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Thoughts on NBC’s ‘Grimm’
NBC’s Grimm has turned into yet another ‘I told you so’ show for me. Many of my friends were tuning in and telling me that I should watch, but I was reluctant to add yet another first-run show to my … Continue reading
Why was Don Roger’s “marriage counselor”?
[SPOILER ALERT for anyone who hasn't seen episode 6 of Mad Men Season 5.] I’ve read several recaps of the most recent episode of Mad Men and many people seem to be confused as to why Don appears as Roger’s … Continue reading
Betty Francis’s Haunted Dream House
It’s been widely acknowledged that the most recent episode of Mad Men, “Mystery Date,” was the show’s creepiest yet, full of rape fantasies, fever dream stranglings and morbid fascinations. Given the disturbing subject matter, it may be surprising that what … Continue reading
Posted in Geekery, Mad Men, Television
Tagged historic preservation, mad men, mad men season 5, old houses, stimson house, television, tv
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Thumbs-Upton, Thumbs-Downton
Downton Abbey is back and I couldn’t be happier, though by the looks of it, some of the characters could afford to be. Here’s my rundown of the good, the bad and the people who could use some help: Thumbs-Up … Continue reading
Posted in Downton Abbey, Television
Tagged downton abbey, julian fellowes, pbs, television, tv
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The Walking Dead: A New Addiction
I did a lot of catching up on various cultural pursuits over my winter break from work; mostly reading, but I also got myself hooked on yet another Sunday night show: The Walking Dead. (Why does every good show play … Continue reading
