The September Nova Mob meeting will be a shared general discussion about the WorldCon experiences for all members, especially those who travelled to Glasgow and including those who plugged in, to share stories, insights, and highlights from the convention.
That’ll be on Wednesday, 4 September.
4 Sep 2024 – Nova Mob discussion: Glasgow Worldcon
Mob discussion in person and on Zoom, recapping the Glasgow WorldCon by some who were there and others who followed events from afar.
Hoping some of the Mob members still travelling after WorldCon and Eurocon can dial in too.
Invitation – Nova Mob discussion recapping the 2024 WorldCon
Please share this invitation with like-minded friends and fans
Face to face : You are invited to an in-person Nova Mob meeting at: Wednesday 4 September 2024
8.00pm – 9.15pm Melbopurne or so (7:30pm Adelaide time), first floor Conference Room
Kensington Town Hall 30 – 34 Bellair St, Kensington Melbourne VIC 3031
By Zoom – simulcast
For those who prefer not to travel or are unable to attend face-to-face. Zoom session broadcast from the Kensington Town Hall.
Questions or comments typed into the Zoom chat will be discussed and you’ll have as much airtime as the other Mob members at the venue.
Wednesday 4 September 2024
8.00pm – 9.30 pm Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time
7.30pm – 9.00pm Adelaide time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4177583193?pwd=VjdPL1BhSTBNclN2YnRsejN3Y1hlUT09
Passcode: nova
Meeting ID: 417 758 3193
Pre-Mob dining – at the Doutta Galla Hotel
The usual pre-Mob location in Newmarket
Doutta Galla Hotel, 339 Racecourse Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3031, Australia
Table for 8 booked under the name of the Nova Mob Book Discussion group also Murray,
6.15pm for 6.30, through to 8.00pm
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Reflections on the August meeting
Terry Frost’s talk on the Marvel Cinematic Universe had 15 people at the discussion, 7 in person and 8 in the Zoom videoconference mode. Terry had full notes because he’s decided to re-use his talk at a forthcoming Terry Talks Movies. For those who missed it or want to re-live the experience, here’s the link to Terry’s Youtube channel at which his talk will appear Real Soon Now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG3hwNZQ6FyrJVyE50fUqRQ
With 34 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Terry’s Honourable Mentions included Thor, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, and it turns out each of the various phases has a “strongly recommended” movie, and across the MCU are found films of most genres and styles. Thanks again Terry!
On technical matters, we tried a different room layout – which worked well – and the new audio system also worked well, it was a much more pleasant listening experience.
SF Commentary
Bruce Gillespie reports – “The response to SF Commentaries 115 to 117 has been so satisfactory that I’ve received five new articles in the last two weeks, with another promised (but probably not for a while). With incoming letters of comment and a packed reviews column from Colin and Anna Steele, I really should produce the next issue right now. I had been hoping for a fan-editor’s holiday!”
F&SF back issues
The Internet Archive has several collections of pulp and other magazines. Here is a link to their collection of F&SF, which has almost 600 items. Why is 1959’s Vol 17 No 2 the most-read issue?
https://archive.org/details/fantasyandsciencefiction?tab=collection
Nova Mob About and Contact Us
Email address is: nova@aussiebb.com.au
Nova Mob on social media
We’re on Mastodon and I must make more than one post.
https://mastodonbooks.net/@NovaMob
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Friends, out-of-town guests, and new arrivals – you are always welcome and have an open invitation to the Mob’s face-to-face and Zoom meetings. First time arrivals – free. Otherwise a $5 donation for expenses please.
Face-to-face meetings are at the Kensington Town Hall:
https://activemelbourne.ymca.org.au/venues/kensington-town-hall
Face to face, the Kensington Town Hall has ample parking and excellent disability access. Newmarket Railway Station is 15 minutes travel from Flinders St Station on the Craigieburn line. By tram it’s via the Route 57 and by bus it’s the #83. Other bus routes via Metlink Journey Planner.
Please don’t attend if you have symptoms that could be SARS-2 COVID 19. Our COVID-safe Plan is available, please email me for a copy.
Murray MacLachlan
Convenor
The Adelaide Fan Review 
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