Reposado Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I don't love Marlo, but here it is anyway.Kima dirty? out of character in season 5? continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 My name is my name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devotee Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 My favorite small moment is Bubbles jogging up the steps from the cellar of his sisters (?) place in the series finale, about to eat dinner with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldaur Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That's so true, devotee. I think it's a testament to the show's power and emotional depth that we could feel such happiness for Bubblez being welcome at that table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Oop North Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Bubbles has such a perfect character arc. Those moments with him in season 5 were excellent.When he is at the NA meeting and says "Ain't no shame in holding onto grief, as long as you make room for other things too". That line made me cry. Really great actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 It annoys me how many of the great actors on the Wire went on to do absolutely fucking nothing. Bloody Hollywood/television/whatever is keeping them from getting more work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wolf Smith Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 That's so true, devotee. I think it's a testament to the show's power and emotional depth that we could feel such happiness for Bubblez being welcome at that table.Knowing that the real Bubbles.. Possum died of Aids, makes it that much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wolf Smith Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 It annoys me how many of the great actors on the Wire went on to do absolutely fucking nothing. Bloody Hollywood/television/whatever is keeping them from getting more work.Funny, have seen quite a few on things this year.Slim Charles was on ElementaryBrodie, was on The Good WifeCutty is on The Walking DeadClay Davis is on L&O: SVUBunny has been on a lot things, but is now on Nashville? really?Marlo and Omar were both on No Reservations w/ BourdainBarksdale was in DreddStringer Bell has LutherCarcetti is of course is on GoT a few are on Bansheeand a bunch have been on Treme (also by D Simon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldaur Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 A lot of them were also local Baltimore actors who, I believe, were theater buffs or remained content to stay at the local area. Although I did see Poot in Las Vegas about three months ago. He's very short, but I fangirled too much to say anything to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 It annoys me how many of the great actors on the Wire went on to do absolutely fucking nothing. Bloody Hollywood/television/whatever is keeping them from getting more work.McNulty was offered the role of Mance. He declined. :blink:I hope they get some some Wire alums for the future seasons of GoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wun Drop Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Let's not forget Omar/Michael K. Williams stealing every scene he's in on Boardwalk Empire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyphillip Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I am going to commit board heresy right now and say that I don't think this show was the best thing ever. I have only watched the first season, and although the acting, and writing is superb, There are a number of shows that I have enjoyed more. I will eventually catch the rest of the seasons, but nothing that I saw in season 1 made this a must see for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Funny, have seen quite a few on things this year.Slim Charles was on ElementaryBrodie, was on The Good WifeCutty is on The Walking DeadClay Davis is on L&O: SVUBunny has been on a lot things, but is now on Nashville? really?Marlo and Omar were both on No Reservations w/ BourdainBarksdale was in DreddStringer Bell has LutherCarcetti is of course is on GoTa few are on Bansheeand a bunch have been on Treme (also by D Simon)A lot of these aren't exactly starring or even recurring gigs though. I think its a shame guys like J.D Williams/Bodie and Andre Royo/Bubbles can't get steadier gigs. I mean, kudos on Dominic West, Michael K Williams and Idris Elba all coming out of the Wire with serious careers, but a lot of other good actors are only getting bit parts and I think that just plain sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilKing Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I am going to commit board heresy right now and say that I don't think this show was the best thing ever. I have only watched the first season, and although the acting, and writing is superb, There are a number of shows that I have enjoyed more. I will eventually catch the rest of the seasons, but nothing that I saw in season 1 made this a must see for me.Come back and tell us what you think after seasons 2 - 4. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I am going to commit board heresy right now and say that I don't think this show was the best thing ever. I have only watched the first season, and although the acting, and writing is superb, There are a number of shows that I have enjoyed more. I will eventually catch the rest of the seasons, but nothing that I saw in season 1 made this a must see for me.I think it's number 2 right behind The Sopranos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I think it's number 2 right behind The Sopranos.Am I the only guy that didn't think the Sopranos was all that great? It's just every Scorsese gangster flick stretched out over a couple seasons. No doubt it was a good show, but not the best thing ever produced for television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nah, I'm with you.I've always felt part of the appeal of the show is wrapped up in many people's inherent interest in the whole organized crime thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wun Drop Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 A lot of the Sopranos appeal (which I actually really enjoyed the show) is its influence, spawning later series like Mad Men and Breaking Bad.Oz, for example, I recently watched that series for the first time, and thought it was pretty bad ;) but the influence it had on a lot of later shows (like Sopranos and Wire) is obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASongOfStarkAndTargaryen Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (Former) Mayor Royce is on Hou$e of Lie$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Dominic West has been starring in The Hour on the BBC (getting a chance to show the world that he's actually an Old Etonian), not sure if that's made it to America though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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