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Oleanna (1992)

by David Mamet

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Elegant and complex. It stings, and the more I scratch the more it itches. ( )
  jorgearanda | Mar 17, 2009 |
Though I enjoyed this play less than American Buffalo, I thought Mamet had a much clearer sense of vision in this one. The development from the beginning was very startling, and I imagine seeing Will Macy in this rold would have been a great experience.

Overall, a stronger play than American Buffalo text-wise, though I have a feeling that the former probably is a better play to watch. ( )
  cinesnail88 | Feb 2, 2008 |
With a much lower swearing count than the usual Mamet fare Oleanna is a campus play focusing on the issue of sexual harrassment or is it political correctness? John, a university professor,is skewered out of his smug, cosy assumptions by an initially mousy then strident accusing student Carol. A great play for illuminating the man-woman power divide. One provocative play that doesn't need to behest discussion.
  dylanwolf | Nov 27, 2006 |
A fascinating look at the politically correct and sexual harassment - where do you draw the line? Mamet has a difficult style, but if you hang on, you will be duly rewarded. ( )
  Cecilturtle | Jun 1, 2006 |
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In David Mamet's latest play, a male college instructor and his female student sit down to discuss her grades and in a terrifyingly short time become the participants in a modern reprise of the Inquisition. Innocuous remarks suddenly turn damning. Socratic dialogue gives way to heated assault. And the relationship between a somewhat fatuous teacher and his seemingly hapless pupil turns into a fiendishly accurate X ray of the mechanisms of power, censorship, and abuse.… (more)

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