Nice pen.’ Two words, but in Steven Zaillian’s recent remake of Patricia Highsmith’s , weighty with symbolism. With its satisfyingly rich feel, glossy good looks and authoritative associations, the black resin pen that Tom Ripley had just stolen from his friend is a Montblanc Meisterstück, easily identified by its white ‘star’ top. And, as the deceptive Ripley
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May 09, 2024
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