Video: The Avon Barksdale Story / DVD In Stores March 10th, 2010

There are two sides to every story and then there is the truth. The real-life tale of Avon "Bodie" Barksdale, former drug kingpin of Baltimore, was interloped into HBO’s acclaimed series "The Wire" by ex-journalist and author David Simon. Ed Burns, the show’s co-producer and Simon’s creative partner, drew from his own experiences as a detective to illustrate Barksdale from the law enforcement perspective. Now that the television-writing duo have told their sides, only the truth remains and who better to recall it than Mr. Barksdale himself? As well-crafted and gripping [...]

Dałbym się pociąć za 'Wire'. Pierwsza reakcja na wieść o filmie dokumentującym prawdziwą historię Avona Barksdale'a (na którym oparto postać Bodiego w serialu) - łał! Niestety, gdyby brać to na serio... dostajemy 'Magazyn 997' w amerykańskim wydaniu, przeplatany opowieściami o tym, ile to kul w głowę dostał nasz przestępca. Premiera w marcu.

a. the playlist does a great write up about 75 films to look forward to HERE > b. the Wire fans take note of the below.. c. new Islands video starring Michael Cera below. d. everything you need to know about LOST in 8 minutes.. e. pure genius with tequila. thanks bill f. this new Kodak camera looks pretty fucking sweet. HERE [...]