Comments on: Livin in ‘The Wire’ World for a While http://brianfrank.ca/2008/10/livin-in-the-wire-world-for-a-while/ This is where I share my ideas & questions. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:39:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: B Frank http://brianfrank.ca/2008/10/livin-in-the-wire-world-for-a-while/comment-page-1/#comment-3248 B Frank Sun, 10 May 2009 05:47:44 +0000 http://brianfrank.ca/?p=504#comment-3248 Jesse, your last point's very good -- never thought of that one. <br><br>I knocked-out season 1 last night. I am living in Baltimore. Just after finishing it I heard a bottle break on my leafy London street and for a few seconds I thought for sure it led to a tangled web of crime and conspiracy! Jesse, your last point's very good — never thought of that one.

I knocked-out season 1 last night. I am living in Baltimore. Just after finishing it I heard a bottle break on my leafy London street and for a few seconds I thought for sure it led to a tangled web of crime and conspiracy!

]]> By: Serial Development | B Frank http://brianfrank.ca/2008/10/livin-in-the-wire-world-for-a-while/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Serial Development | B Frank Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:05:17 +0000 http://brianfrank.ca/?p=504#comment-178 [...] or “episodes,” we might say — in monthly magazines. I mentioned this point earlier, citing a remark make by Matthew Yglesias about how The Wire is the only television show that is [...] [...] or “episodes,” we might say — in monthly magazines. I mentioned this point earlier, citing a remark make by Matthew Yglesias about how The Wire is the only television show that is [...]

]]> By: B Frank http://brianfrank.ca/2008/10/livin-in-the-wire-world-for-a-while/comment-page-1/#comment-115 B Frank Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:09:40 +0000 http://brianfrank.ca/?p=504#comment-115 Jesse, your last point's very good -- never thought of that one. I knocked-out season 1 last night. I am living in Baltimore. Just after finishing it I heard a bottle break on my leafy London street and for a few seconds I thought for sure it led to a tangled web of crime and conspiracy! Jesse, your last point’s very good — never thought of that one.

I knocked-out season 1 last night. I am living in Baltimore. Just after finishing it I heard a bottle break on my leafy London street and for a few seconds I thought for sure it led to a tangled web of crime and conspiracy!

]]> By: Jesse Hirsh http://brianfrank.ca/2008/10/livin-in-the-wire-world-for-a-while/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Jesse Hirsh Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:15:00 +0000 http://brianfrank.ca/?p=504#comment-114 The Wire is indeed incredible television. That feeling you have at the end of season 1 where you feel as if you're living in Baltimore, that only increases. It may ebb in season 2, but stick it out, by 3 and 4 you will be asking yourself what world do you live in, and the answer will be B-more! Though do be careful, the emotional investment can climb to incredible heights, and that is dangerous in a show that is essentially tragedy. No matter where you put your love, your heart will be broken. Still, this is the modern equivalent of the Victorian novel set in the streets. Though to your last reference, if you were cynical about TV before, wait until after you're done The Wire. It sets the bar really high, perhaps so high that no other show can get close. The Wire is indeed incredible television. That feeling you have at the end of season 1 where you feel as if you’re living in Baltimore, that only increases. It may ebb in season 2, but stick it out, by 3 and 4 you will be asking yourself what world do you live in, and the answer will be B-more! Though do be careful, the emotional investment can climb to incredible heights, and that is dangerous in a show that is essentially tragedy. No matter where you put your love, your heart will be broken. Still, this is the modern equivalent of the Victorian novel set in the streets. Though to your last reference, if you were cynical about TV before, wait until after you’re done The Wire. It sets the bar really high, perhaps so high that no other show can get close.

]]> By: Jesse Hirsh http://brianfrank.ca/2008/10/livin-in-the-wire-world-for-a-while/comment-page-1/#comment-8750 Jesse Hirsh Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:15:00 +0000 http://brianfrank.ca/?p=504#comment-8750 The Wire is indeed incredible television. That feeling you have at the end of season 1 where you feel as if you're living in Baltimore, that only increases. It may ebb in season 2, but stick it out, by 3 and 4 you will be asking yourself what world do you live in, and the answer will be B-more! Though do be careful, the emotional investment can climb to incredible heights, and that is dangerous in a show that is essentially tragedy. No matter where you put your love, your heart will be broken. Still, this is the modern equivalent of the Victorian novel set in the streets. Though to your last reference, if you were cynical about TV before, wait until after you're done The Wire. It sets the bar really high, perhaps so high that no other show can get close. The Wire is indeed incredible television. That feeling you have at the end of season 1 where you feel as if you’re living in Baltimore, that only increases. It may ebb in season 2, but stick it out, by 3 and 4 you will be asking yourself what world do you live in, and the answer will be B-more! Though do be careful, the emotional investment can climb to incredible heights, and that is dangerous in a show that is essentially tragedy. No matter where you put your love, your heart will be broken. Still, this is the modern equivalent of the Victorian novel set in the streets. Though to your last reference, if you were cynical about TV before, wait until after you’re done The Wire. It sets the bar really high, perhaps so high that no other show can get close.

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