I'm still feeling ill *sniffles*. I've still got plenty of books on my reading list to polish off. But in the meantime I thought I'd type up my little celebration post of my favourite Mad Men episodes, since I'm really feeling the love now. Please share any favourite episodes or quotes of your own that I've not chosen. I'm always interested by other people's rankings.

( My Top 10 Favourite Mad Men Episodes + pics, quotes and meta...  )

Title: Old Wounds
Summary: A little two part fic exploring Pete and Peggy's relationship since their confessions to each other in the S2 finale. The first part is from Peggy's POV and is set in the aftermath of the infamous lawnmower accident in 'Guy walks into an Ad Agency'. The second part is from Pete's POV and takes place during an office party sometime after 'Wee Small Hours'.
Characters: Pete and Peggy.
Spoilers: Up to 3x9.
Disclaimer: Mad Men belongs to Matt Weiner.
Author's Note: I felt like writing a little something for me and the other starving Pete/Peggy fans, especially my good friend lenina20 . I'm not giving up the faith just yet, but I hope these scenes offer some compensation for the sad lack of our favourite ship so far in S3.
  

 

( Peggy turned away from the blood, walking briskly between the lines of desks... )

Title: Mad Guys
Song/Artist: ''Bad Guys" from Bugsy Malone
Fandom: Mad Men
Description: A musical comedy tribute to a very bad ad agency
Characters: The staff of Sterling Cooper.
Spoilers: Up to 3x6
Warnings: Scenes of sex, kink, violence, vomiting, pant-wetting, foot-severing, guns in the workplace, harassment, racism, drug and alcohol abuse, Ann Margaret impersionations and everything else that makes Sterling Cooper so supremely bad. 
Link: http://www.zshare.net/video/6656057408aa935d/



I've not really got any meta on this one. It's my first vaguely comic fanvid. It was inspired by both the increasing bad behavior at Sterling Cooper and the slight musical feel to S3. It's office centric so I'm afraid that means no Betty. I'll have to do a Betty tribute next or something. But anyway; this was fun to make. Hope it's fun to watch. I recommend downloading in widescreen for a better view.   

It's a rainy morning in Edinburgh. I came to a wireless cafe to get on with some work. Ah, who am I kidding. I came to watch Mad Men. It's back! Thank God, it's back!!

( Out of Town: Review )

Nope, still not sick of The Wire yet...




( S1 Rewatch: plus spoilers for later seasons )
Taking a day off today. My brain has novel fatigue. It needs to heal.

So Dom Monaghan is officially cast in Flash Forward.

Apparently he plays a character called Simon who comes into the story after the pilot episode and "fucks a lot of things up". Cool, Dom's character is going to be like the FF version of McNulty. Good news is he is NOT playing Theo the character in the book who saw his own death so maybe Dom will survive on this show a little longer than usual.

If nothing else this show will indulge my Charlie/Penny ship fantasies!
 
Ausiello says Dom is going to appear in two ABC shows. I guess it's safe to assume the other one is Lost, which I hate because stupid-Lost, stupid-zombie season, fuck-you-Lost and love because - Charlie!!

Yay for Dom! Sounds like he got a lot of fan squee at Comic Con.

I finished watching last week, but I hadn't had the chance to reflect due to busy busy work.

( The Wire: Season 5. Take a bow, show... )

Anyway, I must get back to work. I already want to rewatch all five seasons though!

Just got back from seeing it with my family. I really liked it! Maybe it helps that I don't care much about HP, but I thought it was just as good if not better than other films in the series.

Since HBP was one of my least favourite of the books I'm surprised how good the film was.

( More thoughts. Mildly spoilerish, but not really... )

Sorry, I'm behind on comment replies. I'll try to catch up but I'm at work early in the morning.

Title: Wise Up
Song/Artist: 'Wise Up' by Aimee Mann.
Fandom: The Wire
Description: A tribute to the corner kids and the adults who tried to help them. 
Characters: Randy, Namond, Michael, Dukie, Bodie, Bubbles. 
Spoilers: For S4 Only.
Warnings: Violent and distressing scenes
Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/video/6225907020f34902/#



( The Wire S4 Meta: Because this shit is deep, yo... )

So I've been watching it...

( The Wire: S2 thoughts )

OMG. Could. Not. Stop. Watching.

( One of the Best Seasons of Anything Ever. True Dat. )

Now excuse me while I curl up and whimper some more...

I figured I should start one of these.

Hope you enjoy my little vidding efforts!


( Falafel Films: My Fanvid Masterlist )


Got any vid advice or suggestions for me? 

Title: The Song of Old Lovers
Song/Artist: 'The Song of Old Lovers' sung by Camille O'Sullivan, composed by Jacques Brel.
Fandom: Mad Men
Description: An ensemble vid looking at the theme of imperfect love in Mad Men in its many and varied forms.
Pairings: Don/Betty, Pete/Peggy, Roger/Joan, Don/Rachel, Pete/Trudy, Harry/Hildy, Joan/Kinsey, Roger/Mona, Sal/Ken, Betty/Glen and more!
Spoilers: For S1 and S2.
Warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature.
Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/video/60987274a03f593f/
IMEEM Link: The Song of Old Lovers



( Vidding Meta: Oh, Mad Men. Oh Camille. You so pretty... )

Synopsis: A short series focusing on moments set in and around Donald Draper's office.
Characters: Don, Betty, Pete, Peggy, Roger and Joan. 
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own Mad Men. I am not worthy!
Spoilers: Up to 2x12.
Authors Note: I just woke up with this fic in my head. I'm still experimenting with MM verse. This idea gave me a taste of all the main characters. Please feel free to tell me which characters I'm stronger or weaker at writing.

( The Sign on the Door... )

Title: All these Thing that I've Done
Song/Artist: 'All these Thing that I've Done' by The Killers
Fandom: Lost
Description: A Tribute to Charlie Pace featuring all his Greatest Hits. With appearences from Desmond, Hurley, Claire, Locke, Jack, Sun, Liam, Ethan and Mr Eko. Spoilers for S1-S3 of Lost only. 
Characters: Charlie, ensemble.
Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/video/60484725b478a829/
IMEEM Link: http://www.imeem.com/people/9LkpGC0

 

( Vidding Meta: Charlie Pace still needs celebrating )

Synopsis: A glimpse into Pete and Peggy's strained relationship. Set at Sterling Cooper two months after the night of Peggy's confession. Oneshot. 
Characters: Peggy and Pete, with brief mentions of others.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own Mad Men. I am not worthy!
Spoilers: Up to 2x13.
Authors Note: I said I wasn't going to fic Mad Men. I really stick to my word, don't I? My deepest thanks to lenina20firstly for inspiring me with her Betty fic and then for giving me confidence with her amazing beta. Thanks len!

( No other blue... )

Title: Sour Times
Song/Artist: 'Sour Times' by Portishead
Fandom: Mad Men
Description: A study and celebration of the intense passive aggressive mess that is Pete/Peggy. This video includes scenes of rough wild couch sex, inappropriate touching, unexpected childbirth, food fetishes and shotguns representing male sex organs. Plus a LOT of awkward glances. Welcome to the insane world of Mad Men's secretest of secret love affairs.
Pairings: Pete/Peggy, with flashes of Pete/Trudy, Peggy/Elliot and Pete/model.
Spoilers: Up to 2x13 (Meditations in an Emergency).
Warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature.
Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/video/598862298e1abfe3/


( Vidding Meta: Why I love these two, even though they are depraved. )

So I'm finally celebrating my Mad Men fandom with a list of favourite moments, pics, quotes and meta about my favourite character; Pete Campbell. I've been watching MM since Christmas and until recently Pete was the guy I loved to hate on the show. But since finishing S2 I've realised I adore him and possibly always have deep down. As most MM fans will tell you Pete is a weird insidious self-important little fucker. But I think he's the most entertaining character. If he isn't making you throw things at the TV, he is making you laugh, or making you pity him, or freaking you out. I guess Pete Campbell is my substitute Gaius Baltar. I miss having a loser freak hero to root for.

( So here is my Pete Spam! Featuring lots of Pete/Peggy and Pete/Don. )</div>