tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post7770951224265265315..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Mad Men: At the Codfish BallBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-36320465009880314232012-05-09T10:03:04.902-04:002012-05-09T10:03:04.902-04:00I grew up in the 60s and sometimes there are scene...I grew up in the 60s and sometimes there are scenes in this show, props, furniture, conversations, that make me go, wow, I remember that. It was like there were two worlds then - the people like Don and Roger - the Establishment, who were still living in the 50s, and people who were experimenting and changing and opening their minds to a whole new way of being. Listening to rock and roll and growing their hair long. The hair and clothes were like a badge so you could tell the difference. It was an exciting time. I always wished I'd been a bit older so I could have enjoyed it as an adult.<br /><br />Loved your review. I'm so glad you'r reviewing this show.Gracienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-10295908885049650962012-05-09T09:39:19.054-04:002012-05-09T09:39:19.054-04:00I usually dislike Roger, but he was a lot of fun i...I usually dislike Roger, but he was a lot of fun in this episode. LSD really did enlighten him, and as you said, Max, I very much enjoyed his interaction with Sally. (What a terrific young actress she is.) Megan's parents were so dysfunctional and felt so genuine. We've all met couples like that.<br /><br />The early sixties were like the fifties, but the world changed radically by the late sixties. It's fun to see it reflected in <i>Mad Men</i> -- last week, LSD, and this week, Peggy's boyfriend moving in with her.<br /><br />Terrific review, Max.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-76431195229174894322012-05-06T09:23:50.681-04:002012-05-06T09:23:50.681-04:00The week got away from me and here it is almost ti...The week got away from me and here it is almost time for another Mad Men episode. I really enjoyed this episode and your review. This was my favorite one so far since it really revealed (no pun intended) a lot that us beneath the surface if the Don and Megan dynamic by introducing us to the glorious dysfunction of her parents. Wow! I really can't wait to see where this all leads.<br /><br />I loved Peggy and Joan. They are developing a really great friendship. I am also loving the way that Peggy sincerely tries to be friendly to other women in the office like Megan and Dawn, but her efforts don't always go in the direction she seems to be hoping they will. This is such a nuanced way to represent what it isbluke for women in the work world especially at the time. I am so glad they aren't setting her up to be an envious, scheming climber as so many movies do.<br /><br />Sally and Glen's friendship is intriguing. Even though there is a bit of a creep factor to it, I am interested to see where it leads. Right now I am glad she has someone to talk to because she seems so alone, by we will see if Glen becomes a threat to her. A really hope not.Suzannenoreply@blogger.com