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August 22, 2010

Mad Men – “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword”

“The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” August 22nd, 2010 Ted, the Don Draper-equivalent over at rival agency CGC, is not in Don Draper’s league: he is neither visionary nor genius, and yet by virtue of his insistence that he is a … 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 23, 2009

Dexter – “Hungry Man”

“Hungry Man” November 22nd, 2009 There is no question that I have been highly critical of Dexter this season, which isn’t to suggest that I wasn’t also critical of season two (where the conclusion fizzled) or season three (where things … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2009

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 10, 2009

Mad Men – “Souvenir”

A review of the 8th episode of Mad Men’s third season, “Souvenir,” focusing on the vacation doldrums or euphoria of Pete and Betty, in particular. Continue reading →

Mad Men – “My Old Kentucky Home”

A detailed analysis of “My Old Kentucky Home,” the third episode of AMC’s Mad Men’s third season. Continue reading →

Tag Archives: Sally

Mad Men – “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword”

Season Premiere: Mad Men – “Public Relations”

Dexter – “Hungry Man”

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

Mad Men – “Souvenir”

Mad Men – “My Old Kentucky Home”

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