Austinist: Writer/Creator of The Wire David Simon Will Speak at UT Tomorrow

Justin Cox

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:55:54 -0600

Really? I don't think it did the book much justice at all.

dollar wells

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:34:50 -0600

Whatevs. The Corner miniseries was one of the most searing, affecting things I've ever seen on TV. TK Carter's lead performance as the hapless drug addict Gary was one of the most empathetic things I've ever seen. Incredibly bleak, though. Made The Wire look like Schoolhouse Rock.

Justin Cox

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:34:42 -0600

Anyone obsessed with this show should take the time to read The Corner*, which David Simon wrote. It's probably the best read I've ever encountered. *Whatever you do, avoid the mini-series that was made from it which shares the name.