Minutes of Meeting #1824 Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 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 AND meeting live at Parktown Pizza [at Meridian & Hillsdale in SJ] https://www.parktownpizza.com
And online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807383506?pwd=VnNNTXJ1YXlLS0RQVVB2VERXUTQ2dz09 Called to order at 8:02 pm 12 in person and one (Hi, Bruce!) attended remotely. The minutes of meeting #1823 were approvad as "Hour Minutes". President's report, VP's report, & Treasurer report didn't happen for lack of those worthies' presence. Committees also did not report. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Cliff regretted to announce that Chelsea Quinn Yarbro died August 31st, as a result of complications from shingles, leading to meningitis. Clilff cited the San Jose Symphonic Choir schedule (at sjsymphonicchoir.org), which will be holding public performances and (in particular) free performances. Local fan and costumer Christina O'Halloran has, sadly, also passed. Our profound condolences to John, and to their many friends. Evergreen Valley College 50th Anniversary is tomorrow! It/s a public event. Cliff says Kepler's Books in Menlo Park will have an anniversary block party on Sept. 20th. https://www.keplers.org/upcoming-events-internal/70th-block-party REVIEWS: Yochanan reviewed the book "First Light: Maiden Voyages in Space and Time", a 1963 anthology of stories, edited by Damon Knight, comprising the first published stories by ten later-famous authors -- as amazing and fun, (This was published by 1960s paperback publisher Lancer Books. As note-taker, I will add that Martin H. Greenberg and Joseph D. Olander published a new, expanded version of this work in 1981, retaining Knight's introduction and adding the initial stories of ten additional authors, as "First Voyages" (Avon Books).) Lisa Harrigan reviewed a group that did a "Hamilton" stingalong at Oddfellows, where audience members were encouraged to, well, sing along, as a lot of fun and worth the $15,. Cliff reviewed SV Pride Parade, 50th Anniversary, as a sort of small-town parade for pride, with a local focus and vibe. Delightful and fun. Local politicos were in attendance, Yochanan as follow-up says he's come to enjoy events with a small-town feel. Yochanan reviewed the 1981 TV miniseries The Day of the Triffids (BBC) as very faithful to the 1951 John Wyndham novel, airing in 6 half-hour episodes, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKcPxdey-jv0e4wjNNOlp8YnpgbUjLPXK ., There is also a 3-hour movie version. (Note-taker comments: This was a 1982 remix to single-piece movie format, 2 hours, 26 minutes, by Australia's ABC Television, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QWI4o3-sIU .) Much more faithful than the other versions. However, it's dated and has a Tom Baker-era Doctor Who vibe. Definitely A+ for effort, worth full price, and it's on YouTube. Cliff's follow-on: Wyndham's sequel novel "The Kraken Wakes" (circa 1952) is superb. (Note-taker comments: It's not a sequel so much as a work in the same vein, an encounter with aliens deep in the ocean. Three other UK authors did write sequels, the best-regarded of which seems to be Simon Clark's 2001 "The Night of the Triffids", also adapted by Big Finish Productions as an audio play.) Marc P.. reviewed the most recent "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" episode "Four and a Half Vulcans". Plot device has bridge crew turned into Vulcans: ridiculous, but in a delightful way. Light-hearted, and he loved it. Yochanan agrees, but said he could understands why it's polarizing. Pay attention to the post-credits scene with Patton Oswalt. Rick concurred, but says the strong start doesn't carry through to the end very well, and Oswalt's Vulcan character "Doug" was presumably a lot funnier in the script room than on-screen. Cliff added: Reminded of a musical entitled "Four Jews in a Room Bitching". (Note-taker comments: It's on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_gvxE9e50U, as a number from the 1981 musical "March of the Falsettos".) Yochanan reviewed the movie "Freakier Friday" with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, as light and a lot of fun. Worth at least matinee, full price if you're a big fan of the original. Cliff: In preparation for watching the series "Alien: Earth", he watched "Alien 3", a directors-ish "assembly cut". Different choice of scenes makes a difference, most of the changes improve the film, Runs about 30 minutes longer, more character development. Not available on streaming, Comes with the "quadrology collection". Yochanan commented: He saw "Aliens 3" firstm and then 1 and 2, He found this order enjoyable. Cliff mentioned that a William Gibson script for Aliens 3 was turned into an excellent Pat Cadigan novel. Rick reviewed "Foundation" season 3, episode 8, as moving plot pieces into place for the final two episodes of the season, but with the usual strong performances from a great cast. Yochanan says the crazy robot cult was great, and he remains interested in what'll happen next, Roxanne Dawson (Voyager's B'Ellana Torres) directed. Cliff reviewed this week's reviews by saying we had some pretty good reviews, this week. And the rumor of the week was: We had some pretty good reviews, this week. We adjourned about 9 pm. There wasn't an auction. -- Cheers, "A lot of good arguments are spoiled by Rick Moen some fool who knows what he is talking about." [email protected] -- Miguel de Unamuno McQ! (4x80) _______________________________________________ Basfa mailing list [email protected] http://lists.basfa.org/listinfo.cgi/basfa-basfa.org
