Review - Mad Men: Season One
MAD MEN: SEASON ONE [NR]
DVD review by Robert Newton
When a show like “The Sopranos” makes its final cut-to-black, its greatness does not merely evaporate into the ether; like some kind of symbiotic organism, it finds another host to inhabit, and in this case, that show’s executive producer and writer, Matthew Weiner, has found purchase in the form of AMC’s Mad Men: Season One. It is a brilliant series, and a great DVD set, as well.
The action centers around fictional Madison Avenue ad agency Sterling Cooper in 1960. American Dream-living idea man Don Draper (Golden Globe winner Don Hamm) is a king among men, though he lives a mysterious life with plenty of inner turmoil. His beautiful wife, Betty (January Jones), whose mother recently died, suffers panic attacks and seeks the counsel of (da-dum!) an analyst. His affairs include free-spirited beatnik illustrator Midge Daniels (Rosemarie DeWitt) and rich department store owner […]
Original post by Robert Newton
Review - Mongol
MONGOL [R]
review by Laura Clifford
In 1172, young Temudjin (Odnyam Odsuren) learned of humankind’s baser instincts when his father, the Khan Esugei (Ba Sen), was poisoned by a rival. Esugei’s right-hand-man Targutai (Amadu Mamadakov) then proceeded to steal his former Khan’s goods and vowed to kill Temudjin when he reached adulthood. Facing fierce hardships, including enslavement by the Tangut Garrison Chief, Temudjin (Japanese heartthrob Tadanobu Asano of Vital) grows up determined to establish rules of law that would govern the life of each and ever fellow Mongol.
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Original post by Robert Newton
Chictopia
My attention span for online fashion community’s seems to be very limited. I remember back in 2005 Style Diary was the place to be, and then in 2006, I was all about Wardobe Remix, and last year I spent about 3 hours a day on Style Mob. But once I find a new one, I […]
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Opponents should reconsider Narcan plan
It’s disturbing that the Main South Alliance for Public Safety’s William Breault and District 4 City Councilor Barbara G. Haller oppose making the anti-overdose medicine Narcan widely available (”Anti-OD grant triggers alarm,” Telegram & Gazette, June 14). Studies have found that making Narcan available to drug users and their families saves lives without increasing drug use. That’s why cities across the country are making sure everyone has access to it. The choice is simple: Save
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
Diocese turns back on elderly members
In many cultures, the elderly are embraced, honored and supported. The Diocese of Worcester has deemed it fit to cast aside the elderly members of St. Casimir Church.
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Keep fire station at Providence Street
I have been a lifelong resident of Vernon Hill, and I find the idea of closing the Providence Street Fire Station absurd. One year ago, we had a fire at our three-family home, and it was the men from the Providence Street station that were the first to arrive. If it was not for their quick action and courageous effort, everything that our families have worked for would have been lost.
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Let’s find another way to save the auditorium
Before we spend $20 million to $30 million, I hope that another use can be found for the Worcester Memorial Auditorium other than as a new home for the Higgins Armory Museum.
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