Heather often doesn't know wtf she's talking about, for thinking she's the coolest chick in the room. Although I think I'd have to see that scene again, now that I know what happens, to read it emotionally. Although I'm not bad at reading emotional reactions, the ones on MM are muted, compared to most of TV.Especially fricking Don. I have come to appreciate Don, but living with him would make me insane(like Betty?) because he is *so* not a straight shooter. Ever. Peggy did seem satisfied, but more like "I knew it," than excited or anything. But I am going to watch "The Hustler" this week.
Book: I am a Shepherd. Folks like a man of God. Mal: No, they don't. Men of God make everyone feel guilty and judged.
'Safe'
Cable Drama: Still Waiting for the Cable Guy to Show Up with the Thread Name...
To be determined... (but it's definitely [NAFDA])
erikaj - Oct 29, 2008 10:58:47 am PDT #1855 of 11998
Always Anti-fascist!
sumi - Oct 29, 2008 11:02:21 am PDT #1856 of 11998
Art Crawl!!!
David - my read was closer to yours.
le nubian - Oct 29, 2008 12:16:55 pm PDT #1857 of 11998
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I've read other critics say the same thing as Heather about Don and Betsy's final scene.
After giving it some thought: I don't think Don really gave a shit under what conditions she welcomed him back. It could be he wonders about his motives, but I don't think he was hurt by that.
When I saw his facial expression(s), I thought he wondered if the baby was his. But this is not a wonder I feel committed to.
Vortex - Oct 29, 2008 8:02:41 pm PDT #1858 of 11998
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I don't think that it would really have occurred to Don that betty would cheat.
Jessica - Oct 30, 2008 3:31:50 am PDT #1859 of 11998
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I don't think that it would really have occurred to Don that betty would cheat.
Yeah I really don't think that possibility's anywhere in his worldview.
SailAweigh - Oct 30, 2008 4:35:37 am PDT #1860 of 11998
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
"Don's stricken look in the wake of Betty's news doesn't reflect his reluctance to have another child so much as his disappointment in realizing that he's being welcomed back not as a flawed, hurt person trying to make a connection, but as a provider."
I think there was definite disappointment in there, but I think there was a little bit of relief, a little joy. But I think most of all there was a lot of fear, in the "where do we go from here?" Just because he's back doesn't make everything puppies and rainbows.
sumi - Oct 30, 2008 4:42:52 am PDT #1861 of 11998
Art Crawl!!!
And no matter what else is going on - they all thought that they might be dead by Monday. That's going to be a bit of a downer.
Barb - Nov 02, 2008 3:07:14 pm PST #1862 of 11998
“Not dead yet!”
No show tonight.
Am sad.
sj - Nov 02, 2008 3:16:02 pm PST #1863 of 11998
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Me too, Barb.
SailAweigh - Nov 02, 2008 7:41:29 pm PST #1864 of 11998
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I know! I kept looking at my TiVo and looking...no red eye. No Mad Men! That's just wrong!