Well, that was...unexpected. We put in an offer on one of the condos we visited and received a counter. As we were preparing to counter their counter (because, if six seasons of Million Dollar Listing New York has taught me anything, it's that no one ever starts with their best and final offer at the…
April 4, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
These were the ones that caught my eye... The Amazing Spiderman #798 (cover art by Alex Ross) Avengers #687 (cover art by Mark Brooks) Black Bolt #12 (cover art by Christian Ward) Eternity (cover art by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic) Norah #3 (cover art by Jordan Westlake) Paradox Girl #6 (cover art by Yishan Li) Redlands vol.…
April 3, 2018: Things seem to be coming together. SEEM to be coming together.
"Oh!"said Akemi, throwing her hands up to cover her face as though trying to avoid some terrible sight, this just five minutes into my pitch. "I don't think I can watch your new show." In all fairness, it's technically not my new show. Yet. But if I were a betting man, I'd put money on…
April 2, 2018: I’m THAT guy!
I'm the guy who strikes up a conversation with the person standing beside me in the checkout line. The guy who will approach someone on the street to ask them where they got the coffee with the unique lid they're holding in their hand. The guy my girlfriend considers crazy for talking to complete strangers…
April 1, 2018: Lots of interesting news today!
Limited Edition Dessert Whopper! https://youtu.be/nvGRWHQ5uMU Kraken Spotted on River Thames! https://youtu.be/bwrXpynrYUU Clean out your inbox with the Bad Joke Detector via The Files Go team - https://youtu.be/OYcv406J_J4 Matching Makeovers for You and Your Pet! https://youtu.be/WLLm2jar57w Coca-Cola Launching Three New Flavors! PinDrop's new tongue printing technology - https://youtu.be/o45a476udWc Klingon Alphabet Fridge Magnets from ThinkGeek.com https://youtu.be/sZhH9-bUMC4 Brexit…
March 31, 2018: Best Novels of 2018 So Far (First Quarter Report!)
Yes, in addition to juggling various projects, I'm also finding the time to read. A lot. And, among my recent reads are some real gems, a handful of which were released this year. What follows is a varied list of My Favorite Novels of 2018 So Far. If the book blurbs catch your interest and…
March 30, 2018: Catching up on the mailbag!
Tam Dixon writes: "Someone recommended Woodford Bourbon. How does it compare to Jefferson’s Ocean?" Answer: Woodford Reserve is good; Jefferson's Ocean is outstanding. arcticgoddess writes: "I always thought a show runner sort of ran to the networks with show ideas. I guess I wasn’t seeing the big picture." Answer: Oh, I run show ideas by…
March 29, 2018: The Speed Dating Directors Selection Process!
About a month ago, I agreed to take part in a showrunner/director speed meeting event that will essentially involve me sitting down with eight pre-selected directors for 10 minutes each over the course of an evening. "Wait a minute,"you're no doubt thinking. "You're not a freakin' showrunner!" Well, while technically true, I was a showrunner…
March 28, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
My favorites... Abbott (cover by Taj Tenfold) I can't decide whether they're snapping a pic as evidence or for instagram. Breathless #1 (cover art by Renzo Rodrigues) Always a big fan of starkly contrasted minimal color palettes. Days of Hate #12 (cover art by Tom Muller, Danijel Zezelj) Love the pencils and the overwhelming ornangeness that…
March 27, 2018: Let’s sample Halo Ice Cream!
P.S. I went back for the Candy Bar. They were already sold out. 🙁
March 26, 2018: Developments on Development!
Balls in the air...or, perhaps more appropriately, marbles racing down the track. Project A: Delivered a first draft of the pilot to the network along with a revised character breakdown for quick reference and perusal. This one an epic character-driven SF series. I dub thee...Comet! Project B: Have been going back and forth on…
March 25, 2018: These dogs needs their own comic book!
Our cast of characters... The comics... More Suji Doodles Suji (and occasionally Lulu) Chung Clementine Chip Lola Riggs
March 24, 2018: I Re-Rank Japan’s Top Mascots!
Boy, Japan looooves its mascots. You'll find them everywhere, from sporting events to corporate ads, city events to supermarket openings. Every city and prefecture boasts its own kawaii characters used to promote their local regions. Some of these Yura-chara have soared to celebrity status and need no introduction: Domo-kun, Kumamon, Hikonyan, Sanomaru, Gunman-chan, and, of…
March 23, 2018: News of Note!
Check the weather forecast in your area for the Easter weekend as it may call for cloudy periods with a chance of space debris showers - Out-Of-Control Chinese Space Station Will Crash to Earth Over The Weekend "According to the European Space Agency's Space Debris Office in Darmstadt, Germany, debris from Tiangong-1 will splash down…
March 22, 2018: Is it time for Cookie Monster to come out of retirement?
Welp (Honestly? I just like saying "Welp!"), I think it's high time I brought resident film critic Cookie Monster back from extended vacation so he can start catching up on his superhero movie reviews. It's been over three years since we last heard from our blue-furred Richard Roeper (not to be confused with the real…