RANDOM THOUGHTS:
I hope that you've all enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend! And now, onto the regularly scheduled business. The following were on my mind between Monday, May 21st to Tuesday, May 29th:
-I don't know whose idea was it to put John Malkovich in an iPhone commercial, but whoever it is, I thank them for making one of the strangest combination of product and spokesman happen.
-Where does Jason Russell's naked arrest in San Diego rank among the most inconvenient things to have happened to a serious promotional campaign? In early March, the Kony 2012 campaign was off to a great start: over 80 million hits on YouTube, and Joseph Kony was a big hot button issue. But then he got arrested, and that seemingly lead to the death of the campaign entirely. Now, it's been nearly three months and you barely hear about Joseph Kony at all anymore.
- I feel like this should just be the first comment whenever I read the comments section for an episode of "Girls": (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0la5DBtOVNI)
- Pop radio stations seems to be more saturated by Rihanna than ever before these days.
- The Battle of Blackwater episode of "Game of Thrones" that aired on Sunday came in with great expectations. For one thing, the episode was written by George R.R. Martin, and was directed by the famed Neil Marshall. Second, after episode after episode of the show dodging the opportunity to show actual battles, this would be the first time that we would get to see it in all of its entirety. Well, having watched "Blackwater," I think it's safe to say that the show did not disappoint. I liked how the show decided to set aside all of the other main plots for the season finale in favor of just specifically showing King's Landing the time before and during the battle, providing for a more focused telling to the story and a more epic feel to the episode in general. The actual battle was a bit small in scope and showed the limitations of having such a thing done on broadcast TV than in a big-budget Hollywood film, but it was all worth it just to watch Tyrion at his finest hour, the Hound struggling to fight, Joffrey's cowardice, Cersei's intoxicated bitchiness, and the many twists and turns leading up to the outcome. As someone who's never read the books, I can only imagine what the show will do for an encore for its season finale (although if last year's finale were any indication, I imagine there's probably going to be a lot of table-setting for next year).
-From one great episode to another, "Mad Men" followed up the "Game of Thrones" instant classic with another terrific episode of their own in one of the best nights on TV this year. In a show full of dark moments, seeing what the company made Joan do to acquire the Jaguar account was truly despicable, and Pete's campaign to make it happen made it real hard for me to not take back the improved image I had of him as the past few seasons have progressed. I really liked Matthew Weiner's playing a trick on the audience, revealing later on that Don had his conversation with Joan after all the events transpired. And, of course, there was Peggy...and that great scene at the end with her and Don just as she was about to say goodbye to the firm. You have to wonder if Don will keep his promise that he made in the season 3 finale, telling her that he will do whatever it takes to win her to his firm.
The next installment of the RTs is set to come during its usual Monday timeslot. Until then, enjoy spending your final week of May, however it is you so choose.
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you just have any suggestions or tips for my next blog entry, e-mail me at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mails are greatly appreciated.
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