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August 2, 2010

Mad Men – “Christmas Comes But Once a Year”

“Christmas Comes But Once a Year” August 1st, 2010 “I don’t hate Christmas – I hate this Christmas.” When Don Draper sits down to take part in a demonstration of a new form of customer research, he finds a questionnaire … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2010

Mad Men the Morning After: Critics Relate to “Public Relations”

Mad Men the Morning After: Critics Relate to “Public Relations” July 26th, 2010 When I was somewhat incredulous about why anyone even the least bit afraid of spoilers would read pre-air reviews of a show like Mad Men, part of … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2010

Season Premiere: Mad Men – “Public Relations”

“Public Relations” July 25th, 2010 “It was going great until it wasn’t.” Mad Men has always been a series grounded in duality, logical since Dick Whitman’s double life represented the central conflict within the series. Very rarely did the series … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2009

Mad Men Season Three Podcast: Observations and Ruminations

A Mad Men Season Three Podcast November 14th, 2009 What’s really interesting about Mad Men’s third season is that, because of how strong the finale was, it makes criticizing the season as a whole somewhat difficult. It requires sort of … Continue reading →

Season Finale: Mad Men – “Shut the Door. Have a Seat.”

A review of the third season finale of AMC’s hit drama series, featuring a shakeup in Don Draper’s personal and professional lives. Continue reading →

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October 26, 2009

Mad Men – “The Gypsy and the Hobo”

A review of the third season’s 11th episode, featuring the much-anticipated conversation about Don’s past with a character who has been perpetually in the dark throughout the series. Continue reading →

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October 19, 2009

Mad Men – “The Color Blue”

A review of the 10th episode of the AMC show’s third season. Continue reading →

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October 12, 2009

Mad Men – “Wee Small Hours”

A review of the ninth episode of Mad Men’s third season, featuring three quasi-affairs and their ramifications in the personal lives of these characters. Continue reading →

Mad Men – “Seven Twenty Three”

A review of the 7th episode of Mad Men’s third season, featuring Don Draper’s attempts to remain in control of his life and the effect it has on both his wife and his young apprentice. Continue reading →

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September 21, 2009

Mad Men – “Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency”

A review of the shocking and fantastic “Guy Walks into an Advertising Agency,” the sixth episode of Mad Men’s 3rd season, featuring a pivotal scene featuring a lawnmower. Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Don Draper

Mad Men – “Christmas Comes But Once a Year”

Mad Men the Morning After: Critics Relate to “Public Relations”

Season Premiere: Mad Men – “Public Relations”

Mad Men Season Three Podcast: Observations and Ruminations

Season Finale: Mad Men – “Shut the Door. Have a Seat.”

Mad Men – “The Gypsy and the Hobo”

Mad Men – “The Color Blue”

Mad Men – “Wee Small Hours”

Mad Men – “Seven Twenty Three”

Mad Men – “Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency”

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