plot points
what did the president do to win her campaign
she gave up acting and started smoking openly and frequently.
Kate's reason for getting kidnapped
she leaked info on the comet on live tv
Is climate change caused by humans?
Yes, it's entirely human-caused. Our planet is warming.
What is a prevalent issue is highlighted by the government's behavior in Don't Look Up?
The withholding of information to the public.
Why is the movie called "Don't Look Up"?
It is the slogan used by the president to not look at the comet.
what ends the nuke initial launch
the head of bash wants the gems inside
who does Dr. Mindy sleep with
news star Bree
how many harp seals are left
there are 4.5 million, 10 years ago there were 9 million
How come it was so difficult for Mindy and Dibiasky to convey the comet's threat to the public?
Media sensationalism.
What was Dr. Mindy doing on his computer at the beginning of the movie?
He was flaming people online.
what stopped the other countries from nuking the comet
the rocket mysteriously blew up
when did we see the president's true nature first
when she fired her subordinate after giving her a party
How many polar bears are left now?
22,000 - 31,000 polar bears worldwide estimated
Why was the plan presented to the federal cabinet by BASH problematic?
Lack of research credibility.
Who was the only surviving human on Earth after the comet hit?
Jason, the head of staff, and son of the president. He then proceeds to call out for his mom.
what stopped the news channel from publishing the comet info
they didn't find enough profit and tenure
What was the first thing the head of BASH did after giving his presentation on their new phone.
Ask about the metrics for the presentation.
What are at risk because of climate change?
Our food, water systems, our infrastructure, and economics are at risk.
What was the root issue that caused the original comet redirection plan to be abandoned in favor of BASH's?
Corporate greed, bribery, and corruption.
How many data points does BASH have on each person?
when the comet hits, what concerns the president
she forgot her son
how many former presidents did Bree sleep with
2 former presidents and she knows 2 languages
how many tonnes of ice have melted so far
617,832,192,534 tonnes this year alone
What initially prevented Mindy from being taken seriously by the government?
Mindy's lack of research publication and exposure within the scientific world.
How did the president die at the end of the movie?
She was killed by a "bronteroc" on an alien planet after the 2,000 people escaped Earth. BASH somehow predicted this despite not knowing what a "bronteroc" is.