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There’s a proud lineage of deceptive, murderous, homoerotic schemers that goes all the way back through Shakespeare to the best Greek drama. Saltburn reinvigorated this type of story, and today we’re looking at another fabulous incarnation from 1999. The Talented Mr. Ripley is a fascinating point of reference for our favorite movie of 2023. In this episode, we chart the remixes, influences, recalibrations, and callbacks connecting these two thrilling works of art.

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