Mad Men’s visual style and pithy elevator-pitch premise (i.e.
ad agencies in the 60s) may not seem unique.
Plenty of films share the romantic and idealized visual-style of the mid-century thatMad Menis famous for.
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But not all of those films are as thematically rich or interesting.
Despite early success, the Black Monday stock market crash results in Jordan losing it all.
He takes a job working with penny stocks on Long Island to get back on his feet.
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While there, he strikes up a relationship with a sex-worker named Sera (Elizabeth Shue).
Crank that up a few dozen notches, and what’s left isLeaving Las Vegas.
Llewyn is completely broke and relies on couch hopping between the homes of his friends and acquaintances.
Over the course of a week, Llewyn manages his personal life and tries to secure a record deal.
Mundanity, anti-climax, and the paralyzation brought on by a question like ‘what now?’
are always there to pull Benjamin back down to earth.
Nick makes his money by promoting research that undermines the connection between tobacco and lung disease.
His two closest friends are a firearm lobbyist and an alcohol lobbyist.
Advertising typically focuses on the personal relationship a customer has with themselves and the things they purchase.
After her regular orchestra rehearsal, Jenny gets stuck in the rain with her cello.
David (Peter Sarsgaard) sees her and offers to drive her home.
Despite being twice her age, the pair strike up a relationship.
An Educationfeels like a look into the other side ofone of Don Draper’s many flings.
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