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11-30-04 | 06:55 PM
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He's tried to talk to Avon about being smart and playing it cool, but since this is a guy who had Avon's nephew murdered, it's not surprising that he might try to set Avon up as a last resort. String is one cold man when it comes to business.
11-30-04 | 10:17 PM
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BTW...Settle an argument, was the girl that banged and was later shot by Marlow DeAngelo's ex? If it was it would explain String and Avons reaction to her death.
12-01-04 | 03:00 PM
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From: Capitol of the Empire! Center of all Commerce and Culture! Crossroads of Civilization! NEW ROME!!!...aka New York City
Originally posted by sven
He knows that much.
The girl who got shot was named Devonne and D's ex was named Donette. So no it wasnt the same person.
He knows that much.
The girl who got shot was named Devonne and D's ex was named Donette. So no it wasnt the same person.
12-01-04 | 05:52 PM
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I guessing cause she was a female.
I have a couple of questions. What happened to Bunk he seems to have just disappeared after the gun recovery and where is Bubble's junkie partner?
I have a couple of questions. What happened to Bunk he seems to have just disappeared after the gun recovery and where is Bubble's junkie partner?
12-01-04 | 06:52 PM
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Didn't Bubbles ditch him a few weeks ago, wandering off when he couldn't stop doing those penny ante grifts? (Like the ladder thing, which I enjoyed.)
Like Jeremy noted, they don't see eye to eye on Bub's co-operation w/ Keema and McNutty.
(I see by the ad above the page right this minute, that season 2 is out on DVD in January
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Like Jeremy noted, they don't see eye to eye on Bub's co-operation w/ Keema and McNutty.
(I see by the ad above the page right this minute, that season 2 is out on DVD in January
)
12-01-04 | 09:11 PM
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From: Capitol of the Empire! Center of all Commerce and Culture! Crossroads of Civilization! NEW ROME!!!...aka New York City
Originally posted by Manco
where is Bubble's junkie partner?
where is Bubble's junkie partner?
12-04-04 | 11:28 AM
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What exactly did Pres do in Season 1?
I remember his "accidental discharge", but nothing about shooting up in his own squad car. I take it Valchek won't help him now that he sucker-punched him...
I remember his "accidental discharge", but nothing about shooting up in his own squad car. I take it Valchek won't help him now that he sucker-punched him...
12-04-04 | 03:31 PM
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Shotting up his own car happened before season 1. It was the reason he was dumped on Daniels in the first place.
He also blinded that kid in one eye.
He also blinded that kid in one eye.
12-12-04 | 01:14 PM
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The Wire - 12/12
"Reformation"
Directed by Joe Chappelle
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, with each harboring plans for the future.
Why don't more people watch this show? According to David Simon:
1) Cast predominantly black. Predominantly white nation stereotypes it as "black show" and feels comfortable ignoring same.
2) Requires thought and commitment to watch and absorb complex plotlines and subtleties. Television in America is by an large a vegetative medium.
3) Filmed in Baltimore. Baltimore? What the fuck?
4) Although supported by HBO and given creative license, first and second seasons had most episodes premiering at ten o'clock following Arliss or Sex in City -- shows that had very different appeal and audiences, I think. Third season premiers at nine, but alas, this fall NFL football and Desperate Housewives have the cultural zeitgeist surrounded.
5) Not enough happy endings.
6) I can't understand what the Negros are saying.
7) What the hell is a D.N.R.?
8) Not an Emmy nom to be found. Did I mention it was written and filmed and produced by people who don't live in New York or Los Angeles.
Directed by Joe Chappelle
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, with each harboring plans for the future.
Why don't more people watch this show? According to David Simon:
1) Cast predominantly black. Predominantly white nation stereotypes it as "black show" and feels comfortable ignoring same.
2) Requires thought and commitment to watch and absorb complex plotlines and subtleties. Television in America is by an large a vegetative medium.
3) Filmed in Baltimore. Baltimore? What the fuck?
4) Although supported by HBO and given creative license, first and second seasons had most episodes premiering at ten o'clock following Arliss or Sex in City -- shows that had very different appeal and audiences, I think. Third season premiers at nine, but alas, this fall NFL football and Desperate Housewives have the cultural zeitgeist surrounded.
5) Not enough happy endings.
6) I can't understand what the Negros are saying.
7) What the hell is a D.N.R.?
8) Not an Emmy nom to be found. Did I mention it was written and filmed and produced by people who don't live in New York or Los Angeles.
12-12-04 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by hboafficionado
"Reformation"
Directed by Joe Chappelle
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, with each harboring plans for the future.
Why don't more people watch this show? According to David Simon:
1) Cast predominantly black. Predominantly white nation stereotypes it as "black show" and feels comfortable ignoring same.
Directed by Joe Chappelle
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, with each harboring plans for the future.
Why don't more people watch this show? According to David Simon:
1) Cast predominantly black. Predominantly white nation stereotypes it as "black show" and feels comfortable ignoring same.
