Joseph Mallozzi's Weblog

Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1626969750310993921

Possessor (2020) An agent works for a secretive organization that uses brain-implant technology to inhabit other people's bodies - ultimately driving them to commit assassinations for high-paying clients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyRkoL45JGk My thoughts: A nifty techno-thriller that goes to some pretty dark places in its exploration of morality, identity, and the psychological ties that bind. 4/5 Der…

I love wild mushrooms and remember going mushroom-picking with my father.  He would find these Shaggy Manes and pan fry them with garlic and butter.  Delicious.  I've never had them since because I hear they look similar to a poisonous variety and am not confident enough to tell the difference.  Today, I do most of…

I have no interest in celebrating Valentine's Day.  My wife, on the other hand, absolutely adores celebrating Valentine's Day.  And so today, we celebrated Valentine's Day. An early start to the day for Akemi and Suji. Cafe, hot chocolate and pistachio croissant at Beatrice Society Cafe which opens at 8:00 a.m. and is dog-friendly until…

Summit Boy, the costume department had a field day with this one!  This episode was a try-out of sorts, an audition for future system lords.  I drew on a variety of different cultures, creating a colorful rogues gallery.  The hope was that if one popped, we could use him/her in future episodes.  Well, one did:…

My new agent requested my latest headshot.  Latest headshot?  I think the last professional photo taken of me was for a magazine feature back in 2007.  So I scoured my computer and unearthed the following.  YOU choose! So, what'll it be? https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1624463516122984449 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1624508700919574530

Last day in Montreal!  In preparation for my departure and return home, mom set aside some time last night and this morning to make some Taralli for Akemi.  And by "some", I mean "lots of". Cutting the dough. Making the rings. Racking before boiling. Baking. And voila! And voila voila! And awaiting me on my…

Last full day in Montreal before I head back to my much-missed Toronto routine.  And Akemi and Suji of course. Yesterday was mom's birthday.  She took the day off from cooking, so we hit the West Island's newest dim sum hot spot - Imperial Palace When dining out, we all have very different tastes.  Mom,…

Made it! Arrived in Montreal this morning.  No crowds.  No delays.  No turbulence.   It was smooooooth sailing. Got in just in time for lunch with sis and mom! Let the eating begin! Birthday festivities tomorrow.  More eating! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1623038929384472581 Meanwhile, this twitter thread has garnered a half million views: https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1621646152478195715 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1622968184377864193

I'm not a great flyer.  The night before a flight, I barely get a wink of sleep, and I'm usually up a good hour before my alarm.  I'm always at the airport at least an hour before departure and, when I board, I grow increasingly anxious until, by the time plane is heading down the…

God's Crooked Lines (2022) Follows a woman checking into a psychiatric ward to investigate a homicide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzd7e4PHXEk My thoughts: More thriller than horror. The plot is familiar but it unfolds in a unique and engaging manner. The final twist would have landed harder if not for one perplexing casting decision. 3.5/5 Searching (2018) After his…