I remember when I used to have time to go see movies, watch t.v. shows, AND read books? And although those days may seem long and gone, I expect they will return sooner than later. And, when that day comes, these are a few of things I look forward to checking out... https://youtu.be/QWbMckU3AOQ *** https://youtu.be/vQiPPffA6Ik…
October 1, 2018: The Akemi Street Tour!
Akemi has never met a piece of graffiti art she hasn't liked. Inevitably, whenever she spots some, she bounds over and expects me - and my phone camera - to catch up. Here is the latest installment in an ongoing series...
September 30, 2018: Suji Sunday!
She plays hard to get... Snoozing with sis... Tomorrow, the dogs will play while dad's away. Back in the writers' room!
September 29, 2018: Back on the horse!
I was feeling better this morning but didn't want to risk a relapse, so I eaaaaased back into my eating routine... Dinner at Piano Piano. Desserts at The Dessert Kitchen. Accompanied by our culinary wing-couple, Nicole and Joseph, visiting from Vancouver. Well, it's almost 9:30 p.m. We just got in. And I can look forward…
September 28, 2018: Oh boy!
Hey, you know that feeling of overwhelming fullness you chalk up to overeating or a spicy meal or a week's worth of bad coffee and wholesale chocolate chip cookies that actually turns out to be food poisoning? Well, that's what I'm feeling right about now. Was it the spicy pork? The sushi I had for…
September 27, 2018: The Weekday Update!
The writers' room continue to roll! Today, we broke yet another episode and covered a lot of ground: truths, twists, and, of course, Orange Sam. I mean, check out the action... Let me break it down for you: R.T. cracking the whip, Alejandro considering a cookie, Natalia moved to tears by my brilliant idea, and…
September 26, 2018: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
These were my favorite comic book covers of the week... Action Comics #1003 (cover art by Patrick Gleason, Alejandro Sanchez) Domino Annual #1 (cover art by Greg Land) Doomsday Clock #7 (cover art by Brad Anderson, Gary Frank) Friendo #1 (cover art by Martin Simmonds) Heroes in Crisis (cover art by Clay Mann, Tomeu Morey)…
Things Agreed Upon in the Writers’ Room!
When you gather up a roomful of talented but very opinionated writers and put them to work on a show, you're bound to run into more than a few disagreements. Often, heated debates ensue and, after much back and forth, consensus is reached - perhaps grudgingly on the part of certain participants. There are those…
Red Tape, Robots, Marty G., and Travel Plans!
The bureaucratic ineptitude of the Canadian government is alternately sad and staggering. I'll save you the rant but suffice it to say the general apathy could be readily addressed - and customer service greatly improved - by replacing these indifferent civil servants with trained monkeys. I so look forward to the day when they all…
September 23, 2018: Suji Sunday!
The New Show Update! Presenting R.T. Thorne!
The second week of the writers' room has drawn to a close and not only have we made great progress, but we're picking up steam. Following a week of world building, we started talking stories and managed to get the first three episodes broken. I'm trying to complete all three outlines for Monday (two revisions…
Inside the U.F. Writers’ Room – Part 2!
Can you feel the magic? R.T. is adamant. NO telekinetic chipmunks! Ivon focuses on that third act twist. That or his fantasy football team. Everyone pretending to get along. Sam with the kugel assist. Birthday gal Courtney gets some donut love from Natalia. Alex under pressure to come up with some good ideas. And now…
A Sneak Peak Inside the U.F. Writers’ Room – Part 1!
Story Architects At Work! R.T. has the floor. And table. Lakna, not paying attention to the crucial fourth act discussion. Ivon and Andrew offer insights on characters journeys, story arcs, and fantasy football. Natalia seems be having fun. Let's revisit her in three weeks, shall we? A concerned Sam checks his notes. It's not looking…
September 19, 2018: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
These were my favorites... Amazing Spider-Man: Red Goblin (cover art by Alex Ross) Aphrodite V #3 (cover art by Jeff Spokes) FutureQuake vol. 25 (cover art by Conor Boyle, Bruno Stahl) Mister Miracle #11 (cover art by Nick Derington) Multiple Man #4 (cover art by Marcos Martin) Nightwing #49 (cover art by Dave McCaig, Mike Perkins)…
Hoowee!
This, is exhausting. I spend all day in the writers' room, breaking episodes, then come home at night to flesh out the stories so that I can deliver outlines in the morning. I know, I know, this isn't how it's done. But, in all fairness, it saves so much time in the long run, allowing…