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‘The Wire’ : Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Omar Little

Rodrigo Perez — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:00 +0000

It’s very safe to say fictional Baltimore’s most notorious stick-up man, “The Wire”s Omar Little (played by Michael Kenneth Williams), was one of the shows most beloved characters.

Little’s ruthless, but ethical gangsta code of the street made him not only a fan favorite, but a complex, unique and textured character worth following each week and caring about. When was the last time you heard of a the idea of a homosexual, drug-dealing-robber character that was the most feared man in the ghetto?

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‘The Wire’s Almost Over: Sheeeeeeeeat; Our Fond Musical Moment Memories

Rodrigo Perez — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:32:00 +0000

“The Wire” is about to end and we’re getting misty as we prepare to say goodbye to this monumental show, sheeeeeeeat.

Looking back on it all, when we start to reminisce and think about the moments we’re fondest of from this fifth and final season, we can’t help but go to the Omar and Donnie scenes during their almost 3-episode long stakeout of Marlo drug lieutenant Monk.

Donnie was of course muscle for the fallen Butchie – Omar’s beloved blind banker, advisor and friend – and at a high-rise in Baltimore County, Omar and Donnie staked out Monk’s condo from a car, carefully planning their revenge for the blind man’s ruthless murder.

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The Wire Eps Come Early Each Week, Plus The Deleted Final Scene Is A Sly Thank You To Cast & Crew

Rodrigo Perez — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:50:00 +0000

“This ain’t Aruba, bitch.” – Bunk

So if you haven’t already heard, HBO OnDemand subscribers don’t have to wait til Sundays to catch the newest episode of “The Wire.” Each episode of Season Five will be OnDemand a week early which rules (so basically they air early each Monday after the normal Sunday airing of the previous ep).

Last night we watched Episode 52, “Unconfirmed Reports,” and man that shit was amazing.

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‘The Wire’s Omar: Just Wants To Dance; Loves Janet Jackson & Weeps At Every Season Finale – HBO OnDemand Launches Premiere Early

Rodrigo Perez — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:29:00 +0000

When one thinks of Omar Little, the ruthless, but moralistic gun-toting gay thug of HBO’s “The Wire” (the best show on television, bar none), one thinks of out-of-nowhere stick-’em ups, a criminal’s ethical code and a man not to be fucked with.

However, the real Omar (Michael K. Williams) is actually a softie according to an interview with New York magazine’s Vulture blog.

You were a professional dancer and choreographer before you started acting.

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