BASFA minutes for April 15, 2024
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basfaMinutes of Meeting #1752
Monday, April 15, 2024
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
meeting held online, in exile
***NEW & improved*** ZOOM Meeting Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-6rpjgvGtIgLOOMifWVLgfj9p19Xtim
Called to order at 8pm
19 varied beings attended the 'hybrid meeting'
The minutes of meeting 1751 were accepted as 'keeping things simple'
proxy treasurer report is we have money: Regular: $15,805.32; Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via Paypal - sent to = dwgallaher@gmail.com
the VP was complimented for organizing the in-person part of the meeting & he had nothing fannish to report
the President had nothing fannish to report
Reminder from the Relocation Committee that BASFA will meet live at San Jose's Parktown Pizza [at Meridian & Hillsdale] - on April 22nd to test out meeting live again.
https://www.parktownpizza.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
Reviews:
Sandra reviewed a Netflix documentary, 'Hans Zimmer, Hoolywood Rebel', a fellow who has done many movie scores, as she found it enjoyable
https://www.netflix.com/title/81739300
Yochanan reviewed 'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' by Dreamworks as silly I not one of their better works, but considered it cute, it a little juvenile & a good waste of time
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Gillman,_Teenage_Kraken
and Yochanan reviewed 'Damsel' on Netflix as his favorite part of the movie was the voice of the dragon. He thought it was a decent movie, but predictable
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsel_(2024_film) & https://www.thewrap.com/damsel-dragon-voice-shohreh-aghdashloo-netflix/
Gerry showed a photo from last week's eclipse path of totality - an extremely striking example of 'Baily's beads' & then took us on a short tour of his desktop
Adrienne commented that this time of year is when she watches movies & programs about baseball. She reviewed a 4-season series, 'Eastbound & Down' as horrible & absolutely not recommended
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastbound_%26_Down
Rick reviewed more of the Chinese version of 'The Three Body Problem' (NBC Peacock, Amazon Prime) as he is up to episode 8. He still finds it quite engrossing & very, very worthwhile. Mandarin, w/English subtitles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-Body
Rick also commented about 'Damsel' as it inspired the most amusing review of original-for-Netflix movies as all being completely forgettable = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt_DlhiI0mk&pp=ygUiZGFtc2VsIGFuZCB0aGUgbmV0ZmxpeCBtb3ZpZSBjdXJzZQ%3D%3D
<<42 minutes long & Rick is right IMO.>>
Mo reviewed 'Beacon 23' as science fiction about a station in space, with recognizable actors. It has 2 seasons out now & she recommends it
She also recommends 'Lord of the Rings'
Drew reviewed the Facebook group for 'Dune' as long having lost its moderators & is now populated by original members & visited by many folk who have never heard of Frank Herbert's 'Dune' series, so hilarity ensues
Trey reviewed the movie 'Sandlot' as 'A Christmas Story' meets 'Little League'. It's a movie about baseball & he saw it for free and enjoyed it. Mo agreed that it is a delightful movie & she recommends it.
and the rumor of the week was = 'Today was an especially taxing day'
There were auctions
we adjourned at = 8:50pm
Monday, April 15, 2024
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
meeting held online, in exile
***NEW & improved*** ZOOM Meeting Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-6rpjgvGtIgLOOMifWVLgfj9p19Xtim
Called to order at 8pm
19 varied beings attended the 'hybrid meeting'
The minutes of meeting 1751 were accepted as 'keeping things simple'
proxy treasurer report is we have money: Regular: $15,805.32; Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via Paypal - sent to = dwgallaher@gmail.com
the VP was complimented for organizing the in-person part of the meeting & he had nothing fannish to report
the President had nothing fannish to report
Reminder from the Relocation Committee that BASFA will meet live at San Jose's Parktown Pizza [at Meridian & Hillsdale] - on April 22nd to test out meeting live again.
https://www.parktownpizza.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
Reviews:
Sandra reviewed a Netflix documentary, 'Hans Zimmer, Hoolywood Rebel', a fellow who has done many movie scores, as she found it enjoyable
https://www.netflix.com/title/81739300
Yochanan reviewed 'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' by Dreamworks as silly I not one of their better works, but considered it cute, it a little juvenile & a good waste of time
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Gillman,_Teenage_Kraken
and Yochanan reviewed 'Damsel' on Netflix as his favorite part of the movie was the voice of the dragon. He thought it was a decent movie, but predictable
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsel_(2024_film) & https://www.thewrap.com/damsel-dragon-voice-shohreh-aghdashloo-netflix/
Gerry showed a photo from last week's eclipse path of totality - an extremely striking example of 'Baily's beads' & then took us on a short tour of his desktop
Adrienne commented that this time of year is when she watches movies & programs about baseball. She reviewed a 4-season series, 'Eastbound & Down' as horrible & absolutely not recommended
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastbound_%26_Down
Rick reviewed more of the Chinese version of 'The Three Body Problem' (NBC Peacock, Amazon Prime) as he is up to episode 8. He still finds it quite engrossing & very, very worthwhile. Mandarin, w/English subtitles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-Body
Rick also commented about 'Damsel' as it inspired the most amusing review of original-for-Netflix movies as all being completely forgettable = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt_DlhiI0mk&pp=ygUiZGFtc2VsIGFuZCB0aGUgbmV0ZmxpeCBtb3ZpZSBjdXJzZQ%3D%3D
<<42 minutes long & Rick is right IMO.>>
Mo reviewed 'Beacon 23' as science fiction about a station in space, with recognizable actors. It has 2 seasons out now & she recommends it
She also recommends 'Lord of the Rings'
Drew reviewed the Facebook group for 'Dune' as long having lost its moderators & is now populated by original members & visited by many folk who have never heard of Frank Herbert's 'Dune' series, so hilarity ensues
Trey reviewed the movie 'Sandlot' as 'A Christmas Story' meets 'Little League'. It's a movie about baseball & he saw it for free and enjoyed it. Mo agreed that it is a delightful movie & she recommends it.
and the rumor of the week was = 'Today was an especially taxing day'
There were auctions
we adjourned at = 8:50pm
