DISCUSSED: the joys of a movie that reveals itself over multiple viewings; good storytelling is difficult but so rewarding; as you know, Bob, a lot of movies have that Walk Hard problem; Merlin has questions about Dan's day-to-day in Travis County; people are cooking the books; why do so many people have the Extremis virus these days?; we could still make a big dent; and, finally, wow, the demands for performance sure can be exhausting.

Links for this episode:

• Fair Play Mystery (Concept) - Comic Vine
• Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy - YouTube
• Amazon.com: 2 PCS Men Women Safety Face Shields with Protective Clear Film, Reusable plastics Elastic Band and Comfort Sponge. Eye Protection: Home Improvement
• Why the Pandemic Is So Bad in America - The Atlantic
• (49) AXIOS on HBO: President Trump Exclusive Interview (Full Episode) | HBO - YouTube
• Lampshade Hanging - TV Tropes
• Chekhov's gun"If you say in the first chapter that there is a rifle hanging on the wall, in the second or third chapter it absolutely must go off."
• As You Know, Bob…
• You Are Not So Smart #185 - Masks

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