Glen Gary Glen Ross...

Almost two years ago, I saw the stage play that Parisa Pirouzfar had created. After reading the script, I also watched the film in which Al Pacino, Kevin Spacey, and... were acting.

I can say that all three of them were excellent. Both in the theater and in the film, the choice of actors was very good. The performances were also excellent..

The fact that all three (script, theater, and film) were good reminded me of the time when I read the script of Yasmina Reza's "The God of Carnage", watched the play that Ali Sarabi had created, and then watched the film, and all three were excellent.

I wasn't a reader of Mamet before, but as a great playwright and director, I got to know him. When I read the preface of the book, I realized that in addition to being a playwright, he is also a good filmmaker. A screenwriter and director. I prepared a list of Mamet's films that he has directed or written the screenplay for and I want to go after them later.

In short, it was a very good script..Short, engaging, and deep.

The script is about the culture of capitalism and is a critique of American business activities.

Closing is an essential part of any business or negotiation. It is the moment when all the hard work and preparation pays off and a deal is finalized.

However, closing is not always easy. It requires skill, confidence, and the ability to read the other party. You need to be able to identify the right moment to close the deal and use the right techniques to persuade the other party to agree.

One of the keys to successful closing is to always be prepared. This means doing your research, understanding the other party's needs and wants, and having a clear plan in place. You should also be able to handle objections and concerns effectively and be willing to make concessions if necessary.

In conclusion, closing is a crucial step in any business or negotiation. By always being prepared and using the right techniques, you can increase your chances of success and achieve your goals.

At the end of the day...always be closing.

Before it started, I thought that "Golnar Golnras" was about an old woman who loved and talked about her sweet life, and her name was Golnar Golnras.

However, it was about a group of men who wore suits and worked in real estate, and Golnar Golnras was the name of a place.

This story might explore the lives and experiences of these men in the real estate business, perhaps facing challenges and opportunities.

It could also show how the name "Golnar Golnras" held some significance or mystery for them.

Maybe there was a particular property or deal related to that place that changed their lives in some way.

As the story unfolds, we might learn more about their relationships, their goals, and how they navigated the world of real estate.

The name "Golnar Golnras" could serve as a central theme or motif, tying the different elements of the story together.

Overall, it seems like a potentially interesting and engaging story that could offer insights into the lives of these characters and the world they inhabited.

The dedication is to Harold Pinter - the best thing Pinter did, and there are some fantastic plays in there, is encourage this guy.

Glengarry Glen Ross reads like Pinter rewritten (almost entirely) by George V Higgins and William Gaddis with an Arthur Miller polish. It is truly a masterwork and then some.

The cadence of the dialogue is remarkable. It has that tight, dizzying jazz-like quality, with the exchanges vacillating in and out of personas. The play is filled with funny, tautological, and uncanny idiomatic ferocity. The whip-smart bellicosity adds to its allure.

It's as if these great playwrights have come together to create something truly unique and unforgettable. Glengarry Glen Ross is a testament to the power of great writing and the ability of playwrights to push the boundaries of the form.

It makes you wonder what other masterpieces are out there waiting to be discovered and celebrated. Harold Pinter's influence can clearly be seen in this play, and it serves as a reminder of his lasting impact on the world of theater.

I once heard "Glengarry Glen Ross" being described as the other great American play about salesmen. In reality, there are numerous outstanding American plays that delve into the unpredictable game of selling, which lies at the heart of Capitalism. However, this play truly ranks among the top two. Personally, I have always favored it over "Death of a Salesman," although I am aware that I am in the minority on this matter. And no one can dispute the significance of Miller's Willy Loman.

This is Mamet at the zenith of his creative powers. It doesn't so much read like a traditional play as it does a transcript typed up from hidden audio surveillance. All the characters are constantly engaged in hustling. We only learn the tragic details of their personal lives through inference and bewildering asides. It is both humorous and profane, and the tragic conclusion is as cathartic as any Greek classic.

This play is often produced by amateurs in mid-sized cities and on campuses. If you come across a poster advertising it, make sure to go and see it. If you don't see a poster, then watch the movie featuring Pacino, Lemmon, Spacey, Arkin, and Alec Baldwin. If you ever get around to reading the actual stageplay, you'll be disappointed to discover that Baldwin's part is a cinematic addition. But there it is. Actually, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kZg_... :)

Carac

DNFd at 50% and sparknoted the rest for school lol.

This statement seems to imply that the person gave up on reading or studying something at the halfway point (50%) and then resorted to using SparkNotes or a similar resource to quickly summarize and understand the remaining content for school purposes.

Maybe they found the material too difficult or boring, or perhaps they were short on time and needed a shortcut to get through it.

However, relying solely on SparkNotes may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. It's important to put in the effort to read and engage with the original material as much as possible to truly learn and retain the information.

In the end, while it may be tempting to take shortcuts, it's usually better to do the work properly and gain a deeper understanding of the topic.

What breathing conversations and images

A bitter but beautiful exhibition

People who eat until they are not eaten

Second by second, in the struggle, lies, decency, war and life

When you imagine yourself in these conversations, the stress level of the incident rises and you know that in any case, one of the others will fall to the ground and be rejected

The real world that can be easily imagined and inhabited

This description presents a rather complex and thought-provoking scene. The breathing conversations and images seem to suggest a vivid and intense interaction. The exhibition is described as bitter yet beautiful, perhaps indicating that it contains elements that are both harsh and aesthetically pleasing. The idea of people eating until they are not eaten implies a sense of survival and competition. The mention of the struggle, lies, decency, war, and life further emphasizes the complexity and turmoil of the situation. When imagining oneself in these conversations, the rising stress level and the knowledge that someone will be rejected add an element of tension. Finally, the reference to the real world that can be easily imagined and inhabited provides a contrast to the chaos and uncertainty described earlier. Overall, this text creates a vivid and engaging picture that invites the reader to reflect on the nature of human interaction and the challenges of existence.

I always have a great enjoyment for the typical Mamet-speak, whether it is presented in his films or in his plays.

The sardonic and street-smart dialogues that his characters utter are so pleasing to the ears that they seem to refute the idea that a film necessarily requires a plot.

These dialogues, similar to a well-structured symphony, guide the reader or viewer from one situation to another.

The plot gradually unveils itself, and the true nature of the characters emerges through their actions as they deceive one another.

We don't realize until the very end that the biggest deception in the entire ordeal is yet to be played, the one that Mamet ultimately plays on the audience.

I always loathe it when a Mamet film or play concludes because I will never have the pleasure of viewing or reading it for the first time again.

"Glengarry Glen Ross" is the finest work he has ever penned.

It encapsulates the anger, frustration, and dilemma of the real estate agents and the dead-end jobs they are trapped in.

Their exhausting attempts to sell unsellable properties to reluctant clients are no less exciting than a thriller.

In the end, you come to realize that it is, in a sense, the story of every working individual.

I re-read scenes from this play just to witness how skillfully Mamet manages each and every narrative strand of this angry yet enjoyable drama.

From the extremely well-written first scene, when Blake enters the office and delivers the so-called "motivational speech" to the salesmen, telling them to close the deals or get fired, the play gains its momentum.

And scene after scene, it never loses that momentum.

Mamet never makes a misstep.

Howard Hawks once stated that a good film (and I apply this to drama in general, whether on-screen or on-stage) should have at least three excellent scenes.

Well, this one has an abundance of them!

Of all the works, regardless of the medium, this one stands out as the best in revealing the true nature of American capitalism. It presents it as a Darwinian struggle, a blunt-force trauma where the last man standing is considered The Only Worthy Man.

It's important to note that Mamet writes almost exclusively about men; women are at best peripheral and occasionally decorative. I have seen and read the play numerous times, but perhaps the best version is the film. In it, Mamet adds a scene for Alec Baldwin that is so outstanding it could deserve a Lifetime Achievement Award on its own.

In the characters played by Baldwin and Al Pacino, Mamet crafts hard American poetry from the rivers of blowtorch bullshit that all the great Yankee salesmen have spewed out and wallowed in for hundreds of years. If Willy Loman represents the tragic version of this great American archetype, Ricky Roma embodies the viciously comic kill-or-be-killed version. However, the ending remains the same: everybody dies, one way or another - whether it's the body, the soul, or both.

This work not only provides a scathing critique of American capitalism but also offers a profound exploration of the human condition within this harsh environment. It forces us to confront the brutal reality of a system that values only the survival of the fittest and the pursuit of wealth at all costs.

I truly despise David Mamet. With a passion.

Also, this particular play. Goodness gracious, it was excruciatingly boring. I couldn't care less about any of the characters within it.

The story seemed to drag on and on, lacking any real excitement or engaging elements. The dialogue felt flat and uninteresting, failing to draw me in or make me invested in what was happening.

I found myself constantly checking the time, hoping that it would all end soon. It was a complete waste of my time and energy.

I have no idea why anyone would enjoy this play or have any positive opinions about David Mamet's work. It just doesn't do anything for me.

I will definitely be avoiding any future productions of his plays and will not be recommending this one to anyone.

Men are often regarded as being so dramatic. It seems that in many situations, they have a tendency to exaggerate their emotions and reactions. For example, when faced with a small problem, a man might act as if it is a major crisis, raising his voice and gesturing extravagantly. This dramatic behavior can sometimes be quite amusing, but it can also be a source of frustration for those around him.

Perhaps this is because men are socialized to suppress their emotions in certain ways, and when they do express them, they do so in a more extreme manner. Or maybe it is simply a personality trait that some men have. Whatever the reason, it is clear that men's dramatic tendencies can have an impact on their relationships and interactions with others.

It is important to note, however, that not all men are equally dramatic. There are many men who are calm, rational, and able to handle situations with grace and poise. And even those who are more prone to drama can learn to control their emotions and express themselves in a more appropriate way.

FINAL RATING: 3.5 OUT OF 5 STARS

I vividly remember in an English class I attended a couple of years ago. The topic of Mamet suddenly emerged, and our teacher assigned each of us to read a scene from American Buffalo. After we finished, our professor asked us to share our analyses of the writing. A girl sitting beside me raised her hand and stated, "I find his situations realistic yet the dialogue surreal and disjointed."

To this day, that response still lingers in my mind. However, I feel she was incorrect about one aspect of Mamet: His dialogue is not surreal. In fact, I believe Mamet writes colloquialism more realistically than any other author or playwright I have ever read. People don't converse like the long, fanciful dialogues found in Victorian novels and Shakespearean plays (even though it might make life more enjoyable). Instead, people talk in strange, disjointed, and often confusing ways. Mamet effectively captures realistic conversations, but one has to get used to seeing ellipses. Mamet loves using them... and I understand why.

Despite the three-star rating I have given to Glengarry Glen Ross, I actually quite liked it. Even though I didn't realize that the play was simply about the workings of a sales office until around Act II. It made me chuckle here and there, and I can envision that the dour characters Mamet chose to portray could (and do) exist all too commonly in real life.

However, I can't bring myself to give this play a higher rating. Maybe I would have loved it more if I had more experiences in a stressful, close-knit work environment like sales. This play is more about interaction than work, though, so perhaps it just wasn't to my taste. Mamet was attempting to write the eloquent yet realistic prose of Harold Pinter, which must have been a difficult task in itself. From what I've seen and how I've perceived it, David Mamet has earned his place among other American playwrights such as Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller as some of the greatest playwrights in the Western World, even if they mostly explore middle-class, blue-collar, white-guy problems.

It is for this reason that I find Pinter's work to be far superior.