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Patricia Highsmith

  • Movie Review: Strangers on a Train (1951)

    Movie Review: Strangers on a Train (1951)

    Today we review a psychological thriller, produced and directed by the “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock: “Strangers on a Train.” The movie is based on a book by Patricia Highsmith, who wrote many books, including the Ripley series. I have previously reviewed ‘Purple Noon,’ a French film based on her novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Read more

  • Movie Review: Purple Noon (1960)

    Movie Review: Purple Noon (1960)

    “Purple Noon” is a classic thriller starring French superstar Alain Delon in his first major role. It is the earliest movie adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. The novel was later adapted, once again for the big screen in the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and then again in the 2024 Read more