“Mad Men”: Overwrought Acting

I decided to read James Wolcott‘s sum-up of the latest “Mad Men” episode instead of watching … Read more »

“Mad Men” Does Kennedys’ Dr. Feelgood

Last night’s episode, for those of you too young to remember, was an homage to Dr. … Read more »

Television: Sunday-Night Scorecard

Call the Midwife: The central plot — an old pub owner dying, his first grandchild being … Read more »

I’ve Seen This Sunday’s “Mad Men” Premiere

But I’m not going to give you a full critique. Why? Because there would be spoilers. … Read more »

“Mad Men” Returns With Two-Hour Episode

Unlike the Adele/”Skyfall” announcement, this story really does count as news: “Mad Men” will return on … Read more »

Golden Globe Noms: A Few Quick Thoughts

Golden Globe noms were announced today. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the ceremony on … Read more »

Jon Hamm Has A Normal Body

It’s kind of reassuring when handsome dudes turn out to have normal bodies. And, in the … Read more »