The "Mongibello" scenes were mostly shot on Ischia and Procida - but see the 2nd reply here, for Minghella's interview!

Think you'll find that all three of Rosario Fiorello, Jude Law and Matt Damon do indeed get a credit on the Ripley soundtrack... although at whom the microphone was mostly aimed at isn't stated!

Youtube has clips of both versions....

For a long evening, there's always the Burton/Taylor "Cleopatra"... which has Rome (or Cinecittà) playing Rome, and Ischia as all points south and east!

Peter

Hey Peter/Brit: You know, I read and enjoyed the Minghella column when you first posted it, but just reread it after seeing "..Ripley," and I sure got a lot out of it. Great column by Minghella (who died way too soon). Thanks for the link.

I believe Procida served as "Mongibello" in Purple Noon as well? Makes me wish I had scheduled another day in that area. Hmmm ...

Wife and I finally saw "The Tourist" last night. As a movie it's basically an amusement park ride, fun enough to be sure. Have to say the views of Venice were just stunning. A few things:
- I'll probably never know first-hand what he view from a balcony inside Hotel Danieli is like, but I'm pretty sure you can't see the Rialto Bridge from there, as Johnny Depp does in the movie.Artistic license I guess!
- I got a kick out of the recurring schtick where Depp keeps speaking Spanish. Italians must hear that a lot from Americans, given that were hear a lot more Spanish and Italian — to our ears — has some similarities. There was one great exchange where Depp spoke in Spanish and the hotel man responded, "Yes, your Spanish is excellent."

Brilliant thread! Grazie!

Mille grazie for all the great ideas. You'r all helpiong me get the most out of themonthly Netfix charge!!