"What are you talking about? You can't stop. You have to continue until you die!" - Akemi on the subject of my blog. Well, in all fairness I'm not aware of any contractual obligation that requires me to continue blogging. Strange to think that when I started this blog, back in November of 2006, it…
January 11, 2012: Dark Matter #1 hits the shelves!
The first issue of my SF comic book series, Dark Matter, hit the shelves today! But you already knew that. I chat about the series with We Love Cult's Jason Tabrys: http://popculturezoo.com/2012/01/observing-dark-matter-1-with-joe-mallozzi/ Over at Pop Culture Zoo, I talk about the first issue with Joseph Dilworth: http://popculturezoo.com/2012/01/observing-dark-matter-1-with-joe-mallozzi/ Some reviews of the first issue: Advance Review: DARK MATTER…
January 10, 2012: Hot new diet plan! One day to Dark Matter #1! Cookie Monster pissed!
You never fully appreciate what a crucial role the sense of smell plays in the tasting process - until its compromised and everything you eat tastes like my aunt's half-the-sugar cookies. This became clear to me yesterday, two days into my killer cold, when I went out for Italian and: a) didn't have a second…
January 9, 2012: The Superfilm of the Week Club! Superman and the Mole Men! Cookie Monster Review!
Cookie Monster come down with flu - or maybe bug picked up from Grover jacuzzi party - and not feeling one hunerd persent so sorry if dis review make less sense den movie. Monster very sick. Last night, me toss and turn and have terrible fever dream. Turn out not dream but memories of dis…
January 8, 2012: Another project! Football Sunday!
Tomorrow, I start work on that feature script I really should have written a year ago. What stopped me? Well, for one, the fact that the life of a feature writer never held much appeal to me. Given the choice, I'd rather be working in television, producing my own episodes or running my own shows…
January 7, 2012: What I did today!
Besides watch NFL football playoff action of course. After watching an episode of Top Chef last night, I was in a braising mood this morning. I went to the butcher, figuring I'd pick up a pork shoulder when counter man, Spencer, directed me to the fresh, milk-fed goat they'd just got in. Capretto! My mother…
January 6, 2012: Evil Testicle! Shanks T.O.-bound and Golden Boy Martin Gero does it again! I talk Dark Matter with Steve Eramo! Talking business with Ivon!
"Talented people is always crazy so don't worry." - Akemi, today on the subject of yours truly. The other week, Akemi called me an "evil testicle". I assumed this was the literal translation of some Japanese diss but it turned out she was simply repeating an insult I'd once hurled at someone. Or so she…
January 5, 2012: Countdown to Dark Matter! Pick my next show! And NFL playoff fantasy line-up!
Check it out! The advance solicitations for Dark Matter issues #1-4, complete with covers (art by Garry Brown, colors by Ryan Hill) and non-spoilerific teasers. DARK MATTER #1 Joseph Mallozzi (W), Paul Mullie (W), Garry Brown (A/Cover), and Ryan Hill (C) A derelict ship floats in space, its troubled crew awakened from stasis with no…
January 4, 2012: Graphic Novel Day! Dark Matter Mailbag! A Pet Peeve!
Wednesday is Comic Book Day and, occasionally, Graphic Novel Day as well, depending on my mood. This afternoon, for instance, I was in the mood for a little diversity so, in addition to the latest issues of the ongoing titles I'm currently following (Uncanny X-Force, Detective Comics, Red Lanterns, Aquaman, Thunderbolts, The Punisher, and Penguin:…
January 3, 2012: The doggy dilemma! Dark Matter!
antisocialbutterflie writes: "I have garnered a lot of respect for you and your rallying behind Maximus for a while. There’s a strength of character and obvious loyalty for the things you care about that lures me back more than any amusement you provide. I now find myself in a similar situation and my understanding of…
January 2, 2012: Another Dark Matter interview! Superfilm of the Week Club Reminder! Book of the Month Club Reminder! Travel Day!
Another interview for my upcoming comic book series, Dark Matter, that hits the shelves January 11th - this one with Eric Whitman at The Daily BLAM! http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2011/12/30/preview-exclusive-interview-joseph-mallozzi-discusses-his-comic-debut-dark-matter Wow! This Supermovie of the Week Club has really sparked a lot of interest. More, dare I say, than my Book of the Month Club ever garnered. It would…
January 1, 2012: Happy New Year! Sort of. Join my Superhero Movie of the Week Club!
Sigh. Only a day and a half away from boarding that flight back to Vancouver. Less than 30 hours away from a visit free and clear of family drama and wholesale awkwardness. Sooooooooooo close. But, alas, it was not to be. Now I'm left to count down the agonizing minutes until we're on our way.…
December 31, 2011: New Year’s Resolutions! And I really mean them this time! More Dark Matter interviews and links!
Tonight we partake in a grand Mallozzi New Year's Eve tradition. We'll all gather at my sister's place, overeat, chat, possibly play some Italian bingo, grow exhausted waiting for the countdown from Times Square, and turn in for the night well before midnight. What about you all? I'm sure your plans are nowhere near as…
December 30, 2011: Another Dark Matter interview! Ugly ornaments! Maximus! News of note!
I've been doing quite a few online interviews in support of my comic book, Dark Matter, that launches January 11, 2011. The latest here with Ryan Thomason at WatchPlayRead (http://watchplayread.com/wpr-interview-with-dark-matter-writer-joseph-mallozzi/) in which I discuss both Dark Matter and Stargate. Now onto matters of equal importance... I am very disappointed with the lack of ugly Christmas ornaments out…
December 29, 2011: Buddy time! Au Pied de Cochon! Assuming the cooking duties!
My annual trips back to Montreal are an opportunity to catch up with friends and family. Usually, these are planned events - lunches, dinners, or occasions to get-together for drinks and/or desserts. Sometimes, they are unplanned encounters in which I'll run into an old friend simply going about my daily activities (ie. running errands for…