Netflix's Ripley is (Finally) Here, Plus an Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Steven Zaillian

On the April 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a conversation about the new Netflix series, Ripley.In Our Feature Presentation: Ripley Review: Andrew Scott Cons Everyone In This Chilling, Stylish SeriesWhat’s your relationship to The Talented Mr. Ripley and Patricia Highsmith’s novel(s)?Spoiler-free thoughts about the showSuper methodicalAndrew Scott Supporting castSpoiler-heavy thoughtsDifferences between the movie and the show?John Malkovich shows up in a cameo appearance in the final episode as a fellow con man/kindred spirit to Tom, and I didn’t realize that was a callback or a nod to the 2003 movie Ripley’s Game. Ending - satisfying?Steven Zaillian interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes./Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Our Sponsors:* /Film Daily is sponsored by BetterHelp. Check out betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY* Check out Express VPN: }www.expressvpn.comAdvertising Inquiries: }https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: }https://redcircle.com/privacy