tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post3080620064229233778..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: Ten Favorite Movies Seen In January, The Wire & American Horror StorySarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-17493021218595693652013-02-12T14:34:40.269-08:002013-02-12T14:34:40.269-08:00Ah gotcha, I know what you mean.
That show is so...Ah gotcha, I know what you mean. <br /><br />That show is so remorseless. You latch onto someone, then... gone, baby, gone.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-31021051612680127082013-02-12T14:32:11.715-08:002013-02-12T14:32:11.715-08:00Well, it's not any worse than the other violen...Well, it's not any worse than the other violence in the show. :-) I just meant that all the police brutality was the only aspect of the way police work is portrayed, in The Wire, that struck me as unbelievable. I'm told officers have to be extra careful now about not using excessive force and following correct protocol during interrogations. Physical confrontations do happen, and people do sometimes get beat up, but I can't seen them just ganging up on some suspect and brutalizing him in the interrogation room. But I'm definitely not an expert.<br /><br />The show is brutal. Just finished the first season, and my favorite character got killed. I'd been expecting it, but ... wow! Nevertheless, I am loving the series so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-20782742515513544012013-02-12T06:22:51.185-08:002013-02-12T06:22:51.185-08:00The police brutality is something that you're,...The police brutality is something that you're, unfortunately, going to have to get used to with the show. It's always there in one way or another, sometimes against innocent children.<br /><br />Either way, I do hope you enjoy the series!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-18192129357212032662013-02-08T07:35:09.174-08:002013-02-08T07:35:09.174-08:00They keep threatening snow, and we keep getting a ...They keep threatening snow, and we keep getting a dusting. Just a tease. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-63064959784301339432013-02-08T07:34:34.374-08:002013-02-08T07:34:34.374-08:00Interesting that the police officers you worked wi...Interesting that the police officers you worked with, as a journalist, said The Wire was the most accurate police movie/TV show. I want to talk my husband into watching it, because I'd like to know what he thinks. Usually everyone in the family avoids watching cop shows with him, because he always rips them apart. Ha ha. He knows too much about police procedure.<br /><br />I'm certainly no expert, but the whole show does have a very "real" feeling to it. And I can vouch for the fact that the police officers on the show talk the way cops really talk. The only thing that bothers me, so far, is all the police brutality portrayed. I am under the impression that while that sort of thing used to be fairly commonplace, it has now -- thankfully -- become rare. Of course my husband never worked the streets of Baltimore. ;-)<br /><br />And I've been wondering whether KFC's sales have dropped since Killer Joe was released. :-P No one who's seen the K-Fry-C scene will ever set foot in that place again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-46652703436187538822013-02-08T07:34:12.575-08:002013-02-08T07:34:12.575-08:00Thanks, Tara! :-)Thanks, Tara! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-84168837130139863682013-02-08T07:16:58.219-08:002013-02-08T07:16:58.219-08:00I'm so happy to visit and find all these movie...I'm so happy to visit and find all these movie reviews - thanks for sharing your insight about what to watch and what to skip!<br /><br />We're getting ready for a doozy of a snowstorm here today.... I'll send some down your way :0)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824248962807980412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-86018084033532905332013-02-08T07:13:58.139-08:002013-02-08T07:13:58.139-08:00Killer Joe really could be a PSA against fried chi...Killer Joe really could be a PSA against fried chicken, couldn't it? Ha. <br /><br />12 Angry Men, Blue, Grand Illusion – love them all. I too was no fan of Seven Psychopaths. Did nothing for me. <br /><br />The Wire is legendary, and only gets better (well, season 2 is the weakest of the bunch, but by no means bad). I covered the police beat in college, and always asked every police officer I met what the most accurate cop movie/TV show was. The answer, always, was The Wire.<br />Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-90337325596078299992013-02-07T18:51:47.994-08:002013-02-07T18:51:47.994-08:00Where is your snow? Aren't you about ready to ...Where is your snow? Aren't you about ready to get absolutely dumped on? Be careful what you wish for indeed! Good luck!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-22368880291848883132013-02-07T04:25:36.921-08:002013-02-07T04:25:36.921-08:00I find myself being simultaneously repulsed and fa...I find myself being simultaneously repulsed and fascinated by American Horror Story. And the second season is even more twisted? Ha ha! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-76049381384766457902013-02-07T04:24:20.887-08:002013-02-07T04:24:20.887-08:00Ha ha! :-)Ha ha! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-52236332954036241712013-02-07T01:36:22.370-08:002013-02-07T01:36:22.370-08:00That f-bomb scene in The Wire is probably one of m...That f-bomb scene in The Wire is probably one of my favourite all time TV scenes. It's hilarious! And it just works. Love it. <br /><br />American Horror Story is completely messed up. And I love it. Season 1 is excellent and after the Halloween episode, it really kicks up a notch. The second season is seriously twisted. Can't believe what I'm watching. But it's oh so good. SO GOOD.<br /><br />Great selection of films you've seen. Looper was one of my faves of last year. Just an amazingly great sci-fi flick. So damn original too. Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-58626113739522963892013-02-06T17:49:41.161-08:002013-02-06T17:49:41.161-08:00I was just cracking up the Pole Dancing Home Depot...I was just cracking up the Pole Dancing Home Depot woman!! TOO FUNNY!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-57577691165244949142013-02-06T17:19:17.991-08:002013-02-06T17:19:17.991-08:00I love what you said about Downfall showing vulner...I love what you said about Downfall showing vulnerability in such a monstrous character. That's a great way to express it. It didn't make Hitler less loathsome, of course (he became even more despicable, if that's possible) but it did look at him in a complex, human way. I've never seen him portrayed that way before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-42297787653902668842013-02-06T17:17:05.405-08:002013-02-06T17:17:05.405-08:00I know ... Three Kings is a terrific movie, isn...I know ... Three Kings is a terrific movie, isn't it? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-2740426272064297442013-02-06T14:51:04.241-08:002013-02-06T14:51:04.241-08:00Don't even get a teacher started on the lack o...Don't even get a teacher started on the lack of snow. I literally turn attempt to punch the weather in the face, I get so angry.<br /><br />Wild list this month as always, though I can't say I've seen much of it. But if Three Kings is HM, than these flicks must be fantastic.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-62889461393124893312013-02-06T05:36:09.263-08:002013-02-06T05:36:09.263-08:00You have watched a lot of movies in January. Every...You have watched a lot of movies in January. Everyone seems to watch a lot but me.<br /><br />I really like Downfall, it shows vulnerability in such monstrous character. I want to see Looper but missed it in cinema :(Novrozhttp://bokunosekai.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-48687248045860909122013-02-05T15:26:18.990-08:002013-02-05T15:26:18.990-08:00Are you starting to notice your influence on my mo...Are you starting to notice your influence on my movie watching choices? ;-)<br /><br />I'll be curious to hear what you think of The Wire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-75793422376486579302013-02-05T15:24:42.943-08:002013-02-05T15:24:42.943-08:00I really like the relationship between McNulty and...I really like the relationship between McNulty and Bunk -- it's a mix of professional camaraderie, affection, machismo, and pure BS. It's one of my favorite things about the show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-54300892626899704062013-02-05T14:27:38.379-08:002013-02-05T14:27:38.379-08:00I love The Wire. I was so sad when my boyfriend an...I love The Wire. I was so sad when my boyfriend and I finished all five seasons. The first is really one of the best though. And I love the crime scene you mentioned. It's so well done, and perfectly in character for the two cops. Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09240085627916462704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-40168177023523108782013-02-05T13:46:22.197-08:002013-02-05T13:46:22.197-08:00Great month of films! And two Binoche movies in th...Great month of films! And <i>two</i> Binoche movies in the top 5! :)<br /><br />I bought season one of The Wire on sale recently, but I haven't started it yet. Might get into that soon.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-18220741890990363912013-02-05T07:55:13.120-08:002013-02-05T07:55:13.120-08:00Ha ha! :-)Ha ha! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-9448031502520034762013-02-05T07:54:48.698-08:002013-02-05T07:54:48.698-08:00Blue is an artsy film, and it isn't as emotion...Blue is an artsy film, and it isn't as emotionally intense as you'd expect, given the subject. But anything dealing with the death of a child is going to be tough for us. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-59400610685851779812013-02-05T05:59:33.449-08:002013-02-05T05:59:33.449-08:00You watch the best stuff and always remind me of f...You watch the best stuff and always remind me of films that I'm missing out on!<br /><br />My security has been breached!! Oh noes!! ;) The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-2623759839204485342013-02-05T00:34:06.622-08:002013-02-05T00:34:06.622-08:00Hahaha love the gif. I've got Looper and Silve...Hahaha love the gif. I've got Looper and Silver Linings Playbook to watch this weekend but I'm adding Blue to my watch list, will I dissolve in a puddle?Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.com