s invention.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Upper MiddlebrowBy Upper Middlebrow

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

12 ratings