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Now and Then: The Mad-As-Hell Women of Mad Men
History is not the most useful dramatic backdrop for a television show. It is, really, just one big spoiler alert: we already know what happens. But "Mad Men" is canny enough to twist this problem to its advantage, letting the past knock on the door in the middle of the night.
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Wounded and Willing Prey: 'Mad Men' Goes Dark
"Mystery Date," last night's episode of "Mad Men," closed with The Crystals controversial ode to love and abuse "He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss)," a fitting theme song for an episode all about the dark things that lurk in the night or in our own subconsciou...
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'Mad Men' Episode 4 Review and Recap: Joan Opens Door to 'Mystery Date'--Dream or Dud?
In Sunday's all-new "Mad Men" episode, anticipation and fear reigned. As did two of Alfred Hitchcock's favorite fixations: Murders and mothers. Spoilers ahead!
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Here's How TV is Better Than the Movies
James Wolcott's Vanity Fair article "Prime Time's Graduation" isn't the first to argue that television has now surpassed film as a medium, but it's one of the more prettily written. Wolcott opines that "cinema has lost its sanctuary allure and aesthetic edge over ...
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'Mad Men' Episode 3 Review and Recap: Reading 60s 'Tea Leaves'
In Sunday night's all-new episode of "Mad Men," Betty returns, Peggy makes a new hire and Don gathers no moss at a Rolling Stones concert. Spoilers ahead!
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"Mad Men" Creator Matthew Weiner's Directorial Debut 'You Are Here' Stars Owen Wilson
"Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner has chosen a project for his feature film debut. He wrote and will direct relationship comedy "You Are Here," which will start shooting in May in North Carolina with funnymen Owen Wilson ("Midnight in Paris") and Zach Galifianakis ("The Hangover").
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When Is Everything Going To Get Back To Normal? Taking A Look At The Upcoming Season Of 'Mad Men'
After an unendurable 17 month hiatus, “Mad Men” returned Sunday night with an epic 2 hour season premiere and its biggest ratings ever. If you have somehow shielded yourself from the buzz, the 4 time Emmy-winning Best Drama takes a look at the lives of employees of an advertising agency in New York ...
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AMC Puts the Full 'Mad Men' Season Premiere Online
If you didn't see Sunday's "Mad Men" season premiere and have been all "zoobie zoobie what the hell are you talking about?" the past two days, never fear -- AMC's put the complete double-length episode up online here to allow everyone to bask in the glory of 1966...
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