“Life in the movie business is like the, is like the beginning of a new love affair; it’s full of surprises, and you’re constantly getting fucked.” (1) The alchemy of business has long been recognised as one of the most intriguing features in David Mamet’s theatrical and film texts. It has in fact proved an … Continue reading Mamet’s Business as Usual: Moviemaking and the “Quest for Purity” in State and Main