Up until this point, there have been numerous films and documentaries centered around the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till and how it ignited a crucial wave for the civil rights movement leading into the tumultuous 1960s. This latest film,…
Mad Men Men S1E13: ‘The Wheel’ [Podcast]
We did it. We watched a full season of Mad Men. It was extremely easy (we just pressed play on a TV show 13 times). But in other ways it was difficult. We had to put our hands up to…
‘Tár’ review: A thunderous breakdown of how power can’t conduct itself
Tár is one of those rare films about a specific art that just about anyone watching it can embrace, even if they have no connection or previous knowledge of the art itself beyond a vague familiarity. In this case, the…
Mad Men Men S1E12: ‘Nixon vs Kennedy’ [Podcast]
My father had a podcast like this, and when I listened to it…that was a mistake. All right, the polls have closed, and Mad Men Men is ahead. That’s right, this week we’re digging our own graves for “Nixon vs…
Mad Men Men S1E11: ‘Indian Summer’ [Podcast]
Take a break from your passive exercise regime, it’s time for another episode of Mad Men Men. This week, we’re unpacking our suitcases for “Indian summer,” the 11th episode of Season 1. Peggy’s first pitch goes down to the wire(s).…
Mad Men Men S1E10: ‘Long Weekend’ [Podcast]
We needed a long weekend to collect our thoughts on what is certainly our most contentious Mad Men discussion yet. This week, we’re talking about “Long Weekend,” the tenth episode of Season 1. Betty’s dad is in town, and so…
Mad Men Men S1E9: ‘Shoot’ [Podcast]
We’re back from Mamie’s funeral, so don’t call us Cutups. This week, special guest Katey Stoetzel joins us to shoot yet another episode of Mad Men Men, aptly titled “Shoot,” the ninth episode of Season 1. Betty’s therapy sessions have been firing…
