More than just quotes from The Wire…
Posted on 19. Nov, 2009 by Cameron Reilly in entertainment
… these are an entire philosophy.
For my money, The Wire was the most intelligent television show ever made. I wasn’t just the depth of the analysis of what’s wrong with America, it was also the brilliant dialogue (as the below video demonstrates) and amazing cast of many young, black actors portraying the kids on the corners. If you haven’t seen it, make it a priority. Warning: it’s probably unlike any show you’ve ever seen in that it doesn’t really succumb to typical 40 minute story arcs. I watched the first episode and went “meh”. It was only through the recommendations of people like Ben Barren that I persisted through the first season. By the end of season one, my mind was blown.
GDAY WORLD #222 – Greydon Square, Atheist Rapper
Posted on 31. Mar, 2007 by Cameron Reilly in entertainment, Podcast, science vs religion
Greydon Square is the future of hiphop.
Raised an orphan by Seventh Day Adventists in Compton, Los Angeles, he did time at 17 for possession of a weapon, then joined the US Army for a tour of Iraq, where he did bible group in his spare time with a view to becoming a minister after he was discharged. However, the more he learned about Christianity, the more he questioned it.
Today he is studying cosmology and quantum physics at University and self-producing his own hiphop album with a powerful message – that rational thinking is superior to religion and faith.
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GRINDHOUSE Opening Night
Posted on 30. Mar, 2007 by Cameron Reilly in entertainment, movies
According to YourMovies, GRINDHOUSE opens in this country on 31 May 2007! Five weeks after the US (where it opens April 6). I’ve been to the opening night of every QT flick in this country since Dogs, and I’m damned if I’m going to miss this one.
Who else wants to come to the opening in Melbourne? We’ll go out afterwards and record a review podcast.
And if you haven’t checked out the official site for the film, DO IT. Classic stuff.
The Movie Show Podcast #41 – Scoop, Sunshine and The Singer
Posted on 22. Mar, 2007 by Cameron Reilly in entertainment
Check out my latest movie show here. Help me justify my tax returns.