Came across this article today: https://uproxx.com/movies/jack-barth-interview-yesterday-writer-richard-curtis/ that details the story of a struggling screenwriter who sold the script to what would become the movie Yesterday. In a nutshell, the writer sold his original script which was later wholly rewritten. He received a co-story by credit, the purchase price of the script, and a share of the…
May 22, 2020: I’m thinking my time could be put to better use.
Today's movie-related question: https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1263965267551543298 Came across this article today about Manitoba's plans to restart their film & television industry: https://twitter.com/CBCNews/status/1263945292048748545 My favorite part comes about halfway through the article: "Film productions are only allowed in Manitoba if cast, employees and the public can keep a separation of at least two metres from one another, except for brief…
May 21, 2020: Production Pandemic Issues
Came across this Variety article today: https://variety.com/2020/biz/features/restarting-production-coronavirus-pandemic-hollywood-1234611125/ A few things. The article starts off by referring to Producer Tyler Perry's plans to restart production at his Atlanta-based studios, and the safeguards he will put in place: "Perry will fly out-of-town cast members in on his private plane, and, since the studio is a decommissioned U.S.…
May 20, 2020: David Hayman
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1263163783893172229 The first time I met David Hayman was over a year ago when I visited his offices at Supergroup Sonic Branding, the media company he masterminded and built. He was one of the first music supervisors we met with regard to our upcoming series, Utopia Falls, and five minutes into our conversation with…
May 19, 2020: Oops. Almost forgot to post.
Spent the better part of my day reading graphic novels as part of my #AGraphicNovelADay challenge. Well, technically, the challenge only requires me to read one book - but often, after reading a first volume, I'll just go ahead and read the next few in the series. In the case of todays' title, all six,…
May 18, 2020: Lockdown Life!
Me, today, while Akemi was trimming my hair: "Watch my ears, please." Akemi: "Don't be so chicken." The hair clippers we ordered are still about a week away, but Akemi couldn't help but get a head start. Armed with knowledge gleamed from that random youtube video, she got in a little practice - ultimately resulting…
May 17, 2020: Suji Sunday!
First off, Suji wants to remind you about today's Dark Matter panel at 3pm ET with: Melissa O'Neil, Anthony Lemke, Jodelle Ferland, Alex Mallari Jr., Zoie Palmer, yours truly - and, of course, Suji who will be making a cameo! http://TWITCH.TV/HOMECONOFFICIAL Hanging with her friends - Ticklebelly and Tinkleberry. Yum! Pugsicle.
May 16, 2020: Supporting my local favorites!
A shout-out to some of the local restaurants that we've been supporting during this lockdown... They had the bad fortune of opening up just before the pandemic hit, but have been making the most of it, serving up fantastic Filipino food including the feature Kamayan Feast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdt9Nr3rWQM Jerk chicken, oxtail stew, fried plantain, and sailfish…
May 15, 2020: It’s the hermit’s life for me!
The highlight of today, by far, was this afternoon's Home Con Dark Matter Panel rehearsal that saw Zoie Palmer, Melissa O'Neil, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, Anthony Lemke, and I get together with Rachel Skarsten and her team for a practice zoom session. No doubt to ensure we were at least competent enough to follow…
May 14, 2020: Alexa, spell “dough”!
"Alexa, spell dough!"was Akemi's request. "Dog is spelled D-O-G,"came the response. "Alexa, spell doooough,"Akemi tried again, enunciating carefully. "Do is spelled D-O,"replied Alexa. I felt bad because I really thought she had nailed the pronunciation that time. So I tried: "Alex, spell dough." "Do is spelled D-O." "Alex, spell DOUGH!" "Do is spelled D-O." Akemi…
May 13, 2020: So, how’s everyone been sleeping?
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1260693578617159682 I remember being terrified watching Phantasm as a kid. And then, about ten years ago, I watched it again - and found it somewhat lacking. I've found a lot of the things I used to love as a kid don't really hold up: books, t.v. shows, fresca. What about you? Is there something you…
May 12, 2020: Not so fast!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1260192854468681728 With burgeoning talk of restarting production, I feel it important to point out that on set social distancing will be pretty pointless without extensive testing. Early guidelines from other productions made mention of testing individuals exhibiting symptoms, but made no mention of addressing the risks posed by asymptomatic spreaders. Studies have shown that virus-carriers…
May 11, 2020: A Dark Matter reunion!
Wow. Akemi is positively flourishing over the course of this lockdown. First, she's expanding her baking prowess into focaccia... Heavy basil. And crispy bacon bits with sautéed onions. Meanwhile, her garden continues to grow...with an assist from Suji of course... As for me, I'm eating a lot of chocolate, reading graphic novels, and trying to…
May 10, 2020: Suji Sunday!
The little lady and I picking up groceries yesterday. Ear-flappingly windy. So NOT impressed. Getting a good stretch in. No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die. Sourdough baking with Suji... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8_l5uYe-Q Finally, Happy Mother's Day! My sis put together the following for our mom - https://www.facebook.com/andria.mallozzi/videos/10157464009286743/?id=100050684071808&tn=%2CdC-R0.g-R&eid=ARBYM_6dNi0OIFXP_65Id1j9Bg1srbtjt9hsvwhKTAcrGRes82vXfg0L5BXih1_73fqufglmJVeZO4B2&fref=nf
May 9, 2020: Hail, Haircuts, Dream Casting, and Pickled Mushrooms!
Well, today's weather was windy, snowy and, uh, haily. It's surprisingly chilly for May. Or is it? I've already started casting my TimEscape series in my head. Granted, it's only in development at this point, but it strikes me as the perfect and perfectly obvious fun, feel-good sci-fi series for a post-pandemic world. Revised second…