The Green Glove Gang (2022 - ) Season 1 After a failed robbery, three elderly female thieves hide out in a quiet nursing home. While the police are on their heels, they continue their activities at the center, giving its elderly residents a second youth. My thoughts: At turns funny, incisive, and heartfelt in its…
November 29, 2023: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye this week... Captain America #3 - cover art by Bjorn Barends Captain America #3 - cover art by Jesus Saiz Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #4 - cover art by Chris Samnee X-Men Blue: Origins #1 - cover art by E.M. Gist Amazons Attack! #2 - cover art by…
November 28, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
Manhunt (2019 - ) Season 1 Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton tracks down a serial killer. My thoughts: A well-written but dry exploration of the bureaucratic side of criminal investigations. 3.5/5 Dark Heart (2016 - 2018) Season 1 DI Will Wagstaffe and his team investigate horrifying and brutal attacks. My thoughts: A little silly, a…
November 27, 2023: Snow Monkeys poised to pounce on an unlikely victory?
Well, that's it. It finally happened. I accidentally replied-all when I should have sent a direct email. Mildly embarrassing but, I suppose it could have been worse. Much worse. Has something similar ever happened to you? Answered reply-all and included recipients you really wish hadn't received your email? Do tell. Well, we're almost into the…
November 26, 2023: Sharky Sunday!
He's like a real live teddy bear. Getting into the holiday spirit. Coffee outing A total momma's boy Sweet dreams Started a new video series: Sharky Savors! Sharky Savors roasted maitake mushroom... Sharky Savors egg yolk... Sharky Savors broccoli... Sharky Savors short rib...
November 25, 2023: What lies ahead!
Wow. Hard to believe that in ten short days, well be boarding a flight for Japan. It's been five years since our last trip and we are looking forward to checking out our old haunts - Pizza Serinkan, Butagumi, Esquisse, the basement dessert floor of Ginza's Mitsubishi - as well as all of the new…
November 24, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
Outlaws (2021 - ) Season 1 Seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. My thoughts: Broad humors, cliche characters, and stock plotting. DNF Line of Duty (2012 - 2021) Season 6 AC-12 investigate DCI Jo Davidson's apparent mishandling of the murder of an investigative journalist.…
November 23, 2023: Recent Eats!
Black garlic ramen Dim Sum: chicken feet, steamed pork buns, sticky rice, pan-fried turnip cakes SOMA chocolates Pan-fried soft shell crab Hummus Nduja-stuffed olives and fried chicken Lemon meringue pie and foie gras sundae
November 22, 2023: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye this week... Avengers Inc. #3 - cover art by Marc Aspinall Immortal X-Men #17 - cover art by Phil Noto Catwoman #59 - cover art by Tirso Cons Green Lantern: War Journal #3 - cover art by Rahzzah Harley Quinn: Black, White & Redder #5 - cover art by…
November 21, 2023: This and That!
Akemi is trying to choose between the Pixel 8 Pro, the Pixel 8, or the Pixel 7 Pro. Which should she go with and why? (Drea, my wife is counting on your keen insights on this one!) https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1727049723339801027 I'm especially looking forward to that black lacquer cheesecake ice cream bar. Hopefully it's still around in…
November 20, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
Comrade Detective (2017) Detectives Gregor Anghel and Joseph Baciu investigate the murder of fellow officer Nikita Ionescu and, in the process, unravel a subversive plot to destroy their country that is fueled by the greatest enemy: Capitalism. My thoughts: Like a one-gag sketch stretched out over hours. DNF Shetland (2013 - ) Season 1 A…
November 19, 2023: Sharky Sunday!

Well, this boy is settling in nicely. So nicely, in fact, that I'm getting worried about our upcoming Japan trip. He'll be staying with our vet tech for two weeks, but he is so attached to Akemi that I have to wonder how he'll do. He's a reluctant walker without her around and, when Akemi…
November 18, 2023: Recent Yes/No’s! Best and Worst?
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1721566567580717461 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1721946709444464757 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1722278853073412333 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1722664235660918930 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1723020799240487204 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1723370020074344696 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1724089095578681792 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1724461657009672702 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1724822926560481515 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1725179693727461724 Best = Going with that raw marinated crab. I'm intrigued. Worst = So over the bacon-themed desserts. Giant Bacon Cookies.
November 17, 2023: Industry Advice!
November 16, 2023: The Crime Binge blazes on!
Payback (2023 - ) Season 1 Lexie Noble becomes entangled in a police operation to topple a notorious crime lord, Cal Morris. My thoughts: Love the premise Less enamored of the execution. A resounding meh. 3/5 Snabba Cash (2021 - ) Season 1 The entrepreneurial jet set and the criminal world are more brutal, chaotic,…