Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer
Matthew Weiner is an Emmy Award-winning TV writer, producer and director. His first novel is Heather: the Totality.
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The Beginning of the End of 'Mad Men' For millions of viewers, last night’s season premiere of AMC’s Mad Men was the beginning of the end. Only six episodes remain of the hit drama that explored the lives and careers of Manhattan advertising workers, chief among them the enigmatic character Don Draper. We discuss the debut episode with the show’s creator, and some of the real life experiences that informed the fictional world he meticulously created.
The Treatment
Matthew Weiner: Mad Men Matthew Weiner reflects on Mad Men as its seventh and final season begins its final run.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner on TV vs Filmmaking AMC’s Mad Men is up for three awards during the Emmys tonight -- including one for outstanding drama. The show’s creator, Matt Weiner, is hoping to break a two year losing streak in that category. But Weiner has more on his mind these days than just the small screen. He has a new feature film in theaters now called Are You Here, starring Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis. Are You Here Trailer
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Man Behind 'Mad Men' Mad Men’s Don Draper has become one of the most iconic figures on American television over the past seven years. The show is now in its final season. Madeleine sits down with show creator Matthew Weiner to discuss Don Draper, redemption and how it all will end.
The Business
Matthew Weiner on 'Mad Men' As he wraps the penultimate season of Mad Men , Matthew Weiner talks with Kim Masters in his office in downtown Los Angeles. He openly discusses the public negotiations with AMC in 2011 that got personal. He explains his aversion to Twitter and why -- for his well-being -- he doesn't read online chatter about the show. He talks the Emmys, how Mad Men uses product placement and why he thinks it's time to end the iconic show. Matther Weiner in his office in downtown Los Angeles
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The connection between Brexit and The Jungle Book Actor Andy Serkis recently spoofed British Prime Minister Theresa May -- as one of his most famous characters, Gollum from “The Lord of the Rings.” He shares his thoughts on Brexit, and its parallels to his new movie “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.” He plays Baloo, and also directs the film.
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Breaking down the numbers of Peak TV A look at the year in television, starting with the newest numbers for 2018 original scripted series. There are more than ever before--495, up from last year's 487--but that's not the whole story.
Good Food
2018’s best cookbooks and restaurant openings Holiday gift buying is in full swing, and so we’re looking back on a year of stellar cookbooks with Celia Sack of Omnivore Books. We’re also highlighting two great indie food zines you should know about. Plus: chef Anita Lo goes “Solo” and Zach Brooks and Evan Kleiman dissect their favorite restaurants of the year.