Friday 27 July 2007

Episode 2

Still don't get the white misogynistic thing about 'The Wire'. One of the strongest characters is a black lesbian. This episode (Season1 episode 2) gets its title from the astute observation that 'If you don't play you can't lose.' This observation is made by the lieutenant's wife. Of course this doesn't prove that it's Spare Rib friendly but it's a long way short of the testosterone levels of say, Top Gear or Rugby Special. It's not yet at the level of the best thing on TV for the last twenty years but we're two episodes in and I'm hooked.

Off on holiday to Norfolk tomorrow. Had to check if cottage had DVD player so we could continue to watch my beloved new box set. It hasn't so room in the car will have to be made for the DVD player.

Thursday 26 July 2007

And after episode one...

Definitely worth it. I can't see how this is just a male white thing. It is thought provoking and compelling. I'm going to find it difficult to resist the temptation to stay up to the small hours to watch episodes. I'm already planning which friends are going to be lent the box set. I don't understand how TV in this country puts out rubbish like Big Brother and Two Pints of Lager but not this.

Had a great time at the park today playing with NPG. Loads of other kids wanted to join in too - lots of parents and carers were there which was a good thing - the catcher had to catch and tickle the others - that's right - they all escaped me. It's right to be cautious about such stuff but sad nevertheless. NPG's sheer enjoyment of it was fantastic. He's still not as fast as he would like to be at running but he is getting faster and runs far more confidently now (and less like a girl!).

TV Musings



What should I do with the free time I have in the summer? On the basis of a good review I've decided to buy the first season of The Wire on DVD. Any doubts about spending £18 on a programme I've never seen vanished when I realised that the same bloke behind Homicide Life On The Street is responsible for The Wire.

There's such a lot of rubbish on TV at the moment (The Shield and House are two honourable exceptions) it makes sense to invest a bit of cash into TV viewing. I'll let you know if I feel it's been worthwhile.