Pete Campbell and his bitchface
(cancelled)
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December 29, 2011
July 30, 2011
211: Favorites XXIV
This week, I present some of my favorites of a dying breed: TV title sequences. In addition to those listed below, I give honorable mentions to The Big Bang Theory, the CSI franchise (mostly for using "Who Are You?" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" to great effect, though "Baba O'Riley" isn't as good a fit), and Doctor Who (because I get giddy just listening to the theme song). Any suggestions for other good opening titles?
Downton Abbey
First, the bit of score over the credits is just gorgeous. Secondly, it's the prettiest montage I've ever seen that starts with a closeup of a dog's butt. Incidentally, I also like that the cast is presented in alphabetical order, with no preference whatsoever given to bigger stars, bigger roles, or even the dame in their midst.
True Blood
Warning: there's some suggestive images, roadkill, a time-lapse shot of a fox being consumed by maggots and some close-up shots of weird-looking bugs. But it's totally worth it for the "God hates fangs" sign and the general modern Southern gothic ambience.
Mystery!
Edward Gorey animations and the theme song that I miss desperately, now that it's Masterpiece Mystery. I actually learned the Mystery! theme on the piano when I was a kid -- I loved Poirot that much.
Downton Abbey
First, the bit of score over the credits is just gorgeous. Secondly, it's the prettiest montage I've ever seen that starts with a closeup of a dog's butt. Incidentally, I also like that the cast is presented in alphabetical order, with no preference whatsoever given to bigger stars, bigger roles, or even the dame in their midst.
True Blood
Warning: there's some suggestive images, roadkill, a time-lapse shot of a fox being consumed by maggots and some close-up shots of weird-looking bugs. But it's totally worth it for the "God hates fangs" sign and the general modern Southern gothic ambience.
Mystery!
Edward Gorey animations and the theme song that I miss desperately, now that it's Masterpiece Mystery. I actually learned the Mystery! theme on the piano when I was a kid -- I loved Poirot that much.
Law & Order: UK
A nice update on the traditional freeze-frame style of the US franchise, with another piece of music that I love. It's not the funky jazz themes of the American series, but it does go nicely with a show that has Crown Prosecutors instead of Assistant District Attorneys.
Mad Men
Great mix of animation, music, and vintage advertising for one of TV's best shows. (YouTube won't let me embed, so click the picture to go watch it on the site.)
July 18, 2011
199: Paging Peggy
It's amazing what you find in closets that haven't been opened for decades. Like this dress/suit my grandmother bought at some point when Dayton's department stores still existed:
Short sleeves, bow at the waist; that's a Peggy Olson outfit if ever there was one.
(Also, if you need a Peggy Olson costume for any reason, the dress is for sale on Etsy.)
(Also, if you need a Peggy Olson costume for any reason, the dress is for sale on Etsy.)
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