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David Mamet

Indie box office: "Mister Lonely" finds friends: Harmony Korine's latest thrives in the shadow of "Iron Man," but this year's indie failures include some of the year's best films.; Andrew O'Hehir May 7, 2008
10 to watch from Tribeca: A hot Swedish girlfriend (who's undead), a Spanish math thriller, getting high with Ben Kingsley and the rest of the best from NYC's spring fest.; Andrew O'Hehir May 5, 2008
He conquered the World Trade Center: "Man on Wire" and its daredevil star thrill Tribeca, but Mamet's "Redbelt" is a jiu-jitsu pratfall. Plus: Is Brecht still relevant?; Andrew O'Hehir Apr 28, 2008
What's hot (and not) at Tribeca: "Speed Racer" zooms, David Mamet knows kung fu, a Fellini rediscovery and much more at New York's downsized (but still glitzy) spring fest.; Andrew O'Hehir Apr 24, 2008
Beyond the Multiplex: Bastille Day bonanza: Three big French films worth your attention -- one starring Deneuve and Depardieu! Plus: Mamet at his most disturbing.; By Andrew O'Hehir Jul 13, 2006
I Like to Watch: David Mamet brings us tough-as-nails soldiers fighting terrorism (and their even tougher wives) in CBS's "The Unit," while FX presents an insufferably "colorblind" white couple in "Black. White."; By Heather Havrilesky Feb 26, 2006
"Heist": David Mamet sucks all the joy out of a venerable genre in his latest staccato, cliché-ridden crime story.; By Charles Taylor Nov 14, 2001
David Mamet: He mows down b.s. with his satire, yet still sells popcorn.; By Paul A. Toth Sep 11, 2001
"State and Main": Hollywood scheming: In David Mamet's delicious new ensemble comedy, the bastards win.; By Charles Taylor Dec 22, 2000
Who wants to date Darva? Geraldo!?: Is Rivera dancin' on the Conger line? Rushdie's main squeeze is wearing a Wonderbrain; WWF'S Chyna: "People love the body"; Uri Geller admits he stalled the Olympic flame. Plus: Jagger finally gets satisfaction -- from Britney!; By Amy Reiter Sep 19, 2000
"Boiler Room": Giovanni Ribisi tops a dynamite cast in writer-director Ben Younger's crisply told tale of young Wall Street bottom feeders on the make.; By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 18, 2000
Celebs in the dating doldrums: Yikes! John Waters is coming back and he's bringing a gerbil with him; Peta Wilson chats about lesbian S&M; place your bets: Courtney Love vs. David Geffen. Plus: George Clooney to play Dr. Feelgood?; By Amy Reiter Jan 24, 2000
Letters to the Editor: How could your "music of 1999" list bypass Ricky Martin? Plus: Children's lit needs the likes of David Mamet; is Croatia ready for a rebirth?; Letters to the Editor Dec 22, 1999
A swine in Harvard Yard: David Mamet's children's book puts Ivy League angst in the heads of babes.; By Alexandra Jacobs Dec 15, 1999
Dennis Rodman, auteur: Ex-hoops star revealed to be creative visionary; Hugh Grant on scintillating secrets of celebrity nostril evacuation. Plus: We bid adieu to Tish, a great and noble fish, though a wee bit moody on occasion.; By Amy Reiter Aug 10, 1999
Hurlyburly: Director Anthony Drazan successfully brings the sexist, self-destructive camaraderie of 'Hurlyburly' to the screen.; By Jonathan Lethem Dec 23, 1998
Jungle Love: Why, when it comes to romance, do we treat each other so badly? Laura Miller reviews two new movies which investigate that question; By Laura Miller Aug 21, 1998
I Went Down: Charles Taylor reviews Paddy Breathnach's good-spirited black comedy 'I Went Down'.; By Charles Taylor Jun 18, 1998
"The Spanish Prisoner": Charles Taylor reviews 'The Spanish Prisoner,' directed by David Mamet and starring Campbell Scott and Steve Martin; By Charles Taylor Apr 10, 1998

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