About this episode

The episode discusses the themes of con men and deceit in the film 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and features a music mixtape.

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about con men, deceit, stolen identities, the scene-stealing Philip Seymour Hoffman, and the 1999 film ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley.’ Plus another Hypothetical Theoretical Metaphorical Potentially Possible Mixtape with songs by Roy Orbison, Nick Lowe, Aretha Franklin, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• con men
• deceit
• stolen identities
• film analysis
• music mixtape

Keywords

• The Talented Mr. Ripley
• Philip Seymour Hoffman
• con men
• deceit
• music mixtape

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Talented Mr. Ripley

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