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July 15, 2022: Meanwhile, on the twitter front…

Just saw a trailer so bad that I am genuinely concerned for the execs who green lit it.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 14, 2022

Just found a VISA and dropped it off at the issuing bank.
Months ago, found a VISA that ended up belonging to someone in my building.
Last year, found a driver's license and tracked down the owner online. She was disappointed I hadn't found her phone too.
I can only find so much.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 15, 2022

If I was going to retire from writing in favor of another job, this might be it –

A zookeeper gives penguins a cooling shower from a watering can, 1930. pic.twitter.com/4Q8gHGiUO6

— History Defined (@historydefined) July 14, 2022

This sounds kind of weird to me – but, to be fair, I'm admittedly old fashioned and out of touch. https://t.co/Jcwl2HCLZJ

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 15, 2022

An oldie but a goody. Sweet Lulu –

For anyone feeling down and requesting dog pics, here's a video of my french bulldog, Lulu, belching. pic.twitter.com/a5ZNnXq9hN

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 13, 2022

Today’s Yes/No…

Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream? Yes/No
Blue Bell serves up new oatmeal cream pie ice cream for limited time https://t.co/bOICwNdnMA

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 15, 2022

That’s a big YES from me.

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Published on July 15, 2022 13:50

July 14, 2022: The Horror Marathon continues!

The Devil’s Backbone (2001)

Soon after his arrival at an ominous orphanage, a young boy uncovers the secrets of the school, including the youthful ghost that wanders its grounds.

Thoughts: Wonderfully atmospheric, poetic and poignant. It’s a ghost story that leans into artfulness of its narrative over scares, but that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. Great.

4/5

Berberian Sound Studio (2012)

An Englishman is hired to create sound effects for a horror film studio in 1970s Rome, but the job ends up taking a heavy toll on his mental health.

Thoughts: An at times intense and unnerving tribute to the Italian giallo films of the 70’s that employs sound to great effect, ultimately in service of a meta wank that goes off the rails in its final act.

3/5

Thelma (2017)

A college student starts to experience extreme seizures while studying at a university in Oslo, Norway. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable, and often dangerous, supernatural abilities.

Thoughts: Incredible performances in this character-driven coming-of-age tale that proves both haunting and heartbreaking. The horror is a slow build, more surreal than visceral, but some of the imagery is shockingly inventive. Ultimately ambiguous, but satisfying nevertheless.

4.5/5

Today’s Yes/No…

Viagra Gelato? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/ZY26fEuUAS

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 14, 2022

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Published on July 14, 2022 15:04

July 13, 2022: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye this week…

Bettie Page and the Curse of the Curse of the Banshee #1 – cover art by Jae Lee

Bettie Page: The Alien Agenda #5 – cover art by Josh Burns

DIE!Namite Never Dies! #5 – cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Daredevil #1 – cover art by Marco Checchetto

Daredevil #1 – cover art by Peach Momoko

Daredevil #1 – cover art by Dan Panosian

Immortal X-Men #4 – cover art by Phil Noto

New Mutants #27 – cover art by Betsy Cola

So, which were YOUR favorites?

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Published on July 13, 2022 10:00

July 12, 2022: Meanwhile, on the home front!

Meanwhile, on the home front…

The matcha match-up…

The best park in Toronto…

Exercising Suji…

Today’s Yes/No…

Apple Jacks Slime Cereal? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/U3rZa7y0kT

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 12, 2022

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Published on July 12, 2022 15:52

July 11, 2022: Horror! Space news! And a little Yes/No!

Big week ahead. Going out for pizza Wednesday night and jerk chicken on Thursday! May try to squeeze some writing.

The horror marathon continues with…

Final Destination (2000)

The survivors of a plane crash have briefly cheated death, but they will not be able to evade their fate for long. One by one, these fugitives from fate fall victim to the grim reaper

Thoughts: A terrific premise, expertly executed.

4/5

Bug (2006)

An unhinged war veteran holes up with a lonely woman in a spooky Oklahoma motel room. The line between reality and delusion is blurred as they discover a bug infestation.

Thoughts: A well-acted, unnerving, psychological thriller whose paranoia-fueled slow burn progresses to a ludicrously over-the-top final act.

3/5

Some news of note….

A change in Neptune's orbit could send Mercury crashing into Earth!!!
(In about a billion years from now.)https://t.co/zDUTwOaiXj

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 11, 2022

Problem solved!
Now, all they need to do is invent it.https://t.co/63kSacbjUs

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 11, 2022

This video provides a size comparison for some of the most famous asteroids of our Solar System [source, HD, MetaBallStudios: https://t.co/OSyFVIK53Z] pic.twitter.com/mkKZIRzKgt

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) July 9, 2022

Serving a snack on Scandinavian Airlines flight, 1969 pic.twitter.com/SmhEsvz1jg

— History Defined (@historydefined) July 10, 2022

Today’s Yes/No…

Your friendly reminder that absolute garbage like this is FDA approved pic.twitter.com/aoSBbG7lCe

— Melanie (@VitallyMelanie) July 10, 2022

What would you put this on? Pancakes? Ice cream? Steak?

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Published on July 11, 2022 13:41

July 10, 2022: Suji Sunday!

Flower viewing.

Hot head.

A very determined walker.

On her way to tennis class.

I think she’s drunk!

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Published on July 10, 2022 10:14

July 9, 2022: The Horror Movie Marathon continues!

The Other Side of the Door (2016)

After losing her son in a tragic accident, a grieving mothers learns about a remote Hindu temple where visitors can communicate with the dead to say goodbye for the last time…

Thoughts: A movie that runs through the gamut of standard scares. It hinges on our protagonist doing something she was expressly told NOT to do – by a woman who really should have known better. A tough slog.

2.5/5

Krampus (2015)

A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.

Thoughts: If Sid and Marty Krofft produced a horror movie, I’d imagine it would be pretty close to this. Broad comedy. Loads of silliness. Kids might find it scary.

2.5/5

Absentia (2011)

A woman and her sister begin to link a mysterious tunnel to a series of disappearances, including that of her own husband.

Thoughts: One of director Mike Flanagan’s first films is an effectively creepy little chiller about love and loss and losing your way. Can you really go back home again? The answer may surprise. And scare you.

4/5

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Published on July 09, 2022 16:01

July 8, 2022: Top 10 Kpop Songs of June, 2022!

Top 10 Kpop Songs of June, 2022
9. Undo – Heize
Happen – #HEIZE #헤이즈 #SONGJOONGKI #송중기
Thanks to @CarrieCnh12 for the introduction. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/WTAw6fxIcv

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 8, 2022

Top 10 Kpop Songs of June, 2022
5. Life's Too Short – #Aespa #에스파
Next Level is my favorite 3/4 of an Aespa song. Life's Too Short is my full song favorite. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/Jka9EwDsJw

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 8, 2022

Top 10 Kpop Songs of June, 2022
3. Love Shhh – #JoYuri #조유리
Nice to see the ladies of IZ*ONE finding success as solo artists. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/br5Rw5CwAy

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 8, 2022

Top 10 Kpop Songs of June, 2022
1. Danger – #WooAh #Woo_Ah #우아
This one REALLY grew on me, fast becoming one of my most played kpop 2022 releases on spotify.
Dangeo dangeoboda dangeo your love! #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/EzdG986EHj

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) July 8, 2022

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Published on July 08, 2022 13:39

July 7, 2022: The Horror Marathon Continues!

R-Point (2004)

A platoon of South Korean soldiers falls victim to a curse while searching the jungle for the source of a mysterious distress call.

My thoughts: A lot of interesting horror elements that never really come together in the end.

3/5

The Cleansing Hour (2019)

Two entrepreneurs stage elaborate fake exorcisms until one of their girlfriends becomes possessed by a demon.

My thoughts: A solid premise, but the characters are frustratingly slow on the uptake. Some solid effects and a good final twist but, too often, the humor undermines the horror.

3.5/5

Always Shine (2016)

While on an isolated retreat, two actresses discover that their once intimate friendship has deteriorated into forced conversations, betrayals, petty jealousies, and deep-seated resentment.

My thoughts: An oddly constructed thriller centered on two clearly unhinged actresses and their toxic friendship. The tension builds in the film’s first hour, then completely dissipates in the meandering closing thirty. Pretty much devoid of scares.

2/5

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Today’s Yes/No…