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Boardwalk Empire “Pilot” 

I am fascinated by the history of prohibition. It’s not hard for me to imagine a time in our history when people thought getting rid of alcohol would solve all our problems. I said I can imagine it but I don’t know what they were thinking. I’d call Congress naïve...

Mad Men “The Beautiful Girls” 

I am surprised by the Joan and Roger development. Not displeased, just surprised. With Joan’s husband off to basic and soon to go to war in Vietnam, our Joanie is out of sorts. She’s snappish and short at the office and Roger’s “playfulness” is not appreciated. Seeing that Joan can...

Gossip Girl “Belles de Jour” 

What I love about this show is also what I ultimately dislike about it. I’ve always been an intermittent GG watcher. I get all excited for the premiere because I love teen angst; it’s probably my favorite genre. I love high school shows but when they “graduate” there is often a...

Game of Thrones Preview 

I know a lot of people who are really excited about this series. If you are amongst them, click here and here for previews. I haven’t read the books (don’t revolt; I just don’t enjoy reading fantasy but I LOVE watching it) but I’m really excited about the show. The...

Mad Men “The Summer Man” 

I’m so happy Don is finally starting to turn his life around. He’s exercising, cutting way back on the booze and the women and actually trying to reflect on his life. It’s about time. Betty behaves badly when she and Henry stumble upon Don and his date while in the...