‘Phil Spector’ (2013) a gripping condemnation of juries
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Al Pacino showcase is a bizarre, gripping condemnation of juries without actually showing the jurors.
David Mamet
‘Phil Spector’ (2013) a gripping condemnation of juries
‘Edmond’ (2005) chronicles disturbing night’s journey through New York City
Mamet Monday (Movie review): William H. Macy goes on an entertaining and disturbing night’s journey through New York City.
‘Wag the Dog’ (1997) a searing satire of a presidential scandal
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This is a searing, delightfully absurd take on the cover-up of a presidential scandal.
‘The Untouchables’ (1987) a flat telling of the Prohibition battle
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This is a nice-looking but flat telling of the Prohibition battle between Al Capone and Eliot Ness.
‘Things Change’ (1988) too understated to be a wild romp
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This is an understated rendition of what could’ve been a wild and fun Mamet plot.
‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ (1992) is searing, quotable and darkly funny
Mamet Monday (Movie review): Mamet pens a searing yet funny look at cutthroat white-collar workers.
Mamet keeps us guessing in ‘Spartan’ (2004)
Mamet Monday (Movie review): The film features gorgeous settings and strong acting, and keeps you guessing.
‘Heist’ (2001) boasts intricate plotting, lovable criminals
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This crime thriller has Mamet’s usual intricate plotting plus great characters.
‘State and Main’ (2000) too trifling for my taste
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This widely loved Hollywood satire is too trifling for my taste.
‘Spanish Prisoner’ (1997) a gripping long-con puzzle
Mamet Monday (Movie review): Campbell Scott stars as a man caught in a gripping puzzle he (and the viewer) can’t set aside until it’s solved.