OLEANNA, David Mamet's treatise on sexual harassment and gender relations, is much more interesting to discuss than to sit through. Despite the provocative topic, Mamet's filmed adaptation of his controversial play proves a failure on screen.
John (William H. Macy), a professor at an unnamed college in the northeastern US, agrees to meet with Carol (Debra Eisenstadt), his student, for a conference about her class grade. Carol awkwardly explains to John that she doesn't understand his book and lectures, but their conversation is
repeatedly interrupted by phone calls from John's wife, who is anxious about closing the purchase of their new house. John shows some ...
Released:
1994
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins