Every night, before Akemi drifts off to sleep (and I read for another two hours before eventually turning in), we like to watch a little something. Sometimes, it's one of the food-themed shows on Netflix, or the latest episode of Top Chef. Most of the time, however, it's a youtube video or two. We have…
June 3, 2018: Movie Matinees!
This month, we'll be doing the slow move into our new place. Tomorrow, the cable guy comes by - between the hours of noon and 5 p.m. - during which I'll be sitting on the floor, hopefully completing the rewrite on this series overview. And maybe reading another book. Tuesday, it's the cleaners after which…
June 2, 2018: Recommended Recent Reads!
Something for almost everyone. A few of my favorite recent reads... We'll Fly Away by Bryan Bliss [2018 RELEASE] Luke feels like he’s been looking after Toby his entire life. He patches Toby up when Toby’s father, a drunk and a petty criminal, beats on him, he gives him a place to stay, and he…
June 1, 2018: Let’s decompress!
Well, it's been a frustrating 48 hours where practically everything that could have gone wrong did - or came pretty damn close. The final straw was the closing on our new place which the seller's lawyer dragged out until five minutes before they were official in breech, thus ensuring I wouldn't be able to get…
Actor Steve Bacic Answers Your Questions!
Today, I turn this blog over to one of screendom's smartest and most well-articulated actors. Don't believe me? Chat Steve Bacic up at your next con! Joanne Verbeek: "Can we see you as guest/recurring roles in tv shows/films, anytime soon?" Steve: Yes, I'm doing a series of movies for Hallmark Mystery Channel. They will air…
This Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
My favorites... The Amazing Spider-Man #800 (cover art by Alex Ross) Black Panther vol. 5: Avengers of the New World Part 2 (cover art by Brian Stelfreeze) Bloodborne #4 (cover art by Piotr Kowalski) Dark Souls Covers Collection (cover art by Aituar Manas, Alan Quah) Descender #30 (cover art by Dustin Nguyen) Judge Dredd: Under…
May 29, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Episode 4.01 collected links! And BTS photos from the vault!
First off, in the event you missed it and are dying to know how Dark Matter's fourth season premiere would have played out, here are the links to a breakdown of Episode 4.01: Act 1 Act 2 Act 3 Act 4 Act 5 And raiding the archives for these pre-production BTS pics:
May 28, 2018: What am I still doing here?
I've been asking myself that a lot of late. What am I still doing here in Canada when I could be enjoying a nice leisurely extended stay in Japan? I mean, yes, there are these projects to finish up, and the dogs to consider, but these projects aren't going to take forever to complete (They…
May 27, 2018: The Joseph Mallozzi Program!
Amid all the fine dining, the fried chicken eating, the vast consumption of varied chocolate-themed desserts, I am often asked: "How do you not weight 300 pounds?". Twenty years ago, I could have chalked it up to a high drive metabolism but, in recent years, the truth is somewhat more complex. I've never really paid…
May 26, 2018: Congratulations to The Expanse! And what does this mean for Dark Matter fans?
A well-earned congratulations to the cast, crew and fandom of The Expanse. Your pluck and perseverance paid off in the form of a fourth season pick-up courtesy of sci-fi fan Jeff Bezos at Amazon. Enjoy the ride! On the heels of the announcement, many Dark Matter fans are wondering why Amazon doesn't pick up a…
May 25, 2018: Suji!
Relaxing with dad Suji vs. fly Suji vs. banana chips
May 24, 2018: Fried Chicken Fight – Toronto Edition (Round 1)!
Sure, I enjoy Iberico pork and shaved Alba truffles on risotto as much as the next guy, but sometimes you want to take a break from the wagyu and o-toro and just enjoy the simpler things in life. Like Nutella. Or cabeza tacos. Or, as was the case over recent days, some fried chicken. I've…
May 23, 2018: Comic Book Covers of the Week!
My favorites... Achilles, Inc. #1 (cover art by Daniel Maine) Doctor Strange #390 (cover art by Mike Del Mundo) Falcon #8 (cover art by Jay Anacieto) Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk #1 (cover art by Skan) Star Wars #28 (cover art by David Marquez) What did you like? What did I miss?
May 22, 2018: Housekeeping beats!
First off, thanks to all those who weighed in with the kind words regarding our virtual Dark Matter season 4 premiere episode. As I said, more than anything it was, for me, an exercise that allowed me to put the story (a story I've been sitting on for longer than you can probably imagine) out…
May 21, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.01, Act 5 (of 5)!
Our virtual season premiere concludes... And there you have it. Everything I had planned for Dark Matter's fourth season premiere. It would have been a blast. Well, I feel much better having gotten that off my chest. Of course, it's just 1 of the 26 episodes I had burning a hole in the back of…