Coming to home video on July 20 is a hip hop film that reunites two actors (Jamie Hector, Wood Harris) from HBO’s critically acclaimed series, ‘The Wire.’ Directed by Peter Spirer, ‘Just Another Day,’ centers on two men are struggling on both ends of the volatile hip-hop scene: one reaching for fame, the other desperately Continue Reading
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March 31st, 2010The Undercover Black Man and Writer of The Wire Dies
Emmy Award-winning David Mills who referred to himself as the “undercover black man” passed away yesterday. You may not be familiar with David, but you are familiar with his work. He was one of the head writers for hit shows like NYPD Blue, The Wire, The Corner, and new HBO show Treme. Click here for Continue Reading
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February 9th, 2010[Exclusive Interview] Panama, From The Wire to The Limit
Many positives have developed from the popular Baltimore-based, HBO series The Wire. The five year run of the documentary-style series helped shed light on the sometimes misunderstood city known as Baltimore. It also made such an impact on it’s viewers that it created a platform for Ivy League Schools such as Duke and Harvard University Continue Reading
January 7th, 2010The Reason HBO’s “The Wire” Really Ended
HBO’s hit show “The Wire” is perhaps one of the best television shows the world has ever known. Fans were devastated a few years ago when the show suddenly went off air at the end of its fifth season. Many speculated why the show was “cancelled,” (which it wasn’t) even drawing racial assumptions as to Continue Reading
December 30th, 2009Snoop Celebrates At Velvet Rope
Snoop (Felicia Pearson) formally of HBO’s hit show “The Wire” recently celebrated her upcoming reality show, book, and new mixtape at Velvet Rope (200 E. Redwood) last week. Many locals came out to support Snoop in her new ventures. Many attendees tell me the party was shut down by the Baltimore City Police. Go figure. Continue Reading
November 20th, 2009Idris Elba Joins the Cast of Thor
My boo (in my head) , Idris Elba aka Stringer Bell (formerly of the Wire) is set to join the cast of Thor as Heimdell, “the guardian of Asgard, he stands on the BiFrost Bridge ready to defend the city from intruders.” The rest of the cast includes Chris Hemsworth (as Thor), Anthony Hopkins (Odin), and Natalie Portman. Continue Reading
November 2nd, 2009The Wire Goes Ivy League
The announcement came at a panel discussion at the school featuring several of the show’s stars, according to the Harvard student newspaper, The Crimson. The class will be taught by sociology professor William J. Wilson, one of the best-known African American history professors in the country, who has made no secret of the fact that Continue Reading
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