tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post1523698097026358183..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 11 Scenes from The WireAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70995892037998464412021-12-16T09:57:10.819-05:002021-12-16T09:57:10.819-05:00Damn right, fully agree! I rewatched this show a f...Damn right, fully agree! I rewatched this show a few months ago (in two weeks... heh) and was thinking of doing an updated list like this, but then I realized damn near every scene could be in it haha. Favorite show of all time, nothing else comes close for me.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-77501090585532693212021-09-30T23:14:58.785-04:002021-09-30T23:14:58.785-04:00You could literally do a Top 100 scenes, it's ...You could literally do a Top 100 scenes, it's just that rich and lasting! Love all the picks and I'd go with the one where Bunk suddenly deconstructs the mythos surrounding Omar and how violence ripples. Shows you even the most iconic character wasn't above the consequences that his actions created.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472582770658802428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5947322330749571252017-10-27T08:54:48.128-04:002017-10-27T08:54:48.128-04:00I love the film as well, but the show improves on ...I love the film as well, but the show improves on the film, for sure. I watched Season 1 in one sitting. It really is remarkable. The cold cinematography, pulsating music, detached acting... god, I loved that damn show. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60554035487137872692017-10-26T19:10:35.553-04:002017-10-26T19:10:35.553-04:00I haven't, man. I'll check it out, as I wa...I haven't, man. I'll check it out, as I was a big fan of Soderbergh's film.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759761229945466986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29606736289800570222017-10-26T16:54:17.599-04:002017-10-26T16:54:17.599-04:00Hell yeah man. And a post like this for The Sopran...Hell yeah man. And a post like this for The Sopranos is a great idea. Did you see Starz's The Girlfriend Experience? Best new show I've seen in a long, long time.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49647287385182509992017-10-26T04:10:27.413-04:002017-10-26T04:10:27.413-04:00The Wire was such a great fucking show. I would lo...The Wire was such a great fucking show. I would love to see one of these for The Sopranos at some point, since I know you dig that show too. I consider the two of them to be the greatest TV shows of all time. HBO at it's peak were fucking untouchable.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759761229945466986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52762778550631562942017-06-30T17:29:21.182-04:002017-06-30T17:29:21.182-04:00Nah, yo, you earned that buck like a mothafucka.Nah, yo, you earned that buck like a mothafucka.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55325783355857900632017-06-30T11:53:00.659-04:002017-06-30T11:53:00.659-04:00Snoop buys a nail gunSnoop buys a nail gunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78025667021388532002015-12-14T16:45:21.979-05:002015-12-14T16:45:21.979-05:00Thing is, there are SO. MANY. classic scenes in th...Thing is, there are SO. MANY. classic scenes in this show, picking 11 is damn near impossible. I love that "Where's Wallace" scene, and I always loved Slim. His send-off of Cheese was fuckin' classic.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37671656963341525452015-12-10T19:32:59.712-05:002015-12-10T19:32:59.712-05:00Where's "WHERE'S WALLACE AT?"?!
...Where's "WHERE'S WALLACE AT?"?!<br /><br />Also, an honourable mention for Slim Charles, always seems to get forgotten but he was one of the few I can think of who ended it both alive and uncorruptedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14343665835399731038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-77934658862336206722015-10-26T14:42:04.243-04:002015-10-26T14:42:04.243-04:00Arguably my favorite opening scene of any show, ev...Arguably my favorite opening scene of any show, ever. Love that scene so much. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89018696262436515482015-10-23T20:17:36.769-04:002015-10-23T20:17:36.769-04:00Don't forget the opening scene of the whole se...Don't forget the opening scene of the whole series, snot boogie and the classic line, "Got to. This is America"<br /><br />Captures the breadth and scope of what's to come, the insanity, the brutality, the epic systematic structural failure, the gallows humor and human resilience all in one tight shot.<br />It's geniusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64636223386678467682014-09-08T12:49:02.318-04:002014-09-08T12:49:02.318-04:00Thanks so much for the comment, I really appreciat...Thanks so much for the comment, I really appreciate it. Always love finding other fans of The Wire. I actually finished Breaking Bad last month (finally), and <i>loved</i> it. "Ozymandias" was definitely a highlight of the series, but Jesse Plemons really nailed his part as well. I've never seen a psychopath played with such utter indifference. He really had no idea how fuckin' crazy he really was.<br /><br />Either way, thanks so much for the reco. I'm really glad I finally finished that show.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48846113317142302242014-09-07T19:39:44.194-04:002014-09-07T19:39:44.194-04:00Hey man, this is a great list. And like you said, ...Hey man, this is a great list. And like you said, the show is so fantastic you could come up with over 50 scenes that are all amazing. I'm pretty fond of the final sequence of season 2's (a very underrated season and the third best, in my opinion, behind 3 and 4) "Bad Dreams". <br /><br />Anyway, I read that you don't watch many tv shows, so if you are a fan of great tv, I'd recommend Breaking Bad. It's already widely considered to be one of the best shows of all time, and I'd say it's as good as The Wire. And although many consider season 5 to be The Wire's weakest season, Breaking Bad just got better and better, with one of the last episodes of the show, "Ozymandias", being probably the best TV episode I've ever watched.<br /><br />In case you have the time to watch it though, avoid youtube videos of the show, 'cause they contain lots of spoilers.<br /><br />Thanks for the list.Heisenbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-775691658707837082014-02-11T20:54:17.852-05:002014-02-11T20:54:17.852-05:00Awesome, it's so gratifying when a film or sho...Awesome, it's so gratifying when a film or show actually lives up to the impossible hype that has preceded it, isn't it? Really happy you enjoyed the show.<br /><br />I love all the scenes you mentioned. Michael's final scene on the show was incredible. A new Omar is a'comin. <br /><br />So happy I could help push you to watch the show. Maybe it's time for me to give the whole thing a rewatch. Hmmm...Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39485633987467087412014-02-08T01:42:23.207-05:002014-02-08T01:42:23.207-05:00Hey I can finally view and comment on this post! J...Hey I can finally view and comment on this post! Just finished up with the entire series this week and wow I wasn't disappointed. The best t.v crime drama ever made lived up to it's billing from you and several other people that couldn't recommend it higher for me. Love how much the creators entrench us into Baltimore and this world of law enforcement and drug dealing. Everything is so authentic with no false notes. Takes bites and pieces from show that came before it but perfects everything to a nth degree. <br />All your picks for the best scenes are great indelible moments, especially Avon and Stringer's last conversation, the season 5 ending, the "fuck" scene, and Stringer's last scene. <br />I would only add as some of the stand-outs for me Michael holding up the remaining dealers: a new Omar is born, D'angelo's explanation of Great Gatsby, Colvin's paper bag speech, and McNulty's Police "wake" in the last episode. Not much on TV put a smile on my face more than the rest of the department knowing that McNulty is no cop anymore, but acknowledging he did what he did to try and do SOMETHING about the status quo. All great stuff, so thank you fro being the tipping point in getting me to take in the entire series. Jeffhttp://www.cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88693008541416341482014-01-27T15:20:47.862-05:002014-01-27T15:20:47.862-05:00Hey man, thanks so much for stopping by and commen...Hey man, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. So happy to connect with other fans of The Wire.<br /><br />I loved all of your picks as well. Landsman was such a trip. Such comedic perfection. I suppose Stringer's death was such a surprise because I had no idea it was going to happen. I thought he was going to remain the "villain" for the rest of the series, then BAM. By the time the middle of Season 5 came around, I assumed Omar would die, but I had NO IDEA he would die the way he did. Either way, great show all around. There's never a bad time to restart this series.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34734998010612382562014-01-27T10:44:57.016-05:002014-01-27T10:44:57.016-05:00Great list man, I am a devoted follower of the wir...Great list man, I am a devoted follower of the wire having been through the series several times! To mention just a few of my favourite scenes; <br />I was surprised at how much you liked Rawls, I always preferred Landsman for his comedic qualities, I especially liked the season 1 scene between the two of them discussing Mcnulty and Jay's attempt of an act on himself.<br />I also found Omar's death more shocking and powerful than stringers, the way it seemed to come out of left field, the scene felt ominous from the start but having seen Omar fight his way out of numerous work place issues Shocked was the only word!<br />Any one of the hundreds of Bubbles scenes, his attempt at getting clean at the end of season 1, where McNulty sends him back to the life unknowingly I thought was brilliant yet sad. Finally his whole path to redemption played out perfectly within season 5.<br />Time to start the series again I think...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430965898537594531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45308688794927759902013-09-28T19:54:38.968-04:002013-09-28T19:54:38.968-04:00Happy viewing to you, indeed! I've been wantin...Happy viewing to you, indeed! I've been wanting to go back and check this out again. Watched it all the way through twice. So damn good.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54776442480619012842013-09-28T06:22:12.482-04:002013-09-28T06:22:12.482-04:00I've seen the complete series at least a coupl...I've seen the complete series at least a couple of times. Now I have to watch it again! The scenes noted in the article and comments section are classics. Happy viewing to me :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-79054318917630264782013-09-28T06:15:45.310-04:002013-09-28T06:15:45.310-04:00Priceless!Priceless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-10454096695200099662013-05-26T17:01:41.789-04:002013-05-26T17:01:41.789-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
Se...Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!<br /><br />Season 2 is definitely the weakest for me, but man, that Sobotka scene is so perfect. Heavy shit. I agree, while I do think songs in movies/TV can be effective, The Wire proved that music definitely isn't necessary to drive the story. Great observation there.<br />Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64823030480441003972013-05-26T12:33:42.096-04:002013-05-26T12:33:42.096-04:00I recently completed the series and my god does th...I recently completed the series and my god does the show live up to all the praises. I really enjoyed your list and agree that each of the scenes are quite memorable. I am a bit disappointed that you did not include one awesome scene in which Frank Sobotka is killed (Season 2).<br /><br />One of the first things which one notices about The Wire is the minimal use of background music and whenever any music is used in a scene, it is usually emanating out of a radio or something. This according to me was one of the many things which gave the show the real and gritty feel. But the use of the Greek soundtrack in the climax of the second last episode was so beautiful. A lot of people try the counterbalancing of intense drama with a fun and out of place soundtrack, but this show really showed us how to do it with perfection.anshu205https://www.blogger.com/profile/11106031520655714192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8211936339639095822013-03-28T11:23:10.094-04:002013-03-28T11:23:10.094-04:00Rawls was such a bad motherfucker, wasn't he? ...Rawls was such a bad motherfucker, wasn't he? Which is what makes that number 5 moment above so impactful, in my opinion. I LOVE that moment you're talking about as well. Perfect delivery there.<br /><br />Interesting that Season 2 is your favorite. It'd probably rank last for me, even though it is still brilliant. Such a classic show.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61699143192970799982013-03-28T05:17:02.493-04:002013-03-28T05:17:02.493-04:00I love the scene where John Doman(Rawls) gives the...I love the scene where John Doman(Rawls) gives the "These are for you,McNulty" speech to Dominic West(McNulty)with both middle fingers up. I loved every single scene of John Doman's, he's just brilliant and has great dialogue to work with.<br /> (Watched all seasons recently, Season 2 was a personal favorite)DevDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869265380533017595noreply@blogger.com