Posts Tagged ‘Mad Men’

18
Sep

Cable Drama Has Jumped the Shark

by Nicholas Pell in Television

I’ve finally gotten around to watching Sons of Anarchy‘s fourth season. The show isn’t in the top tier of cable dramas. It’s no Breaking Bad or Mad Men or Boardwalk Empire. It’s not even Weeds. Still, I feel compelled to watch the show mostly for bikes and, of course, Katey Sagal, who I’ve had a crush on since about 1989.

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4
Sep

Afternoon Link Dump

by Nicholas Pell in Link Dumps

Is Organic Healthier?

No.

Democratic Convention Opens 

Brilliant analysis of the Democratic Party’s role in broader American politics. Necessary reading for progressive-minded people.

DNC to Recycle 2008 Promises

They’re hoping you’re not smart enough to notice.

Six-Day Work Week Coming To Greece

The face of austerity in Greece, coming soon to a country near you.

Iran To Deploy Warships Off US Coast

The sabre rattling over Iran goes up another couple degrees.

Mad Men Gets Rick Rolled

If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of either half of this mashup.

More On Tom Cruise’s Wife Auditions

No comment needed here, really.