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January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024: What else? Stargate and food!
Well, this is cool. Came across this online today. A blast from the past. Thanks to Marco Maldini
Baking time lapse…
Baking timelapse
pic.twitter.com/Do56icHMXe
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) January 13, 2024
Can anyone confirm any of these?
Rob Cooper sent me this…
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Toky Fried is my #1.
Today’s Yes/No…
Burger Latte? Yes/No
Thanks(?) to @Quoylette for the tip!
Would you try a burger-flavored latte? One shop is drawing curious customers https://t.co/EESKt0ol37
— Joseph Mallozzi
(@BaronDestructo) January 13, 2024
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January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024: Superbowl LVII – Who you got?
SuperBowl winner/results by order of preference:
1. Lions
2. Bills
3. Browns
Ravens5. Packers
6. Steelers
7. Texans
8. Bucs
49ers10. Rams
11. Retroactive rule change admits the Saints/Raiders over any of the below teams
12. Dolphins
13. Cowboys
14. Eagles
15. Game cancelled
16. Chiefs
And you?
One week without sugar and I notice my mood no longer fluctuates. Now, I'm consistently angry.
— Joseph Mallozzi
Morning coffee outing with Sharky (Beatrice Society).
Lunch today with writer extraordinaire Alex Levine.
Today’s Yes/No…
Black-bun Squid Devil Burger? Yes/No
Black-bun Squid Devil Burger set to shock Japan with tokusatsu-inspired delicious evil https://t.co/hMg5PjLueN via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Why not?
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January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024: The Crime Binge continues!
Marcella (2016 – 2021 ) Season 1 Marcella Backland left the Metropolitan Police for the sake of her family, only to have her husband leave her. She returns to her job on the murder squad, investigating a case that seems disturbingly familiar to her.
My thoughts: A twisty-turn thriller that will keep you guessing, but our protagonist’s contrived and plot-convenient memory loss really keeps this from being great.
3.5/5
Sniffer (2013 – ) Season 1
They call him the Sniffer. He’s the proud owner of an acute sense of smell, he knows things about you even you don’t and would rather keep to yourself.
My thoughts: Ridiculous, but not in a fun way.
2.5/5
Harjunpaa/Helsinki Crimes (2022 – ) Season 1
Follows Timo Harjunpää, a popular detective known for his honesty and empathy for the victims, as well as the criminals. He and his partner Onerva Nykanen are investigating a wave of murders taking place in Helsinki.
My thoughts: Superficial characters and plotting in this unremarkable Nordic thriller.
3/5
Caliphate (2020)
Agent Fatima gets a tip that a terrorist act is planned in Sweden. At the same time, teenager Sulle has opened her eyes to her student assistant who opens the doors to a fascinating new world.
My thoughts: A white-knuckle descent into the frightening mindset of terrorists and their religious adherents.
4/5
Darkness: Those Who Kill (2019 – ) Season 1
Investigator Jan and profiler Louise constantly move around in the thrilling periphery of a murderer’s view as they link a series of killings.
My thoughts: An edge-of-your-seat abduction thriller with a great twist, but marred by inept police work and a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion.
3.5/5
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January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Ultimate Spider-Man #1 – cover art by Nic Klein
White Widow #1 – cover art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
Blood Commandment #3 – cover art by Szymon Kudranski
Batman and Robin #5 – cover art by Jorge Molina
Barnstormers: A Ballad of Love and Murder – cover art by Tula Lotay
Gumaa: The Beginning of Her #2 – cover art by Jee-Hyung Lee
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024: All work and no sugar makes Joe a dull boy.
Today marks my first sugar-free week. Do I feel better? Healthier? Calmer? Have more energy? Less emotionally volatile? NONE of the above. I feel NO different. Got one more week of this to confirm going off sugar makes absolutely no difference. To me anyway.
Damn, but I do miss chocolate.
Well, well, well. If it isn’t director and stunt coordinator John Stead, sitting down to a single cheeseburger at Matty’s Patty’s Burger Bar.
One of my favorite smash burgers in the city. Note the crispy end bits!
The other day, I was contacted by a friend about a possible showrunning opportunity, a small town horror/sci-fi series that would take me back to my home away from home of Vancouver. Love the premise but opportunities have a habit of going away in this business, so I’m not going to get overly excited at the prospect. Still, would be a nice change of pace.
Meanwhile, awaiting the closing a development deal for another sci-fi series, this one to be a Portugal production. Never been, but I hear the food is great.
And impatiently awaiting word on two projects – an action-adventure series that we have attached a star and a director to, and a cozy mystery series that has engendered some enthusiasm. But again, who knows what the future holds.
Looking to finish my rewrite of a new pilot I want to get out before month’s end.
Meanwhile, my enthusiasm is fading for some other projects. Nothing like a massive delay to kill the buzz.
Today’s Yes/No…
Reese's Bundt Cake? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/emTtztgNye
— Joseph Mallozzi
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January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024: On with the Crime Binge!
Time (2021 – ) First season Eric is a prison officer who tries to protect those in his charge. When one of the most dangerous inmates identifies his weakness, Eric faces an impossible choice between his principles and his love for his family.
My thoughts: A solid story about two men on opposite sides of the law, anchored by great performances from Sean Bean and Stephen Graham. Solid story-telling if not altogether unsurprising.
3.5/5
The Wilderness (2023)
Follows a twisted love story, where a “happily-ever-after” life quickly turns into a living nightmare.
My thoughts: What holds the promise of being a darkly humorous edge of your seat thriller proves to be not particularly funny or thrilling, the whole capped by a clunky feminist diatribe.
2/5
Kin (2021 – ) Season 1
Kin tells the story of a fictional Dublin family embroiled in gangland war and speaks to the enduring unbreakable bonds of blood and family.
My thoughts: Feels like a polished, network-friendly version of Love/hate.
Braquo (2009 – 2016 ) Season 2
Rejected by their peers and superiors, Eddy and his renegade team go from hunters to the hunted. Caught in the crossfire of a gang war, and they can no longer rely on themselves alone to avoid a total fall from grace.
My thoughts: I’ve already said this show is like a French version of The Shield. And season 2 goes HARD.
4.5/5
Black Sands (2021 – ) Season 1
A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She’s forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.
My thoughts: Not bad but too long, slow, and the character beats are interminable.
3/5
So, what are YOU watching?
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January 7, 2024
January 7, 2023: Sharky Sunday!
Reindeer-in-training
Occasionally, when we go out, we like to keep Sharky busy with his snuffle mat…
Braving the elements…
Still on the look-out for his perfect brother or sister.
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January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024: Today’s Blog Entry!
When we were kids, my sister and I dreaded our annual family car trips to Toronto. It was a roughly 350 miles trek. Six and half hours, of tedium, occasional nausea, and egg salad sandwiches with overly large chunks of raw white onion that my mom would prepare for the ride.
Whenever my sister and I would complain my father would admonish us by reminding us why we were going. “It’s your grandmother’s birthday. She turns 98 this year. This may be the last time you see her.”
And “It’s your grandmother’s birthday. She turns 99 this year. This could be her last one. ” And “Your grandmother turns 100 this year and this is probably the last birthday she’ll celebrate.”
My grandmother lived to 112. That was a lot of egg salad sandwiches.
Today’s Yes/No….
Coke Salad? Yes/No
Coke salad is the Southern 'salad' your potluck spread might be missing https://t.co/0H7SSb2971
— Joseph Mallozzi
Happy Belated Birthday, Ponytail!
Tammy – Akemi shares your disdain for cilantro.
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January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024: Recent Yes/No’s – Best and Worst!
Ramen-coated Fried Chicken? Yes/No
Instant-ramen coated fried chicken appears in Tokyo, instantly makes us hungry, happy【Taste test】 https://t.co/O9OZHvFmS5 via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Gingerbread Milkshake? Yes/No https://t.co/Bh7TA1WkiS
— Joseph Mallozzi
Gratin Croquette Burgers? Yes/No
Japan’s Great Gratin Croquette Burger War begins: McDonald’s vs. Lotteria【Taste test】 https://t.co/ltleyydvGB via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Melty White Pistachio Mocha? Yes/No
Starbucks Japan’s new Christmas Frappuccino: festive fantasy or festive fail? https://t.co/xSgBJe3Xfs via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
String Cheese Waffles? Yes/No https://t.co/P4fpb1foys
— Joseph Mallozzi
Corny Cheese Ribs? Yes/No https://t.co/3RmDvx1ULW
— Joseph Mallozzi
Butter Aroma Hotcake Buns? Yes/No
Hotcake-man steamed pancake buns make their heroic return to Japanese convenience stores https://t.co/1F5IRwZMIO via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Spicy Ice Cubes? Yes/No
Thanks (?) to @SteveKi00989506 for the tip. https://t.co/Jtnpm5BCV6
— Joseph Mallozzi
Fried Fugu? Yes/No pic.twitter.com/6U21crKma0
— Joseph Mallozzi
Nacho Cheese Liquor? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/F6FvojBfte
— Joseph Mallozzi
No Men? Yes/No
Introducing Nomen: Ramen without the noodles【Taste test】 https://t.co/X4NEdqMwnA via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Best: The fried fugu (which I had on my recent trip to Japan).
Worst: Nomen. It’s just…broth!
And you?
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January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024: Back on the Crime Binge!
Spiral/Engrenages (2005 – 2020) Season 2
Follows criminal investigations in Paris from all the different points of view of those involved.
My thoughts: One of the smarter shows I’ve watched as part of this Crime Binge. I’m hooked!
4/5
La Foret/The Forest (2017)
Sixteen-year-old Jennifer disappears one night from her village in the Ardennes. Captain Gaspard Deker leads the investigation with local cop Virginie Musso, who knew the girl well. They are helped by Eve, a lonely and mysterious woman.
My thoughts: This is another one that tosses logic out the window and leans into police incompetence to advance its narrative.
2.5/5
Hinterland (2013 – 2016) Season 1 A
noir crime drama set in Aberystwyth, Wales, where troubled DCI Tom Mathias solves murders while searching for redemption.
My thoughts: Heard good things and wanted to like it, but found this rural crime drama overwrought.
3/5
The Investigation (2020)
Copenhagen Police’s Homicide unit, headed by Jens Møller, tries to solve the murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall.
My thoughts: This at times painfully slow 6 part miniseries would have probably made a really great 2 hour movie.
3/5
The Valhalla Murders (2019 – 2020)
Police profiler Arnar is sent back home from Oslo to his native Iceland to investigate the country’s first serial killer case. He teams up with the local senior cop Kata.
My thoughts: A solid Nordic thriller.
4/5
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