Club Random with Bill Maher David Mamet | Club Random with Bill Maher
Jan 7, 2024
David Mamet, American playwright, film director, screenwriter, and author, discusses his secret to writing, Bill's viral editorial on the Middle East, David's love for Shia LaBeouf, and their take on making golf and baseball more accessible. They also touch on controversies surrounding Sharia law in England, iconic movie scenes and phrases, representation of women on boards, childhood dolls, and the importance of great writing in acting.
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Kennedy and the Mafia
- David Mamet shares how the Kennedy family made a deal with the mafia to regain control of Cuba.
- In return, the mafia helped Kennedy win the presidency, mirroring plots from The Godfather.
Bay of Pigs Sabotage?
- David Mamet suggests the CIA might have sabotaged the Bay of Pigs invasion to undermine Kennedy.
- This highlights the potential power struggles between government branches.
Shifting Cultural Norms
- Bill Maher and David Mamet discuss no-go zones in European cities and the rise of Islamic law.
- They observe a shift in cultural norms, particularly in areas with large Muslim populations.