mad men

So last night I watched the addictive, mad men for the first time. WOW. First thing I noticed simply because it was mentioned in class (I think) is the amazing attention to detail, the costumes the hair, it all felt really naturally authentic and of the time, knowing that the costume designer is the same man that did a single man really didn’t shock me as the costumes were equal in stylishness and authenticity.

After that you begin to take in the world that is beautifully created in front of you the male dominated work place were women, to get were they wanted to go which seemed to be the head sectary ??! Had to sleep with there bosses and felt the need to be on contraceptive pills from the word go. I found this quite hard to understand as nowadays even though things aren’t 100% equal we are getting there, but this society seemed almost medieval like in some ways , back to the thinking that women’s brains are only the size of a squirrels. Women should look good and be quiet idea.

The whole thing is perfection, every detail is meticulous to the time, the props/ costumes / cars everything. It adds to the whole world that i would say is re-created not just created. Mad Men seems to me like a monument to a time that really did happen and when they use adverts like the 'beatle' on which was actually used it seems very real.

I can't not comment on the cinematography and direction as the whole thing glistens with a charming mesonsen, which effortlessly glides ( continuity perfect) from episode to episode, the acting stays superb and doesn't let up or fail to hold your attention. And every shot is perfectly composed- even the cigaret smoke seems to glide in away into the perfect corner.

Role on season two and the last episode .....

peace x