The Wire

Shouting Down the Well: George Eliot and The Wire

Source: megbonbon (Blogspot)

Just, well, if you've watched the show, have you ever met a character like Omar Little anywhere in your life? But, to the point of this rambly post: if I told you I read for leisure, I imagine most people would assume something ...

Published Tue, Nov 25

"Dexter": "About Last Night"

Source: chicagotribune.com

 CA - Nov 24, 2008 Dexter whistling "Campton Races" in a sinister manner reminded me of Omar Little (Michael K. Williams) whistling "The Farmer in the Dell" on "The Wire. ...

Published Mon, Nov 24

‘GQ’ Magazine Honors The ‘Men Of The Year’ For 2008

Source: Pink is the New

Leading Man: Leonardo DiCaprio Game Changer: Barack Obama Breakout: Jon Hamm Golden Boy: Michael Phelps Mad Genius of the Year: John Malkovich Obsession of the Year: Megan Fox Drama Queen of the Year: Sean Penn Screen Idol of the Year: James Franco Tough Guys of the Year: The Wire Writers

Published Wed, Nov 19

Five whys, Part 3: Legacy startups... (Venture Hacks) » TechNews.AM

Source: TechNews AM

Venture Hacks 4 days ago. You’ll probably learn more from this clip than two years at Harvard Business School. From HBO’s The Wire: (Video: The Wire) I bet you didn’t know this is Obama’s favorite TV show. Post your comment ...

Published Wed, Nov 19

Double Happiness: When you look at this picture ... [Happiness 2]

Source: Defamer

Double Happiness: When you look at this picture of Philip Seymour Hoffman, what do you see? Wait, what? That's Omar from The Wire? C'mon, kids — where's your inner film cineaste? If you had the imagination of Todd Solondz, you'd take Omar's portrayer, Michael K. Williams, and cast him in yo...

Published Mon, Nov 17

What Obama Can Learn from The Wire by Casey Gane-McCalla (The ...

Source: incubate (WordPress)

One of the main reasons I supported Barack Obama is because we share the same favorite TV show, HBO’s The Wire. The Wire is probably the most realistic show on television and the only show that deals intelligently with several problems ...

Published Sun, Nov 16

“It ain’t about right, it’s about money.” - Venture Hacks

Source: Venture Hacks

“It ain’t about right, it’s about money.” November 15th, 2008. You’ll probably learn more from this clip than two years at Harvard Business School. From HBO’s The Wire:. (Video: The Wire). I bet you didn’t know this is Obama’s favorite ...

Published Sat, Nov 15

Barack & me: Too close for coincidence?

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette

 PA - Nov 13, 2008 When Mr. Obama visited the editorial board of the Post-Gazette last spring, we had a nice chat about "The Wire," an HBO show we both esteem above all others ...

Published Thu, Nov 13