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Re: The Wire [Re: J Geoff] #527094
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Ok. There's a lot of character development, particularly with Cutty, Stringer Bell and Major Colvin. I really liked Season 3.
Hope you finish it soon...


"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming

Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
Re: The Wire [Re: Lilo] #527102
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Originally Posted By: Lilo
Ok. There's a lot of character development, particularly with Cutty, Stringer Bell and Major Colvin.


Carcetti and the whole political side of things as well.

I forget which episode it is exactly, about 6 or 7, where the show suddenly takes off. Season 3 was my favorite until season 4, which I haven't finished but is already my favorite.


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Originally Posted By: Blibbleblabble

I know Geoff made reference to "shorties" in the Gifts thread. That's the kind of stuff we need to talk about here!

I and my colleague (who I introduced to the show) regularly use the word "suction" in the context of our several levels of management and who wields how much influence smile

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Originally Posted By: Santino Brasi
I'll take one!
One? It's two fo' five, yo'.


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Re: The Wire [Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra] #527295
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Originally Posted By: Capo de La Cosa Nostra
Originally Posted By: Santino Brasi
I'll take one!
One? It's two fo' five, yo'.


Oh, well then Two, please





He - (Simón Bolívar) - was shaken by the overwhelming revelation that the headlong race between his misfortunes and his dreams was at that moment reaching the finishing line. The rest was darkness. "Damn it," He sighed. "How will I ever get out of this labyrinth!"

So what’s the labyrinth?

That’s the mystery isn’t it? Is the labyrinth living or dying? Which is he trying to escape - the world, or, the end of it?
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Originally Posted By: Santino Brasi
Originally Posted By: Capo de La Cosa Nostra
Originally Posted By: Santino Brasi
I'll take one!
One? It's two fo' five, yo'.


Oh, well then Two, please


yo'.


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Re: The Wire [Re: Blibbleblabble] #529288
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Season 3, Episode 11... OH, SNAP!!! eek eek

On to the last one, then 3 seasons completed.



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Re: The Wire [Re: J Geoff] #529291
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Glad you're still watching this JG grin !

Season 4 is even better. I just started season 5.


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JG, in ep 11, Stringer and Avon each saw their actions as strictly business and as strengthening the organization. Do you think that both of them were correct?


"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming

Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
Re: The Wire [Re: Lilo] #529328
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What's with people not understanding how to use spoiler tags in this thread? A major season five spoiler has already been ruined for me thanks to this thread, why ruin anything for other people who haven't seen the show?



Just put: *Season # Spoiler* before you post. Please.


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Re: The Wire [Re: Lilo] #529349
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Originally Posted By: Lilo
JG, in ep 11, Stringer and Avon each saw their actions as strictly business and as strengthening the organization. Do you think that both of them were correct?


I really have to see things more than once to analyze responsibly (I'm a little dense lol). For instance, I'm still not 100% exactly why the "OH, SNAP!!", but don't post that here... wink But when it comes to the business they've chosen, I can't help but think there's also at least some personal aspects.

Blib: Where? Now I don't wanna read back! haha. But if you PM me with it, I can include the spoiler tags... I'm sure by Season 5 I'll have forgotten anyway! whistle



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Re: The Wire [Re: Blibbleblabble] #529404
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Originally Posted By: Blibbleblabble
What's with people not understanding how to use spoiler tags in this thread? A major season five spoiler has already been ruined for me thanks to this thread, why ruin anything for other people who haven't seen the show?



Just put: *Season # Spoiler* before you post. Please.


Which post(er) are you referring to? I didn't post any spoiler material on Season 3..


"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming

Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
Re: The Wire [Re: Lilo] #529482
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Okay, I overreacted. But referring to a specific episode (11 of season 3 in your case Lilo) and mentioning anything at all can make someone predict what direction the show is going while leading up to that.

Anyway, nevermind.


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Re: The Wire [Re: Blibbleblabble] #529499
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I don't think Lilo (or hopefully I) said anything that'd give anything away... at least nothing specific... How the hell else are we supposed to discuss this?? lol



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Re: The Wire [Re: J Geoff] #529502
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Season/episode specific spoiler warnings... then say anything you want. If someone is dumb enough to read after the spoiler warning then that's their own fault.

I'm sorry if I'm being a stickler about it, but like I said I had a major spoiler ruined for me because someone here didn't use a spoiler tag, and because I love the show so much I feel strongly about it. I'll stop bugging now.

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Re: The Wire [Re: Blibbleblabble] #529508
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Yeah, I think you overreacted Blib. A spoiler would be posting clips from the show or discussing the whys and wherefores of specific actions characters took, describing those actions in detail and discussing what happened, what the writer's or actor's intent was and so on.

I didn't do any of that. wink

Talking very vaguely about unspecified actions that two characters took , without detailing who these characters are in the show or what they do is not a spoiler. From what I wrote all anyone who hasn't seen the show knows that there are two characters named Stringer and Avon. Just like all that anyone who hasn't read Great Expectations knows there are two characters named Pip and Miss Havisham...


"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming

Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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"The Wire: The Complete Series" is today's Amazon Deal of the Day . $81.99

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Originally Posted By: Lilo
Just like all that anyone who hasn't read Great Expectations knows there are two characters named Pip and Miss Havisham...


WHAT?!?!?! oh great! I was planning on reading that! Thanks alot!



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Originally Posted By: Blibbleblabble
Originally Posted By: Lilo
Just like all that anyone who hasn't read Great Expectations knows there are two characters named Pip and Miss Havisham...


WHAT?!?!?! oh great! I was planning on reading that! Thanks alot!



grin


"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming

Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Originally Posted By: Just Lou
"The Wire: The Complete Series" is today's Amazon Deal of the Day . $81.99


Great price, actually! ...but then so is Netflix. wink



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I'm waiting for the complete Twilight Zone set to be offered again. I haven't seen it since September.

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On spoilers, however subtle:

All the pieces matter.


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Started Season 4 tonight with the first 3 episodes. Nothing major yet, but could be an interesting season...



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JG, IMO it is the best season. Enjoy smile

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JG, when do you expect to finish Season 4? I also think it's one of the better ones.


"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming

Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Watched another 4 eps last night (Disc 2) -- 7 down, 6 to go! I hope to finish it this week since I'll be away the following week...



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I've been lagging on season five. It's good so far, but I don't want to reach the spoiler someone gave away earlier in this thread. I wish I didn't know. frown


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I forgot the spoiler if I read it... as I knew I would lol

I'd be more upset that Season 5 is the end frown



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Watched 4 more episodes last night, and tonight hopefully will watch the last 2 of Season 4.

Which leads me to this:

uhwhat

While packing for my trip to Florida, I was looking for a pack of matches to take in my carry-on bag since lighters aren't allowed. Now, I found a pack of matches from RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE. Isn't this where "Bunny" Colvin took the kids for a fancy dinner???

uhwhat

Have I been to one? I don't recall having ever been to one, whether in NJ, NY or Baltimore or anywhere else for that matter! eek If I was there, I sure would like to be reminded of it -- but if I wasn't, then how the hell did I get these matches????? I've never heard of the joint before seeing it featured in The Wire!!

uhwhat



Edit: Hmmm, I wonder if I went to the one in Annapolis??



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How do you rate season four?


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