We’re Mad for Mad Men
I’ve joined the Mad Men bandwagon. My friends have been asking me to check it out, but I was still getting over The Wire. Going from The Wire to Mad Men requires a transitional period or possibly a time machine. Nonetheless, I was bowled over by the writing, acting and the look of the show. It seems the limitations of basic cable have spurred the writers to think outside the box and triumph with a creative edge only thought to be found on HBO or Showtime. Who knew intelligent plots and fierce writing could still exist? Sure I can’t relate specifically to the time period, but I can identify with the characters’ motives and dilemmas. It’s also fascinating to be introduced to a new world in which style and manners were expected and not saved for special occasions.
