David Mamet and Training Log: Bis and tris and "cardio"

Just finished Watching Mamet's The Spanish Prisoner from '97. Even though it is odd, I have always loved Mamet's dialogue and rythms of speech. Rebecca Pidgeon, his wife of nearly 20 years, shines in an adorable role that makes the ending even more shocking. Steve Martin absolutley nails his performance as Jimmy Dell, the con man. He takes to the Mamet style seemlessly. Some say the characterizations get lost in the style with Mamet's work, but it simply lends itself to an atmosphere I have grown to enjoy. Always great to see my boy Ricky Jay in action. Though the plot is the most elaborate con of all time, it makes for good, if not believable, movie watching.

Two points of contention: Campbell Scott characterization IS lost in the style. He never seems to merege with the dialogue and it just gets worse as the movie goes on. That's the first problem, the second is the ending. Incredible let down. That was the problem with Redbelt. Not the problem with Heist. The ending is outlandish and poorly done. A great example of what could have been. B-

Wednesday at AF in Blackshear
Pullups
4 sets of 5... just tough today

Kneeling Pulley Crunch
110 x 12
115 x 12
140 x 12
115 x 12

Standing BB Tricep Extens
45 x 12
65 x 12
95 x 12
105 x 12

Alternating Hammer Curls
30 x 8 x ea
35 x 8 x ea
40 x 6 x ea
35 x 8 x ea

Pushups: feet up, handles
12, 15, 15, 20

Russian Twists
+15 x 20
+20 x 20 x 2

Wide Grip Push downs
65 x 12
80 x 12
95 x 12

Two Hand Pulley Curl
65 x 12
80 x 12
110 x 12

Chris and I walked Around the block twice, hence "Cardio".