Mad Men Emmy Ads

The important people over at AMC have released some super funky and creative For Your Consideration Emmy Ads for Mad Men. To be honest, we weren't aware that shows did this kind of thing, but given the subject matter of the show, we must distribute props where props are due!

We particularly love the Sally ad. My mum would have died for those lace tights! We also can't help but notice that Betty's ad is the only one without a short description. Perhaps AMC has reconciled to the fact that January Jones offers little more than an icy glare in most scenes and didn't feel right about describing her performances as elegantly and tastefully as the others'.

See more Mad Men vintage ads after the jump!

Morning After & Familiar Faces & Bangin' Awards : Pete Campbell Edition

A lot of lives were in shambles on the small screen last night, some more than others, obviously! And sure, the body of one Zac Efron provided some solace, but it was another tanned someone who truly broke up the despair: Pete Campbell!

In a premiere episode where almost everyone was haunted by a perpetual cloud of gloom, misery and aimlessness, Pete was shockingly content. And his storyline provided us with A LOT to discuss: from his bold fashion choice to his familiar looking costar (hint: she once romanced Logan Echolls on Veronica Mars!).

Let's review, shall we?:

Snappiest Dresser: Pete Campbell, wearing California well. Not quite a 'hippie' but those pants and sideburns! At least he is embracing the relaxed west coast aesthetic, the same can't be said for Don's grey suit. Looking stiff!
Honorable Mention: Megan Draper. Say what you will, Mrs. Draper can dress.

Best Familiar Face: Jessy Schram. Sure, she annoyed us all as Hannah, but it's always thrilling to spot a VMars alum. And one slightly resisting the Don Draper charms in favour of...Pete?! Seriously though, what. is. happening?
Honourable Mention: Neve Campbell!! We sincerely hope that this isn't the last of her this season.


Enviable Accessories: Pete Campbell's tennis sweater, which we believe he has previously paired with some booty short?? Ok, so we just wanted to post this picture.

Dishonourable mention: Peggy. Gurl, we understand you're feeling lost and depressed, but you need to stop wearing that hat ASAP. It isn't helping matters and we think it was probably even considered ugly in 1969. ALSO everything in Megan's creepy, canyon house.


We don't particularly take pride in Pete coming out on top and don't love seeing Peggy, Don and Roger in their current states, but we DO love that Mad Men is back, if only for 6 short episodes!

To Like or Not to Like: Bob Benson

For those of you watching Mad Men this season, tell us: how do you feel about Bob Benson? We’re torn.

Disclaimer: We were slightly predisposed to hate him as our only familiarity with James Wolk (the actor playing Bob) comes from a past role as a preppy-jerk boyfriend type in For a Good Time Call.

This is what we know and like about BB

He is one snappy dresser. Short shorts!

He seems to truly want to help out Joan (also Pete!). Ps. Is Bob dating Joan? We need to see some on-screen physical displays as confirmation. Beach date was not enough.

He is real life hot.

This is what we don’t trust about BB

100% Sycophant.


#coolitwiththecoffeealready

Bit of a liar. He told Ken his father died, but told Pete that he was recently nursed back to health! Mind. Blown. This could, however, all just be part of the sucking up.

Apparently we are not alone. Rolling Stone started a popular hashtag #WhoisBobBenson and apparently some real life humans have some popular theories about him (i.e. undercover law enforcement, a foil for Mr. Draper himself or even a love child!).

Not ones for ruining TV with conspiracy theories we just want to know if you can tolerate him or not?

Campbell Down: For Immediate Release

Quite frankly this is the greatest thing that has ever happened on Mad Men, ever:



Pete Campbell falling is nothing short of hilarious and we can't stop laughing.

Also, last night's was one of our favourite episodes so far this season! Peaches!

The Morning After: Mad Men Season 6 Premiere

As our other beloved TV programming proceeds to wrap up their regular seasons, AMC's Mad Men is just getting started! Once again we are introduced to our favourite (Megan) and least favourite (Pete) vintage characters. It's 1969 and things are happening! We will concisely review last night's 2 hour episode through the prominent players:

Peggy: She is most definitely coming into her own, if not a little too much. She is great at what she does, but seems like a tough boss and we predict her underlings will start to hate her and cause trouble! Also, what is going on with Abe? His facial hair and shaggy do, while stylistically on point, are ugly and we miss his clean cut cuteness! We are excited to see more action from these two as a couple, good or bad!

Betty: We are convinced she will be thin and back to fighting weigh by episode 3, and we're fine with it. We are officially scarred by her rape comments, clearly John Francis was too! That would be shocking coming from anyone, let alone Betty Francis' underdeveloped imagination!

Sally: She is turning into such a disagreeable and snotty teenager! Nuff said.

Megan: We loved Megan in this episode. Much like last year's premiere, she really stole the show with her amazing outfits. That beach wear was to die. Megan is consistently the chicest character on television. We cannot wait for her to find out about Don's philandering, she will not take that shit kindly and will likely blow up. Don's second divorce will be nothing like his first!

Roger: We laughed when Roger's shrink said "We discussed this, I can't laugh at everything you say." Mostly because we are pretty sure that's been said to us like a 100 times. His electric blue double breasted jacket for the photoshoot was amazing. His fixation with death leads us to believe he could die this season…although that could be said about Don too.

Don: We are really disappointed with Don's adultery. Did not see it coming! But are impressed with Linda Cardellini's casting, she has come a long (be it under the radar) way from Freaks and Geeks! Anyway, Don is still very troubled and that scene at the funeral was painful to witness. At least he feels bad about the cheating and wants to stop. We don't think he feels bad about the barfing…