Spent the last few nights scrolling "Mad Men"'s first season on DVD (cool package meant to look like lighter) in home theater (my saving grace in Indiana) with Vonne, and we agree, it kicks "Sopranos" ass.
After Tony et. al departed, I was depressed. I am no more.
Phenomenal show. Revelatory. Scenes you replay right after you see them so you can make the same expletives roll all over again.
Simply awesome.
But beyond the period capture, it makes you think about everything since. About now. About what's to come. It's that good.
I haven't felt so emotionally invested in anything since the first year of "Sopranos."
I don't want to even entertain the second season happening live right now on AMC. I just want to luxuriate in the first season knowing that an additional one follows.
Such is the desert I face in MSM.
But this is no mirage. Too good on too many levels to count.
Do yourself the favor. Pick up the lighter. Indulge. Worship. Look within.
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I second this emotion or sentiment or endorsement. Fans of the show will enjoy these drawings: http://laughingsquid.com/mad-men-illustrations-by-dyna-moe/
Posted by Pete Nicely | August 9, 2008 11:40 PM
Agree completely and am so glad you highlighted this fine work. "Mad Men" is set in my HS years -- brings back many memories of that time and I find it "spot on" as a period piece. (BTW, its accuracy re: the ad business has been attested to by NYC friends who worked on Mad. Ave. during that era.)
I also saw the entire season on DVD but am watching this season live (admire your restraint). There is virtually no other writing/production quality of this calibre on television and it's something I can enjoy viewing with my elderly mother.
My daughter, a law student (who never sees anything on TV), watched the first season per my request after my having been so taken with it. Her reaction was one of astonishment. I believe her exact words were
"so this is what you've been trying to explain about how the world has changed".
Lots of lessons for all of us presented with style and meticulous care.
Posted by JdV | August 10, 2008 11:31 AM