Mad News, Feb 13-21, 2009
A little bio on the real people behind the Mad Men Twitter accounts. Also, AMC interviews the real @PeggyOlson.
The London Times loves season 2 of Mad Men (called series 2 in British lingo) less than season 1. But of course, most of us were shaky after the first episode. They don’t realize what brilliance is in store.
As other sources have done, the Denver Post tells us that network TV is doomed, and cable, home to Mad Men, is where it’s at.
Similarly, C21 Media is optimistic about cable TV growth.
An interview with Revolutionary Road’s Oscar-nominated costume designer touches on the costume differences between RR and Mad Men.
Fits News is in love with Stephanie Courtney, but Roberta got there first.
Metroactive has an article on Mad Men fashion, specifically how to dress like an up-to-date Joan Holloway.
Another style article talks about the influence on style of TV and movies. Mad Men is mentioned towards the end.
This is driving me crazy. I am sure I posted a link to this charming Bryan Batt interview, focusing on decorating and home goods, in a previous Mad News, but I can’t find it.
Basketcase simone found hot pictures of January Jones out on the town.
TV Squad’s Bob Sassone wants you to vote on the best show on TV: Lost, Mad Men, or other.
Basketcase Aulelia has kindly been sharing UK Mad Men ratings. Week one. Week two.
Basketcase Michael found this cute video of Elisabeth Moss talking about her favorite New York things.
In this compelling article about the female sexual desire from a feminist perspective, Amanda Marcotte mentions Mad Men favorably as a show that sees the complexities.
A quick article about Rosemarie DeWitt’s amazing year.
Nice homegirl story on Christina Hendricks.
February 21st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Hey Basketcases!
I just watched this week’s recording I had of “New Adventures of Old Christine” and there was Lois from Mad Men playing the love interest of Matthew (the lunch lady). Good to see her in a comic role! Just wanted to pass it on.
Trixie
February 21st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
USA’s Psych gave a nod and a wink to Mad Men on it’s Season Finale Episode
last night. The hilarious Shawn Spencer (James Roday) introduces Gus (Dule Hill) as “This is my partner Sterling Cooper”.
February 21st, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Vincent Kartheiser is is a new ad for Barney’s New York that is in March ’09’s Gq that is on newsstands now with Justin Timberlake on the cover.
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:45 am
Here’s Jon Hamm striking a pose at the Independent Spirit Awards – I love that our stars are finally getting wider recognition!
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
oops, here is the link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/21/spirit-awards-the-wrestle_n_168890.html
February 23rd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Ah yes, Amanda Marcotte: good writer on feminist and gay (and otherwise)issues.
But Pandagon.net also handles topics with a light touch.
My fave feminist blog.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I’m a big fan of Amanda and Pandagon. That was not a case where I was looking for MM references; I read it regularly. Several feminist blogs are MM fans; Pandagon, Feministe, and I think Feministing as well.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I got the new CB2 catalog yesterday and there’s a nod to Mad Men “Mad about Modern” http://www.cb2.com/
February 26th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
2 articles on Mad Men fashion from TIME and NY Magazine…
http://fashionweek.blogs.time.com/2009/02/23/january-jones-versus-celia-johnson/
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/02/mad_men.html
February 26th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
FYI Mad Men fans, the TV ratings for the UK this week improved by a lot ( I think).
Of this series, it was 148K, which was an improvement from the figure I heard of last week’s ep I believe of 104K.
Yay.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
*p/s – I don’t know why I am such an aspiring TV executive with how I look for the ratings. I just am so into this show. It deserves a bigger audience.
I think a lot of this has to do with how BBC are marketing the show. No promotion at all!
Dexter got 1m last week. Damages got 1m always well. Not fair (but I am a fan of both of those shows too).