This morning, Paul and I met with a potential production partner (our fourth in four days) to discuss a series we'll soon be developing for an interested broadcaster. Everyone we met to date has been very nice, seemed very smart, very capable and, most important of all, responded favorably to the script. One more meeting…
July 16, 2013: Carl, kabuki, and projects galore!
Look at 'em. Best of buddies! As part of Carl Binder's ongoing 12-Step Rehabilitation Back into Society Program - and my volunteer work with underprivileged youth, animals, and former Stargate producers - we all got together the other night for an evening of sushi and song. Minus the song. Although I suspect there was some…
July 13, 2013: Kitsilano Music & Arts Festival!
Early this afternoon, I received a text from my buddy Ivon asking me if I'd like to check out "Kits Days". I realized I'd completely forgotten about the annual Kitsilano Music & Arts Festival, a.k.a. The Khatsahlano Music & Arts Festival, a.k.a. The Khitzhilhanho Muzik & Artz Fessteeval, that sees West 4th street transformed into…
July 12, 2013: My Favorite Single Issue Comic Books!
I used to read a lot of comic books when I was a kid. Eventually, I grew up and grew out of them. Until high school when I started picking them up again and experienced my first wave of nostalgia for those childhood favorites: The Avengers, The Amazing Spiderman, and Batman. In time, my interest…
July 9, 2013: The L.A. Wrap-up!
Sadly, all good things come to an end, be they vacations, bacon-infused chocolates, or long lived scifi t.v. shows. The other day, Akemi and I bid L.A. a fond farewell in fine style - with dinner at Jose Andres' Bazaar,compliments of Martin Gero, and his lovely better half, Chelan Simmons. The evening took me back…
July 7, 2013: L.A. Day #3! The birthday report! And such!
Shhhh. Please keep your comments to a whisper. We're still recovering from last night's festivities. The invitation said "7:00 p.m. until late" but we arrived fashionably tardy, around 8:00 p.m. - which was when, coincidentally, we were told the lobster food truck would arrive. We actually got there for 7:45 but the truck was already…
July 6, 2013: L.A. Day #2! Now THAT’S more like it!
As strange as it sounds, I really miss having the dogs around at night, especially their snoring, snarfling, and hacking that has, in time, become comforting background noise that lulls me to sleep. Still, I managed to get in a good night's rest in preparation for the big day. By the time we woke up,…
July 5, 2013: A rough start to our L.A. foray!
"This is your home security calling,"said the woman on the other end of the phone. "We have a burglar alarm going off at your residence. Would you like me to send the police?" That was the call I received about an hour after touching down in L.A., putting a most decided crimp in our afternoon…
July 4, 2013: Scoring half a key of the good stuff! Yes, we have no bananas…or plans for Comicon!
Yeah, check it out. A half kilo of pure, unadulterated Greek Gold, a.k.a. roasted lamb. None of that cut, oven-baked stuff you'll find at other Greek Fests. This is the real deal: savory, spit-roasted, and served with absolutely nothing. Want sides? They're extra! In addition to my meaterific hit, Akemi scored a somewhat dry…
July 3, 2013: Dog matters! What movie will we force guest reviewer Cookie Monster to sit through next? Let’s put it to a vote!
Check out Lulu, fairly bursting with excitement at the prospect of going all Risky Business this long weekend. I mean, sure, she looks like a sweet little angel lying there, but don't be deceived. Her dreams are filled with plots and schemes and twisty stings. Dog-sitter, Kerry, better be on her toes or she'll be…
July 2, 2013: The Post-Canada Day Post!
Last year, we celebrated Canada Day by driving down to Steveston Village for the annual Salmon Festival. This year, we did something a little different, choosing to avoid the big crowds and traffic in favor of an actual "holiday" at home in which we did absolutely nothing and a whole bunch of everything including (but…
June 30, 2013: Hotpot! Movies! Kellie’s book! And the Mailbag!
What is wrong with the above picture? I'm not sure. I just can't put my finger on it. All the food seems to be on the table and ready for eating. The table has been set for six...and there are six diners ready - and one or two downright anxious - to chow down. Oh,…
June 27, 2013: Randomness!
There's nothing quite as sad and disappointing as a soggy waffle. This I realized yesterday after purchasing the cinnamon variety from a waffle-themed food truck. A waffle-themed food truck! Seriously. You'd think that, if they'd get anything right, it would be waffles. No pearl sugar. Not crispy. Just bland and flaccid. Hey, it looks like…
June 26, 2013: Upcoming under-the-radar movies to look forward to! Or not!
Yesterday, it was the big releases. Today, let's take a look at the "smaller" movies of interest (well, movies that have piqued MY interest anyway) upcoming in July... THE WAY, WAY BACK Release Date: July 5, 2013 What it’s about: A coming of age story about a 14 year old boy who befriends the good-humored…
June 21, 2013: Back on the home front!
Well, look was awaiting me upon my return last night. Yes, that's a dark chocolate Nikka whisky ganache tart. Here, take a closer look: Notice the detail in the icing, the cloud-like heart, the correct spelling of my name. Sure, it looked great, but how did it taste? Fantastic. Smooth and rich and redolent with…