Sportshoes: The Wiseguy Community

Cross-posted from the community on LJ:

Hello all. I am organizing a group watch/re-watch of the Steelgrave arc of Wiseguy and Generation Kill for the summer: The Armed and In Love Summer Watch Party!

This is intended to be a fun way for those of us who already love one or both of these shows to enjoy them again and to introduce some new fans to the awesomeness that is Wiseguy (and Generation Kill).

For those of you unfamiliar with Generation Kill, it’s an HBO miniseries from 2008 based upon a book that was written by a reporter who was embedded with a battalion of the U.S. marines as they invaded Iraq. It’s really quite brilliantly done, a subtle treatment of complex issues and characters. I also have to say that it is not what I was expecting before I watched it in that it is neither pro-war, nor anti-soldier.

I’m told that if you subscribe to HBO you can get GK on demand, or the DVDs are available via Netflix. Episodes are also available for $5 each on itunes (7 eps total). If none of those methods work for you, I’m sure we can find another way to get you the goods.

The viewing begins with Wiseguy on June 11th and Generation Kill on June 14th. I've created a community where weekly episode discussion and recs and/or creative prompts will be posted: armedandinlove (mirrored on LJ: armedandinlove).

Then at the end of the viewing in early August, we'll do a fic exchange challenge which I'll also pimp here when the time comes.

Please come on by and join in the fun! This is very informal, so don't feel like you can't join if you're not interested in Wiseguy, or you don't have time to participate every week, or whatever. The more the merrier! All contributions welcome!