blessingx Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Finding constant The Wire references interesting. It shows up again in discussing WikiLinks and governments... Julian Assange and the Computer Conspiracy; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 By the way, I gave Grahame the whole series to process on his end. I am in the middle of season 3 but will pass this back to you because I am being too slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) A little follow-up in today's paper... "The Wire" actress's tragic plot twist - Crime - http://j.mp/hB1Nvh Edited March 11, 2011 by blessingx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 The Wire: The Musical http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/414fa4b226/the-wire-the-musical-with-michael-kenneth-williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirosia Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) Just wanted to note (probably again) that Idris Elba, who plays the iconic Stringer Bell, stars in the BBC series "Luther". Probably the best role I've seen of him since The Wire. Prefer the characterization (though not necessarily the actual sub-plots) to the first series of Sherlock. And had no idea he was English until very recently. [media=] Massive Attack does the opening track, so you know it's good. Edited June 11, 2012 by Kirosia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelius Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've seen every episode of Luther...knew he was British...but I didn't know until I watched the specials that the guy who played McNulty in The Wire is also British...hearing his accent for the first time was unsettling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) They're Everywhere ... http://listverse.com...erican-accents/ http://www.zimbio.co...se Fake Accents http://slackerheroes...-accents-on-tv/ EDIT: one for the audiophiles http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=276931 Edited June 11, 2012 by Grahame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why not? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCtIsnmf9sM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmcmanus Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Just finished watching the series. Gripping. What can I say that hasn't been said? Wow. Agree that Season 2 was the weakest link, but still an amazing series overall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Glad you enjoyed. BTW if you thought the second season suffered a bit, be happy you didn't watch it on BET. http://dailybruin.com/2007/04/15/ibets_editing_butchers_wire_story_linei/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMoney Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I started Season 1 last week and finished it yesterday. Pretty good. I'll start Season 2 this week. I went to college in Annapolis and spent a lot of time in and around B'more so it was fun to see that part of the country again. Also, being an attorney, the procedural stuff can be fun. A law school classmate of mine was always calling me "McNulty" and now seeing the way he is irreverent towards authority figures I can see why. I have no idea how they are going to carry the show through 5 seasons but I guess I'll find out soon enough. Edited July 22, 2013 by TMoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I have no idea how they are going to carry the show through 5 seasons...The structure to the series/answer to that question is maybe the most amazing thing of the series. Anyone have a favorite theme version (which hints at the answer)? Hard to beat Waits.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR9_wbTrInISeason 1, The Blind Boys of AlabamaSeason 2, Tom WaitsSeason 3, The Neville BrothersSeason 4, DoMaJeSeason 5, Steve Earle Edited July 22, 2013 by blessingx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 are they ever going to offer The Wire in HD? Is the source material too low to begin with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmcmanus Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Glad you enjoyed. BTW if you thought the second season suffered a bit, be happy you didn't watch it on BET. http://dailybruin.com/2007/04/15/ibets_editing_butchers_wire_story_linei/ Wow, what a shame. Although really, for the most part Season 2 is stand alone. Not entirely, but close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmcmanus Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 The structure to the series/answer to that question is maybe the most amazing thing of the series. Anyone have a favorite theme version (which hints at the answer)? Hard to beat Waits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR9_wbTrInI Season 1, The Blind Boys of Alabama Season 2, Tom Waits Season 3, The Neville Brothers Season 4, DoMaJe Season 5, Steve Earle Good question. Agree that it's hard to beat Waits on this, just for the sheer grit if nothing else. Thought The Blind Boys really hit it as well, and really liked the harmonica, but might just be because they were first. So I'd rate The Blind Boys and Waits as a virtual tie. Steve Earle's version is excellent as well, although perhaps a tad on the upbeat/happy side, so 3rd place. Then Neville Brothers 4th and DoMaJe 5th, but to be honest I thought they were all worthy and would have been happy with any of them for the whole series. Rotating them was yet another nice touch to this brilliant series. Will definitely watch it again one day once I'm several years removed from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 are they ever going to offer The Wire in HD? Is the source material too low to begin with? No HD. "4x3 feels more like real life and real television and not like a movie." http://library.creativecow.net/articles/griffin_nick/hbo_the_wire.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I started Season 1 last week and finished it yesterday. Pretty good. I'll start Season 2 this week. I went to college in Annapolis and spent a lot of time in and around B'more so it was fun to see that part of the country again. Also, being an attorney, the procedural stuff can be fun. A law school classmate of mine was always calling me "McNulty" and now seeing the way he is irreverent towards authority figures I can see why. I have no idea how they are going to carry the show through 5 seasons but I guess I'll find out soon enough. Without spoiling anything, every season takes on a different aspect of our culture and its impact on the drug trade and the ensuing socioeconomic consequences. They keep everything very, very fresh, arguably until the 5th season, which is more of a denouement then anything else. Still excellent, and a fitting conclusion, just not on the level of 1-4. Season 3 used to be my favorite season, but once I watched the series through again season 4 became my favorite. Season 4 is just so devastating, I don't think I fully wrapped my head around it the first go round. Be forewarned, a lot of people have difficulty moving from season 1 to season 2, because a bunch of new characters are introduced, and a few different settings as well. You still see all your old friends from season 1, but not as often. Just trust me, stick with it and soon you'll be just as attached to the new characters as to the old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMoney Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) 4 episodes into season 2 and still enjoying it, though not quite as much as the first season. It'll be interesting to see where they go with things. I don't really know what to make of the dockworkers, though that Ziggy kid better get what is coming to him. I miss having DeAngelo being more of a central character. He always kind of felt like a cypher for the audience as he was always easy to understand and sympathize with. After 4 episodes it feels like act one is about to end and the season is ready to move on to act two. Also, as Ric and others have alluded, the Tom Waits intro a definitely a major plus. Edited July 25, 2013 by TMoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I used to think season 2 was my least favorite, but now I think Season 5 is. Like postjack said, just stay strong and power through season 2. Season 3 and 4 are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 ^ Ding. Ding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I used to think season 2 was my least favorite, but now I think Season 5 is. Like postjack said, just stay strong and power through season 2. Season 3 and 4 are the best. 4 3 1 2 5 Is probably my order. Though at times I want to put 2 ahead of 1, which is crazy talk I know, but especially my second time running through the series, season 2 hit me hard. I love the Sobotkas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMoney Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Got through 3 more episodes last night. Season 2 is still decent, but it is taking them way too long to get momentum built up on the main story threads. The pacing could use some work. It is not as tight as season 1. Man… why'd they have to go and off DeAngelo. I liked that guy! Seems like they (the writers) took the easy way out from a writers perspective just killing him. I liked the fact that he added an element of tension/complication to the Stringer/Avon storyline. Plus, like I said before, I thought that being somewhat of an outsider he was a great cypher for the audience. Oh well. Should have seen it coming though, any time a show suddenly makes a character a lot more likable its a good bet that they are about to get off'ed. Edited July 26, 2013 by TMoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Season Two really breaks the bubble of a lot of potential 'they' thoughts - age, race, class, locale ("the streets", Baltimore, US, etc.). Suppose the entire series is about scope, but I think season two really keeps the conversation from getting too comfortable on these issues. Haven't seen in a long time and don't want to excuse any pacing problems, but just wanted to state the likely obvious - a pacing change may be appropriate for the "change in scenery." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I really liked season 2 and think it was excellent. I take a fair amount of shit for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Currently towards the end of Season 5 (just 3 episodes left to go - maybe finish this weekend). So far, season 5 is ok but it is certainly one of my least favorites. I would probably have to rewatch 2 to see if I liked it more or less. My current lineup 4 > 3 >> 1 > 2 or 5 (depending on what happens in episodes 8-10 of Season 5) Edited July 26, 2013 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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