Episode 104: Coronavirus vs. Geek Culture

The world's a crazy place right now, but we continue to look forward. SHOWNOTES 00:46 - We take a moment to remember the life and works of Max von Sydow, an actor who was in many movies and TV shows that geeks have loved for decades. 04:16 - Mandy talks about the family moments in the new BLACK WIDOW trailer, and Brian examines more scenes with the Taskmaster in them. 06:13 - The Novel Coronavirus is having an unprecedented effect on summer releases this year. What will DISNEY do in these times? How will major movies like MULAN or BLACK WIDOW fair if they're postponed? 11:27 - MatPat from The Film Theory has an interesting video on the fates of Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming platforms. Brian discusses some of it, but you should really watch it yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebvaBYEYFzM 15:20 - We talk briefly about DOCTOR WHO, but Brian reserves judgment till the Holiday Special. 17:03 - WALKING DEAD. Brian and Mandy discuss aww moments, like, toddlers being handy with guns and a really well-made jacket. We are also gleeful about the show taking place in Charleston, West Virginia, and can't wait to see how the city fares in a post-apocalyptic world!