MAD MEN: "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" was an anthropologist's study about Japanese culture, written at the request of the U.S. Office of War information in an effort to anticipate the behavior of the Japanese during WWII. Here's the description about the book that fascinated me: "it popularized the distinction between guilt cultures ...
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THE SURF REPORT: Kids in the Hall “Death Comes To Town” premieres tonight on IFC–8/20/10
Brief SURF today as I'm sleep-deprived and will be catching up on TV this weekend. BECAUSE FUNNY IS MONEY: Chelsea Handler will host the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards airing September 12. Trivia note: Handler marks the first female to host this show in 16 years since Roseanne Barr hosted the VMAs in ...
THE SURF REPORT: More pilot thoughts, fresh episodes on cable tonight–8/19/10
TOP CHEF DC: I was a little bored with last night's episode (a sign of the overall lackluster season) but I'm elated that the supremely annoying cheftestant is finally gone! Now it's time for Inept Chef Amanda to go. LEWIS BLACK REVIEWS "EAT PRAY LOVE": Click to www.thedailyshow.com and then ...
THE SURF REPORT: Pilot Talk and MAD MEN thoughts–8/17/10
HAVE YOU SEEN FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: if you haven't, fear not: ABC Family will show FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS from the very beginning starting September 7. This incredible drama is well worth your time whether it's the first time you're seeing it or a repeat viewing. It's not about football, it's about family, friends and community. ...
THE SURF REPORT: Hot in Cleveland marathon Saturday, The Hoff gets roasted Sunday
Brief SURF today to ease you into your weekend. EARLY HEADS UP FOR MONDAY AUGUST 16: WEEDS returns, THE BIG C premieres on Showtime WEEDS doesn't veer far from familiar territory as last season closed with Nancy's son Shane whacking Pilar on the head with a polo mallet after she threatened Nancy and the family. ...
