Category Archives: Mad Men

Not anymore, but he was, trust me. Is he still a doctor?

Posted on Friday 20 February 2009 by Hazel

Mad Men – “For Those Who Think Young” Mad Men is back on British screens but not too explosively or even particularly sparkling. I wonder how such a low-key opener worked on new viewers. There were plenty of good moments … Continue reading →

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This device isn’t a spaceship, it’s a time machine.

Posted on Thursday 25 December 2008 by Hazel

Mad Men – “The Wheel” This was an amazing end to a great series. There were so many outstanding scenes and I’m not going to talk about most of them. The most controversial storyline is not Betty spilling her heart … Continue reading →

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Who cares?

Posted on Friday 12 December 2008 by Hazel

Mad Men – “Nixon vs. Kennedy” Harry and Hildy – I didn’t even know their names but I liked their short time in the spotlight though the question must be asked? Is anyone on Mad Men ever going to be … Continue reading →

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I am so glad I got to roam those hillsides

Posted on Monday 8 December 2008 by Hazel

Mad Men – “Indian Summer” The promise made at the end of “Shoot” had given me high expectations that haven’t been met. I am being harsh – this is still fabulous drama and I have to stop being impatient. This … Continue reading →

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Maybe you need me to lay on your couch to clear that up for you again

Posted on Monday 1 December 2008 by Hazel

Mad Men – “Long Weekend” I didn’t like this episode even though it ended with a confession from Don. Roger is a repulsive character and I cheered when I realised he had collapsed. That wasn’t very nice of me, I … Continue reading →

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Betty in “Shoot”

Posted on Thursday 20 November 2008 by Hazel

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.

Posted on Tuesday 18 November 2008 by Hazel

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 work in a closet all day, so just to come out and walk around is wonderful.

Posted on Sunday 9 November 2008 by Hazel

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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I was waiting. I feel like some part of me will always be waiting for you.

Posted on Monday 20 October 2008 by Hazel

Buffy thoughts have been absent for over four months from this blog! No wonder my stats have been going down. No one cares about my film reviews and what I think of Mad Men. But! “Wrecked” is just around the … Continue reading →

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You want to bounce me off the walls? Will that make you feel better?

Posted on Monday 20 October 2008 by Hazel

Mad Men – “Red in the Face” This was a very talky episode by the standards of a very talky series. Don’s revenge on Roger wasn’t particularly plausible because there is always more than than one lift available in skyscrapers … Continue reading →

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