they're mostly little guys, so they're able to get in between the spikes! i think some rodents and insects will even stand on a spike to reach a better part of the cactus.

you could always break it up into smaller watch sessions, like a tv show or a play with intermissions! i definitely think it's worth it even if you can only get 15 minutes in and you don't finish the movie. but i would definitely start with what you can find on YouTube and Netflix first before you commit to a subscription. Netflix has a lot of good foreign language films, it looks like their French section is pretty substantial!

NO oh my goodness, that's going to be hell it's good you're getting the dental work done, but what shitty timing! i'm glad to hear things are mostly on course with packing up though! it really sounds like you've been doing a good job.