Tag Archives: Mad Men

TV Retro Sexism

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Cora

At the New York Times, Maureen Dowd wonders about the relative glut of retro-themed TV shows set at the uncool end of the 1960s, i.e. 1960 to approx. 1967. Maureen Dowd sees two interconnected reasons for commissioning new TV shows … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis, Epic Fantasy?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Cora

Well, at least we know where Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg is going, namely back to his castle in Franconia. Of the many commentaries on his resignation today, I quite like this one from Deutsche Welle. Nor is Guttenberg the only … Continue reading →

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Ruminations on Mad Men

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Cora

There have been at least two article of late where a writer explains why he doesn’t like the 1960s advertising industry drama Mad Men. Here’s

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While I was away – Link Roud-Up

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Cora

Since the Internet didn’t stop, while I couldn’t access my site, here is a link round-up: Steampunk as viewed from a romance perspective at All About Romance. Star Wars tie-in novels viewed from a romance perspective at Smart Bitches, Trashy … Continue reading →

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