Batutta
Major Contributor
I think it was just supposed to reflect Don looking at the old married couple and seeing his own lonely future.
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I think it was just supposed to reflect Don looking at the old married couple and seeing his own lonely future.
Scott F
Pug Life
So Mad Men won more Emmys this year. I've never seen a show so revered by critics, but when you ask Jane Doe and Johnny Punchclock if they've seen it, it's like, "Huh, what show?"
Just like Rush is a musician's band, Mad Men seems to be a show for media/advertising industry people.
And I stick by my statement a few posts back, this is the best season so far. (but Season 1 is pretty amazing)
Just like Rush is a musician's band, Mad Men seems to be a show for media/advertising industry people.
And I stick by my statement a few posts back, this is the best season so far. (but Season 1 is pretty amazing)
Batutta
Major Contributor
Last night's episode was one of the best in the shows history. Definitely up there. I like that they're retreating from the soap opera a bit and getting back to the ad business more. Finding out how Don got "hired" at Sterling Cooper by taking advantage of Roger's drunkeness couldn't have been more perfect...And I think Peggy is getting hotter with every episode.
Don and Sterling going into the Life pitch hammered, Clio in-hand was fantastic. That they walked out with the campaign in their pocket surprised me. This one wasn't as good as most of Season 4, but even when it's weak, Mad Men is still leagues better than almost everything else on TV.
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
+2! It is a great show, but for some reason, quite a few of my friends don't watch it.
Just give me Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Rescue Me, Sons of Anarchy and I'm all set!
AMC & FX have some good stuff these days.
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I've been watching it from the beginning, hooked from the start. I was born in 1969 so not too far off on some things for it to twist your mind a bit. I remember when Don bought the new car and they went for a picnic. It was time to go and they just pulled up the blanket and the basket and just left the trash. And for good measure Don finished his beer (pull tab by the way) and just chucked it into the trees. And I’m freaking out, yelling at the TV "Pick up the trash you basterds!" But that’s what it was like. I remember going to the park when I was young and you where lucky if there where any waste baskets anywhere, maybe one or two near the parking lot.
Then there’s the pregnant women smoking and drinking. Don driving with a cigarette in one hand and a high ball in the other. And with no seat belts. Heck I don't think the cars had seat belts back then. I think it was a dealer option to put seat belts in cars. It certainly is a mind twist of a show.
Then there’s the pregnant women smoking and drinking. Don driving with a cigarette in one hand and a high ball in the other. And with no seat belts. Heck I don't think the cars had seat belts back then. I think it was a dealer option to put seat belts in cars. It certainly is a mind twist of a show.
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
Just getting into this, about half-way through season 1. It hasn't out and out grabbed me yet, but the writing is great and it's beautiful, so we're sticking with it.
Batutta
Major Contributor
Please do. The 1st season is a flawless slow reveal, but it is slow. I watched it again when my wife wanted to get into the show and I enjoyed it even more the 2nd time, as they dropped many hints about where it was all going I missed the first time.
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
Holy Christmas, the episode called "Red in the Face" hooked me. So much weird and awesome stuff went down in that ep. It was like the episode of The Wire where Kima got shot. That's when I finally got sucked into that show big time. Am hooked.
Curious about the smoking....like how they pull that off these days...is it all herbal, is there any compositing or camera tricks?
Interesting to me how in season 1 you basically never see an ext shot. I can recall like four so far...they do a lot of smart stuff to keep the budget under control.
Officially a great show.
Also, the woman playing Betty is an amazing actress. Dunno who she is, but she is really something. Quite literally cannot hide herself from the camera, if you know what I mean.
Curious about the smoking....like how they pull that off these days...is it all herbal, is there any compositing or camera tricks?
Interesting to me how in season 1 you basically never see an ext shot. I can recall like four so far...they do a lot of smart stuff to keep the budget under control.
Officially a great show.
Also, the woman playing Betty is an amazing actress. Dunno who she is, but she is really something. Quite literally cannot hide herself from the camera, if you know what I mean.
Batutta
Major Contributor
Wait until you see what they put her through the next few seasons...She's probably the most polarizing character on the show. I agree that January Jones doesn't get enough credit.
Scott F
Pug Life
Mark, I know you like Breaking Bad, I think you're going to really enjoy Mad Men. The last episode of season one is perfection in my book.
You're right about the lack of exterior shots. It's not a deal killer, but it would be nice to see more hustle & bustle on NYC streets. Like John Hamm said at the Emmys, "It's cable" (not network)
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
It def doesn't bother me, but the kind of thing I notice, since I do this stuff. I kept wondering how on Earth they could afford this show...
One thing I really really like are the very long scenes. Always well written. But not afraid to have a 4-5 min scene...that's pretty rare, I think.
Batutta
Major Contributor
They shoot this in the building my sister used to work in for Reelz Channel, in downtown Los Angeles. She had a few Hamm sightings while there. I believe they actually use the building exterior for certain establishing shots--
http://www.lacenterstudios.com/index1.html
Zak Forsman
Major Contributor
Sabi Pictures was in that building up until two years ago. It shows up in everything. It was the Unical HQ in the 60's and retains that vibe. Spent a lot of time sneaking up to the roof for a bird's eye view of downtown.
some floors are sets -- one is a hospital and morgue, one is a police dept, etc.
some floors are sets -- one is a hospital and morgue, one is a police dept, etc.
BryantStanton
Well-known member
Wow. The most recent episode has to rank up there with the best. Such a powerful episode through and through. Last episode was fantastic as well. Season 4 started a bit slow (as all the season tend to do) but it's shaping up to be one of the best. I cannot get enough of this show.
