One of the great things about 'Mad Men' is its depth – with multiple layers of life, culture, and storytelling vying for attention in every episode.
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TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – “Waterloo” – or Adopting Memes Selectively
It’s fun to watch how effectively people pick up social attitudes, poses, styles, interactions, and ideas by imitating others when they believe it will help them achieve their goals.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Mad Men’ – “The Strategy” – or Family Redefined
The real-world family situations we see in this episode are revealing.
Read More »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’ – ‘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 »‘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 »Summer Television: Mad Men and Rubicon
AMC's original series stand-out among the rest.
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