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- Episodes featuring their films
- 9
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- 9
Rewatchables episodes featuring Philip Baker Hall’s films
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999 film
Bill Simmons · Sean Fennessey · Amanda Dobbins
Aired December 24, 2019
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Mentioned in discussions
Is This Movie Better With…?
Add Big Nick; Wayne Jenkins as divorce lawyer
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:36Read transcript
- The hosts add Big Nick to the recurring better-with-character category in place of Philip Baker Hall, imagining his presence improving romantic comedies, horror, Marriage Story, and Selma. — Chris Ryan
- One participant imagines Wayne Jenkins as Big Nick's divorce lawyer, berating him for not using a separate phone for strippers. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:22Read transcript
- Philip Baker Hall is favored as Jack; the Rebhorn role is considered before agreeing on the father. — Bill Simmons
Is This Movie Better With…?
Philip Baker Hall as the priest; Samuel L. Jackson as Fortune
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:33:10Read transcript
- Hall is proposed for Prosky’s priest role with imagined sexually inappropriate dialogue. — Bill Simmons
- Jackson as Fortune would turn Rudy’s quitting into a Pulp Fiction-style confrontation, and the suggestion receives agreement. — Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:33:03Read transcript
- Samuel L. Jackson as a speaking client and Philip Baker Hall as the framing lawyer are proposed. — Bill Simmons
- Wayne Jenkins is imagined at dinner, in the hospital or as a corrupt cop connected to Oliver’s legal work. — Mallory Rubin
Is This Movie Better With…?
Philip Baker Hall, Wayne Jenkins, Byron Mayo and Harling Mays.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:35:59Read transcript
- Philip Baker Hall as Rutherford; Wayne Jenkins as an enthusiastic super-pimp threatening community college; Byron Mayo as Jackie; Harling Mays energizing the party. — Chris Ryan
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
Bruce McGill’s triple crown and Lindsay Krause remain the final alternatives.
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:11:20Read transcript
- McGill is proposed as a possible triple winner.
- Stephen Tobolowski is another possible that-guy selection.
- The large field includes Philip Baker Hall, Gina Gershian, Stephen Toboloski and Rip Torn; Torn’s small role prompts speculation that scenes were cut.
- The roster continues with the Pepsi-commercial daughter actor, Comfior, Debbie Mazar, Lindsay Krauss, Michael Gambon and the actor playing the FBI contact; garbled names remain unresolved. — Bill Simmons
- McGill’s triple crown is attractive, while Lindsay Krause is praised as accomplished but often unnamed, with House of Games recommended.
Most Rewatchable Scene
Pacino unleashed, after a preference was revised to the Gulf and Mississippi courtroom
In the discussion (11)
Approx. transcript time · 00:34:11Read transcript
- The rainy car conversation and Tylenol story are admired, though the Knicks semifinals wording is criticized.
- The actor-to-actor feeling-out is a Michael Mann strength; the journalist must seduce and push the source while leaving the choice to him.
- The lunch scene makes the confidentiality and litigation obstacle clear through a well-written exposition exchange, eating and moving foreground figures.
- Recognizable supporting faces help track the complicated cast but can also distract. — Chris Ryan
- The Mississippi proceedings and Gulf contemplation are nominated; the later vacation beach image repeats the water motif. — Bill Simmons
- The sale discovery, Wallace siding with Don and early hotel visit reveal corporate pressure and Wallace concern about his legacy. — Sean Fennessey
- The explosive Hewitt confrontation is nominated, with Philip Baker Hall praised as an arch-villain.
- The driving-range intimidation signals real danger, compared with All the President’s Men; the suited golfer has a stronger swing than Crow. — Chris Ryan
- A first hotel-visit preference is revised to the Gulf and Bruce McGill courtroom eruption. — Craig Horlbeck
- The courtroom feels like an emotional turning point, but another preference requires Pacino and favors his explosive confrontation.
- The closing choice is Pacino unleashed; earlier differing preferences remain part of the discussion.
Is This Movie Better With…?
Sam Jackson; J. T. Walsh; Philip Baker Hall; Harling Mays
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:35:24Read transcript
- Better with: Harling Mays is added to the category’s roster; Sam Jackson as Joe or the doctor and J.T.Walsh/Philip Baker Hall as firm partners are imagined.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:44:40Read transcript
- Philip Baker Hall could play Pat Senior or Randy; Wayne Jenkins as Randy or the Baltimore escort inspires an impression, and Jon Bernthal is said to fit the movie’s energy. — Chris Ryan
Is This Movie Better With…?
Philip Baker Hall as the captain
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:37:12Read transcript
- Philip Baker Hall was proposed as a major upgrade for Captain Adams. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Pullman, Baldwin or Mulroney as Al; Ridgely or Hall as president; Washington, Gyllenhaal, Crowe and Larson for a modern version
In the discussion (13)
Approx. transcript time · 01:06:30Read transcript
- Redford as Frank opposite Hoffman as Mitch is an imagined All the President’s Men reunion. — Bill Simmons
- Bill Pullman is suggested as Al and receives agreement. — Chris Ryan
- William Baldwin is also suggested as Al. — Chris Ryan
- Robert Ridgely is proposed to make the largely anonymous president more memorable. — Bill Simmons
- Philip Baker Hall is another proposed president. — Bill Simmons
- Dermot Mulroney is proposed instead of Dylan McDermott, though the problem is judged a mismatch between actor and character. — Chris Ryan
- Denzel Washington is proposed for a modern Frank; a fictional disgrace could replace the Kennedy history. — Chris Ryan
- Gyllenhaal is proposed as a modern Mitch. — Chris Ryan
- Gosling is questioned as insufficiently explosive for Mitch. — Chris Ryan
- A Washington–Russell Crowe reunion is floated, with concern about Crowe’s physical suitability. — Bill Simmons
- Brie Larson is proposed for a better role in a modern version. — Bill Simmons
- A more vulnerable, self-deprecating treatment of Washington’s age would be appealing. — Bill Simmons
- Laura Linney is mentioned as another possible casting fit. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:25:15Read transcript
- Helen Mirren as the headmaster and Philip Baker Hall as the older FBI official are proposed. — Kyle Brandt
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Films in the archive
Air Force One
1997
Argo
2012
Magnolia
1999
Midnight Run
1988
The Insider
1999
The Rock
1996
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999
The Truman Show
1998
Zodiac
2007