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May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Cult of Carnage: Misery #1 – cover art by In-Hyuk Lee
Batman #135 – cover art by Gabriele Dell’Otto
Batman #135 – cover art by Stanley Artgerm Lau
Peacemaker Tries Hard! #1 – cover art by Bjorn Barends
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #8 – cover art by Clay Mann
Barbarella: The Center Cannot Hold #3 – cover art by Celina
Astrobot #1 – cover art by Aaron Thomas
So which were YOUR favorites?
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May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023: Immediate Plans!
Well, the Writers Guild of America is officially on strike and I fear it may be a long one given the desperate straits many writers are facing – and the nice fat salaries and bonuses execs will be loathe to pare down. So, switching off my paid development work in favor of personal projects: that comedy procedural pilot, the comic book scripts, and putting wrangling the financing for my horror movie. With regard to the latter, I’ve someone working on a preliminary budget, but the real challenge will be the business plan. Having worked in television the entirety of my career, the indie film scene is somewhat alien to me, so I’ve reached out to a few veterans for guidance.
Speaking of veterans, former Stargate and Dark Matter director Will “Pineapple” Waring in town to work on a show. We shared a couple of pizzas and more than a few desserts at Beast Pizza the other night.
Hopefully we’ll be able to squeeze in at least one more dinner when I get back from Montreal.
Ah, yes. I’m off to Montreal for ten days. According to her rheumatologist, my mother has sciatica and should limit her movements. And since my sis is heading out of town for a few weeks, looks like I’ll be back in my hometown taking care of mom until the 16th.
Putting together a list of some of my favorite things I’ll need to schlep with me: cheeses, avocado, supplements, chocolate, May have to pick up my kefir and full fat yogurt when I get into town.
Today’s Yes/No…
Homemade Crunchy Shrimp Toast Sandwich? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/W49TLExC1L pic.twitter.com/AZDDV5iUuk
— Joseph Mallozzi
(@BaronDestructo) May 2, 2023
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May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Marathon, XX1 – XXXIII + Halloween of Horror, Thanksgiving of Horror, and Not It!
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XXXII
Season 33: I enjoyed the Edward Gorey-inspired stylings of the Telltale Bart and found the Dead Ringer segment a cut above the others.
Favorite line – Grandpa Simpson: "This is the kind of movie you watch in a museum when your feet hurt." pic.twitter.com/Zo1SgEmdSl
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Halloween of Horror
Season 27: Like a full episode Treehouse segment. A little more "messagey" and, thus, a little less funny, but above average overall.
Favorite line – Ralphie: "I saw an areola!" pic.twitter.com/OFiAU4r2db
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons "Not It"
Season 34: Our Simpsons horror-fest concludes on a high note with this surprisingly well done spoof of Stephen King's It.
Favorite line – Homer: "SuperintendKid Chalmers!" pic.twitter.com/FHptKVuCC5
— Joseph Mallozzi
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April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023: Suji Sunday!
Flower cap
Model mode.
Enjoying the outdoors.
Flower girl
Already in a birthday mood.
Crispy tongue…
Suji relaxed…
This Friday, she turns 18 and will be old enough to hit the bars to celebrate the milestone!
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April 29, 2023
April 29, 2023: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Marathon, XXV – XXX!
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XXV
Season 26: School is Hell wasn't bad. The Clockwork Orange parody, while technically accomplished, lacked laughs. The Others = meh.
Favorite line – Marge: "I feel like a ghost the way you haven't been paying attention to me. Plus I'm dead." pic.twitter.com/vZnlpcC5E7
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XXVIII
Season 29: The Coraline parody looked great even if it was light on laughs. "MMM…Homer", while disturbing, had some surprising laughs and was the highlight of the episode.
Favorite line – Homer: "On the other hand…is my other finger." pic.twitter.com/Q2XpOAWuDL
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XXX
Season 30: No love for the first two segments, but I did enjoy the Shape of Water parody, even if it wasn't all that funny.
Favorite line – Kang: "This thing is full of rats…Very thoughtful. Thank you." pic.twitter.com/JNYKxjSPJo
— Joseph Mallozzi
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April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023: What Lies Ahead!
We’ve been approved for adoption by the Pug Nation of L.A.! Now, all that awaits is a careful selection of our newest family member – and the opportunity to fly down to L.A. to pick him/her up. Delaying matters is a side trip I may have to make to Montreal for a week or so. Also, the looming WGA strike does throw some cold water on my travel plans. Ideally, I would schedule meetings with production companies and broadcasters while I’m in town but if the Writer’s Guild does strike, that will be out of the question. And so, more than likely, it’ll be a one or two day stay. Maybe a quick catch up with friends over a lunch or dinner. And then it’ll be back to Toronto, pug in tow.
Speaking of the entertainment industry, I posted this quickie twitter thread last night –
As Artificial Intelligence evolves and refines, we'll see technological breakthroughs across the board – breakthroughs that will quickly drive down the costs of production as more efficiencies are realized and once costly and time-consuming processes will become achievable. 2/
— Joseph Mallozzi
At present, A.I. isn't a threat to creatives in my industry. They're a threat to the gatekeepers, the decision-makers who choose what gets made and what gets cancelled. Right now, the suits have the power because they have the money. 4/
— Joseph Mallozzi
You won't need a studio or broadcaster to green light your movie. And you won't need to rely on their distribution arm to get your movie seen when you have social media platforms with millions of potential subscribers. 6/
— Joseph Mallozzi
Which is why now would be a great time to start building your own I.P. Novels, comic books, web-comics – all offer opportunity to establish YOUR worlds, YOUR stories and characters. So that, when the time comes, YOU can bring them to life and profit from your creations. 8/
— Joseph Mallozzi
Today’s Yes/No…
Salmon Skin Tacos? Yes/No
c/o – https://t.co/x4FRrW5KlD pic.twitter.com/oCwW2uKyAJ
— Joseph Mallozzi
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April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Marathon, XIX – XXIV!
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XX
Season 21: Really enjoyed the first segment with all of its clever nods to Hitchcock. The final segment, however, was devoid of laughs and probably the worst to date.
Favorite line – Homer: "Another politician who can't keep his promises." pic.twitter.com/H0MRMxknS3
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XXII
Season 23: Although it felt more like a Family Guy episode, I thought the first segment was stellar. Second was good. The third, not at all.
Favorite line – Ned to prostitute: "Spend less time on your back and more time on your knees." pic.twitter.com/zjnlKCFPME
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XXIV Season 25: Light on laughs all around though the Dr. Seuss parody was inspired. Still, the winner by far was the killer Guillermo del Toro opening sequence.
Favorite line – Homer: "And that, kids, is how I met your mother." pic.twitter.com/G2nSx3cLAe
— Joseph Mallozzi
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April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Alien #1 – cover art by Dike Ruan
Daredevil #10 – cover art by Marco Checchetto
Doctor Strange #2 – cover art by Alex Maleev
Sins of Sinister: Dominion #1 – cover art by Alex Ross
Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black & White #1 – cover art by Alex Maleev
Vampirella Strikes #12 – cover art by Mike Mayhew
The Riddler: Year One #4 – cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
The Sandman Universe: The Dead Boy Detectives #5 – cover art by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Tim Drake: Robin #8 – cover art by David Talaski
Behold, Behemoth #5 – cover art by Danny Luckert
The Neighbors #2 – cover art by Miguel Mercado
Blue Book #3 – cover art by Michael Avon Oeming
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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April 25, 2023
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Marathon, XIII – XVIII!
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XIV
Season 14: Two great segments bookending a so-so entry. Reaper Madness and Stop the World were a return to inspired and hilarious form.
Favorite line – Homer: "I'll curb him, without enthusiasm." pic.twitter.com/R33i3u0mN3
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XVI Season 17: Another mixed bag. B.I. was my favorite, but I felt all three segments ended weakly.
Favorite line – Apu: "Ha ha! You can't kill a Hindu!" Immediately gets caught in a trap after reincarnating into a rabbit: "Help me, Jesus!" pic.twitter.com/ppPVHqQrNf
— Joseph Mallozzi
#TheSimpsons Treehouse of Horror XVIII
Season 19: Mr. and Mrs. Smith is the weak link here whereas E.T., Go Home really harkens back to the show's glory days.
Favorite line – Homer: "Wait a minute. Why am I getting a word in edgewise?" pic.twitter.com/ESbBQHW0gE
— Joseph Mallozzi
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