BASFA minutes for meeting #1838
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basfaMinutes of Meeting #1838
Monday, December 8, 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 20:00
Total of 7/4 in attendance
Secretary = The minutes of meeting 1837 were posted online, and were accepted as Lawful Orders
Proxy Treasurer's report = Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via PayPal - sent to: dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we have accrued $161.09 since the resumption of live meetings.
Vice President = Nothing fannish to report.
President = Not present
Committees: None.
New Business: None.
Announcements:
Yochanan: Star Fleet Academy (Jan 13, Paramount+) A new poster has been released, which looks a bit “Star Fleet 90210”. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Starfleet_Academy_(TV_series)
Reviews
Yochanan: Eternity (A24, theatres) Fantasy with Elizabeth Olsen, of a soul who has to decide to spend eternity with her first (long deceased) husband, or her most recent. Cute and charming, and light for a serious subject. Zero CGI. Refreshing. B+ Definitely matinee, maybe full price.
This reminded Gerald of a story. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternity_(2025_film)
Yochanan also reviewed = Dr. Seuses’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (back in theatres) Lots of practical effects, but a little dated. Followed the original cartoon, with extra padding. Characters follow the dimensions of the Whos in Horton Hears a Who (aka tiny). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Grinch_Stole_Christmas_(2000_film)
Jerry watched recently, and amazed by the acting level of Jim Carey.
Yochanan also reviewed = Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. His second book, written in his 20s (??) the first third was best, bogged down in the middle, and resolved too quickly. Not the nicest portrayal of a Jewish character (Fagan). Oliver is a little too noble. He prefers David Copperfield and a Tale of Two Cities. Solid B, even if a bit long. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Twist
Gerald suggests Hard Times by Charles Dickens: industrial Capitalism in 19th-century Coketown, following Thomas Gradgrind's children, Louisa and Tom, as their utilitarian upbringing leads to emotional emptiness and moral ruin, culminating in Tom's bank robbery, Louisa's loveless marriage to the wealthy Bounderby, and the false accusation and tragic death of the worker Stephen Blackpool; ultimately, the novel shows the dehumanizing effects of industrialization, exposing Bounderby's lies and prompting Gradgrind to embrace compassion and imagination, with Louisa finding meaning in helping others en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Times_(novel)
Rick: The War Between the Land and the Sea (BBC, and D+ eventually) Five part series. UNIT heavy, no Doctor (mentioned). Disney money has been used to great effect. Very winning everyman person, coping with elevated importance. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_Between_the_Land_and_the_Sea
Gerald: Won an art print in a a raffle at Los Con of an art deco rocket (from the Fritz Lang film Frau im Mond). Has fallen in love with it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_in_the_Moon
Lisa: LosCon (in LA) Harold enjoyed the gaming room (with a small computer room). She enjoyed the panels, including ones with Gerald. Worth the hassle of driving down. New hotel Hilton LAX, smaller but a good size (and closer to other food items). loscon.org
Ken = Frackham Hall (theatres) Poking fun at those Upstairs Downton Abbey type programs. Orphan boy joins staff at manor that is in danger of being lost by current family. Funny. Does not have the LPM (laugh per minute) of Airplane!, but still enjoyable. There are some visual jokes that might require some more attention (as in, I didn’t catch it this time). BritCom fans: full price, Everyone else: Matinee. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fackham_Hall
Fantastic 4: First Steps (Disney+) Finally got around to watching this. Great world building – an alternate ‘60s, with a retro mid-century futurism. Not the greatest Marvel film, but definitely enjoyable. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four%3A_First_Steps
Rumor of the Week: Nude business is for adults only.
Adjourned at: 20:45
There was no auction
Monday, December 8, 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 20:00
Total of 7/4 in attendance
Secretary = The minutes of meeting 1837 were posted online, and were accepted as Lawful Orders
Proxy Treasurer's report = Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via PayPal - sent to: dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we have accrued $161.09 since the resumption of live meetings.
Vice President = Nothing fannish to report.
President = Not present
Committees: None.
New Business: None.
Announcements:
Yochanan: Star Fleet Academy (Jan 13, Paramount+) A new poster has been released, which looks a bit “Star Fleet 90210”. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Starfleet_Academy_(TV_series)
Reviews
Yochanan: Eternity (A24, theatres) Fantasy with Elizabeth Olsen, of a soul who has to decide to spend eternity with her first (long deceased) husband, or her most recent. Cute and charming, and light for a serious subject. Zero CGI. Refreshing. B+ Definitely matinee, maybe full price.
This reminded Gerald of a story. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternity_(2025_film)
Yochanan also reviewed = Dr. Seuses’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (back in theatres) Lots of practical effects, but a little dated. Followed the original cartoon, with extra padding. Characters follow the dimensions of the Whos in Horton Hears a Who (aka tiny). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Grinch_Stole_Christmas_(2000_film)
Jerry watched recently, and amazed by the acting level of Jim Carey.
Yochanan also reviewed = Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. His second book, written in his 20s (??) the first third was best, bogged down in the middle, and resolved too quickly. Not the nicest portrayal of a Jewish character (Fagan). Oliver is a little too noble. He prefers David Copperfield and a Tale of Two Cities. Solid B, even if a bit long. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Twist
Gerald suggests Hard Times by Charles Dickens: industrial Capitalism in 19th-century Coketown, following Thomas Gradgrind's children, Louisa and Tom, as their utilitarian upbringing leads to emotional emptiness and moral ruin, culminating in Tom's bank robbery, Louisa's loveless marriage to the wealthy Bounderby, and the false accusation and tragic death of the worker Stephen Blackpool; ultimately, the novel shows the dehumanizing effects of industrialization, exposing Bounderby's lies and prompting Gradgrind to embrace compassion and imagination, with Louisa finding meaning in helping others en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Times_(novel)
Rick: The War Between the Land and the Sea (BBC, and D+ eventually) Five part series. UNIT heavy, no Doctor (mentioned). Disney money has been used to great effect. Very winning everyman person, coping with elevated importance. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_Between_the_Land_and_the_Sea
Gerald: Won an art print in a a raffle at Los Con of an art deco rocket (from the Fritz Lang film Frau im Mond). Has fallen in love with it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_in_the_Moon
Lisa: LosCon (in LA) Harold enjoyed the gaming room (with a small computer room). She enjoyed the panels, including ones with Gerald. Worth the hassle of driving down. New hotel Hilton LAX, smaller but a good size (and closer to other food items). loscon.org
Ken = Frackham Hall (theatres) Poking fun at those Upstairs Downton Abbey type programs. Orphan boy joins staff at manor that is in danger of being lost by current family. Funny. Does not have the LPM (laugh per minute) of Airplane!, but still enjoyable. There are some visual jokes that might require some more attention (as in, I didn’t catch it this time). BritCom fans: full price, Everyone else: Matinee. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fackham_Hall
Fantastic 4: First Steps (Disney+) Finally got around to watching this. Great world building – an alternate ‘60s, with a retro mid-century futurism. Not the greatest Marvel film, but definitely enjoyable. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four%3A_First_Steps
Rumor of the Week: Nude business is for adults only.
Adjourned at: 20:45
There was no auction
