I for one couldn't be more thrilled that Jack White and Alicia Keys are teaming up for the new Bond theme. They might be one of the few inspired combinations that could produce something better than this:

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With the brilliant period drama Mad Men returning this weekend almost a year after the close of its first season, its devoted fans are waiting in anticipation for a whole new batch of intriguing episodes. Just as enthralling as an Oscar-worthy film, but with many more hours of enjoyment to offer (and arguably more depth), Mad Men was created by Matthew Weiner, who was formerly a writer and producer of the mob drama The Sopranos. In fact, many of the top-notch creative people behind Mad Men worked on that much-loved HBO show. Critics have showered Mad Men with praise, it has already garnered numerous awards, and it recently received 16 Emmy nominations. As much as I’d love to tell prospective viewers to just tune in on Sunday, there’s too much to love and enjoy about those first 13 episodes for me to condone simply jumping in at this point — every episode deserves to be appreciated. It’s not too late for new viewers to join in, though, as that premiere season was just released on DVD earlier this month. Here’s an examination of what makes Mad Men such a captivating viewing experience, why you should be watching, and what to expect if you make the wise decision to purchase the DVD set.

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