Jesus on the mainline (and in The Wire)

A good churchman is always up in everybody’s sh*t
There are many memorable quotes from The Wire, but I was thinking about this one today. These were the words of “the deacon,” a character who first appears in season three, played by Melvin Williams (a fascinating character in his own right). He’s the only religious figure [...]

Can a TV show change the way you think?

Much has been said in the papers and blogs about the TV series The Wire. This column from David Hepworth in Word Magazine is one of the best pieces I’ve read on the depth and potential reach of the show:
The Wire: can a TV show really change the way you think?
On the subject of TV, [...]