tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post5717978121048890918..comments2024-02-29T03:29:52.934-05:00Comments on A List Of Things Thrown Five Minutes Ago: Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02113168955236758821noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-66957279052926007212013-02-07T17:06:29.234-05:002013-02-07T17:06:29.234-05:00Even the anti-establishment types end up making es...Even the anti-establishment types end up making establishment-type decisions once they're in charge of the establishment (eg when the McNulty gives the guy the car to go play golf so as not to expose the entire scheme; the corrupt scheme has been corrupted by exactly the kind of petty BS we see in the real BPD). I think this story line is actually somewhat sympathetic to the "system" that the series is otherwise very critical of.djgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-65846012052864484452013-02-06T21:05:57.940-05:002013-02-06T21:05:57.940-05:00My issue with it wasn't that it wouldn't h...My issue with it wasn't that it wouldn't have consequences, but that it wasn't enjoyable or interesting to watch UNTIL it had consequences. The disintegration of the scheme is fascinating. The set-up was annoying.Marshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-24706808984905045232013-02-06T18:55:05.518-05:002013-02-06T18:55:05.518-05:00One of my 5 favorite episodes the show ever did. ...One of my 5 favorite episodes the show ever did. Love the McNulty bit.<br />And what I thought was always the most underrated part of Omar dying that way was just how shocked/sad Chris Partlow was to not be the guy to get him. He was denied the chance to make up for letting him get away the first time.BKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-72064672373594833492013-02-06T16:55:00.598-05:002013-02-06T16:55:00.598-05:00I disagree with the people who say Omar deserved b...I disagree with the people who say Omar deserved better than this. As Alan notes, he went out like Jesse James. I want to talk more about this next week, but in The Game, Omar's a legend. So of course he'll go out like one.<br /><br /><br />As to the serial killer plot, I think I'm not spoiling anything at this point by saying McNulty's in over his head and really hasn't thought this out. Whenever I hear people complain about the introduction of the plot, how the Wire "jumped the shark," I want to shake them and say This is The Wire! It's ridiculous if it works perfectly without any negative consequences, but this isn't Sherlock Holmes, it's Jimmy McNulty. It's drunk Jimmy McNulty. It's drunk Jimmy McNulty without an exit strategy. Actions always have consequences on the Wire. Sure it's insane, but they recognize that it is. You didn't really think it would be smooth sailing, did you?Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-63090208048995736042013-02-06T12:55:45.754-05:002013-02-06T12:55:45.754-05:00Realized last night that USA's "Suits&quo...Realized last night that USA's "Suits" can now claim at least two Wire vets as guests - David Costabile and Wendell Pierce. Not bad, show, not bad.Wattsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-23663157915760375172013-02-06T12:54:57.080-05:002013-02-06T12:54:57.080-05:00Watching Amy Ryan last night made me want to recom...Watching Amy Ryan last night made me want to recommend "Win Win" to anyone who hasn't seen it. Her role is minor in that, but she nails it.Wattsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-41354601108336759932013-02-06T12:30:30.038-05:002013-02-06T12:30:30.038-05:00Great episode. I don't have much to say.... th...Great episode. I don't have much to say.... this season isn't my favorite by a long shot, but somehow the creation of the insane McNulty plot is becoming ok because they acknowledge the insanity, and because it actually has real consequences (and I suspect more to come). <br /><br />And what moments we were given in this episode: the look on Kenard's face after he does the deed. Fletcher talking about Bubbs (if only he knew what we know...). The entire conversation with Terry the homeless vet ("chocolate milk"). Clay Davis back to life. McNulty's face as the FBI guy is describing him. Poot in a cheaq ref's outfit. And Amy Ryan, my goodness, Amy Ryan. <br /><br /><br />Can't believe we're almost done.Marshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-14366844474902739882013-02-06T11:22:03.316-05:002013-02-06T11:22:03.316-05:00No immediate reason? It's all in the game: ht...No immediate reason? It's all in the game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sky95nS8XtQJordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-36091105244147329002013-02-06T11:10:31.895-05:002013-02-06T11:10:31.895-05:00Since Omar was killed while waiting for his pack o...Since Omar was killed while waiting for his pack of Newports, can we count this as an anti-smoking PSA?Wattsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953654.post-50727452438871216392013-02-06T09:58:11.526-05:002013-02-06T09:58:11.526-05:00And don't forget - poor Omar gets bumped by th...And don't forget - poor Omar gets bumped by the Sun for a house fire.Wattsnoreply@blogger.com