Money Ain’t Got No Owners, Only Spenders: The Wire Season 4, Episode 4 Analysis

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I like how almost everything in this shot is some kind of neutral color.

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Prez’s statement about football is really interesting and I enjoy that it applies to the game we’ve been watching be played in this series.

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We finally get to see Prez’s house and wife! Look at that married man! I bet he has lawn furniture!

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The staging of this shot was well done.

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Marlo’s friend in black looks more like Marlo’s shadow. They’re moving at the same time. Very interesting shot.

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Red and green.

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Shot through the window. Also, red and green books.

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The tie & shirt combo had both the red, yellow, & blue and green & red colors we’ve seen throughout the series.

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I love the set-up of this shot.

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Reflection on the table.

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Reflection on the table.

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Reflection on the table.

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I think this shot is a good use of thirds.

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This shot through the doorway adds interest to what would otherwise be a really boring scene around a table.