The night before my departure, I started my next day's blog, figuring I could get a head start on a short travel day. The photo of Bubba sitting in my suitcase seemed an appropriate intro, and the final page preview of Dark Matter #2 a perfect ending. I would have a couple of hours before…
January 26, 2012: Maximus
When Maximus was first diagnosed back in July, the vet warned me it was a very aggressive form of cancer and that his chances of survival were small. Still, when I discovered that I was only a 90 minute drive away from one of the country's best animal oncology clinics, I didn't hesitate to make…
January 25, 2012: Awww %&^#! Maximus! Dark Matter #2 Preview!
So, about twelve years ago, I had an idea for a horror movie - an idea, in retrospect, well ahead of its time. Instead of writing the script, I sat on the idea. A couple of years later, a movie came out that was, in its unique direction, very similar. And so, the idea ended…
January 24, 2012: Writer Bryan Q. Miller answers your questions! Dark Matter #2 preview! Mailbag!
Today, it gives me great pleasure to hand off this blog to Bryan Q. Miller, Executive Story Editor and staff writer on Smallville, and writer of DC's Batgirl. As most of you know, the first volume of Bryan's run, Batgirl Rising, was our January Book of the Month Club selection. In support of his book,…
January 23, 2012: The SuperMovie of the Week Club! Cookie Monster Reviews Superman: The Movie (1978)! Our continuing preview of Dark Matter #2!
When time for Monster to sit down and watch Superman movie, he select Speshul Edition because, letz face it, me very speshul. But monster not realize dat "speshul edition" over two and a half hours long! When Monster realize, he run back to video store to exchange. But too late. Already closed. And it only…
January 22, 2012: Taco-Off! Continuing our preview of Dark Matter #2!
Today, we gathered at my place (the only home in our circle of friends with a functional theater room since Rob's gave up the ghost last weekend) for a final weekend of football prior to my departure for Tokyo. Fortunately, the Patriot's win (or, more appropriately, the Ravens' loss) ensured I won't have to go…
January 21, 2012: I can be counted upon in MOST situations… Dark Matter #2 preview! Identify my mystery guest!
I can be counted upon in most situations. If you need a letter of reference or require a lift or even, in some circumstances, someone to back you up in a fight. I cannot, however, be counted upon to lend anyone any sort of shopping support. I hate lingering whether it be over a post-meal…
January 20, 2012: Dark Matter goodies! Mailbag!
"They're not my taste. The eyes are too small and don't contain very much gelatin." - Akemi on why brill fish eyeballs are inferior to snapper eyeballs. A productive writing day! I hit the 38 page mark of my creepy horror script. I'm figuring the first draft should come in at a little over 90…
January 19, 2012: Pizzeria Barbarella! And such!
Last night, I had dinner at Pizzeria Barbarella, a new restaurant down on East Broadway owned by a friend (of a friend). The place hasn't been open long and still has a few bugs to work out - chiefly, on this night, a lack of dessert. And heat. To be honest, I missed the dessert…
January 18, 2012: What? Are you screening this blog now? Only skimming the title to see if I’ll be writing about anything interesting? Just read the damn entry!
I had to convince Akemi that the lyrics to that H&M commercial campaign weren't "You're so thin!" but "Girls on film!". I informed it's a cover version of a 1980's hit by a group called Duran Duran. My explanation seemed plausible but, upon closer scrutiny, came up short. After all, given the product and the…
January 17, 2012: The Supermovie of the Week Club! Guest Blogger Cookie Monster reviews the 1966 Batman!
Many not know dis but Monster on short list to replace Simon Cowl on Amerikan Idol. Deal almost closed (with jenerous chocolate chippee dressing room rider) when show hire Cookie's bitter enemy = Jennifer Lopez! Me and JLo be feuding since Monster walk off set of Gigli (me fired after complain JLo too rough during…
January 16, 2012: Batgirl Rising!
By day, she's a student, struggling to settle into college life at Gotham U. By night, she's a costumed heroine, fighting crime, battling supervillains, and carrying on the name of Batgirl. But there are those who aren't exactly pleased with Stephanie Brown's decision to don the cape and cowl. The former Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, has…
January 15, 2012: Another football Sunday! Mailbag!
Well, another underwhelming weekend of football comes to a close. Exciting 49ers/Saints game aside, it was a mighty grim two days. With the exception of the Ravens, every team I was rooting for lost. If Baltimore gets bounced next weekend, I won't feel at all bad about missing the Superbowl while I'm in Tokyo. Anyway,…
January 14, 2012: Dim Sum! Maximus! Mailbag!
I got a request for more Akemi pictures (from Akemi's mom) so here we go - snapped today while we were having dim sum at THE best place for dim sum in Vancouver = Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant on No. 3 Road in Richmond. A great selection of items, all listed with accompanying photos, in…
January 13, 2012: Golden Boy Martin Gero wants to hear from YOU!
Yes, it's true! After too long an absence, fan favorite and culinary wingman Martin Gero makes his return to this blog to field YOUR (and a couple of my) questions. What the hell has he been up to since Stargate: Atlantis ended it's run? Find out! Ask him about his time on Stargate, his HBO…