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I NEED SOME JACK DAVENPORT TO CHEER ME UP.............
VERY SAD TODAY.
that's me he's hugging, not Tom Ripley. At least in my head.
that's me he's hugging, not Tom Ripley. At least in my head.
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A FANTASTIC REVIEW OF JACK DAVENPORT..............
IN THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY
The newly expanded role of Peter Smith-Kingsley, a British playmate for Tom who enters in the late stages of the film, puts a whole new spin on Tom's movement into his new world. While the acting is uniformly fine, the prize of the hour goes to newcomer Jack Davenport, who brings this character to life with such exquisite sensitivity that he more than justifies the touchy business of Tom's gayness. I wouldn't be surprised if you hear the name Davenport again sometime soon. If Anthony Minghella weren't such a smart writer and director, the changed emphasis might have obscured the icy brilliance of Tom's amoral talents. But Minghella knows a good story when he sees one--his last triumph was the sweeping, stony The English Patient-- and he treats Tom Ripley's tale like David Lean on an epic bender. The thriller story becomes woven into a gorgeous, glorious travelogue through the high points of Italian sightseeing, circa 1957. And, I'll admit, I'm a sucker for a pretty shot of Roman sunlight.
THE REST OF THE REVIEW
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1999/12/17/doom-with-a-view-sexual/
The newly expanded role of Peter Smith-Kingsley, a British playmate for Tom who enters in the late stages of the film, puts a whole new spin on Tom's movement into his new world. While the acting is uniformly fine, the prize of the hour goes to newcomer Jack Davenport, who brings this character to life with such exquisite sensitivity that he more than justifies the touchy business of Tom's gayness. I wouldn't be surprised if you hear the name Davenport again sometime soon. If Anthony Minghella weren't such a smart writer and director, the changed emphasis might have obscured the icy brilliance of Tom's amoral talents. But Minghella knows a good story when he sees one--his last triumph was the sweeping, stony The English Patient-- and he treats Tom Ripley's tale like David Lean on an epic bender. The thriller story becomes woven into a gorgeous, glorious travelogue through the high points of Italian sightseeing, circa 1957. And, I'll admit, I'm a sucker for a pretty shot of Roman sunlight.
THE REST OF THE REVIEW
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1999/12/17/doom-with-a-view-sexual/
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FOR SMITH KINGSLEY........................
CAUSE SHE HAS A RIPLEY CRAVING.
THE BEST SCENE EVER......I LOVE THIS MOVIE.
THE BEST SCENE EVER......I LOVE THIS MOVIE.
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TALENTED MR RIPLEY MINI QUIZ
I PUT THE QUIZ UNDER A CUT FOR SPOILERS - SORRY THIS MOVIE IS 10 YEARS OLD. I DIDN'T KNOW TO HIDE FOR SPOILERS
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I'M FEELING VERY RIPLEY TODAY.......
We've seen Peter's great apartment, now here's Toms. For a poor musician he lives pretty large.
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A NEW RIPLEY FAN VIDEO
This one is by Inveigler81 and the song "New Men" is perfect for the story.
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MORE RIPLEY - PETER AND MARGE AT THE OPERA
I have to go to a super bowl party. Is there anything more boring than football?
Anyway, I thought that I would post these before we left. Enjoy.
Anyway, I thought that I would post these before we left. Enjoy.
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MORE RIPLEY......
This is an excellent fan video. Not much Jack, but the music works so perfectly with the tone of the movie. Did I mention that this is my favorite movie? God, you guys must be so bored with me. hehe.
Now to make up for the lack of Jack in the video, pretty Jack pictures....
Now to make up for the lack of Jack in the video, pretty Jack pictures....
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RIPLEY - PETER'S GREAT APARTMENT
More in my ever expanding collection of Ripley, here are Tom and Peter in Peter's apartment discussing Dickie's supposed suicide.
That's all for today, now I have to get on with all the Christmas stuff.
That's all for today, now I have to get on with all the Christmas stuff.
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RIPLEY - FIRST MEETING OF PETER AND TOM
I know you probably all want to beat me around the head for all the Ripley I keep posting, but I can't help it. I so LOVE this movie. Here are screencaps of the first meeting of Peter and Tom. And I found the most amazing video on Youtube. Turistando took the soundtrack and put it to lovely clips of the movie. Please notice how absolutely beautiful this movie looks and sounds.
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MORE RIPLEY
I call this collection Ripley Booboo cause Peter lovingly takes care of a cut Tom gave himself while planning to kill Marge. Of course, Peter did not know that. By the way, Jack can take care of any of my booboos at any time no problem. As a matter of fact, I have this bruise here on my...........
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I'M IN THE MOOD FOR SOME RIPLEY
I know I told you before, but this is my FAVORITE movie. There are so many sweet little scenes. Here are Peter and Tom on the boat to Greece before things take a nasty turn. Enjoy.
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TALENTED MR RIPLEY
Continuing my mad obsession with The Talented Mr Ripley, here is the scan of Entertainment Weekly December 17, 1999. Jack is actually mentioned in this article and there is a photo of him, but the staple was right through his nose - ouch. If you have not yet seen this movie, please do.
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TALENTED MR RIPLEY
Continuing my Ripley obsession, here is a scan of Total Film #38. If you have not seen this movie, please watch it. Not only for the incredible & sweet Peter Smith-Kingsley (Jack Davenport) but for the amazing story, scenery, music etc. Enjoy!
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ANTHONY MINGHELLA
I've posted before about what a great director Anthony Minghella was and what a great loss his death was. I came across this interview while researching The Talented Mr. Ripley. He made 2 of my most favorite movies, Ripley and Truely, Madly, Deeply. One can only imagine what great movies he could have made with more time. Scan of Empire magazine March 2000.
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MATT DAMON - TALENTED MR RIPLEY
I purchased this magazine hoping for some Jack Davenport, alas no Jack. However it is a really good article and well worth the read. Scan of Advocate Magazine January 2000.
