Let's talk about the latest episode here! I thought this was the best episode of the season so far. I was cringing while watching Don at that Life meeting.... also, I was so relieved that he didn't have to give a speech. He might be going to AA meetings with Freddie before long.

So, Don lied to get his foot into the door at Sterling Cooper? That's how I took that ending and it was hilarious. Oh, and what about that art director Peggy was stuck with? The guy was a sociopath.

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Is there anyone who knows the music on the peggy's party??

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The producers seem to be experimenting a little in subtle, and not
so subtle variation of the atmosphere, mood and feel of the shows.

It's been alternating seemingly on a weekly basis, one to the other,
from a conventional Mad Men style
what we've grown accustomed to, and comfrotable with, then
the next week, into a darker and more deeply dramatic and disturbing tone,
one week, to the next.

Experimenting with different direction is one element,
an example being John
Slattery's Madmen directorial debut, himself doing a darker episode.

From my perspective, It's a logical step, all in keeping with the brilliance
of the series, and the changes come about to a degree that strikes a balance
enough to chalange you, without severely putting you off.

I have to give Matt Weiner credit, in doing such, without over doing it,
or ruinining the appeal. That's the key right there.

The show overall is actually more interesting, and better than
ever.

I compare this evolution to that of the Beatles, in thier
transition from the pop, and lighter style of the early 60s
through the decade, to their far more sofisticated
substance and style.

I guess that's also a metaphor for the entire decade, and
once again, Weiner captures that essience, in art,
and fiction, emulating reality.

Mad Men continues to astonish me at every turn, and wildly surpass my expectations.

I appreicate what they do, if not fully understanding how they manage
to pull it off, and not sacrificing an inch in quality.
I've never seen anything quite like it.
Outstanding !
M

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Let's discuss the fifth episode of the season here!

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AMC is running a contest with Banana Republic to find the best candidates for a walk on role for season 5. Contestants load pictures of themselves in a “Mad Men” setting to look the part. I'm really disappointed with some of the front-runners pictures; the quality and attention to detail just isn’t there.

As an avid fan I felt it necessary to “do right” by the show and throw my hat in the ring. It’s large task to break in to the top ten, but I’m looking for some help from the Mad Men community.

Link has my entry. Would appreciate any help in spreading it around to get more votes. Thanks!

http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/browse/detail/3ID1UE

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“The Rejected,” also known as Pete Spawns, Experimental Peggy, and Don’s Dirty Laundry is Hanging Him. FYI this episode was directed by Roger!!!!
10:01: Roger’s Back! Don’s chain-smoking.
10:02: Don: “Why is this bottle empty?” Secretary: “Because you drank it!” Enter Peggy and Dr. Miller. Don: “Did you bring ice?”
10:03: Petulant Pete tantrums that he’s not in on Lucky Strike call. Roger tells Pete Clearasil’s out and advises “Throw yourself on the grenade.” Am I on the wrong channel? Is this The Jersey Shore? (“I took the grenade so Pauley could have the pretty one???”)
10:04: Roger calls a false fire alarm to get client off phone. “Look, Radio City’s burning!” I want to work with Roger!
10:05: Roger to Don’s secretary: “Write everything down. Wait, strike that we’re overbilling Lucky Strike.”
10:06: (That column in Pete’s office is like the Dating Game—you never know who’s on the other side.) Oh, look, Harry Crane’s eating at Pete’s desk reading the NYT wedding section. Pete: “Puerto Rican Girls buy brassieres!” Lunch with Cosgrove—tag-a-long Pete!
10:07: Life, lesbians, Peggy & Porn. Where’s Sal???? Nobody could do lesbian like Sal. I miss Sal!!!(And is it me or does Joyce look like she could be the twin sister of Otter from Animal House?)
10:08: Pete meets FIL (father-in-law) for Dewar’s lunch. His High Wasp flag is flying.
10:09: FIL drops the bomb on Pete before Pete can drop the bomb on FIL. Pete’s spawning—the birth of the Young Regan Republicans. And I love FIL’s callous afterthought about his wife, “Jeannie had her uterus removed. Some kind of cyst or something.” (Or was it an illegal abortion???)
10:10: Baby’s out of the bag and Clearasil is off the table.
10:11: Trudy to Pete: “How do you know how this feels?” Go Trudy! (BTW, is it me or is it painful to watch Pete kiss Trudy—so awkward.

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Let's discuss the episode here after it airs!

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Why is the new episode of Mad Men not on demand?

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To the list of things for which we owe a debt of gratitude to Mad Men, such as Christina Hendricks, curves in general, glamour, and cocktail hour, we can soon add a collection of richly pigmented Mad Men-style nail lacquer created by the show's costume designer, Janie Bryant for Nailtini.

While we anxiously await the fall launch of the lacquers, which were inspired by the luxe fabrics and cocktails dresses of the era, we can toss aside the rainbow bright shades of the season and upgrade with shimmery hues like gold and bronze for the rest of summer and move on to deep tones like ruby and brown come fall. It's an easy and inexpensive way to give yourself a saucy boost of glam.

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Where's the show heading? What are your predictions for next year? And what would you LIKE to see happen?

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