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Documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles discusses his film 'Salesman'

The filmmaker says humanizing the experience of people in a documentary is essential.
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David Mamet on the play – and British art subsidies

David Mamet criticizes government art subsidies for popularizing 'pseudodramas.'
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Mamet’s latest on Broadway, an a cappella sing-off on NBC, a Tunisian oud player takes on jazz, and more.
Six Picks: Recommendations from theater critic Christopher Wallenberg

Top shows in New York this fall, including plays by David Mamet, Enda Walsh, and newcomer Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Sundance: Take my film ... please!

The annual indie film festival is proving a tough sell for moviemakers as the economy craters and distribution channels shrink.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Ken Burns' explores the national parks, Stargate fans get a new infusion of space travel, Putumayo celebrates Spain in its latest CD compilation, and more.
Broadway measures the mood and pulls out dark revivals

Fall theater opens with classics such as Chekhov's 'The Seagull' and Miller's 'All My Sons,' plus a little light relief in 'Billy Elliot' and 'Shrek.'
A fight without finish

In 'Redbelt,' David Mamet and jujitsu come together, and the result is a draw.
On film: An iron-clad hero (thud); a charming childhood tale

Not even Robert Downey Jr. can quite save 'Iron Man.' But the weekend offers more, including 'Son of Rambow,' 'Made of Honor,' and 'Redbelt.'
A fight without finish

In 'Redbelt,' David Mamet and jujitsu come together, and the result is a draw.
'In Bruges,' the scenery is nice; these tourists, not so much

In the dark comedy, two hit men (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) hide out in the medieval Belgian town until their boss (Ralph Fiennes) catches up with them.