Author Topic: MAD MEN SEASON 5: BRING ON THE COCKTAILS (Read 10280 times)

Himu · « **Reply #121 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:15:11 AM »

I thought last weeks was better myself but I can't fault anyone for preferring tonight's. The last three episodes of this season have been fantastic.

etiolate · « **Reply #122 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:17:20 AM »

I like the way Peggy rolls

Himu · « **Reply #123 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:18:17 AM »

Peggy owned tonight. She is fast becoming my favorite.

etiolate · « **Reply #124 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:22:07 AM »

She's always been my favorite. Her and Don normally have the strongest stories and interactions. I'm wondering if they pursue the bit about her and Kosgrove having a deal to move up in the world together. Ken seemed to have her back in that meeting even though she was pissing on his client.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #125 on:** April 23, 2012, 07:21:39 AM »

peggys always been the best because shes the only one thats not a total fucking asshole

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #126 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:20:17 AM »

Last night's episode was great.

Himu · « **Reply #127 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:45:47 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on April 23, 2012, 07:21:39 AM

peggys always been the best because shes the only one thats not a total fucking asshole

Cosgrove, Sal.

Himu · « **Reply #128 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:57:19 PM »

I'm not sure about the way AVclub interpreted the robot story. The robot story seems like it could go two ways: the robot pulled the screw because he knew what would happen, and wanted to prove he wasn't a robot (aka Pete acting out), orrrrr the robot did it because it was taught to, and it doesn't know anything else.

What do you think?

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #129 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:10:04 PM »

Who cares. You're reading to much into a passing moment of the show. One from a minor character at that.

I loved Cooper's scene. It's about time he told Don to get back to work.

Himu · « **Reply #130 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:10:29 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #131 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:34:52 PM »

The interesting thing about the murders is that the names come about to spell Dick Whitman.

Quote from: The Business on April 23, 2012, 03:12:36 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 23, 2012, 12:57:19 PM
I'm not sure about the way AVclub interpreted the robot story. The robot story seems like it could go two ways: the robot pulled the screw because he knew what would happen, and wanted to prove he wasn't a robot (aka Pete acting out), orrrrr the robot did it because it was taught to, and it doesn't know anything else.

What do you think?

I suppose it is ambiguous, and since Cynthia says it "predicted" the Whitman murders, it makes it even more ambiguous. Whitman was a Marine, i.e. a robot with the power to kill, was he doing it to prove he wasn't a robot or because it was the only thing he knew how to do? Since 60s sci-fi was all about man's shortcomings told through stories of robots and aliens, it was a brilliant bit of writing in the show.

Who cares. You're reading to much into a passing moment of the show. One from a minor character at that.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #132 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:59:46 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 23, 2012, 12:45:47 PM

Quote from: Positive Touch on April 23, 2012, 07:21:39 AM
peggys always been the best because shes the only one thats not a total fucking asshole

Cosgrove, Sal.

i barely even remember what cosgrove has done, and sal was in a loveless marriage. anyway peggy is cooler than both

Robo · « **Reply #133 on:** April 23, 2012, 05:17:11 PM »

Barry Egan · « **Reply #134 on:** April 23, 2012, 05:25:50 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 23, 2012, 01:10:29 PM

What happens when the stylings of Ayn Rand becomes your point of reference for good storytelling.

Himu · « **Reply #135 on:** April 23, 2012, 07:07:44 PM »

sorry biz

Robo · « **Reply #136 on:** April 24, 2012, 11:10:05 AM »

Loved Roger's bit in that episode. Soundtracked perfectly, too.

etiolate · « **Reply #137 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:28:03 AM »

yah that song fit perfectly for the situation of the characters and the lucidity of the scene

pilonv1 · « **Reply #138 on:** April 29, 2012, 07:07:42 AM »

Anyone else catch that the doctor was named Leary?

Quote from: Positive Touch on April 23, 2012, 07:21:39 AM

peggys always been the best because shes the only one thats not a total fucking asshole

spoiler (click to show/hide)

A few episodes she was worried the black woman would take her stuff.

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But that's about it.

Himu · « **Reply #139 on:** April 29, 2012, 09:11:04 AM »

One time Peggy argued that being a woman is harder than being black with some guy in a pub, that was so weird

Positive Touch · « **Reply #140 on:** April 29, 2012, 10:54:17 AM »

:'( peggy why do you let me down

pilonv1 · « **Reply #141 on:** April 29, 2012, 09:40:40 PM »

She's still the only one who seems to feel remorse or guilt when she does something horrible.

Beezy · « **Reply #142 on:** April 30, 2012, 12:55:49 AM »

The corruption of Sally is in full effect.

etiolate · « **Reply #143 on:** May 01, 2012, 05:34:44 AM »

Too bad, because Sterling and Sally were awesome.

Himu · « **Reply #144 on:** May 06, 2012, 06:29:33 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on April 30, 2012, 12:55:49 AM

The corruption of Sally is in full effect.

Disagree. She described the city as "dirty" so I think she didn't like it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #145 on:** May 06, 2012, 08:33:01 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on May 01, 2012, 05:34:44 AM

Too bad, because Sterling and Sally were awesome.

Yeah that part of the show was hilarious. And I loved Pete showing Don's wifes parents what his job was.

Interesting that the over-riding story arc this year is that everyone's lives are shittier than they thought except for Roger, whose life is turning around.

Himu · « **Reply #146 on:** May 06, 2012, 10:50:47 PM »

PETE

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #147 on:** May 06, 2012, 11:30:44 PM »

What a brilliant ending montage with Tomorrow Never Knows.

And Pete fucked Rory Gilmore?

Beezy · « **Reply #148 on:** May 07, 2012, 12:09:50 AM »

What was the Don elevator shaft scene about?

Himu · « **Reply #149 on:** May 07, 2012, 12:36:46 AM »

i have no fucking clue, beezy

Himu · « **Reply #150 on:** May 07, 2012, 01:15:56 AM »

I'm guessing that it represented the separation he feels from Megan now that she's pursuing her dreams. The pitch to the Miracle Whip people pretty much seals that idea because it showed earlier how much of a team the two of them were.

blame space · « **Reply #151 on:** May 07, 2012, 01:28:08 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 07, 2012, 12:09:50 AM

What was the Don elevator shaft scene about?

are you serious.

his life was on-track, he found his equal sexually, intellectually, and professionally. then she fucking LEAVES him and he's left with a death sentence should he go after her. she was RIGHT FUCKING THERE and then she wasn't. and even though she is close it doesn't fucking matter; she's gone.

etiolate · « **Reply #152 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:02:02 AM »

People are complaining about Alexis' acting in this episode, but I thought she played a manipulative imbalanced sort of girl just right. She certainly gave me creepo vibes. Her and Pete can creep out together.

Favorite moment was Peggy's PIZZAHAUS!

And I think, beyond the symbolic connection to Don's fantasy dropping out, the elevator shaft is part of the show's growing theme of existential dread, something that was becoming common in works at the time.

Beezy · « **Reply #153 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:12:59 AM »

Quote from: blame space on May 07, 2012, 01:28:08 AM

Quote from: Beezy on May 07, 2012, 12:09:50 AM
What was the Don elevator shaft scene about?
are you serious.

his life was on-track, he found his equal sexually, intellectually, and professionally. then she fucking LEAVES him and he's left with a death sentence should he go after her. she was RIGHT FUCKING THERE and then she wasn't. and even though she is close it doesn't fucking matter; she's gone.

Yes im serious. Relax. Me and my friends came with a few ideas after watching that scene. That was one of em. I wanted to hear what people generally thought about it.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #154 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:26:47 PM »

Quote from: blame space on May 07, 2012, 01:28:08 AM

Quote from: Beezy on May 07, 2012, 12:09:50 AM
What was the Don elevator shaft scene about?
are you serious.

his life was on-track, he found his equal sexually, intellectually, and professionally. then she fucking LEAVES him and he's left with a death sentence should he go after her. she was RIGHT FUCKING THERE and then she wasn't. and even though she is close it doesn't fucking matter; she's gone.

Faye

etiolate · « **Reply #155 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:32:33 PM »

Faye lost because of Sally.

Watch, everyone thinks its gonna be one of the big dudes who dies this season, but it'll be Faye appearing out of nowhere to send Sally down an elevator shaft. REVENGE

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #156 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:48:35 PM »

hahah

PIZZA HOUSE

Beezy · « **Reply #157 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:50:47 PM »

Peggy

chronovore · « **Reply #158 on:** May 08, 2012, 02:05:11 AM »

I liked The Beatles montage ending with Don pulling the needle off the record.

Robo · « **Reply #159 on:** May 08, 2012, 11:11:04 AM »

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/how-mad-men-landed-the-beatles-all-you-need-is-love-and-250000/?src=tp

Himu · « **Reply #160 on:** May 08, 2012, 12:30:02 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on May 08, 2012, 02:05:11 AM

I liked The Beatles montage ending with Don pulling the needle off the record.

well it's the last song on the album

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #161 on:** May 08, 2012, 03:17:43 PM »

Quote from: Robo on May 08, 2012, 11:11:04 AM

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/how-mad-men-landed-the-beatles-all-you-need-is-love-and-250000/?src=tp

$250,000? Yikes.

Ron Howard: "It was kind of funny to "Yellow Submarine" but who could afford it?"

Quote

Mr. Weiner said he was told that it was the only time a Beatles song has been in a television show, other than the band’s live performances.

Wow (obviously he's not counting covers).

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #162 on:** May 08, 2012, 03:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Flannel Boy on May 08, 2012, 03:17:43 PM

Quote from: Robo on May 08, 2012, 11:11:04 AM
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/how-mad-men-landed-the-beatles-all-you-need-is-love-and-250000/?src=tp

$250,000? Yikes.

The same cost of an entire episode of Louie.

chronovore · « **Reply #163 on:** May 08, 2012, 08:07:17 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 08, 2012, 12:30:02 PM

Quote from: chronovore on May 08, 2012, 02:05:11 AM
I liked The Beatles montage ending with Don pulling the needle off the record.

well it's the last song on the album

Yeah, but he didn't wait until it finished, did he?

etiolate · « **Reply #164 on:** May 08, 2012, 09:19:54 PM »

Yeah I think he stopped it before it finished.

Maybe Sterling should give him some LSD.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #165 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:55:20 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 19, 2012, 03:59:01 PM

there are a shit ton of theories out there that campbell is going to kill himself this season

Notice Pete said his life insurance covered came from his junior partnership and after two years covers suicide

brawndolicious · « **Reply #166 on:** May 10, 2012, 04:06:51 AM »

I loved how they said you could never get the Beatles on a TV budget, but you could basically get the same thing. And then you see Don listen to half the Beatles song before lifting the needle.

And why was Ginsberg so angry at whatever that other song was?

Quote from: pilonv1 on May 09, 2012, 07:55:20 AM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 19, 2012, 03:59:01 PM
there are a shit ton of theories out there that campbell is going to kill himself this season
Notice Pete said his life insurance covered came from his junior partnership and after two years covers suicide

Where does Pete keep his rifle now? It's a short little .22 if I remember correctly so shooting with your toe might be hard. I could see him screwing it up.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #167 on:** May 13, 2012, 10:43:22 PM »

holy shit the gilmore girl just showed her titties!!

Positive Touch · « **Reply #168 on:** May 13, 2012, 10:44:34 PM »

god damn im a class act

etiolate · « **Reply #169 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:46:18 AM »

FAT BETTY INHALE THE COOL WHIP
WEIGHS OUT HER CHEESE
OOH FAT BETTY

Beezy · « **Reply #170 on:** May 14, 2012, 12:13:35 PM »

pilonv1 · « **Reply #171 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:54:11 AM »

Sally was on fire this week. She's by far my favourite character now.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 20, 2012, 05:06:17 AM »

why wasn't there a gif of this before?

etiolate · « **Reply #173 on:** May 21, 2012, 03:56:31 AM »

"There's an airplane here to see you!"

This is the funniest season of Mad Men.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #174 on:** May 27, 2012, 07:50:41 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on May 21, 2012, 03:56:31 AM

"There's an airplane here to see you!"

This is the funniest season of Mad Men.

I lost it during her meltdown.

Don's wife is a bit of a drama queen too.

Himu · « **Reply #175 on:** May 27, 2012, 08:24:11 PM »

this is my favorite season.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #176 on:** May 27, 2012, 11:41:38 PM »

I liked 3 when everything that was built up in the first two seasons started to unravel. This one is probably more entertaining though.

etiolate · « **Reply #177 on:** May 28, 2012, 03:38:38 AM »

Pete just won back all his douche cred with that one.

Peggy

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #178 on:** May 28, 2012, 12:00:15 PM »

"Let's pretend for a second that I'm not responsible for every good thing that has ever happened to you."

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #179 on:** May 28, 2012, 02:46:48 PM »

Everyone talking about GoT and not this Mad Men episode. Bah.

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Author Topic: MAD MEN SEASON 5: BRING ON THE COCKTAILS (Read 10280 times)