Actress Torri Higginson! Director John Stead! The gang at Orville Nation! And yours truly! In case you missed it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHS5v3LWsyY&t=2336s Looking ahead to the holidays, sis sent me an idea for the perfect Christmas gift for Akemi... She'd never wear it, but it would be worth it just for her reaction. Aliens among us? Apparently…
December 2, 2020: Chatting with actress Torri Higginson and director/stunt coordinator John Stead!
Are you ready, Dark Matter and Stargate fans? Later today, Orville Nation's live weekly Dark Matter rewatch discussion continues with TWO special guest stars: actress Torri Higginson (Commander Truffault) and John Stead (episode director, series stunt coordinator). We'll be chatting about Episode 10 - but the conversation may stray to other topics: dogs, birthdays, and,…
December 6, 2020: Suji Sunday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL7tQDacYFQ Helping with the laundry. All dressed up and somewhere to be. Looking three years younger! Sleepy time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS85HJvrQNo Sneezy!
December 5, 2020: My lockdown rant
Came across this video on twitter today of a desperate small business owner in California being forced to shut down her outdoor dining area while, some 50 feet away, a film/t.v. crew sets up their own outdoor dining area in advance of a production - https://twitter.com/SpencerKlavan/status/1335007535070253057 There has been a massive failure of leadership across…
December 4, 2020: It’s not really Christmas without Tokyo!
Well, sounds like pretty much everyone is staying put this holiday season. Disappointing for many, I'm sure, but, without a doubt, the right call given present circumstances. Hopefully sis can set mom up with her internet package by Christmas we can have a festive little zoom chat and look forward to a return to normalcy...…
December 3, 2020: Holidays plans! Projects progress! And a little Yes/No!
As you know, I've been debating whether or not I should go to Montreal for the holidays. On the one hand, I haven't seen mom and sis since Christmas 2019 and I feel I'd be relatively safe staying at mom's since she has been in lockdown since March. On the other hand, I worry that…
December 2, 2020: Great Comic Book Covers!
Just a few of that caught my eye this week... Sacred Six #5 - cover art by Lucio Parrillo Black Widow #4 - cover art by Adam Hughes Marvel Snapshots: Civil War #1 - cover art by Alex Ross Batman #104 - cover art by Jorge Jimenez Batwoman/Catwoman #1 - cover art by Travis Charest…
December 1, 2020: Recommendations! And pictures!
Just finished this series and was, to be honest, pleasantly surprised. The reason? Because lately, whenever a show has been talked up to this degree, it's ended up being a massive disappointment. For me anyway. It would seem that critics and viewers are confiscating productions they desperately WANT to be good with productions that actually…
November 30, 2020: Snow Monkeys poised!
Well now. How grand is this? As the penultimate week in my Snow Monkeys' regular season schedule draws to a close, they seem poised to wrack up a decisive win... ...thereby securing not only a playoff spot, but a first round bye. Meaning that, instead of agonizing over waiver picks and starts and sits (There…
November 29, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Rudolph's understudy. Santa's little helper. Head shot for her new book jacket. Melty sleepy. Reflecting on life. Cookies Monster! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nazy8eC4_Uo Join us tomorrow night for a discussion Dark Matter Episode with the gang at Orville Nation and special guest star Russell Yuen (Akita-san!). https://twitter.com/sgcgate/status/1332718375328428032
November 28, 2020: Checking in!
So, how is everyone doing? Things grow increasingly crazy out there and I'd like to know how our extended blog family is doing. Sound off in the comments section. A little Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1332711243669442560 I leave you today with some behind the scene photos of my buddy, Peter DeLuise, calling the shots on Dark Matter Episode…
November 27, 2020: What to watch? What to read? What to complain about? Oh yeah!
While 2020 wasn't a great reading year for me, it has been a terrific anime year. I finished up my 14th series today and have a few more lined up to close out December. I considered alternating between live action and anime, but the last Netflix series I watched shit the narrative bed in explosive…
November 26, 2020: Match the Japanese mascots!
Match the Japanese mascots to their sponsors. (c/o Mondo Mascots - @mondmascots) THE COMPANIES Iwate Airport Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Complex Ohga Pharmacies CS Accounting Spa World Asahi TV (Nagano) Best One Pachinko Parlors Tokyo Unko (Poop) Museum Kagoshima's Public Prosecutor's Office Saran Wrap THE MASCOTS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
November 25, 2020: New comics – and their covers!
A few of this week's catchiest covers... Heroes in Crisis - cover art by Clay Mann Wonder Woman #767 - cover art by Joshua Middleton X-Men #15 - cover art by Lenil Francis Yu Sabrina: Something Wicked #4 - cover art by Richard Ortiz The Department of Truth #3 - cover art by Andrea Sorrentino…
November 24, 2020: Things are coming together like the protons and electrons at the heart of a neutron star!
Success! I have almost completed my outline for Project F. And, as is the custom after completing a first draft, I hate it. Once done, I'll let it sit for a few days, re-read and rewrite, and eventually grow to merely dislike it. Then, with further reviews and tweaks, I'll progress from ambivalence to grudging…