Poor Jelly. She went in for her dental today. She certainly knew something was up the moment I buckled her into the car. Check out how nervous she was... It's always same thing when we visit the vet. She'll tremble all the way there and in the waiting room. Then, once I've checked in with…
March 6, 2012: Supergirl! Dark Matter! Mailbag!
Thanks to everyone who took the time to support guest reviewer Cookie Monster by subjecting themselves to watching Superman III as part of this blog's Supermovie of the Week Club. Lots of great commentary from some of you and Cookie Monster truly appreciates the input. I know, I know. You're no doubt thinking: "Well, at least…
March 4, 2012: Dinner at Chez Cooper!
Well, well, well. If it isn't my former assistant on that Toronto-based show, finally getting around to sending me a pic of himself enjoying Dark Matter. Trevor writes: "Look what finally came in! They kept selling out so fast I had to order them special from 1000000 Comix. I was so excited I read them simultaneously!" Now THAT…
February 29, 2012: Dark Matter #3 preview (1 of 6)! Bizarro Alexander M. Ruemelin! Akemi’s confectionary creation!
The third issue of my comic book, Dark Matter, hits the shelves March 12th. It's a series with action, adventure, suspense, mystery, humor, twists, turns, surprises...but you already know this because you picked up issues #1 and #2 and are now anxiously awaiting the third installment of the four part opening story arc. You're no…
February 28, 2012: Jelly on a roll! Projects and such! Mailbag!
Wow. Two years after the stem cell transplant, my pug Jelly is an all new pug. This was the same dog that, at one point, could barely stand... Heard back from my writing partner, Paul, this morning. He just read the first draft of the horror script and is very enthusiastic about it. He made…
February 26, 2012: Sunday matinee! Tara’s tribute to Cookie Monster! Help Kellie help her sister win!
You'll be pleased or indifferent to hear that I finally completed a first draft of my horror script yesterday and sent off versions to Ivon, my writing partner Paul and, of course, my Toronto nemesis Tara who would make either a fantastic lunatic or an equally great hapless victim when it comes time to shoot…
February 25, 2012: Lunch with my former arch-nemesis! It’s broken so fix it already! A Supermovie of the Week reminder!
Why, it's Ashleigh - my former assistant/occasional vegetarian dinner companion/arch-nemesis. Notice something different about her? That's right. She's married! After trying to duck me for the past three months, my persistence (and phone calls at all hours of the night) finally paid off and she agreed to meet me for lunch at a neutral location:…
February 24, 2012: The boys reconvene for blood, battle, and Vietnamese sandwiches! Ivon and Lulu sitting in a tree…! It aint good news for Cookie Monster!
My french bulldog Lulu has a crush on my buddy Ivon Bartok. It's pretty damn obvious the way she throws herself at him whenever he comes visit, sitting on his lap, sneezing in his face, lying down beside him and lovingly passing gas. Yesterday morning, I told her that Ivon would be coming to visit,…
February 23, 2012: Now with 70% more Alexander and Sarah! And 10% more Tara Yelland!
You'll never guess who I heard from yesterday. Late last night I received an email - Oh. As a matter of fact it was. How did you - ? Oh, you read the title of today's entry? And noticed the above pic. Well, yes. My old Toronto cohorts, Alexander M. Ruemelin and Sarah Benab, dropped…
February 18, 2012: Jelly participates in her version of the Ironman! My Crunchyroll report (so far, so good)! Come say hi at Comic Con! Akemi’s kaiseki lunch feast!
We took the dogs out for a walk today, taking advantage of a brief window of sunniness in an otherwise rainy day. Jelly surprised by completing an entire walk around the block. Bribes were required in the form of dog treats every twenty feet or so but still very impressive. So, I'm trying out Crunchyroll,…
February 17, 2012: LBW throws his hat (actually, his face) into the Dark Matter casting ring! Menya! L’Abbatoir!
So, the day after Golden Boy Martin Gero sends me a pic of himself posing with copies of my comic book series, Dark Matter, in an obvious bid for a role in the potential Dark Matter television series, which came a day after my Toronto arch-nemesis, Tara Yelland, did pretty much the same thing, which came two…
February 16, 2012: Marty G. tries to continue his Road to a Dream! Tara’s long-awaited Dark Matter review! Top Ten Tokyo Pleasant Surprises!
Quelle surprise! The day after my Toronto nemesis, Tara Yelland, makes a bid to be cast in the potential Dark Matter television series (based on the comic book of the same name) by posing with a copy of the first issue, which came two days after Carl Binder did pretty much the same thing, which came a…
February 15, 2012: It was only a matter of time before Tara tried to get in on the action! Top Tokyo disappointments!
So, the day after the day after I call Carl Binder out for posting a pic of himself holding a copy of the second issue of my comic book series, Dark Matter, in a transparent attempt to get himself cast in a potential Dark Matter television series, which came the day after I called out Alex Levine…
February 14, 2012: Roses and Reeses – and beans! Sundry dog items and next week’s Superfilm of the Week pick!
I asked Akemi where she wanted to go for Valentine's dinner? She informed me that she'd prefer to eat at home. And so, inspired by the occasion (and a recipe from Gordon Ramsay), I made beans for dinner - supplemented by a couple of schnitzels. Romantic, no? And, of course, the Valentine gifts... I'm pleased…
February 12, 2012: Alex Levine checks in! Smallville season 11! The Supermovie of the Week Club is back! On the home (cooking’) front!
Well, well, well. If it isn't former Stargate: Atlantis script coordinator Alex Levine, pictured here holding up not just one but both recent issues of my comic book series, Dark Matter. Again, it's no surprise that I found this pic sitting in my mailbox this morning, the day AFTER I discuss Ivon Bartok's transparent attempt…