Yes, in addition to juggling various projects, I'm also finding the time to read. A lot. And, among my recent reads are some real gems, a handful of which were released this year. What follows is a varied list of My Favorite Novels of 2018 So Far. If the book blurbs catch your interest and…
March 30, 2018: Catching up on the mailbag!
Tam Dixon writes: "Someone recommended Woodford Bourbon. How does it compare to Jefferson’s Ocean?" Answer: Woodford Reserve is good; Jefferson's Ocean is outstanding. arcticgoddess writes: "I always thought a show runner sort of ran to the networks with show ideas. I guess I wasn’t seeing the big picture." Answer: Oh, I run show ideas by…
March 29, 2018: The Speed Dating Directors Selection Process!
About a month ago, I agreed to take part in a showrunner/director speed meeting event that will essentially involve me sitting down with eight pre-selected directors for 10 minutes each over the course of an evening. "Wait a minute,"you're no doubt thinking. "You're not a freakin' showrunner!" Well, while technically true, I was a showrunner…
March 28, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
My favorites... Abbott (cover by Taj Tenfold) I can't decide whether they're snapping a pic as evidence or for instagram. Breathless #1 (cover art by Renzo Rodrigues) Always a big fan of starkly contrasted minimal color palettes. Days of Hate #12 (cover art by Tom Muller, Danijel Zezelj) Love the pencils and the overwhelming ornangeness that…
March 27, 2018: Let’s sample Halo Ice Cream!
P.S. I went back for the Candy Bar. They were already sold out. 🙁
March 26, 2018: Developments on Development!
Balls in the air...or, perhaps more appropriately, marbles racing down the track. Project A: Delivered a first draft of the pilot to the network along with a revised character breakdown for quick reference and perusal. This one an epic character-driven SF series. I dub thee...Comet! Project B: Have been going back and forth on…
March 25, 2018: These dogs needs their own comic book!
Our cast of characters... The comics... More Suji Doodles Suji (and occasionally Lulu) Chung Clementine Chip Lola Riggs
March 24, 2018: I Re-Rank Japan’s Top Mascots!
Boy, Japan looooves its mascots. You'll find them everywhere, from sporting events to corporate ads, city events to supermarket openings. Every city and prefecture boasts its own kawaii characters used to promote their local regions. Some of these Yura-chara have soared to celebrity status and need no introduction: Domo-kun, Kumamon, Hikonyan, Sanomaru, Gunman-chan, and, of…
March 23, 2018: News of Note!
Check the weather forecast in your area for the Easter weekend as it may call for cloudy periods with a chance of space debris showers - Out-Of-Control Chinese Space Station Will Crash to Earth Over The Weekend "According to the European Space Agency's Space Debris Office in Darmstadt, Germany, debris from Tiangong-1 will splash down…
March 22, 2018: Is it time for Cookie Monster to come out of retirement?
Welp (Honestly? I just like saying "Welp!"), I think it's high time I brought resident film critic Cookie Monster back from extended vacation so he can start catching up on his superhero movie reviews. It's been over three years since we last heard from our blue-furred Richard Roeper (not to be confused with the real…
March 21, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
These were my favorites ... Doctor Strange: Damnation #3 (of 4) Cover art by Rod Reis Monstress #15 Cover art by Sana Takeda, Yoshi Yoshitani Spider-Men II Cover art by Sara Pichelli Star Wars: Poe Dameron #25 Cover art by Phil Noto The Adventures of Captain Cosmic #1 Cover by Andy W Clift The Mighty…
March 20, 2018: Unique Japanese Gift Ideas!
With Akemi's birthday less than a month away, I've started perusing various online sites for the perfectly unique birthday gift. What follows are some of the more - uh - remarkable offerings available for you to order from JapanTrendShop.com: You too can smell like a sumo wrestler! His an Hers. I wasn't even aware this…
March 19, 2018: The Almost Animated Adventures of Suji!
March 18, 2018: My Goofy Girlfriend!
Between here and the dogs, it's hard to stress out about anything...
March 17, 2018: Toronto Comic Con!
That big Dalek, Baby Groot, Winter Soldier Irish jib crossover is finally here!!! Yes, today, we hit Toronto Comic Con - or "Geek Festival" as Akemi refers to it. Like most cons, much of the fun is in checking out the people in costume. Or at least I assume they were in costume. When in…