Spoiler alert...for shows that have been off the air for anywhere between 5 to 34 years. Seriously. There's got to be a statute of limitations on spoilers. 10. Six Feet Under My favorite finale of all time. It was only appropriate that a show that explored the realities of death should conclude with the multiple flash…
January 25, 2015: Somewhere between druidic and herbaceous!
"I really like Joe,"said our Assistant Production Manager Robbie David. "He's always so positive." "Positive?"asked my writer partner, Paul, instantly dubious. Having known me for well over twenty-five years, he'd be the first to tell you that "positive" would probably be well down on the list of adjectives used to paint a picture of yours…
January 19, 2015: Shooting in sunny Hamilton! Let’s check the mailbag!
Shooting in Hamilton today and it's been c-c-c-cold! Although it could be colder I suppose. The problem with shooting in these warehouses is that it's actually chillier indoors. The last time we were here for a location scout, we encountered a delay and, instead of sticking around, we elected to wait outside...where it was warmer!…
January 18, 2015: The week ahead! Football anguish!
Looking at a mighty busy week upcoming. Production on Dark Matter's first two episodes shift to location work. We'll be in Hamilton Monday to Wednesday, then Kitchener Thursday to Friday. I'll be joining them on the outskirts on three of our five out days, but Wednesday and Thursday will see me at the production offices…
January 16, 2015: Dark Matter production! 6 down, 83 to go!
Today marked the conclusion of our first full week of production on Dark Matter - or, as the call sheet will tell you: "Day 6 of 89"! Today saw some sword slinging, cosmic cat and mouse, big reveals, and an FTL jump. In other words, just another day at the office. The ladies can't stop talking…
January 14, 2015: Dark Matter in production! Zoie Palmer kicks ass!
Yes, Zoie Palmer kicked ass today. For about eleven hours - punching, blocking, shoving, kicking, hurling, staring down, and choking out multiple opponents. And that was just in the lineup to get lunch! The extended action sequence we shot was intense, and Zoie looked like she'd been beating up guys all of her life (food…
January 7, 2015: Read-thrus, camera tests, cast dinners, and sound medical advice!
Today, we had our very first read-thru (episodes #101 and #102). A great time was had by all - but especially Paul and I who had our expectations far surpassed. This cast is amazing! The rest of the day was spent doing camera tests of the ship's corridors and bridge. We tried different cameras, different…
January 5, 2015: Sad Usagi’s Return!
Uh oh. This morning marked the return of sad rabbit as yours truly prepares for a big five months of production. Akemi has greatly enjoyed my two years of loafing about development which allowed me to work from home - and spend most of my days (and nights) with her. Now, with Dark Matter poised to…
January 3, 2014: Stormracer!
We left Montreal early(ish) this morning, hoping to beat the storm front before it rolled into Ontario. And we almost made it. About an hour out from Toronto, we were blanketed - first snow, then rain. It made things interesting - and a lot slower - but we eventually arrived, safe and soaked. Awaiting for…
January 2, 2014: Outracing the storm!
The plan is to leave tomorrow morning to avoid the snowstorm due to hit Montreal on Sunday. More importantly, it's a storm front rolling in from Toronto that will be blitzing Ontario Saturday afternoon so its imperative we get out and in in advance of the bad weather - and, of course, the kick-off of…
January 1, 2015: Happy New Year!
Here at Casa Mallozzi, we ran in the New Year in traditional fashion: eating, drinking, waiting an interminable four and half hours for the ball to drop in Times Square, toasting 2015, and then cutting up the New Year bread-cake so that Akemi can inevitably find the lucky coin baked inside. New Year's Resolutions: 1.…
December 30, 2014: Exercise! Friends! And maple maple maple!
"You shouldn't do CrossFit. You should do Peanutty X." - Akemi this morning as she watched me struggle my way through my workout. Yes, it's been a while. But my buddies, Lawrence and Bruce, have inspired me to resume my daily exercise routine despite the absence of a home gym. Today, I kicked things off…
December 29, 2014: This Blog’s 2014 Year in Review!
This entry will mark my 2989th post here on WordPress! 11 more to go to the big 3000! 148 600+ comments and counting! Readers visitors this blog from 197 countries, everywhere from the U.S, the U.K., and Canada to Fiji, Turkmenistan, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Cuba, and Greenland! On to our annual countdown of…
December 28, 2014: Old Montreal! Le Bremner!
Last night, Akemi and I visited Old Montreal, my neighborhood of choice should we ever get a place here. It's beautiful, especially this time of year - After taking a stroll, we headed over to our dining destination on this night: Le Bremner, sister restaurant to Garde Manger. There's no signage outside the restaurant so,…
December 26, 2014: Getting together with Buddy! And Mrs. Buddy!
Today, I spent the afternoon with my buddy (Lawrence) and his wife (Mrs. Buddy). I'd heard they were having a little family get-together and, well, considering myself family, I decided to attend. Festivities officially got underway after 1 p.m., but official start times are for suckers. If got there early so that I could scope…