Every once in a while, Akemi will be like: "Growing up, did you ever take a school field trip to a rice paddy field?" or "When your mom used to send you to the tofu shop as a kid, did you always bring your own bowl from home?" And then, whenever I inevitably tell her…
January 28, 2024: Sharky Sunday!
When Sharky went in for this much-needed dental on Thursday, we were expecting him to lose a few of his teeth. We did not expect he'd be losing ALL of them, but that was the initial prognosis. His mouth was in a bad way. But, when all was said and done, he only ended up…
January 27, 2024: The Crime Binge continues! Five shows to avoid!
Inventing Anna (2022) A journalist with a lot to prove investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary German heiress who stole the hearts of New York's social scene - and stole their money as well. My thoughts: This one felt like a light-weight 90's network drama. Meh. 3/5 Mirzapur (2018 - ) Season 1…
Anatomy of a Pitch
I was just informed on today's zoom that I'll be pitching my action-adventure series in March. I have mixed feelings. I've often said that in this business, writers can be good at three things: pitching, generating ideas, and actual writing. A lot of really great writers I know are much better on the page whereas…
January 25, 2024: Mid-week Sharky update!
A mid-week Sharky update! Our boy went in for a much-needed dental this morning to address his few remaining loose and broken teeth. The vet called with an update, letting us know that they would all have to come out. Our boy will not only be eyeless, but toothless as well! Nevertheless, he will apparently…
January 24, 2024: Whither am I bound?
The pieces are falling into place on several potential productions that could see me shooting in one (maybe more?) of several potential locations... The indie horror movie could take me to Bulgaria The action-adventure series could take me to Greece The mystery island series could take me to Portugal The con man series with Alex…
January 23, 2024: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... G.O.D.S. #4 - cover art by Felipe Massafera Resurrection of Magneto #1 - cover art by John Tyler Christopher Superior Spider-Man #3 - cover art by Rafael Grassetti Red Sonja #7 - cover art by Lucio Parrillo Red Sonja #7 - cover art by Bjorn Barends Batman:…
January 22, 2024: The Crime Binge continues!
Braqueurs/Ganglands (2021 - ) Season 1 Mehdi, a qualified robber, and Liana, an apprentice thief, get involved in a turf war between drug dealers, and have to collaborate in order to save their loved ones. My thoughts: Was really hoping to like this one a lot given the premise but was let down by the…
January 21, 2024: Sharky Sunday!
Curled up in his mansion. This is his safe spot. At his comfiest when mom's around. Little Bear Loves his belly rubs A very dignified doggy Check out the weird bark... HIs training is really coming along...
January 20, 2024: My Top 5 Favorite Book Series for Young Readers!
Redwall by Brian Jacques Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice, is threatened by Cluny the Scourge savage bilge rat warlord and his battle-hardened horde. But the Redwall mice and their loyal woodland friends combine their courage and strength. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Epic battles between good and evil,…
January 19, 2024: Recent Yes/No’s – Best and Worst!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1737052853288816909 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1737499638721122325 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1737887895589982693 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1738256215124185339 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1738964329016279218 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1739332826527379922 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1739680825644339247 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1740048262420451802 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1740401585736536276 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1740791137730986387 Best: I'm going with that maitake burger. Worst: To be honest, nothing looks all that bad but out of an abundance of caution I'm going with the barbecue-favored whiskey.
January 18, 2024: The Crime Binge continues!
Clark (2022) This is the incredible story behind Sweden's most notorious gangster, Clark Olofsson, whose infamous crimes gave rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome". My thoughts: The cutty Snatch schtick gets old fast. 3/5 Dirty John (2018 - 2020) Season 2 Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring…
January 17, 2024: Round and round the projects go. What gets picked up, nobody knows!
Alrighty. My aim this year is to write six pilots. That's one new script every two months! Just finished up on my first and sent it my agent's way. He'll read it this weekend. The plan is to go wide with it in the coming months. Just one more roll of the dice. My agent…
January 16, 2024: Not bad. Not bad at all.
Not bad. After a wild wildcard weekend in the NFL, 3 of my 4 favorite teams advance, while 3 of 4 of my least favorite teams were eliminated. SuperBowl winner/results by order of preference: 1. Lions 2. Bills 3. Browns 4. Packers 5. Ravens 6. Steelers 7. Texans 8. 49ers 9. Bucs 10. Rams 11.…
January 15, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
The Serpent (2021) The twisting, real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise, who was a hidden darkness in the mid-70's on Asia's hippie trail. My thoughts: The quick-cut hyperkinetic style just becomes too much. It's clear we have a Guy Ritchie fan here. 3/5 Barry (2018 - 2023) Season…