Every David Mamet film, ranked (except ‘The Water Engine’)

Movie rankings: Mamet has given us a new appreciation for the way men talk, outlined the keys to long cons, and provided historical insight.

‘Hoffa’ (1992) chronicles striking rise of union boss

Mamet Monday (Movie review): Strong work from lead actor Jack Nicholson and director/actor Danny DeVito drive this compelling docu-drama.

Mamet Monday (Movie review): This documentary explores the history of magic, with Mamet friend and collaborator Ricky Jay at its center.

Mamet Monday (Movie review): This scarily prophetic play adaptation examines the beginning of the end of traditional college.

Mamet Monday (Movie review): “A Life in the Theatre” is an intermittently engaging peek behind the curtain.

Mamet Monday (Movie review): Richard Dreyfuss gives a surprisingly sympathetic turn as the famous mob boss in this TV film.

Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Jack Nicholson showcase launches Mamet’s big-screen writing career.

Mamet Monday (Movie review): Boosted by sad-sack performances by the leads, this is mid-level Mamet.

Mamet Monday (Book review): Mamet does a deep – and not as depressing as you’d fear — dive into the mind of a wrongfully accused man.

Mamet Monday (Movie reviews): “Sexual Perversity in Chicago” gets turned into a movie twice, with different degrees of success.