Why, it's Ashleigh - my former assistant/occasional vegetarian dinner companion/arch-nemesis. Notice something different about her? That's right. She's married! After trying to duck me for the past three months, my persistence (and phone calls at all hours of the night) finally paid off and she agreed to meet me for lunch at a neutral location:…
February 24, 2012: The boys reconvene for blood, battle, and Vietnamese sandwiches! Ivon and Lulu sitting in a tree…! It aint good news for Cookie Monster!
My french bulldog Lulu has a crush on my buddy Ivon Bartok. It's pretty damn obvious the way she throws herself at him whenever he comes visit, sitting on his lap, sneezing in his face, lying down beside him and lovingly passing gas. Yesterday morning, I told her that Ivon would be coming to visit,…
February 23, 2012: Now with 70% more Alexander and Sarah! And 10% more Tara Yelland!
You'll never guess who I heard from yesterday. Late last night I received an email - Oh. As a matter of fact it was. How did you - ? Oh, you read the title of today's entry? And noticed the above pic. Well, yes. My old Toronto cohorts, Alexander M. Ruemelin and Sarah Benab, dropped…
February 22, 2012: Yet another Supermovie of the Week dilemma! Potential foreign entries!
Wow. Not even 24 hours have passed since you all started casting your ballots for the next installment in our Supermovie of the Week Club and Condorman has already built a commanding lead. If this trend continues through Friday morning then that makes Cookie Monster double-screwed because he'll have to screen and review both Condorman…
February 21, 2012: Vote for next week’s Supermovie of the Week!
So, looking ahead to next week's installment of the Supermovie of the Week Club, I've got some good news and some bad news for Cookie Monster. The good news is the movie I'd originally selected for next week, Condorman (1981) looks more like a spy flick and one of those non-superhero superhero movies Cookie was…
February 20, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club convenes! Cookie Monster reviews Superman II!
Superman II is great movie for kidz! Rotten, notty kidz who you want to punish but not allowed to spank, so dis torturus movie next best ting. Superman II also perfekt for kidz becuz it mostly make no sense and kidz won't care - just like people who make dis steaming pile of crap. Superman…
February 19, 2012: Fat Dragon!
How did I miss this? Apparently, the gang behind Refuel, Campagnolo, and Campagnolo Roma are poised to open a new restaurant (see, this is what I get for eating at home more). Fat Dragon will be a "Chinese BBQ joint" that will be open for business...well, I'm not sure when exactly. But for all the…
February 18, 2012: Jelly participates in her version of the Ironman! My Crunchyroll report (so far, so good)! Come say hi at Comic Con! Akemi’s kaiseki lunch feast!
We took the dogs out for a walk today, taking advantage of a brief window of sunniness in an otherwise rainy day. Jelly surprised by completing an entire walk around the block. Bribes were required in the form of dog treats every twenty feet or so but still very impressive. So, I'm trying out Crunchyroll,…
February 17, 2012: LBW throws his hat (actually, his face) into the Dark Matter casting ring! Menya! L’Abbatoir!
So, the day after Golden Boy Martin Gero sends me a pic of himself posing with copies of my comic book series, Dark Matter, in an obvious bid for a role in the potential Dark Matter television series, which came a day after my Toronto arch-nemesis, Tara Yelland, did pretty much the same thing, which came two…
February 16, 2012: Marty G. tries to continue his Road to a Dream! Tara’s long-awaited Dark Matter review! Top Ten Tokyo Pleasant Surprises!
Quelle surprise! The day after my Toronto nemesis, Tara Yelland, makes a bid to be cast in the potential Dark Matter television series (based on the comic book of the same name) by posing with a copy of the first issue, which came two days after Carl Binder did pretty much the same thing, which came a…
February 15, 2012: It was only a matter of time before Tara tried to get in on the action! Top Tokyo disappointments!
So, the day after the day after I call Carl Binder out for posting a pic of himself holding a copy of the second issue of my comic book series, Dark Matter, in a transparent attempt to get himself cast in a potential Dark Matter television series, which came the day after I called out Alex Levine…
February 14, 2012: Roses and Reeses – and beans! Sundry dog items and next week’s Superfilm of the Week pick!
I asked Akemi where she wanted to go for Valentine's dinner? She informed me that she'd prefer to eat at home. And so, inspired by the occasion (and a recipe from Gordon Ramsay), I made beans for dinner - supplemented by a couple of schnitzels. Romantic, no? And, of course, the Valentine gifts... I'm pleased…
February 13, 2012: Well look at who else is angling for a part in the Dark Matter television series! The Supermovie of the Week Club! Cookie Monster Reviews Hero At Large (1980)!
Hmmmm. Coincidentally, the day after I discuss Alex Levine's transparent attempt to land a role/directing gig on a potential Dark Matter series (Based on the comic book series of the same name. Check it out!) which, coincidentally, came the day after I discussed Ivon Bartok's equally obvious attempt to get himself cast, I received an email…
February 12, 2012: Alex Levine checks in! Smallville season 11! The Supermovie of the Week Club is back! On the home (cooking’) front!
Well, well, well. If it isn't former Stargate: Atlantis script coordinator Alex Levine, pictured here holding up not just one but both recent issues of my comic book series, Dark Matter. Again, it's no surprise that I found this pic sitting in my mailbox this morning, the day AFTER I discuss Ivon Bartok's transparent attempt…
February 11, 2012: Casting dilemma! Another Apple issue! Dancing bonito! And remembering Maximus.
Well, well, well - look at who picked up the latest issue of my comic book series, Dark Matter. None other than my buddy (and former Stargate Special Features Producer) Ivon Bartok. While I appreciate the effort and obvious enthusiasm, I can't help but feel there's an ulterior motive here. Let's face it, it's no…