yeah, Im glad they didnt cop out and turn House in a new man who overcomes an addiction.

dajafi wrote: I'll probably try The Wire tomorrow night. All those Bill Simmons plugs, plus the rave of a colleague who claims it's the closest TV has ever gotten to making a drama "about" public policy, won me over.

Give it at least four or five episodes, as it takes long but satisfying arcs. I almost gave up on it after one or two episodes, and now it's far and away my favorite show ever.

Is BET going to play it unedited? If not, I could see it ending up like that MadTV parody of an edited Sopranos episode.

If it is edited, Jeff or anyone else, I would get the DVDs.

watching the wire on bet is an injustice. the language and content in the show isnt "graphic" just for the hell of it, it truly emulates and represents the drug world.

the politics stuff doesnt really come into play until season 3 and 4.

Could they played it unedited if they waited until after 10 and put a proper disclaimer up? What are the rules with non-premium cable?

Houshphandzadeh wrote:Could they played it unedited if they waited until after 10 and put a proper disclaimer up?

Certain words are still 'unacceptable' on tv regardless of time...and certain scenes of sexuality are unacceptable as well.

Violence on the other hand, well jeez man, that's all ok, let me tell ya

Me and a friend were joking yesterday about the BET thing and a scene early in the Wire where Rawls has McNulty in his office for a fairly important dialogue, in the middle of which, Rawls brandishes two big middle fingers and says, 'These are for you, McNulty.' Will the blur out the fingers? Put a black bar in front?

The Red Tornado wrote:yeah, Im glad they didnt cop out and turn House in a new man who overcomes an addiction.

........."Cutty" lying on the stand was not a big surprise, but the guy watching House in rehab giving him the pills was...........

The solution of the medical mysteries, the House character and the dialogue continue to carry that show. Each attempt to create arcing storylines has been tedious. Inevitably I can't wait for the Chi McBride/Sela Ward/David Morse character to disappear.

critics polled on best/worst series from jul 24 - dec 18

best
1. the wire
2. heroes
3. the office
4. greys anatomy
t. ugly betty

worst
1. happy hour
2. 20 good years
3. the war at home
4. til death
5. desire

full list

Houshphandzadeh wrote:Me and a friend were joking yesterday about the BET thing and a scene early in the Wire where Rawls has McNulty in his office for a fairly important dialogue, in the middle of which, Rawls brandishes two big middle fingers and says, 'These are for you, McNulty.' Will the blur out the fingers? Put a black bar in front?

That was tonight, in the first episode. They blurred the fingers.

I liked the show, but between the blurs and f-word gaps and the commercials, I found it a bit tough to concentrate. But it's good enough, easily, that I'll rent the DVDs at some point.

dajafi wrote:

Houshphandzadeh wrote:Me and a friend were joking yesterday about the BET thing and a scene early in the Wire where Rawls has McNulty in his office for a fairly important dialogue, in the middle of which, Rawls brandishes two big middle fingers and says, 'These are for you, McNulty.' Will the blur out the fingers? Put a black bar in front?

That was tonight, in the first episode. They blurred the fingers.

I liked the show, but between the blurs and f-word gaps and the commercials, I found it a bit tough to concentrate. But it's good enough, easily, that I'll rent the DVDs at some point.

I didn't consider what they would have to cut. Get the DVDs. I have enjoyed each episode more than the last. It sucks you in little by little.

pretty annoying to watch them edited. ridiculous with the constant f-'s.

anyone watch dirt???

it doesn't do much unless the wind is blowing

philliesr98 wrote:anyone watch dirt???

I watched. Thought it was okay. Just okay. It held my interest, but I get a little confused when they go into the whole schizophrenic stuff. I don't really get it's place in the show, but I guess they're trying to add some dimesion to it. Without it, the show is just a trash magazine. I guess I'll give it a few more episodes.

Joss Whedon (odd) JJ Abrams (odder) will direct episodes of the office

Knights of Prosperity is looking great.

it is pretty funny, nice job getting michelle dessler from 24 some work.

but its not gonna last. its too weird.

good office tonight.

-i want you to think about it long and hard
-that's what she said
-don't you dare