Why are people watching this?

Do you think there could ever be a "Terran" dollar? And a Terran pay scale as well as Terran tax scale so all people can move about freely and have one money system?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched The Sea Beast. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters - and make history to boot.” Ashley loved the seafaring lingo. Dave sees this film as a commentary on human ignorance and our ruthless war against the natural world. Justin thinks this film is a thinly veiled take-down of the patriarchy, toxic masculinity, and an oil-and-gas-loving Western oligarchy that has been destroying the Earth’s ecosystems through unfettered expansionism and natural resources exploitation rooted in a Judaeo-Christian worldview that places mankind at the centre of the universe. Also, everyone thought the animation was real good. 

how to be a helpful but safe bystander? & so WHY do bystanders sometimes fail to help when they see someone in danger? survival mode? frozen? scared? do you help? call 911? are there a set of rules for when and when not or ways to do it? Best case scenarios? does gender play a role?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Stranger Things, Season 4 Episodes 8 and 9. Here’s the Netflix synopsis for Episodes 8 and 9: "Nancy has sobering visions, and El passes an important test; back in Hawkins, the gang gathers supplies and prepares for battles. With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins and the world itself." Mila joined the group and impressed everyone with her Stranger Things mega-knowledge. Dave was flummoxed by the amount of chest hair on Steve. Justin was unsure how the actor for Vecna peed while wearing the Vecna suite. Ashley loves everything.

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched The Umbrella Academy, Season 3, Episode 1. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “After averting doomsday in Dallas, the siblings return to a very different academy, now ruled by the powerful and hostile Sparrows.” Ashley was super bummed about the protracted dance montage scene. Justin relived a traumatic experience of being peed on. Dave wished they had quit after season 2. 

How would you start a conversion of a yard to farming like the old days due to the cost of groceries? And would the barter system possibly work? For example, trading veg for dairy ...moose or venison for fish etc.

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Spiderhead. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “Two inmates form a connection while grappling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art penitentiary run by a brilliant visionary who experiments on his subjects with mind-altering drugs.” Dave really enjoyed the airplane in this movie. And the car. And the boat. Ashley has a bone to pick with Chris Hemsworth's involvement in the production side of things. Justin was annoyed by most everything in this film for some reason. 

Do trees feel pain?

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Hustle.  Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “After a down-on-his-luck basketball scout discovers an extraordinary player abroad, he brings the phenom back without his team's approval.” Ashley loved this film despite knowing nothing about basketball and the Philadelphia “72ers”. Justin was shocked that a sportsball film with Adam Sandler in it was in fact a joy to watch. Dave was a huge fan of the opening credits. 

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Interceptor.  Here’s the Netflix synopsis: "One Army captain is forced use her years of tactical training and military expertise when a simultaneous coordinated attack threatens the remote missile interceptor station of which she is in command.” Justin couldn’t figure out if we were meant to be rooting for or against the bad guy. Ashley appreciated the portrayal of sexism in the military. Dave finally found a film that would allow him to fulfill his fantasy as a hero janitor!