ITALIA If you've never seen "The Talented Mr. Ripley" or even if you have, buy it or rent it if you want to see almost every city or locale in Italy. The sets, costumes (it is set in the 50's) and music are masterful and the movie reminds me so of a great Alfred Hitchcock movie though much better in many ways. Anthony Minghella adapted the screenplay from Patricia Highsmith's book and created a masterpiece in my opinion. An earlier version was made in the 1960 with Alain Delon called "Plein Soliel"---check it out as well, but for costumes, sets and mood, Mingella's version is mesmerizing. This is one of Gwyneth Paltrow's best performances along with outstanding ones from Matt Damon and Jude Law. Watch for her costume when she meets with Dickie's (Jude Law) father and Ripley (Damon) in Piazza San Marco. I also love the gardens that are like interior rooms as well as the interiors.
   This movie in on my mind this month because we are in Italy and everything around us is like a film. Take a look!!  View from Al Valuu restaurant in Tremezzo on Lake Como  Bellagio  Verenna on Lake Como   Entrance to our garden Lunch on the terrace   Matthew looking cool in Ray Bans Our Villa More to come with a big announcement on September 1!! CIAO!! |
Friday, August 14, 2009
