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TV Review: Mad Men 2.13 - Meditations in an Emergency

TV Review: Mad Men 2.13 - Meditations in an Emergency

As the Cuban Missile Crisis looms overhead, Sterling/Cooper is in the midst of a merger with Putnam, Powell, and Lowe. Don returns to New York just in time to see Duck Philips made president of the new company.

By Josh Radde on October 27, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.12 - The Mountain King

TV Review: Mad Men 2.12 - The Mountain King

Pete’s father-in-law may be affecting a business deal reflected by how Pete treats his wife. Don visits the “real” Don Draper’s wife. Betty begins to treat Sally like a grown-up girl.

By Josh Radde on October 20, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.11 - The Jet Set

TV Review: Mad Men 2.11 - The Jet Set

On a business trip to Los Angeles, Don becomes acquainted with some exciting new friends. Peggy looks for romance at work. Duck starts thinking about the future of Sterling Cooper.

By Josh Radde on October 13, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.10 - The Inheritance

TV Review: Mad Men 2.10 - The Inheritance

Betty visits her ailing father. Paul’s girlfriend Sheila tries to convince him to prioritize his civic duties. Pete’s mother disapproves of an idea that Pete and Trudy are considering.

By Josh Radde on October 6, 2008 | Comments

Lil’ Faux Tweet: The 8 Most Entertaining Fake Twitter Users

Lil’ Faux Tweet: The 8 Most Entertaining Fake Twitter Users

Neil’s weekend project: Identify the most entertaining fake Twitter users and deliver them in list form. Also, create a list of the must-follow real Tweeters for movie fans. Mission accomplished.

By Neil Miller on October 5, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.9 - Six Month Leave

TV Review: Mad Men 2.9 - Six Month Leave

Marilyn Monroe’s death sparks a reaction from the women at Sterling/Cooper, while the woman at Don Draper’s house, Betty, still won’t let him come home. Freddy Rumsen’s alcoholism catches up with him at work, forcing Pete Campbell and Peggy to take action with a client.

By Josh Radde on September 29, 2008 | Comments

The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards: Stephen Colbert’s Emmy Bid Spoiled Again!

The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards: Stephen Colbert’s Emmy Bid Spoiled Again!

For those who follow Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards marked a very important moment in Colbert Nation History. See how Stephen faired as well as the rest of the nominees for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmys…

By Neil Miller on September 22, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.8 - A Night to Remember

TV Review: Mad Men 2.8 - A Night to Remember

Betty unknowingly makes an alcoholic purchase that helps Don in business, prompting him and Duck Phillips to promote beer to housewives.

By Josh Radde on September 15, 2008 | Comments

TV Reviews: Mad Men 2.7, True Blood 1.1

TV Reviews: Mad Men 2.7, True Blood 1.1

Josh Radde tries to fine tune “The Gold Violin” of Mad Men, while Robert Fure dives head first into the world of synthetic blood and vampire sexiness.

By Josh Radde on September 8, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.6

TV Review: Mad Men 2.6

FSR is picking up on “Mad Men” into its second season with the launch of our new “Control Freaks” segment.

By Josh Radde on September 1, 2008 | Comments

Fall TV Preview: What to Watch on Sunday Nights

Fall TV Preview: What to Watch on Sunday Nights

Today we kick off our Fall TV preview by giving you a look at what you should be watching on Sunday nights. Have a look at what the FSR staff has to say about Sunday’s line-up.

By FSR Staff on August 31, 2008 | Comments

Prepare Yourself for Fall with 20 Essential TV DVD Sets

Prepare Yourself for Fall with 20 Essential TV DVD Sets

Since we here at FSR are too cool for school, we are getting our wallets ready for TV on DVD month. So we put our heads together and assembled the essential DVD sets to prepare you for the fall.

By Brian C. Gibson on August 7, 2008 | Comments