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May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020: Hail, Haircuts, Dream Casting, and Pickled Mushrooms!
Well, today’s weather was windy, snowy and, uh, haily. It’s surprisingly chilly for May. Or is it?
I’ve already started casting my TimEscape series in my head. Granted, it’s only in development at this point, but it strikes me as the perfect and perfectly obvious fun, feel-good sci-fi series for a post-pandemic world. Revised second draft delivered Friday. Bible and both scripts delivered to my agent and management team. Let’s do this!
To those of you asking – no, Akemi hasn’t cut my hair. Yet! We’re awaiting delivery on a hair trimmer set to deliver in 2-3 weeks. When the time comes, I promise to take Before and After pictures.
Mom makes pickled mushrooms:
Directed and Produced by my sister.
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May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020: Choose Your Own Disaster!
Back in the day, my former writing partner and I would host a weekly Bad Movie Night.
Over the course of many months, we watched some truly shitty movies – but these four were the absolute worst.
Give me YOUR #BadMovieNight Lineup! pic.twitter.com/9rGUtzseOf
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 8, 2020
Well…?
Okay, bad news. Apparently, this pandemic and murder hornets aren’t the only things we have to worry about..
What is your prediction for the Big Bad Things?
I’m going to say…
Hypnoworms! They’re malicious internet viruses disguised as memes and TikTok videos that actually contain dangerous subliminal messaging.
I was going to go with Acid Rain, but apparently that’s already taken.
Catching up on my #AGraphicNovelADay…
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 8
Midnight Vista vol. 1
19 years after the disappearance of eight year old Oliver Flores, he suddenly turns up – alive and well, and claiming to have been the victim of an alien abduction.@EliotRahal @ClaraMeath @markenglert @TaylorEspo @AfterShockComix pic.twitter.com/1yF51Hw0OV
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 3, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 9
Pyongyang: A Journey In North Korea
A peek inside North Korea offered up by one of the few westerners permitted entry to the hermit kingdom.
Humorous, harrowing, and, at times, utterly bewildering. @guy_delisle Dirk Rehm, Helge Dascher @DandQ pic.twitter.com/OnMLtmPUn4
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 4, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 10
The Puma Blues
A government agent lives an isolated wilderness existence, capturing mutant animals for study and reflecting on his post-apocalyptic world.
Lyrical and provocative.
Stephen Murphy, Michael Zulli, Rob Caswell, Mark Masztal@doverpubs pic.twitter.com/g09S3Vvkld
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 5, 2020
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May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020: Who’s feeling a little stir crazy?
Salt and sugar-cured egg yolks? Yes/No https://t.co/bhbo482VLG
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 7, 2020
I say Hell YES! Gonna get me some duck eggs and experiment tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Also wish me luck: Akemi feels she has seen enough youtube videos to cut my hair with some confidence.
Guys, I’m going to do it! Tomorrow, I am ordering both a smash cheeseburger AND a friend chicken sandwich for lunch!
So, people in the industry seem to be circling September as the “back in action” month, but I am dubious. I see a lot of plans floated around that include social distancing on sets, temperature checks, and testing of individuals exhibiting symptoms – but no mention of cast and crew wide testing to include potential asymptomatic cases. Even then, there’s the danger of a key cast member getting sick and the entire production going down. UNLESS we’re checking for antibodies (assuming immediate reinfection isn’t a thing), but I’m already seeing some pushback to the notion of giving “preferential treatment” to those with potential immunity. So…I don’t know. With the prospect of a second wave looming in November, I don’t know how any series can start production in the fall. UNLESS you have a fantastic series idea that incorporates “elements of caution” as part of its creative. Like, maybe the sci-fi series pitch sitting in my send folder.
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Jozie Conte was the on-set costume supervisor on #DarkMatter, tracking costume changes, dealing with spur of the moment wardrobe issues, and keeping producer Ivon Bartok in check. pic.twitter.com/kpECVAZE7I
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 5, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
I worked with the accomplished Beau Bridges on 45 episodes (and two movies) of #Stargate. A true professional, and genuinely kind and friendly guy pic.twitter.com/YvK1F2OSC1
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 6, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
He was like a big kid behind the scenes, but on camera he was focused and hardworking. You may know him as Ronon, but Jason Momoa has done a few other things since #Stargate #Atlantis… pic.twitter.com/DPWxKfcFtX
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 7, 2020
And I continue my quest to read #AGraphicNovelADay for the foreseeable future…
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 5
Black Badge vol. 1
A top secret branch of boy scouts specializing in demolition, assassinations, and extractions travel the world on covert missions.
A clever critique of foreign policy@mattkindt @Jenkins_Tyler @Hilzjenkins @CampbellLetters @boomstudios pic.twitter.com/2z8H3d75M7
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 30, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 6
Cannibal vol. 1
Paranoia and suspicion grip a small Everglades community stricken by a disease that causes its victims to hunger for human flesh.
Perfect pandemic reading!@BrianBooch @JenniNYoung @matiasbergara @troypeteri
@ImageComics pic.twitter.com/iAnObbUtwq
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 1, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 7
New Nebula vol. 1
A sci-fi compendium of short tales from various writers and artists. At turns dark, trippy, whimsical, provocative, and altogether out there. Interesting stories and some truly standout artwork. #NewNebula pic.twitter.com/TUpGIorpIO
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 2, 2020
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May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020: The Suji Birthday Report!
Yesterday, Suji turned 15! We celebrated with treats and an extra long morning walk. AND also phoned in a refill on her stilbesterol!
My IG chat with the lovely Suanne Braun for her Hathor Hosts series…
Head on over to youtube and leave a comment!
More #AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Vanessa Piazza (@Vanessa_Piazza_ ) was an Executive Producer on #DarkMatter (an EP on #LostGirl before that) and now an accomplished and collaborative independent producer. pic.twitter.com/ITwynFRLEr
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 2, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Multi-platinum Grammy winning Canadian composer/producer Nikhil Seetharam (@NikhilSeetharam) was our music composer on #UtopiaFalls. An incredible talent, and a gracious, affable guy. pic.twitter.com/6gI7ge2SYv
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 3, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Catherine Lang was a second assistant director on #DarkMatter and, most recently, Production Manager on #UtopiaFalls. Organized, highly reliable, she's a hard worker with a great attitude.
Also, a longtime whiskey club member! pic.twitter.com/A25nEMgdQE
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 4, 2020
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May 6, 2020: The Suji Birthday Report1
Yesterday, Suji turned 15! We celebrated with treats and an extra long morning walk. AND also phoned in a refill on her stilbesterol!
My IG chat with the lovely Suanne Braun for her Hathor Hosts series…
Head on over to youtube and leave a comment!
More #AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Vanessa Piazza (@Vanessa_Piazza_ ) was an Executive Producer on #DarkMatter (an EP on #LostGirl before that) and now an accomplished and collaborative independent producer. pic.twitter.com/ITwynFRLEr
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 2, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Multi-platinum Grammy winning Canadian composer/producer Nikhil Seetharam (@NikhilSeetharam) was our music composer on #UtopiaFalls. An incredible talent, and a gracious, affable guy. pic.twitter.com/6gI7ge2SYv
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 3, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Catherine Lang was a second assistant director on #DarkMatter and, most recently, Production Manager on #UtopiaFalls. Organized, highly reliable, she's a hard worker with a great attitude.
Also, a longtime whiskey club member! pic.twitter.com/A25nEMgdQE
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 4, 2020
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May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020: Can we be trusted to do the right thing? Probably not, but let’s see!
About to do this in less than 30. Come join us on Instagram!
So, how’s everybody doing? What’s the latest in your neighborhood? Your city?
In Toronto, things feels same old same old. We had an unusually warm day this past weekend and I did notice significantly more foot traffic, but everyone seemed to be practicing social distancing. It made me think of the whole Sweden scenario and led me to wonder if it could work here. I don’t know. I think that their population is a lot less dense – in both definitions of the word. They have a lot more personal room to roam but, unlike some Westerners, understand the seriousness of the situation and will avoid crowding beaches. Can we be trusted to take the next step when lockdowns restrictions are eased? From what I’m seeing in the U.S. so far, the answer is no. But, let’s wait and see…
Amazing People With Whom I Have Worked…
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
I had the good fortune to work with actor, entertainer, and sci-fi enthusiast Sean Cullen on both #DarkMatter and #UtopiaFalls. I've recently been following his #Covid19OnlineComedyFest on twitter. And you should too @MrSeanCullen! pic.twitter.com/ZG0yNZWKO7
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 29, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
When we cast Natalie Brown (@Brownnmiss) as Sarah on #DarkMatter, actor Anthony Lemke informed me that she was a terrific actress. Turned out, she was so terrific that I had plans to make her our Big Bad for the show's fifth season. Some day? pic.twitter.com/SHVoCJCLKK
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 30, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
The uber-talented and versatile Benjamin Pinkerton (@benjampinkerton) was music composer on all three seasons of #DarkMatter.
Check out his incredible work in the link here..https://t.co/Atj5tL4Slz pic.twitter.com/n9B8xzZzmg
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 1, 2020
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May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020: Akemi! Cruise deals! And pandemic suits!
Me: Why?
Akemi: Because it says Bakery.
Me: It actually says Berkley.
Akemi: Berkley? What’s that?
Akemi’s junior garden is coming along nicely!
And her first attempt at bread baking was a rousing success as well.
I was, perhaps, a little overly enthusiastic in my support – and ended up with a bit of a tummy ache last night.
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Hey, check it out! Great deals on cruises!
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They say necessity is the mother of invention…
A suit that allows you to safely socialize in times of pandemic…
https://production.club/micrashell/
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Don’t forget! Tomorrow night!
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May 3, 2020
May 3, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Pretty in pink.
Pensive.
Summer look.
Nap time.
Condo gardening with Suji…
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May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020: Maskivists, murder hornets, and proper pants etiquette!
A global pandemic is bad enough, but now Murder Hornets? If I was giving notes on this movie script, I’d flag this particular late first act turn as a tad OTT. But, hey, I’m not writing this one so…
Came across this clever explanation of the importance of masks on reddit the other day. Meanwhile back on the home front…
Maskivist!
Thanks again for all the bread baking tips. Akemi started on her first loaf today – and may well have screwed it up. But we’ll find out tomorrow after she bakes it!
Amazing People With Whom I Have Worked…
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
I have much love for Casting Director Lisa Parasyn who I worked with on three seasons of #DarkMatter and who I very much look forward to working with again! pic.twitter.com/F9XuBW7fFy
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 25, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
John Zulinski was key grip on over 130 episodes of #Stargate (SGA and SGU). A good guy with a lot of character. pic.twitter.com/XqccGddRsY
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 27, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
The incredible Ryan Purcell was our camera operator on #Stargates Atlantis and Universe. Just a few of his standout episodes include such fan favorites as Vegas, The Last Man, Twin Destinies, and Air Parts 1-3. pic.twitter.com/YiTsVTIOaf
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 28, 2020
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May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020: Pugs, bread, and Poppin Fresh!
As a young child I was obsessed with seeing Poppin Fresh come leaping out of the Pillsbury Dough packaging and was convinced the only reason he wasn’t putting in an appearance was because of my mother’s failure to strike the counter top hard enough.
I’d be like “Harder! Hit it harder!” And my mother would insist “I am!”.
But her efforts were half-hearted at best.
Hey, thanks to everyone for the break baking tips. Akemi fed her starter today (and, of course, documented the occasion). She bakes two days from now!
Uh oh. Apparently, short nosed dogs – like pugs – could be at higher risk of catching the coronavirus!
Fortunately, Suji is antisocial and won’t hesitate to remind other dogs to be mindful of social distancing (by biting them).
Back off!
More Amazing People With Whom I Have Worked…
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Actor Mishka Thebaud (@MishkaThebaud) played the role of Adrian Maro, the Raza crew's NEW handler, in season 3 of #DarkMatter. He was such a pleasure to have on set that I'd made plans for the character to return in season 4! pic.twitter.com/RFKjQaSCUr
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 20, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Lynda McCormack was Key Make-Up Artist on #DarkMatter (and some six seasons of #LostGirl before that) and one of the many great members of that cast and crew I still keep in touch with. pic.twitter.com/YQVK1eKQDP
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 21, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
The incredible Renee Chan was our key hair stylist on #DarkMatter and, more recently, headed the hair department on #KimsConvenience, #kimbits!. pic.twitter.com/esx6BYD32Q
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 22, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Maverick David Hayman was music supervisor on #UtopiaFalls (and #LetterKenny, #Nurses, #KimsConvenience, #SchittsCreek) and is the mind behind SuperGroup Sonic Branding Co. (@supergroupTO).
A smart and solid producer. pic.twitter.com/eZJIwREDZL
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 23, 2020
#AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked
Anna Dal Farra was the Assistant Costume Designer on #DarkMatter and #UtopiaFalls on which she not only made key contributions to the series wardrobe, but also created dog-themed pictures for each episode produced. pic.twitter.com/cSwWt2zLp3
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 24, 2020
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