Anybody watching the new AMC series Mad Men?
I have two of them saved on tivo, but I haven't had a chance to watch them yet.
I think I missed the pilot though-- do I need to know anything about it to watch the others?
Zoe: I thought you wanted to spend more time off-ship this visit. Wash: Out there is seems like it's all fancy parties. I like our party better. The dress code is easier and I know all the steps.
'Shindig'
Natter 53: We could just avoid making tortured puns
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Lee - Jul 31, 2007 11:36:30 am PDT #1391 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Tom Scola - Jul 31, 2007 11:37:06 am PDT #1392 of 10001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
This t-shirt (scroll down) is a little cheaper, ita.
Tom Scola - Jul 31, 2007 11:37:40 am PDT #1393 of 10001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Only two episodes have aired so far, Lee.
bon bon - Jul 31, 2007 11:38:28 am PDT #1394 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I like those locher tops. Mad Men has only aired two eps.
Cashmere - Jul 31, 2007 11:40:27 am PDT #1395 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Hec, I started watching Mad Men. Mentioned it here--Vincent Kartheiser looks so clean cut! I don't know if I'll be able to take the rampant sexism for long. The smoking cracks me up, though.
Those t-shirts are gorgeous. Too spendy for me, but definitely gorgeous.
amych - Jul 31, 2007 11:40:33 am PDT #1396 of 10001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Anybody watching the new AMC series Mad Men?
Nope, but thanks for the reminder -- I remember thinking the previews looked verra cool.
DavidS - Jul 31, 2007 11:41:49 am PDT #1397 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
As Tom notes, they're only two eps into the season.
It's very intriguing so far. Even the characters which would normally be window dressing (the pretty blonde wife, the mousey new secretary) clearly have more going on with them. The male lead is charismatic, unfaithful, loving father, loving husband (even while cheating), slightly embittered war vet.
On Conseula's enthusiastic review, I also nabbed Saving Grace. It's got a lot going for it, starting with Holly Hunter. She's awesome! She's like Bad Lieutenant South.
DavidS - Jul 31, 2007 11:43:17 am PDT #1398 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Vincent Kartheiser looks so clean cut!
I didn't recognize at first! He's playing a very interesting weasel. I think their take on the sexism is interesting. It's rampant in the culture but they don't endorse it at all. In fact, I think they slyly undermine it in a lot of ways. There are certainly a lot of strong female characters in what is very definitely a man's world.
bon bon - Jul 31, 2007 11:46:47 am PDT #1399 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I think the Mad Men sexism is a little OTT now, which means they won't get back to it for the rest of the season.
Cashmere - Jul 31, 2007 11:46:47 am PDT #1400 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Hec, I agree, it's very layered and interesting how they present the stereotypes and sexism. I do like how they show women perpetuating it on themselves and their coworkers.