The real-world family situations we see in this episode are revealing.
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TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – ‘The Runaways’ – Plots, Projections, and Prophecies
True to its high caliber, this week's 'Mad Men' takes us beyond the expected.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – “The Monolith” – or Courage v. Cowardice?
In this Mad Men episode, we see multiple characters – Brooks, Mona, Roger, Margaret/Marigold, and later Freddy and Don – step up and take action or take a stand, putting themselves on the line for their beliefs. The results are mixed, and as usual, Don grows significantly through the experience.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – ‘Field Trip’ – or Sabotage
Last Sunday’s 'Mad Men' episode features the interplay of short-sighted self-centeredness and unappreciated helpfulness.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – ‘A Day’s Work’ – or – Abusers Deconstructed
As a study in abusive work relationships, this rich 'Mad Men' episode peers into the illusions that enable many (though not all) abusers to be wholly or largely unaware of being abusive.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – ‘Time Zones’ – Toxins and Antidotes
This episode features some intriguing new relationships – not just among people, but also between people and their environments.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – ‘Time Zones’
The characters of Mad Men are in an airport terminal, figuratively, and need to pick their final destination.
Read More »‘Mad Men’: What Makes Donald Draper Attractive?
Clearly, Don Draper has more to learn about himself, but what’s interesting is that he keeps trying to do so.
Read More »How I Never Met Your Mother – Thinking About TV Shows That I’ve Never Seen
It is just that beginning a new series is taking a chance, kind of like a first date, and we know how most of those go.
Read More »Golden Globe’s TV Categories Need Updating
The Golden Globes Powers that Be need to re-evaluate their comedy and drama categories.
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