We've managed to get round to watching Andrew Scott's 'Ripley', and very glad we have. Scott really is a wonderful actor - a chilling Tom Ripley. The programme looks amazing - it feels like there is not a wasted scene in there. 
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... so glad you liked it : I thought it was brilliant. Not just Andrew Scott, perfect, but the black-and-white photography a joy - every shot worth observing in detail, a beautiful nod to Italian photography of the time. The timing, the jeopardy handled so well : I loved the cat...Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostWe've managed to get round to watching Andrew Scott's 'Ripley', and very glad we have. Scott really is a wonderful actor - a chilling Tom Ripley. The programme looks amazing - it feels like there is not a wasted scene in there.
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I was still in two minds after 2 episodes but a particularly strong episode 3 has turned me into a 'true believer'.Originally posted by Jonathan View Post
(The Reverend Adam Smallbone might be relieved to discover that somebody else makes awful coffee.
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I wanted to know what the super-absorbent cloths were that he used to mop up all the blood.Originally posted by vinteuil View Post
Not a single trace after just one wipe.
But yes: riveting and chilling stuff, and so different from the Jude Law/Matt Damon film, beautifully filmed (especially on Ischia) as that was too, as I'm sure I and others have mentioned previously.Comment
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I have to admit I'm enjoying the repeats of Reckless on TPTV, an adultery comedy-drama with Robson Green , Francesca Annis and Michael Kitchen, though I must mention the splendid character actor David Bradley doing his usual grumpy-old-man act. It terribly corny and predictable, and I think actors of this calibre must be embarrassed at some of the silly lines and situations but I can't stop. I just hope it doesn't have a cheesy feel-good ending.Comment
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I enjoyed Those Who Kill - last night's double opening episodes of the latest Danish cop drama on BBC4.Comment
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Episode 3 recorded and scheduled to be viewed this evening!Originally posted by smittims View PostComment
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'Ripley' was also very funny in places. I felt it owed a wee bit to Wes Anderson, especially the hotel receptionists scattered through the series. Mrs C and I reckoned it was probably the best tv we've seen this year. And again, I have to say, Andrew Scott was terrific throughout.Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post
I wanted to know what the super-absorbent cloths were that he used to mop up all the blood.
Not a single trace after just one wipe.
But yes: riveting and chilling stuff, and so different from the Jude Law/Matt Damon film, beautifully filmed (especially on Ischia) as that was too, as I'm sure I and others have mentioned previously.
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There is to be a 2nd series, scheduled for transmission next Autumn.Originally posted by Jonathan View PostComment
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Great! That's good news, thanks for thatOriginally posted by LMcD View Post
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... much enjoying on netflix series one (we're late to this : series two is now out, to great acclaim) of The Diplomat - the arrival of a new US Ambassador to London in the midst of a major crisis : UK warship attacked in the Gulf, diplomats trying to prevent the UK Prime Minister using the US to rain hellfire on Iran &c. Some very timely insights into the power play within the US political system and the US/UK dynamic. Much of it of course absurd, but much of the detail surprisingly accurate
A hoot, very well paced, sharp dialogue, neat plotting. They secured extraordinary filming rights within the Foreign Office and the American Embassy here, and Wrotham Park makes a very good replacement for Winfield House.
Highly recommended...
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Yes indeed - very much enjoyed the first season, looking forward to the second.Originally posted by vinteuil View Post
The always splendid Rufus Sewell is especially entertaining as the rather louche spouse-of-ambassador…
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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A little gem from the early ‘90s on BBC Four this evening: Sir Michael Hordern on a geographical exploration of his love of Hardy’s life and writing. Having years ago had a memorable driving holiday with my old dad tracking down Talbothays Dairy, Flintcombe Ash, the remains of Egdon Heath etc etc, the documentary made me want to go back down there…
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by Nick Armstrong View Post
The Cyril Luckham / Billie Whitelaw "A Haunted Man" docudrama was good as well. As were the "Five to Eleven" readings.Comment
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... I wanted to like this : perhaps I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. It seemed preternaturally s l o w ... we gave up half wayOriginally posted by AuntDaisy View Post
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