This song makes me want to:
T: Just look at R and be thankful. I think it’s one of the most beautiful love songs I’ve ever heard.
(T: M—tell me you don’t think this is beautiful.)
(Source: Spotify)
So someone is committing suicide on Mad Men…
T: Hmmm. Who could it POSSIBLY be?
Who do I wish, hope and pray it is? (But it’s totally Lane.)
(Interesting—when googling ‘who plays lane on Mad Men,’ the search came back with ‘did you mean who PLAYED Lane on Mad Men….’)
People who bore us
M: I don’t know why, but I just recoil every time I see Mare Winningham. Boring, not that great of an actress, perpetual frown on her face. Why?
T: I’m somewhat amused that the pic you used was of her smiling ;)
M: I specifically chose it because that is the weakest smile I’ve ever seen; and I think she’s actually happy here!
(T: Poor Mare. Wait, what’s happening to me?!)
M: Dear Metamucil: I don’t actually take reading material into the bathroom; but thanks for the poll. Delightful. Happy Memorial Day.
T: This almost makes me straight, I’m afraid. Magazine. (Just almost.)
This song makes me want to:
M: “Roll down the window and let the wind blow back my hair.” If you’re not from the East Coast, I know you have perceptions of Bruce Springsteen that may underestimate him; but I promise you, please truly listen to his lyrics, and he’s much deeper and more soulful than you realize.
T: Well…I guess I did like Born To Run…
(Source: Spotify)
Shows We Love
T: Veep is creeping up…and Modern Family is still right up there. But for me, you cannot do better than The Big Bang Theory. Period.
M: Not my #1. Made my top 10.
What to Watch, 5-28-12, Part 2
Well, there IS some original programmming that M is going to check out. The mini-series Hatfields & McCoys premieres tonight on the History Channel at 9PM EDT. Why not, right? I don’t know how the feud began & I remember hearing references to them. Kevin Costner CAN be a good actor - you just haven’t seen him in anything good for a while, and Bill Paxton is usually great, too.
T: I guess I could add one thing to this originals post (though definitely not watching the above): Hemingway & Gellhorn premieres on HBO tonight. Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman star. 6p satellite, 9p cable.
What to Watch, 5-28-12
T: Another day of absolutely nothing. Unless you’re into cable marathons (don’t think I’m not recording a few House Hunters Internationals) or are nostalgic and want to watch Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style on…um, MTV2 (? wtf)…you’re good to get out there and enjoy your beautiful Memorial Day. Unless you live in Florida near that tropical depression. At least you can play in the rain.
Happy Non Viewing!
Pete Campbell, YOU, Sir, Are Disgusting!
M: When Roger and Don have moral objections to your proposal, you know you’ve hit rock bottom.
T may have felt Mad Men got off to a slow start this season, but I feel like the past 2 episodes have been excellent! Are you on board now?
T: FULLY on board!
Flashback War
T: I was taken to task regarding the grade for my T Critique on The Five Year Engagement by M. Was slandered with her implying I gave The Vow a good review. Below, for your enjoyment, see my victorious satisfaction. It’s my original grade for The Vow AND M’s congrats on it!
(Grade: D-
M: I am so proud of you! A D-. You’re always an A or an F (I have to admit, I need to expand beyond my C- to B+ range). Fun review! Confirms my resolve never to see this, even by accident.)
;)
M: Thanks for shaming me publicly… Feels so good to be right, huh?
T: I love you, M! And…yes. It so rarely happens!
She: We will rain fire on them
He: Oh - wait a minute. You’re quoting father, aren’t you?
She: Yes, I am. He had a mind for strategy.
He: Well, that’s tactics, not strategy, but never mind…
Best quote ever for a media geek!
Game of Thrones - Lena Headley and Peter Dinklage.
People We Love
T: Christina Hendricks is the best thing about Mad Men.
M: I love her performance and character too — flawless.
