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re: Mad Men Season 6 Premier "The Doorway"

Posted on 4/8/13 at 7:55 am to
Posted by VOR
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2009
69049 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 7:55 am to
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"a slight bit of sophistication."


Meh. And I'm fairly familiar with as agencies.
Posted by Zamoro10
Member since Jul 2008
14743 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 8:48 am to
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The two-hour opener was, simply put, a disappointment — even annoying — for how much it demanded from the viewer and how little it offered in return.


That's what they said last season...in fact, I was disappointed last season the first few episodes...but then it redeemed itself.

In fact, apart from "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (Season 1) I can't think of a season opener that was really good. The openers always play out like a theater crew setting up the stage before the production.
Posted by iheartlsu
Nashville
Member since Sep 2005
27751 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:05 am to
Sepinwall's review LINK
Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:11 am to
It is what it is...I enjoyed it but I don't like how Don can't seem to grasp the concept of fidelity.
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
1782 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:12 am to
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That's what they said last season...


I liked it better and think a lot of people did too.
Posted by MaesterMullen
flowood,ms
Member since Jul 2012
1653 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:41 am to
Forgot how great this show is. It's on par with Game of Thrones for me. I might even put it just above.
Posted by Zamoro10
Member since Jul 2008
14743 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:48 am to
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Sepinwall's review


His reviews always remind me you have to really know - really know - this show in and out to get the most out of each episode.

Maybe that's a problem for the casual viewer who finds it boring...they don't want to treat a TV show like a Trekkie.
Posted by coolpapaboze
Parts Unknown
Member since Dec 2006
21922 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 1:57 pm to
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And I'm fairly familiar with as agencies
Did you mean arse agencies? If so, link?
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
21078 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 2:54 pm to
If you look at the episode in the right perspective then it comes off as very well done. For me it was an introduction or setup for the rest of the season. I'm really intrigued to see the plot development for the 4 main characters of the 1st episode. Don, Betty, Roger and Peggy.
Posted by THRILLHO
Old Metairie near Cleary
Member since Apr 2006
50455 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 6:20 pm to
Grantland's power rankings:
LINK

quote:

8. Bob Benson "Beloit College, Wharton MBA, Secor, Mohawk, Life cereal. Up in Accounts. We spoke at the Christmas party. You don't remember? Want a coffee? I always get two of them so that I can give both away. It's great coffee; people like me will always take a few extra steps for a superior product. Did I mention I have tickets to the Cotton Bowl? I do, all yours, say the word. I just love hanging out down here with all the creatives, it's such a — What's that? I should go frick myself? Well, right on, right on. We'll talk soon. I've got some deli platters I need to get to the funeral home right away. No cards on them. Just something nice I do."


quote:

10. Giorgio the Shoeshine Man Sorry, Mimsy Sterling. If your death makes Roger cry, you make the list. It's a rule.


I enjoyed the episode. Definitely worth a re-watch to pick up on some of the "symbology."
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
131911 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:28 pm to
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I enjoyed the episode. Definitely worth a re-watch to pick up on some of the "symbology."


Show has gotten too cute for its own good. I think Weiner is going out of his way to show how "smart" he is.
Posted by Rickety Cricket
Premium Member
Member since Aug 2007
46883 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 9:32 pm to
A lot of framed panning shots.
This post was edited on 4/8/13 at 9:32 pm
Posted by PowerTool
The dark side of the road
Member since Dec 2009
23258 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:27 pm to
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It is what it is...I enjoyed it but I don't like how Don can't seem to grasp the concept of fidelity.



I think last night I finally decided that Don's a dick. After the meeting with the Hawaii hotel guys, it looks like Don is finally coping with a little reality, losing some of the magic. Then just a little bit later, we see him leave his drunk hot younger wife to go bang his neighbor's wife while her husband goes out into the snow to save a life.

The worst part is that Don could go pick up any hot bimbo for some anonymous sex. But he's banging his nice neighbor's wife. What a dick.
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
1782 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:44 pm to
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I think last night I finally decided that Don's a badass. After the meeting with the Hawaii hotel guys, it looks like Don is finally coping with a little reality, losing some of the magic. Then just a little bit later, we see him leave his drunk hot younger wife to go bang his neighbor's wife while her husband goes out into the snow to save a life, like an OT Baller.

The worst part is that Don could go pick up any hot bimbo for some anonymous sex. But he's banging his nice neighbor's wife. What a badass.


You sould like a jealous pussy whose game sucks.
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
123582 posts
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:48 pm to
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You sould like a jealous pussy whose game sucks.


did he even say two words to that actress?
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
52414 posts
Posted on 4/9/13 at 7:10 pm to
so why did Roger start crying?
Posted by BigAppleTiger
New York City
Member since Dec 2008
11052 posts
Posted on 4/12/13 at 9:42 pm to
Because the shoeshine guy allowed him to access his grief for his mother. And by the way...holy shite...I just noticed upon second viewing that the Master of Ceremonies in Hawaii is my friend Kalani. I know they must have paid him a shitload because I have known him for about 15 years and I've NEVER seen him with short hair(although the chance to be on Mad Men was certainly the deciding factor). He usually gets cast as an Indian like in The New World.
This post was edited on 4/12/13 at 9:44 pm
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