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May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022: Your wine & cheese recommendations!
Time-lapse of the creative process. From the initial flourishing of the idea to the inevitable wait for good news
via: Neil Bromhall
How high can you go?
Raw and sliced, I usually tap out at Habanero.
Planning a wine and cheese party for Wednesday night. Picked up a bottle of Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and planning to pick up a few of my favorite cheeses: Chateau de Bourgogne, Delice des Dieux, Mont D’Or, La Tur, and Adoray.
What wines and cheeses should I add to the mix?
Today’s Yes/No…
Beef Tongue & Bacon Pizza? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/keP2eKveFB pic.twitter.com/LhVQXE45WD
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 6, 2022
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May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022: Starstruck! Happy Birthday, Suji!
Check out the Birthday Gal! 17 today. Old enough to drive, yet not quite old enough to drink or buy smokes. Still, she had a pretty good day – two walks, special treats, apple slices, and some peanut butter and jelly ice cream. Wishing her a very happy birthday – and, hopefully, no tummy issues later tonight. (Thanks to our friend, Lory for the special birthday video – IG: Lo.RY6845).
It’s hard to believe how many fans this gal has amassed over the years. I’m impressed, not so much by the number of followers to her IG account, but people who will occasionally recognize her when we’re out and about. A couple of years ago, we were actually taking a stroll down 4th Avenue in Vancouver when a salesperson popped out of a Lululemon and asked: “Is that Suji?!”. She was absolutely starstruck.
I always find it interesting the types of celebrities who elicit starstricken responses from fans. Take Akemi, for instance. Over the course of the time we’ve been together, I’ve worked with some truly amazing actors, yet she was never starstruck by any of them. In many instances, she was shy around them initially, but warmed up to them in time. Many have became great friends. Robert Picardo, for example, is sci-fi royalty to many, a venerable veteran of stage and screen whose mere presence will have passersby buzzing with excitement (I’ve seen it happen many times). To Akemi, however, he’s just lovable Bob.
I’ve only seen Akemi get starstruck twice since I’ve known her.
The first time was when we met Yael Tygiel, co-host of the Dark Matter aftershow on AfterBuzz (alongside the amazing Tauri Jay Miller and Andrew Mean). While the Dark Matter After Show was running, Akemi and I never missed an episode, so when Yael told us she’d be in town, we were, of course, thrilled to meet up with such an enthusiastic supporter of the series. We ended up meeting her, and assorted others, for dinner and drinks – and Akemi was absolutely thrilled.
Over the years, Yael (along with Tauri Jay) have become good friends of ours – and Akemi still manages to get a little starstruck every time we get together.
The second time I saw Akemi starstruck was the day we came across vloggers Simon and Martina from the EatYourKimchee channel.
I noticed them in passing as we were walking in downtown Toronto and subtly pointed them out to Akemi who was all “OH MY GOOOOSH!”. So we ended up stopping to talk. Martina was absolutely lovely and made Akemi’s day.
As for me, despite my 20+ years in the biz, I don’t recall ever being starstruck. And I can’t imagine anyone having that effect on me. Certainly not any actors. Or even any authors despite my reverence for them. I don’t know. Dreamcatcher maybe?
What about you? Which celebrities would leave you starstruck?
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May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Pantha #3 – cover art by Jorge Fornes
Vampirella/Dracula #5 – cover art by Shannon Maer
Batman #123 – cover art by Gabrielle Dell’Otto
Criminal Macabre: The Complete Cal McDonald Stories – cover art by E.M. Gist
Dogs of London #1 – cover art by Dave Johnson
Judge Dredd Magazine #436 – cover art by ???
Best of 2000 AD Issue Zero – cover art by Ian McQue
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022: Captain’s Log, Blog Update #5,674!
Occasionally, Akemi when I’m trying to write…
Also…
Akemi wants to pitch a story where an embittered Plastic Man, now a social pariah as a result of the campaigning of environmental activists, turns dark side and must face the new people's champion: Silicon Man! pic.twitter.com/WtF8CukSJ9
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 3, 2022
Thinking of switching over to writing features for a while. The last one was a positive experience that turned out better than I expected.
Now, all I require are some movie ideas.
"The first two seasons are kind of slow, but it really gets going in season three."
– #IWontBeWatching
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 2, 2022
How long do you give a show to win you over?
Today’s Yes/No…
Matcha Green Tea Curry? Yes/No
Introducing…instant Matcha Green Tea Curry (and yes, it’s green)! 【Taste Test】 https://t.co/2FTU3Qy84q via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022: Book Club Inhumed! Script work resumed! Donuts consumed!
Yozo!
No Baron’s Book Club Blab Blog entry today as I, sadly, was unable to read a book last week given that I was wholly focused on my first feature screenplay in, oh, roughly three years. Still, I’m heartened by the fact that I have 73 books under my belt some four months into 2022 and my goal of 100 Books Read on the Year seems very doable.
I gave the script another polish today and have set it aside for now while I patiently await notes from my reader, Jeff, who is well-versed in the southern vernacular although, to be fair, probably not one rooted in the 1930’s. Once I receive Jeff’s input, I’ll d one final pass and then it will be off to my agent.
The question then arises: When to send? Obviously, I don’t want to send them a script on a Friday when they are decompressing after a long week. Similarly, it would make sense to send it to them on the weekend as it will probably go ignored and then, possibly, forgotten. Monday is out of the question as they will probably be inundated with top-of-the-week urgencies. Which leaves Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The latter, frankly, is too close to Friday and it’s unlikely anyone is going to start reading so close to end of week. So, Tuesday or Wednesday it is, preferably later in the day Eastern Time so that I can catch both by Canadian and U.S. reps at their dynamic best.
In a perfect world, following a protracted auction, the script sells for 7 figures, and eventually hits the big screen in 2024, starring Ryan Reynolds and a scene-stealing young ingenue who earns an Oscar nomination for her first onscreen performance. The movie will also receive an Oscar nom, of course, but I will not attend the ceremonies as they tend to run way past my bedtime.
Yosha!
Stopped by my favorite donut shop today – Isabella’s Donuts – where I usually grab one of their weekly feature flavors (matcha on this day, of course) as well as an original glaze. There’s nothing quite like a chewy mochi donut.
Today’s Yes/No…
Space Mackerel? Yes/No
We try a can of Space Mackerel, designed for eating on the ISS by high school students https://t.co/3H1oohxoWc via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 2, 2022
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May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Ready to eat.
Out and about with mom.
Out and about with dad.
Featured at the Tokyo ARK @ Panasonic Adoption Fair in Ariake, Japan.
Living her best life.
Morning routine…
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hi. I'm Suji
すじ子 来月17歳になるよ
(@newoldpugsuji)
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April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022: The Saturday Report!
In the most unlikely event you missed it, here is a link to this afternoon’s Dial the Gate discussion of Stargate: Universe season 2, the last season of Stargate…for the time being. With guest star me, and extra special guest star Paul Mullie…
Came across THIS article the other day…
Pettable Pokémon, transforming Mario ghost latte art made by amazing Japanese artist【Videos】
Which brought me to the artist’s amazing twitter account…
boing boing ！！！！ pic.twitter.com/9zfXnzFnPu
— 加藤瑠菜@Latteart
.◦*.＊。
(@RunaPocket) April 21, 2022
I started following her, and today THIS surprise awaited me…
@BaronDestructo Thank you for following me
pic.twitter.com/CKSZLYNRke
— 加藤瑠菜@Latteart
Awesome, no?
Today’s Yes/No…
Cream in a Can? Yes/No
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans? https://t.co/d7VSLiUdwb via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 30, 2022
Received a quick turnaround on notes for my script – which means it’s on track to go out to my agent later this week!
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April 29, 2022
The 7 Stages of Post-Script Completion
Inevitably, whenever I complete a script, there is an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, of pride at the final(ish) product, and relief that the process is finally over (for now). As most writers can attest, from here, it’ll be a slow build through various stages of elation as you forward the script to your reps, formulate a game plan, and send it out to potential buyers. Then elation gives way to uncertainty as no one gets back to you in a timely manner. Uncertainty gives way to disappointment when they finally do to tell you they loved the script but, unfortunately, they’re only buying crap this year or, occasionally, uncertainty gives way to panic when they tell you they are already developing something very similar (which may coincidentally contain all those small details you spent weeks lovingly crafting). After that, it’s a swift devolution to desperation as the passes pile up and you and your team reconvene to discuss any possible buyers they may have missed (Are you we sure Quibli shut down? Is Blip still around?). And, finally, desperation gives way to depression with the realization that it’s all been a giant waste of time. But, inevitably, vestigial traces of hope arise akin to the redolent scent of the delicious meal your neighbor is preparing that you won’t get to eat, as you take consolation in the fact that at, at the very least, you have a terrific writing sample for decision-making executives to read. Although they won’t. But on the off-chance they do it won’t really matter because they’re only making crap this year.
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April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022: First draft complete!
Huzzah! I have completed a rough first draft of my feature script. It’s a little hard to believe given that I think I really just started writing it about a week ago. And yet, 100 pages later, I have a first pass on the first film script I’ve written in – oh – twelve years. And it’s a rare non-genre foray for me. No ships or sorcery, talismans or time travel. Just a character-driven story with heart, humor and, of course, my trademark twists and turns, shocks and surprises. I always find that, the closer I get to the end of a script, the more I experience a sense of urgency. In the back of my mind, I’m always thinking I’ve got get it done and out there in case something happens to me and this script never sees the light of day. I’ll get eaten by a polar bear and my script will sit on my laptop, inaccessible to the world, my latest and greatest work never to be read by anyone. As opposed, of course, to being pitched, shopped, turned down, its big screen adaptation never to be seen by anyone. Anyway, next step – I’ll be reviewing old news reports, 30’s vernacular, and songs released in early 1934. I’m ahead of schedule, so hoping to get a first draft to my agent within the next two weeks.
A few thoughts…
I doubt the sincerity of people who clap while laughing.
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 27, 2022
Contemporary political debate comes down finding the fucking dumbest supporters of a party or cause saying the fucking stupidest things, and then spotlighting them as representative of an entire group or movement.
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 27, 2022
My grandmother, who lived to 112, attributed her long life to eating plenty of greens, avoiding black pepper, and enjoying a glass of red wine every day.
World's oldest person confirmed as French nun, 118, who loves chocolate and wine https://t.co/cTcUn6ljGr
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 28, 2022
And today’s Yes/No…
Cornbread Donuts? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/3Ugj5xu0yH
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 28, 2022
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April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye…
Star Wars: Crimson Reign #4 – cover art by Rahzzah
The Aming Spider-Man #1 – cover art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
Thor #23 – cover art by Nic Klein
Barbarella #9 – cover art by Carla Cohen
Barbarella #9 – cover art by Celina
Batman: The Fear State Saga – cover art by Jorge Jimenez
So, which were your favorites?
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