Critics of playwright David Mamet often take issue with the male-centric focus that pervades much of his work, alleging that his otherwise incisive view of the cutthroat competitiveness of contemporary men tends to come at the expense of nuanced female characters. But while such criticisms certainly have merit, context must be taken into consideration. In his most provocative work, Mamet delves into morally shady corners of our culture, places where gender bias is a prevalent reality.... More >>>