tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post4201396915777183990..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: MM@M: "The Beautiful Girls"NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36012643340961327152010-09-23T20:50:04.825-04:002010-09-23T20:50:04.825-04:00badmofo -- i was only saying that because some of ...badmofo -- i was only saying that because some of the criticisms i've read of the show have seemed to REALLY miss the point of who the show is looking at and why. and some websites have been counting the number of black characters that show up. So i figured those same critics would object that we see a black character commit a crime on screen.<br /><br />i do agree that for their very limited screentime Carla and Hollis and Kinsey's girlfriend (i've forgotten her name) all have had interesting moments to play.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68044666199581606242010-09-23T12:50:14.807-04:002010-09-23T12:50:14.807-04:00As a black guy™, I must admit that I didn't fi...As a black guy™, I must admit that I didn't find the "neighborhood" scene offensive at all. Who else was gonna rob 'em, the Pink Panther? Maybe I missed something. All I'm saying is: Not every negative depiction of a minority is racist. Sometimes, it's just reality. And though I certainly wouldn't mind seeing a more diverse cast come into the fold -- as history would suggest --, I have to credit the writers (and actors) for not reducing the few African-American characters we do have on the show (Carla, Hollis, Kinsey's girlfriend) to stereotypes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63703153919441650592010-09-22T18:24:50.783-04:002010-09-22T18:24:50.783-04:00What I love the most about these series is how tru...What I love the most about these series is how truthful it is to its decade, as well as to the movies and tv shows of the 60's. Yes, they're all white, but that's how it really was on the 60's, and if there was someone from another race, it was doing something to serve the white folks. Yes, women's role are of less importance than men's, but that's how it really was. I believe that one of the biggest achievements of this serie is presenting a social context so strange for our modern times, but at the same time, so truthful. Really, I love all the historic and movie references. I love that it also goes with that slow pace 1960's movies had. <br /><br />Haven't seen this episode, though, just started a few months ago, and I'm at the middle of season 3. Can't wait to finish catching up!<br /><br />cheerio!Oralia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18234950502617113042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36527533970317642972010-09-22T12:19:29.244-04:002010-09-22T12:19:29.244-04:00also i provided something meaty to chat about but ...also i provided something meaty to chat about but so far no one is talking.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77658392356001760242010-09-22T12:17:40.213-04:002010-09-22T12:17:40.213-04:00Timothy -- well, i know that but since it's a ...Timothy -- well, i know that but since it's a movie blog i need an excuse :)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13457417323619475662010-09-22T11:29:21.551-04:002010-09-22T11:29:21.551-04:00The last scenes with Don surrounded by all the wom...The last scenes with Don surrounded by all the women in his life and the three ladies in the elevator were supposedly inspired by Fellini's work. So that's a movie reference for you (I've seen no Fellini film, so I wouldn't know offhand if that's true or not, but it sounds like they're getting at "8 1/2"). The show is so rich already though, it doesn't need to be shoehorned in those narrow terms to have meaningful discussions about the episodes.Timothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82075809137137812072010-09-22T11:00:43.996-04:002010-09-22T11:00:43.996-04:00Deborah -- yikes. I missed that. it was so much ea...Deborah -- yikes. I missed that. it was so much easier to do this series on DVD;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37478481486429352872010-09-22T09:50:46.299-04:002010-09-22T09:50:46.299-04:00Plenty of pop culture!
Faye called Don Mr. Bond. ...Plenty of pop culture!<br /><br />Faye called Don Mr. Bond. Stan Rizzo called Megan Yvette Mimieaux. The jingle meeting mentioned a bunch of singers, including Harry Belafonte, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Perry Como, and Duane Eddy (I'm leaving out a couple).Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061313079120981794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40782286506482533462010-09-21T23:54:06.704-04:002010-09-21T23:54:06.704-04:00I think Tom and Lorenzo's analyses of the cost...I think Tom and Lorenzo's analyses of the costumes in <i>Mad Men</i> are unique and fascinating.<br /><br />They call the series "Mad Style":<br /><br />http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/search/label/Mad%20Style?max-results=18BeRightBackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386424531104200511noreply@blogger.com