David Mamet

David Mamet, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and co-founder of the Atlantic Theater Company, shares his dynamic insights on storytelling and creativity. He discusses the importance of engagement in education and contrasts traditional learning with artistic expression. Reflecting on his chaotic childhood in Chicago, Mamet explores the intersection of personal experience and creativity. He also delves into the magic of live theater, the evolution of scripts to stage, and the complexities of belief systems, offering a rich tapestry of thoughts on the art of storytelling.

Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet shares insights on Hollywood, his shift from liberal to conservative, and the rise of independent filmmakers. He discusses navigating industry challenges, love for theater, and potential projects.

David Mamet, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, is joined by political commentator Dave Rubin and strategist James Carville. They engage in a lively debate on the absurdities of current politics, including the contrasting styles of Newsom and DeSantis. Mamet shares insights on storytelling’s role in film, tackling the challenges of creative freedom versus commercial pressure. The trio humorously critiques the intersection of morality, religion, and law, while discussing the evolving nature of political discourse and the impact of generational divides.

David Mamet's love for Chicago shows up all the time in his works, including his new novel which is called, yup, Chicago. The prolific playwright-director-novelist-screenwriter talks with Marc about his Chicago roots and how he learned a lot about drama by watching the improv actors at Second City. They also talk about David's theories on acting (very few are good at it), William H. Macy (one of the very few), Eugene O'Neill (he wasn't that great), Shakespeare (he was),  and marriage (you can take a mulligan on the first one). Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Mamet, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for his works like Glengarry Glen Ross, discusses his latest film adaptation of his own play, Henry Johnson. Renowned filmmaker David Cronenberg dives into The Shrouds, reflecting on body horror and existential themes. Melanie Lynskey shares her admiration for collaborative directors, emphasizing how actor interactions shape performances. The trio explores the importance of emotional depth, character motivations, and the exhilarating process of artistic collaboration in storytelling.