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It is 2020 and I am finally back and today I address the thing that has been missing for the last few weeks, a Star Wars review. Spoiler alert, it's not coming and this week I explain why. I also give you some hints about what to expect in the next couple weeks including NAMM and some board game news.

In this episode of Good Nerd Bad Nerd I talk with director Taylor Morden about his latest project "Pick it Up - Ska in the 90's". Ska is a genre of music that nearly everyone has heard but almost no one can define. Taylor talks with us about the genre, his connection to it, and why this music is so great.

In this episode of Good Nerd Bad Nerd, I talk with award-winning reporter Christof Putzel about his new podcast "American Jihadi". This podcast tells Christof's story of his interactions with one of the FBI's most wanted men.

The Toys that Made Us is coming back to Netflix for season 3. I talk with the shows creator Brian Volk-Weiss about what we can expect this season. He also tells us some of his favorite things and challenges about the series.

On this episode of Good Nerd Bad Nerd, I talk Sam and Keiley Spear, the two sisters responsible for the new science fiction short film "CC". They tell us all about making this short film and how our the rapidly changing technology influence the tone of the film. They also talk about the grey areas that this technology starts to enter without safe guards.

CC Logline

In this suspenseful sci-fi, an AID (Artificially Intelligent Device) by the name of CC, has been leased by a nanny agency to Lena to help care for her daughter. When a violent incident occurs between CC and Lena, an investigative team is tasked with determining exactly what happened.

Credits

CC: Jewel Staite

Lena Howard: Sharon Taylor

Adelaide Howard: Audrey Wise Alvarez

Erin: Susan Hogan

Director: Kailey Spear and Sam Spear

Screenplay: Kailey Spear and Sam Spear

Producer: Natasha Wehn, Lauren Beason, Victoria Burkhart, Paul Armstrong, Alicia Bernbaum, Stephanie Halber, Ingo Lou

ABOUT DUST

DUST, a division of global content studio Gunpowder & Sky, is the first premium sci-fi entertainment brand that reaches fans across all platforms, giving voice to both emerging and established filmmakers.

DUST presents thought-provoking science fiction content, exploring the future of humanity through the lens of science and technology. From timeless classics to cutting-edge movies, series, short films, and podcasts, DUST acquires, produces and distributes all content types.

In 2018, DUST released the Zach Strauss directed short film Bad Peter at Tribeca - a cautionary tale about an overbearing AI assistant - starring Golden-Globe nominee Frankie Shaw ("SMILF"). DUST also premiered the feature film PROSPECT starring Pedro Pascal (“Narcos”, “Game of Thrones”, Equalizer 2), which recently debuted in the U.S. on Hulu, and internationally on Netflix.

In 2019, DUST released ZERO, a post-apocalyptic story of survival and hope, directed by the Brothers Lynch and starring Bella Ramsey (“Game of Thrones”).

With more than 15M monthly uniques, DUST operates its own channels that are available on multiple platforms including YouTube, Facebook, VRV, Pluto, Xumo, Samsung Plus, Sincalir’s STIRR, Sinclair’s TBD, NBC Watchback, and Vizio. Through its partnership with USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, DUST premiered the George Lucas 1967 short film, “Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB”, followed by premieres of legendary filmmaker Robert Zemeckis’ 1972 student short film “The Lift” and ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi” filmmaker Rian Johnson’s student short film “Evil Demon Golf Ball From Hell”.

DUST also hosts podcasts and special events such as “The Future Is Female” screening that celebrates female sci-fi directors in film, as well as 'Represent: Diversity in Sci-Fi', an art show and panel celebrating and examining multicultural voices in the sci-fi genre.

On August 18th, 2018, DUST launched DUSTx on Roku, a new sci-fi channel featuring timeless movies such as A Scanner Darkly, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Star Trek: First Generation, Paycheck, and The Running Man, as well as series such as “Mystery Science Theater 3000”, “Ray Bradbury's Science Theater”, “Beyond Westworld”, and the original “Roswell”; in addition, DUST 500+ short films by the talent of tomorrow, including Rise, Jonah, and Automata.

On August 19th, 2019, DUST launched the DUSTx mobile app on both iOS and Android, with a launch on AppleTV soon to follow.

This week on Good Nerd Bad Nerd I talk with Natalie Burn. Natalie is the lead actress and producer on the new film Acceleration. She talks to us about her latest film including why she decided to take on this project and where her inspiration for her character came from.

Acceleration Synopsis

Vladik Zorich (Dolph Lundgren), a villainous crime lord, is double-crossed by his most trusted operative Rhona (Natalie Burn). Vladik's propensity for power, control, and violence drives him to kidnap Rhona's son forcing her to participate in a twisted plan to eliminate one of Vladik's enemies. To keep her on a short leash, Vladik sets out the 'rules' to his 'game' and overseas Rhona's every move as she navigates the darkened streets of Los Angeles. As her son's life hangs in the balance, Rhona struggles to eliminate the most violent and depraved delinquents, however, Vladik underestimates the power of a mother's love and finds himself losing control of his devious plan.

This week on the show I give you a status update on GNBN. I am making some changes to the format so I wanted to give you an update and let you know what to expect moving forward.

This week on Good Nerd Bad Nerd we talk about Los Angeles Comic Con. I am joined by the creators of the Original Zombie Gnome, Chris and Jane, and we talk about the good and the bad of this years LACC.

This week on Good Nerd Bad Nerd we talk about Martin Scorsese and the difference between movies and cinema. Plus David Harbour wants to remake a movie and when you learn just which movie you may cry.

This week on Good Nerd Bad Nerd I get you caught up to date on all the latest Spider-Man news. He is back in the MCU, but for how long? We go over that and more on this weeks show.