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the wire

michael k williams

This week in streaming: The iconic roles of Michael K. Williams

Plus: Reviewing 'Shang-Chi' and unpacking the Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac video.

On Sep 8, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

Actor from ‘The Wire’ arrested for allegedly attacking Bernie Sanders supporters

He wasn't feeling the Bern.

On May 16, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

‘The Wire’ fans can save $76 on the complete series on Blu-ray

Listen carefully, fans.

On May 9, 2016 by Christine Burkson

Dot Recs IRL

You have to watch this incredible animated spin on ‘The Wire’

''The Wire' hit me harder than anything else I had seen on TV.'

On Jan 8, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

The most cunning character on ‘Game of Thrones’ narrates ‘The Art of War’

Littlefinger could probably learn a thing or two from this.

On May 20, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Streaming

Cast of ‘The Wire’ reacts to Baltimore protests

Following chaos, standout actors denounce Baltimore protesters.

On Apr 27, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

IRL

Here’s proof President Obama loves ‘The Wire’ even more than you do

Of course the leader of the free world's favorite character is Omar.

On Mar 26, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

This Kickstarter lets you own a talking Isiah Whitlock, Jr. bobblehead

Here's your chance to own the classic 'Wire' catchphrase.

On Mar 24, 2015 by Joey Keeton

Internet Culture Parsec

Why are we glamorizing police brutality on television?

Pop culture needs its own Michael Brown.

On Mar 20, 2015 by S.E. Smith

Internet Culture Via

What John Legend’s Oscars speech got right (and wrong) about black men in prison

Just because the numbers were off doesn't mean he doesn't have a point.

On Feb 24, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

Internet Culture Via

The secret to the most famous catchphrase from ‘The Wire’

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. teaches you how to say his famous (NSFW) catchphrase.

On Jan 19, 2015 by Joey Keeton

Streaming

Reporter shoots then-and-now photos of locations in ‘The Wire’

Oh, indeed.

On Dec 27, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

Here’s how to livestream the ‘Wire’ cast reunion tonight

Because you're not getting a sixth season anytime soon.

On Oct 16, 2014 by Miles Klee

Streaming

5 reasons ‘The Walking Dead’ is the biggest show on TV

Here’s how a depressing show about zombies became the TV show the Internet can’t get enough of.

On Oct 15, 2014 by Nico Lang

Internet Culture Via

5 essential tips for straight actors playing gay characters

The Intenet is abuzz about Bill Hader's recent performance in The Skeleton Twins. What can other actors learn from him?

On Sep 17, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

Internet Culture Via

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