Oleanna Reviews

Oleanna Review
by James Berardinelli
ANNA A film review by James Berardinelli Copyright 1997 James Berardinelli more

Oleanna Review
by Raymond Johnston
In one of his books on how to write, David Mamet says to enter scenes late and leave them early. That seems to be the guiding principle of his new film, OLEANNA. At best it seems to be sections of a story, lacking a beginning act. It would be...more

Oleanna Review
by Scott Renshaw
The advertising campaign for OLEANNA features the line, "Whatever side you take, you're wrong." Behind that statement is the conceit that this adaptation of David Mamet's play, and by extension the original play itself, is a balanced presentation...more

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by ben DOT hoffman AT bcsbbs DOT com (Ben Hoffman)
David Mamet, among the best of the current American playwrights, has adapted his two-character play by writing the screenplay and directing the film, a story of sexual harassment. Mamet maintains there are two sides to every story. more

Oleanna Review
by ben DOT hoffman AT bcsbbs DOT com (Ben Hoffman)
David Mamet, among the best of the current American playwrights, has adapted his two-character play by writing the screenplay and directing the film, a story of sexual harassment. Mamet maintains there are two sides to every story. more

Oleanna Review
by berardinelli,james
Starring: William H. Macy, Debra Eisenstadt Director: David Mamet Producers: Patricia Wolff and Sarah Green Screenplay: David Mamet based on his play Cinematography: Andrezej Sekula Music: Rebecca Pidgeon Released by The Samuel Goldwyn...more