Well, sounds like pretty much everyone is staying put this holiday season. Disappointing for many, I'm sure, but, without a doubt, the right call given present circumstances. Hopefully sis can set mom up with her internet package by Christmas we can have a festive little zoom chat and look forward to a return to normalcy...…
December 3, 2020: Holidays plans! Projects progress! And a little Yes/No!
As you know, I've been debating whether or not I should go to Montreal for the holidays. On the one hand, I haven't seen mom and sis since Christmas 2019 and I feel I'd be relatively safe staying at mom's since she has been in lockdown since March. On the other hand, I worry that…
December 2, 2020: Great Comic Book Covers!
Just a few of that caught my eye this week... Sacred Six #5 - cover art by Lucio Parrillo Black Widow #4 - cover art by Adam Hughes Marvel Snapshots: Civil War #1 - cover art by Alex Ross Batman #104 - cover art by Jorge Jimenez Batwoman/Catwoman #1 - cover art by Travis Charest…
December 1, 2020: Recommendations! And pictures!
Just finished this series and was, to be honest, pleasantly surprised. The reason? Because lately, whenever a show has been talked up to this degree, it's ended up being a massive disappointment. For me anyway. It would seem that critics and viewers are confiscating productions they desperately WANT to be good with productions that actually…
November 30, 2020: Snow Monkeys poised!
Well now. How grand is this? As the penultimate week in my Snow Monkeys' regular season schedule draws to a close, they seem poised to wrack up a decisive win... ...thereby securing not only a playoff spot, but a first round bye. Meaning that, instead of agonizing over waiver picks and starts and sits (There…
November 29, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Rudolph's understudy. Santa's little helper. Head shot for her new book jacket. Melty sleepy. Reflecting on life. Cookies Monster! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nazy8eC4_Uo Join us tomorrow night for a discussion Dark Matter Episode with the gang at Orville Nation and special guest star Russell Yuen (Akita-san!). https://twitter.com/sgcgate/status/1332718375328428032
November 28, 2020: Checking in!
So, how is everyone doing? Things grow increasingly crazy out there and I'd like to know how our extended blog family is doing. Sound off in the comments section. A little Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1332711243669442560 I leave you today with some behind the scene photos of my buddy, Peter DeLuise, calling the shots on Dark Matter Episode…
November 27, 2020: What to watch? What to read? What to complain about? Oh yeah!
While 2020 wasn't a great reading year for me, it has been a terrific anime year. I finished up my 14th series today and have a few more lined up to close out December. I considered alternating between live action and anime, but the last Netflix series I watched shit the narrative bed in explosive…
November 26, 2020: Match the Japanese mascots!
Match the Japanese mascots to their sponsors. (c/o Mondo Mascots - @mondmascots) THE COMPANIES Iwate Airport Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Complex Ohga Pharmacies CS Accounting Spa World Asahi TV (Nagano) Best One Pachinko Parlors Tokyo Unko (Poop) Museum Kagoshima's Public Prosecutor's Office Saran Wrap THE MASCOTS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
November 25, 2020: New comics – and their covers!
A few of this week's catchiest covers... Heroes in Crisis - cover art by Clay Mann Wonder Woman #767 - cover art by Joshua Middleton X-Men #15 - cover art by Lenil Francis Yu Sabrina: Something Wicked #4 - cover art by Richard Ortiz The Department of Truth #3 - cover art by Andrea Sorrentino…
November 24, 2020: Things are coming together like the protons and electrons at the heart of a neutron star!
Success! I have almost completed my outline for Project F. And, as is the custom after completing a first draft, I hate it. Once done, I'll let it sit for a few days, re-read and rewrite, and eventually grow to merely dislike it. Then, with further reviews and tweaks, I'll progress from ambivalence to grudging…
November 23, 2020: Heads up!
Hey, Dark Matter fans, join us later today (5:30 ET, 2:30 PST) for a discussion of Dark Matter Episode 8 with the gang at Orville Nation. Today, we'll be joined by special guest and author extraordinaire Alan Dean Foster. https://twitter.com/sgcgate/status/1330887847759532035 And in the event you missed it Stargate fans, here is my chat with Dial…
November 22, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Sleepwear as outerwear. Paws firmly planted. Derpy, no? The staredown. Class photo. Kale Monster... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b5B8o-zct4
November 21, 2020: The Saturday report!
Let's kick things off with a little Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1330159034712924165 To be honest, the gin is the most objectionable component. Currently in rotation at my place... And you? Amazing people with whom I have worked... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1326162208154382336 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1326886891032096768 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1327278040930463744 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1328326419110359046 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1329095107291787265
November 20, 2020: Saturday reminders!
Came across this fabulous video of me saNompling vegan desserts... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYRHOgmM-5Q There are a couple of times where I actually shudder. Honestly, there's not excuse for shitty desserts - even if you are vegan. Bit day tomorrow, #Stargate fans. Tomorrow, at 3 pm. ET (Noon PT), the Brad Knight Rises! Stargate/Travelers co-creator, showrunner, executive producer,…