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February 6, 2021: Sushi, Suicide Squad, and Super Bowl Pick!

Akemi discovered a new sushi source this morning.  A former chef who used to work at one of our favorite restaurants in town has started his own sushi-sashimi delivery service, sourcing his fish from all over Japan and serving up some truly spectacular meals.

Our bentos arrived, beautifully wrapped.

Unwrapped.

Akemi ordered the sashimi omakase.

While I went with the sushi omakase.

Sadly, not pictured: the ultra-sweet fruit dessert that Akemi ate immediately upon unpacking.

If you’re in the Toronto area, head on over to instagram and order from mark_sushii for a wonderful meal.

Both pick up and delivery are available!  Highly recommended!

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad arrives this summer and I fully expect it to be the greatest DCU movie ever made.  Please check out the teaser trailer and tell me: Who do you stan?

Me?  I’m #TeamKingShark!

Who you stanning?

You are no doubt wondering who I’ll be rooting for this Super Bowl given that this is the worst possible match-up so far as I am concerned.  Well, I’ve given it much thought and…

On the one hand, I hate KC, being a longtime Raiders fan.

On the other hand, I’ve always hated Brady and the Patriots.

But I guess I hate the Patriots organization more than I hate Brady and seeing him win a Super Bowl would no doubt drive them crazy.So, I guess I’m rooting for the Bucs out of spite.

GO BUCS!

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February 5, 2021: Busy Day! Here, have some Stargate concept art and cosmic brownies!

Whew!  What a day.  Got feedback on the Project F pilot and the Powder Mage overview, strategized regarding three more projects, did some stock research, sourced and sent off some tax documents to my agent, and had four zoom calls with some amazing young and talented writers.  Oh, and also – and most importantly – I took Suji for a carpet run.  Now, just need to send off some notes on another project, hop on another zoom, and my day is done.

Let’s unwind with a little Yes/No…

Cosmic Brownies Cereal? Yes/No
Kellogg's made our knees go weak with those three little words: Cosmic Brownies Cereal https://t.co/V82SuNK5Ck

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) February 5, 2021

And here is this week’s Stargate vault haul.  Identify the episode!

 

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February 4, 2021: New PJ’s!

Suji surprised me with new pajamas!

Ill-fitting, uncomfortable, hangs awkwardly, hot, and itchy.  But, otherwise, great!

WAIT a minute…

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February 3, 2021: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye…

Avengers #42 – cover art by Alex Ross

King in Black: Black Knight #1 – cover art by Jesus Saiz

Strange Academy #8 – cover art by Humberto Ramos

Sonjaversal #1 – cover art by Mayara Sampaio

Vampirella #14 – cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Vampirella #14 – cover art by Stephen Segovia

DC’s Greatest Detective Stories Ever Told – cover art by Michael William Kaluta

Future State: Superman of Metropolis #2 – cover art by Inhyuk Lee

Future State: Wonder Woman #2 – cover art by Jenny Frison

The Far Sector #10 – cover art by Yasmine Putri

Luna #1 – cover art by Jenny Frison

Redemption #1 – cover art by Mike Deodato Jr.

So, which were your favorites?

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February 2, 2021: Setsuban Deka!

Today, we celebrated Setsuban (the day before the beginning of spring!) by eating the various Japanese dishes Akemi prepared for the occasion…

Hoso maki (with tuna and green onions) Uni, maguro, sake, hiramasa, and ikura on rice.

Royce matcha nama chocolate with matcha affogato.

So, who did you all celebrate?

In case you missed it, here’s yesterday’s Dark Matter Episode 204, “We Were Family”, discussion with the gang at Orville Nation, director John Stead, actor Anthony Lemke, and yours truly.

A great time was had by all.

Still awaiting feedback on the pilot and series overview I delivered and, while I really should be putting the downtime to good use by starting work on that other pilot, I find it difficult to focus while on standby.  So, instead, I’m taking the time to educate myself on the stock market – and the various crooked ways hedge funds and power players game the system while those in power turn a blind eye.  Fascinating stuff.

Saw a report today that two individuals are being sought in connection to some attempted dog poisonings in the area. Apparently, peanut shells stuffed with rat poison were discovered in various parks – including one we walk Suji through every morning.

While we’re on the topic, Subway is being sued because claimants maintain their tuna subs contain no actual tuna.  Or fish for that matter.

https://www.foodbeast.com/news/subway-tuna-lawsuit/

I mean, of course not.  Didn’t they already establish that their sandwiches were made out of old yoga mats?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/subway-says-yoga-mat-chemical-almost-out-of-bread-1.2606898

And to wash that taste out of your mouths…

So, what do you say?  Yes/No

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Beer? Yes/No
Mark your calendars for the return of Japan’s popular cherry blossom-inspired beer https://t.co/aUmkFCHsjd via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) February 2, 2021

Perfect for Setsuban!

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February 1, 2021: Director John Stead! Actor Anthony Lemke! And YOU!

Hey Dark Matter fans, do we have a treat for you later today.  For this week’s Dark Matter discussion of Episode 204, “We Were Family”, we will be joined by not one but two special guests: director John Stead and actor Anthony Lemke!

BIG BIG NEWS TONIGHT!

DARK MATTER MONDAY! Plz ..RETWEET..THX!

Actor ANTHONY LEMKE @ranthonylemke

Director JOHN STEAD @SouthCampFilms

Exec Producer-Creator JOE MALLOZZI @BaronDestructo

JOIN us LIVE! 5:30 EST-2:30PSThttps://t.co/wxdiR8EVJX… pic.twitter.com/TuyX1gZCeM

— Orville Nation……….We Grow TOGETHER!!! (@nation_orville) February 1, 2021

That’s 5:30 EST / 2:30 PST.  It’s going to be a lot of fun – and no doubt very informative – so make it a point to drop by!

If you have time to grab a pizza before we kick things off…

Matcha Pizza? Yes/No
189-year old Kyoto tea merchant creates matcha pizzas https://t.co/wmFZVzT9cC via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) February 1, 2021

 

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January 31, 2021: Suji Sunday!

In our matching sweaters.

Sad Empty Bowl face.

Harumph.

Sun hog.

Keeping those ears warm!

Caught in the act…

Apple snacking…

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January 30, 2021: A little Stargate! A little Dark Matter! A little chocolate whisky! And a little code roe!

Announcing my new Stargate podcast with the gang at The Companion.  Gathers Gonna Rate will be asking fans to weigh in on a variety of subjects – The franchise’s greatest AU episode!  Best Sam and Jack moment!  Most annoying decision by a guest character!  Then, we tally up the scores and discuss the results – and, of course, offer up our own thoughts on the subject…

https://www.thecompanion.app/2021/01/27/introducing-a-new-stargate-podcast-gaters-gonna-rate-with-joe-mallozzi/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=jm&utm_campaign=ggr

To those asking – yes, The Companion is a paid subscription, but fear not!  You can try for free OR wait a couple of weeks for the podcast to be released to the general public.  No matter what, you won’t miss out!

What do you say?  Yes/No?

Spicy Code Roe Thick Egg Omelet Burger? Yes/No
We try Dom Dom Burger’s new limited-time-only Spicy Cod Roe Thick Egg Omelet Burger https://t.co/Do8ggmQuxq via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) January 30, 2021

To be honest, I have a bigger issue with the omelet than the cod roe.

A little something that showed up in Suji’s care package from Germany.  Thank you, Tanja!

This takes me back to when we were living in Vancouver and used to visit Xocholat.  The Zotter line were always more of an impulse buy with flavors ranging from the somewhat strange to the downright bizarre.  Just checking the online shop in Canada…

https://www.zotter.ca/tag/filled

Espresso Macchiato.  White Wine.  Tequila with Salt and Lemon?  Sure, why not!

An early reminder to join me and the gang at Orville Nation for a live Dark Matter video chat this Monday when we’ll be talking about one of my very favorite episodes – Episode 204, We Were Family.

To refresh you memories…

 

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January 29, 2021: A pseudo concussion!

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I almost gave myself a concussion yesterday.  I say “almost” because I wouldn’t really know, having never had a concussion.  Also, I don’t want to be presumptuous and assume concussed status given the no doubt numerous actually concussed individuals battling nausea, dizziness, and headaches.  I mean, I suffered all three of the aforementioned symptoms after the heavy stairwell door slammed me in the temple, but received no official designation from a health care professional.  Akemi did, however, advise me to take a couple of Tylenols which certainly helped.

Oooh, look at what I found…

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I leave you with one of my favorite scenes from Dark Matter’s second season.  FIVE demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit…

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January 28, 2021: Robbin’ Hood! Yes/No! Waiting is the hardest part!

More than half of all Robinhood users own at least some GameStop stock.

They are now unable to freely trade it; the app is only allowing users to close out their positions. https://t.co/DgN1H496wx

— Motherboard (@motherboard) January 28, 2021

Whew!  I spent the entire day following the Robin Hood fiasco – institutional investors and insiders suddenly changing the rules because they were getting beaten at their own game by a bunch of regular investors on reddit.  I was utterly amazed at how brazen they were in their seemingly illegal actions, shutting down the ability to trade in certain stocks, indifferent to the optics or the potential fallout.

On @BloombergTV now, Interactive Brokers Chm Thomas Peterffy said regulators/brokers agreed that restrictions on trading because they believed the short squeeze would keep "going and going." So they had to "stop the losses."

Stop the losses for whom, Thomas? Who was at risk?

— Jim Bianco (@biancoresearch) January 28, 2021

But will there even be a fallout beyond the pending lawsuits?  Politicians talk a big game, expressing plenty of outrage on twitter, but I’ll be interested to see how much back bone they truly have when the time comes.

New York Attorney General's office says they're "reviewing Robinhood app activity," including GameStop issues. pic.twitter.com/WV76Gf8kka

— Greg Walters (@thegregwalters) January 28, 2021

Meanwhile…

Lovely to have all these new followers .. can we just check that you know that you’re following The World Wide Robin Hood Society in Nottingham and not the Robin Hood App .. if so .. a big welcome from Sherwood

— Robin Hood (@robinhood) January 28, 2021

How about a little Yes/No…

Pink Mac and Cheese with candy flavor? Yes/No
Kraft Launches Pink Mac and Cheese for Valentine's Day That Tastes Like … Candy? https://t.co/ex7Vtkh6YO

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) January 28, 2021

The worst part of being a writer is the waiting.  You complete your overview, outline, or script, and send it out, and then you stand by for notes.  The first few days are great because your days are free and you can focus on other aspects of your life but, as the days stretch into a week, and then more than a week, you start to wonder: What is taking so long?  How many notes are they amassing?  Are they already in negotiations with a new writer?  And, as more time passes, you begin to second-guess those creative choices.  Maybe I shouldn’t have gotten rid of the mysterious murder?  Maybe I should have included the scene where Dran gets thrown out of the moving car.  Maybe I should have suggested that Boys Republic song over that second AleXa track.  Or maybe I’m overthinking things and they simply haven’t had time to read it.

I’m sure they’ll get back to me shortly…

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