This afternoon, I sat down with Gateworld's David Read to talk about Stargate SG-1's sixth season. Ended up unearthing some stories I'd completely forgotten until today... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW8a3ukaSaA A little Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1340300056289787904 Today - Akemi: Alexa, set timer for thirty seconds. Alexa: Turkey seitan added to shopping list. From the Stargate vault courtesy of Lawren Bancroft-Wilson...
December 18, 2020: You Never Know!
When people ask me what I'm working on, I will always list at least a half-dozen projects in various stages of development. At present, it's actually eight. It may seem like a lot but the truth is, in this business, you never know: what's going to move forward, what will be delayed, what will get…
December 17, 2020: Remembering Steve DiMarco
Saddened to hear of the sudden passing of director Steve DiMarco who I worked with over two seasons of Dark Matter. A unique individual with a sense of style all his own, Steve was one of this industry's quickest and most efficient shooters, never failing to make his days, often wrapping early (to the delight…
December 16, 2020: Amazing Comic Book Covers!
Just a few that caught my eye... Mars Attacks/Red Sonja #4 - cover art by Arthur Suydam Vengeance of Vampirella #12 - cover art by Ben Oliver Vengeance of Vampirella #12 - cover art by Lucio Parrillo Captain America #26 - cover art by Alex Ross Deadpool #9 - cover art by Chris Bachalo Star…
December 15, 2020: In case you missed it…
Here's last night's Orville Nation Dark Matter Episode 11 discussion with director Martin Wood. Some tidbits and BTS stories here for Stargate fans as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NMrZpaimpM One of the things we discussed was the possibility of doing a Stargate rewatch once we wrap up Dark Matter. Anyone interested? Whew. I spent three hours zooming today.…
December 14, 2020: Orville Nation with special guest star Martin Wood! News of note! SGU!
Later today, Dark Mater and Stargate fans! Orville Nation reconvenes for a discussion of Dark Matter Episode 10 with special guest star - Director Martin Wood! https://twitter.com/nation_orville/status/1338158781751046147 Come armed with your Dark Matter, Stargate, and assorted other questions! File this one under "Culinary Crimes" - https://twitter.com/poetatoeboi/status/1337849673093009408 News of note: 4 diet tweaks I can really…
December 13, 2020: Suji Sunday!
You shall not pass! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7B4BROG6Zc Guilty! Santa's little helper. A rare shot of Suji and her new friend, Roscoe - taken about a minute before she tried to attack him. Sack o' potatoes.
December 12, 2020: Mecha Oishikatta!
Today, Akemi and I received an early Christmas gift from one of our good friends (code name: Black Jack!) in the form of this beautiful custom bento box via Shoushin, home of Toronto's best sushi! The bentos were bamboo. Bento #1: (clockwise from top left) Ankimo, torotaku makimono and tamago, tako with spinach, and shirk.…
My Top 10 Favorite Mushrooms!
I've never been a fan of your common grocery store mushrooms (button, cremini) but have always loved the wild varieties. Back when I used to frequent restaurants (Remember indoor dining?), October was always a month to look forward to because it was mushroom season and one could look forward to dedicated menus featuring everything from…
December 10, 2020: Snow Monkeys! Projects! Misaki Han!
Well, well, well. Isn't this exciting? My Snow Monkeys wrapped up a first place finish (and first round bye) in League of Our Own fantasy football action. That means that, this week, we can sit back and watch our rivals go at it in quarterfinal action as we look ahead to week 15. I haven't…
December 9, 2020: Amazing Comic Book Covers!
Here are a few that caught my eye... Guardians of the Galaxy #9 - cover art by Rafael Albuquerque Spider-Man #5 - cover art by Javier Rodriquez The Rise of Ultraman #4 - cover art by Jorge Molina Batman: Black & White #1 - cover art by Greg Capullo Detective Comics #1032 - cover art…
December 8, 2020: Aliens among us! Santa eggs! And SGU BTS pics!
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…