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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Betty in “Shoot”
Mad Men – “Shoot”, originally uploaded by moley75. January Jones as Betty Draper in an iconic scene from episode 9 of season 1 when she takes her son’s bb gun and shoots at pigeons. I photographed these off the telly. … Continue reading
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Did you see those big tears? I really want to get a picture of her crying one day.
Mad Men – “Shoot” There were two particularly outstanding moments in an episode packed with them. Pete losing it was gasp-worthy. Just why he loses is unclear, it was either for him or for Peggy or just because he had … Continue reading
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I pictured something cooler. More ILM, less Ed Wood.*
Gone (David Fury) Oh dear, three duds in a row. I have very little to say about this episode that can be construed as positive. I don’t actively dislike it the way I detest “Dead Man’s Party” and this is … Continue reading
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Why, everybody in Mandrake Falls is pixilated – except us.
Mr Deeds Goes to Town Frank Capra was a genius. I have no idea how he managed it but every sentimental, corny, mushy, unlikely scene in this film just wasn’t. The dialogue (by Robert Riskin), acting and casting certainly helped. … Continue reading
20 years!
20 years!, originally uploaded by moley75. at the BBC for all of us.
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I work in a closet all day, so just to come out and walk around is wonderful.
Mad Men – “The Hobo Code” Mad Men has surprised me. I was prepared for the setting in the privileged world of Madison Avenue to annoy me and I thought based on the hubbub before and during its first broadcast … Continue reading
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How do you feel about Cleveland?
Tootsie I haven’t seen this film in years but I have seen it several times as I realised when I watched it on DVD and found myself anticipating many of the scenes and the funny moments and lines. It has … Continue reading
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Beg for your life, or I’m going to kill you
Madeleine As you would expect this is an impeccably made film by a true great. However, the other British great, Alfred Hitchcock possibly might have made a more involving film. Ann Todd was icy as Madeleine. Actually what I mean … Continue reading
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