I like those locher tops. Mad Men has only aired two eps.
Zoe: Is there any way I'm gonna get out of this with honor and dignity? Wash: You're pretty much down to ritual suicide, lambie-toes.
'War Stories'
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.
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.
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.
Bobbi - Jul 31, 2007 11:50:52 am PDT #1401 of 10001
Dog is my co-pilot.
the sexism is brutal
As are the anti-Semitism, racism, and homophobia. But it's set in 1960.
But you're right, DavidS. Nobody is particularly likeable, but everyone is interesting. So far, I must keep watching.
So is there anyone else here who actually remembers 1960?
ETA: In addition to VK, the cast includes Christina Hendricks (Firefly). And Andy Umberger (BtVS, AtS, Firefly) guested on the 2nd episode.
Daisy Jane - Jul 31, 2007 11:52:19 am PDT #1402 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
What days is it on? I saw the first one, but missed the last. But this:
. 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.
I agree with.
It was a dog from 7-11, so I ate it here at the office.
Love the Lochers tops.
FCM: C them all
DavidS - Jul 31, 2007 11:52:23 am PDT #1403 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
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.
I think they need to establish it to show how the women characters will deal with it. The female researcher rolls her eyes. The mousey secretary - is she going to become a copywriter? A snake in the grass? She's certainly ambitious and scheming. I think we'll see a scene with her where she gets a Stylish Makeover Of Arrival at some point. The bad girl with the red beehive is toying with the casual sexism, exploiting it. The wife is crumbling under it.