Hey, I hear what you're all saying. There's a big difference between visiting a place for two weeks out of the year and actually living there, however I am a creature of habit. I adjusted quite quickly to Vancouver after the move from Montreal and then adjusted to life alone with the dogs. When Akemi…
February 1, 2012: Tokyo Day #5! Catching up with my old friends Joel Robuchon and Ishikawa-san,
The second issue of my comic book series, Dark Matter, hits the shelves soon (February 8th last I heard). If you haven't picked up the first issue yet, I strongly urge you to do so as reports have it selling out. This, of course, means it is a sought-after collectible no doubt destined to be…
January 28, 2012: Tokyo Day #1! Earthquakes, interviews, and chicken butts!
When I woke up this morning, my eyeballs felt like desiccated husks swarming with fire ants. Compounding the issue was the fact that "morning", in this case, was 3:37 a.m. Following a series of travel-related delays, we didn't end up checking into our hotel until 9:00 p.m. local time. After grabbing a quick meal, showering,…
January 27, 2012: The Longest Day
The night before my departure, I started my next day's blog, figuring I could get a head start on a short travel day. The photo of Bubba sitting in my suitcase seemed an appropriate intro, and the final page preview of Dark Matter #2 a perfect ending. I would have a couple of hours before…
January 25, 2012: Awww %&^#! Maximus! Dark Matter #2 Preview!
So, about twelve years ago, I had an idea for a horror movie - an idea, in retrospect, well ahead of its time. Instead of writing the script, I sat on the idea. A couple of years later, a movie came out that was, in its unique direction, very similar. And so, the idea ended…
January 22, 2012: Taco-Off! Continuing our preview of Dark Matter #2!
Today, we gathered at my place (the only home in our circle of friends with a functional theater room since Rob's gave up the ghost last weekend) for a final weekend of football prior to my departure for Tokyo. Fortunately, the Patriot's win (or, more appropriately, the Ravens' loss) ensured I won't have to go…
January 21, 2012: I can be counted upon in MOST situations… Dark Matter #2 preview! Identify my mystery guest!
I can be counted upon in most situations. If you need a letter of reference or require a lift or even, in some circumstances, someone to back you up in a fight. I cannot, however, be counted upon to lend anyone any sort of shopping support. I hate lingering whether it be over a post-meal…
January 11, 2012: Dark Matter #1 hits the shelves!
The first issue of my SF comic book series, Dark Matter, hit the shelves today! But you already knew that. I chat about the series with We Love Cult's Jason Tabrys: http://popculturezoo.com/2012/01/observing-dark-matter-1-with-joe-mallozzi/ Over at Pop Culture Zoo, I talk about the first issue with Joseph Dilworth: http://popculturezoo.com/2012/01/observing-dark-matter-1-with-joe-mallozzi/ Some reviews of the first issue: Advance Review: DARK MATTER…
January 10, 2012: Hot new diet plan! One day to Dark Matter #1! Cookie Monster pissed!
You never fully appreciate what a crucial role the sense of smell plays in the tasting process - until its compromised and everything you eat tastes like my aunt's half-the-sugar cookies. This became clear to me yesterday, two days into my killer cold, when I went out for Italian and: a) didn't have a second…
January 6, 2012: Evil Testicle! Shanks T.O.-bound and Golden Boy Martin Gero does it again! I talk Dark Matter with Steve Eramo! Talking business with Ivon!
"Talented people is always crazy so don't worry." - Akemi, today on the subject of yours truly. The other week, Akemi called me an "evil testicle". I assumed this was the literal translation of some Japanese diss but it turned out she was simply repeating an insult I'd once hurled at someone. Or so she…
January 5, 2012: Countdown to Dark Matter! Pick my next show! And NFL playoff fantasy line-up!
Check it out! The advance solicitations for Dark Matter issues #1-4, complete with covers (art by Garry Brown, colors by Ryan Hill) and non-spoilerific teasers. DARK MATTER #1 Joseph Mallozzi (W), Paul Mullie (W), Garry Brown (A/Cover), and Ryan Hill (C) A derelict ship floats in space, its troubled crew awakened from stasis with no…
January 3, 2012: The doggy dilemma! Dark Matter!
antisocialbutterflie writes: "I have garnered a lot of respect for you and your rallying behind Maximus for a while. There’s a strength of character and obvious loyalty for the things you care about that lures me back more than any amusement you provide. I now find myself in a similar situation and my understanding of…
January 2, 2012: Another Dark Matter interview! Superfilm of the Week Club Reminder! Book of the Month Club Reminder! Travel Day!
Another interview for my upcoming comic book series, Dark Matter, that hits the shelves January 11th - this one with Eric Whitman at The Daily BLAM! http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2011/12/30/preview-exclusive-interview-joseph-mallozzi-discusses-his-comic-debut-dark-matter Wow! This Supermovie of the Week Club has really sparked a lot of interest. More, dare I say, than my Book of the Month Club ever garnered. It would…
December 31, 2011: New Year’s Resolutions! And I really mean them this time! More Dark Matter interviews and links!
Tonight we partake in a grand Mallozzi New Year's Eve tradition. We'll all gather at my sister's place, overeat, chat, possibly play some Italian bingo, grow exhausted waiting for the countdown from Times Square, and turn in for the night well before midnight. What about you all? I'm sure your plans are nowhere near as…
December 30, 2011: Another Dark Matter interview! Ugly ornaments! Maximus! News of note!
I've been doing quite a few online interviews in support of my comic book, Dark Matter, that launches January 11, 2011. The latest here with Ryan Thomason at WatchPlayRead (http://watchplayread.com/wpr-interview-with-dark-matter-writer-joseph-mallozzi/) in which I discuss both Dark Matter and Stargate. Now onto matters of equal importance... I am very disappointed with the lack of ugly Christmas ornaments out…