Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 5: “Signal 30″
Written by Frank Pierson & Matthew Weiner
Directed by John Slattery
Airs Sundays at 9pm (Et) on AMC
It was always going to be tough following up the brilliance of “Mystery Date”, however the teleplay produced for this episode is probably of even higher quality. Although more explicit in its messages and use of symbolism, “Signal 30″ seems to proffer that punishment will follow one’s refusal to conform.
This week there is a strong focus on Pete, who encapsulates this idea most powerfully, though not solely. Mad Men often delivers wonderfully textured episodes with such density to them and great complexity to its layers, and there is no aberration this time, as the message of heeding to conformity is explored across the multiple characters’ stories.
“Signal 30″ opens on Pete in the midst of viewing the driver safety film, Signal 30. Unwittingly, the film forewarns Pete to conform to safety,...
Written by Frank Pierson & Matthew Weiner
Directed by John Slattery
Airs Sundays at 9pm (Et) on AMC
It was always going to be tough following up the brilliance of “Mystery Date”, however the teleplay produced for this episode is probably of even higher quality. Although more explicit in its messages and use of symbolism, “Signal 30″ seems to proffer that punishment will follow one’s refusal to conform.
This week there is a strong focus on Pete, who encapsulates this idea most powerfully, though not solely. Mad Men often delivers wonderfully textured episodes with such density to them and great complexity to its layers, and there is no aberration this time, as the message of heeding to conformity is explored across the multiple characters’ stories.
“Signal 30″ opens on Pete in the midst of viewing the driver safety film, Signal 30. Unwittingly, the film forewarns Pete to conform to safety,...
- 4/16/2012
- by Adam Farrington-Williams
- SoundOnSight
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Written by: Dave Callaham, Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Hank Amos, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis
America is a breeding ground for evil corporate billionaires. They spread out like the tendrils of fungi, infiltrating small governments of impoverished nations, subverting local dictators to their twisted and sinister wills. This is why guys like The Expendables exist; rugged mercenary killing machines out to be hired by the forces of good to exterminate the villains and their minions, once and for all. Or, something like that.
The Expendables, if you haven't heard, is an ensemble cast of familiar action heroes all bundled up into one film of action movie goodness. The hero mercenaries are hired by Bruce Willis - and let's just presume it was...
Written by: Dave Callaham, Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Hank Amos, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis
America is a breeding ground for evil corporate billionaires. They spread out like the tendrils of fungi, infiltrating small governments of impoverished nations, subverting local dictators to their twisted and sinister wills. This is why guys like The Expendables exist; rugged mercenary killing machines out to be hired by the forces of good to exterminate the villains and their minions, once and for all. Or, something like that.
The Expendables, if you haven't heard, is an ensemble cast of familiar action heroes all bundled up into one film of action movie goodness. The hero mercenaries are hired by Bruce Willis - and let's just presume it was...
- 8/14/2010
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
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The film opened on Aug. 13, 2010. These passes are valid at participating Chicago movie theaters during the film’s run. “The Expendables” also stars Steve Austin, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels, Hank Amos and Amin Joseph from writer and director Sylvester Stallone.
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- 8/13/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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