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...hard core: they are the ones who will be called upon to organize and execute the really big attacks." French officials think that Takfiri beliefs have bred a distinct form of terrorism. "The goal of Takfir," says one, "is to blend into corrupt societies in order to plot attacks against them better. Members live together, will drink alcohol, eat during Ramadan, become smart dressers and ladies' men to show just how integrated they...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hate club | 11/11/2001 | See Source »

...performance is also noteworthy; the Mamet regular portrays third man Don Pincus, a consummate professional who is willing to get hit by a car to buy his accomplices time. The soft-spoken Jay is elegant and convincing in a role that, though small, becomes very crucial to the plot of the film...

Author: By Alex Potapov, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Steal This Movie, Please: Mamet's 'Heist' | 11/9/2001 | See Source »

...other three major players aren’t quite up to par. Pidgeon, though she delivers a serviceable performance, is simply too lifeless to be an integral part of the plot. Her role in the film is more decorative than anything else. Even less pronounced is Rockwell’s performance. His character is supposed to be an adequate counterweight to Hackman, a charismatic young man who makes up in energy and strength what he lacks in wisdom and experience. Rockwell, meanwhile, gets completely overshadowed by Hackman and is unable to project any kind of personality. Finally, DeVito...

Author: By Alex Potapov, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Steal This Movie, Please: Mamet's 'Heist' | 11/9/2001 | See Source »

...Heist had a lot of potential. It has some great actors, a few interesting plot turns and some really nice cinematography. Ultimately, though, it is just too self-indulgent to succeed...

Author: By Alex Potapov, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Steal This Movie, Please: Mamet's 'Heist' | 11/9/2001 | See Source »

...seem to have had a lot of influences for your plot. What influences your dialogue, how do you make it realistic...

Author: By Sarah E. Kramer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Thesis, Shmesis: Write a Book Instead | 11/9/2001 | See Source »

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