July 31, 2008

Gossip Girl, alpha version

Your namesake television show will return to online streaming after the new season premieres September 1st. Apparently, taking it off the internet didn’t cause the intended spike in real-live viewers; instead, it increased bootleg streaming online. I was worrying about what I’d watch during my bouts of insomnia once I’m caught up on Arrested Development, [...]

July 31, 2008

Women & Diminishing Returns

Last year, an enterprising, twenty-something female advertised herself on Craigslist as a potential wife for a wealthy (500k+/year) New Yorker. The ad was quickly re-posted on Dealbreaker, and attacked by self-righteous financiers. While her ad (re-posted below) was a total joke, the men’s responses were far more outrageous.
A male friend recently confessed to me that, [...]

July 31, 2008

A nice little interview from Times Sunday Styles Magazine with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant. She talks about her inspiration to become a costume designer, Mad Men clothing styles and the elegance of the period. If you haven’t been watching – you should just relegate yourself to total uncoolness. AMC 10:00 pm on Sundays.