Robservations - The Show About Something

(ROBSERVATIONS Episode #624 • Originally streamed on March 4, 2021) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Writer-producer-director Robert Meyer Burnett touches on a number of cultural news items. From Dr. Seuss’s “cancellation” (more like self-curation) to decisions made by entertainment studios to accelerate their downsizing of physical media/home video divisions - RMB has an opinion or two (or more). The headline stories in today’s show focus on Disney’s recent announcement that they plan on shorten...

(ROBSERVATIONS Episode #633 • Originally streamed on March 3, 2021) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes some time out of his holidays to talk about BIRDBOX, which just streamed on Netflix. And while the premise of the film is interesting and Sandra Bullock and John Malkevich brought plenty of star power, the third act didn’t actually bring viewers to a conclusion. RMB breaks down sci-fi storytelling and explains how this can be a major failing fo...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, has been celebrating the holidays and spreads the joy with his fellow Imagination Connoisseurs by sharing his favorite home video releases from 2018. His love affair with physical media began when he was a teenager, working in a home video store - and RMB’s enthusiasm is infectious. His favorite releases of the 2018 are: • Dario Argento’s SUSPERIA •...

ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, shares the latest news in the entertainment business about the upcoming “Snyder Cut” version of JUSTICE LEAGUE which is set to make its debut on HBO Max in about two weeks. According to sources familiar with the project, Snyder’s version of the movie ands on a big cliffhanger moment which was intended to be wrapped up at the beginning of the movie’s sequel...

On the Saturday before the Christmas holiday weekend, writer-director-producer Robert Meyer Burnett follows up on his yesterday’s live chat (ROBSERVATIONS Episode #003) when he unboxed “The Bat” model from Hot Toys. RMB is an avid collector of action figures and toys inspired by his favorite movies, comic books, science fiction and fantasy franchises. So RMB asks viewers to share their favorite to...

Writer-producer-director Robert Meyer Burnett rails against cancel culture in this episode of ROBSERVATIONS. Why aren’t people more forgiving of others and what lies behind prejudices and the emerging cancel culture trend? RMB then takes a deep dive into the “cancellation” of Dr. Suess by a Virginia School System who dropped the deceased author’s work from the state’s “Read Across America Day” pro...

Going LIVE at NOON today for the third @ROBSERVATIONS2 chat. I'll be opening a mysterious, and HUGE, @hottoysofficial which I've never, ever opened before. Also discussing free speech in relation to Stanley Kubrick's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE. (ROBSERVATIONS Episode #003 • Originally streamed December 21, 2018) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-ab...

Join ROBSERVATIONS host, Rob Meyer Burnett, as he interviews some of the principal creative team behind Netflix's upcoming animated series DOTA: DRAGON'S BLOOD, including series creator Ashley Edward Miller (AGENT CODY BANKS, X-MEN FIRST CLASS, THOR), Supervising Producer Steven Melching (STAR WARS REBELS, CLONE WARS), Voice Director Meredith Layne, Actors Yuri Lowenthal (Davion), Lara Pulver (Mir...

Writer-director-producer Robert Meyer Burnett reacts to the outcry by some fans that the MCU’s CAPTAIN MARVEL movie is Hollywood bending to the will of fans and social media influencers insisting on a female-led superhero movie. “As fans, we should hope for a great script and a great story,” explains RMB. He explains that the fact superheroes will be depicted as men and women from a variety of rac...

#Robservations #StarTrek #Modeling My FIRST LIVE STREAM...! Sorry for the sound snafu in the beginning...it's quickly fixed (my mic was on MUTE). I talk about Serial Killer Fiction and Starship Model kits...and answer questions...! If you enjoy this...comment, subscribe and suggest questions for my next live stream...! (ROBSERVATIONS Episode #001 • Originally streamed on December 15, 2018) Become...

Writer-producer-director Robert Meyer Burnett walks his fellow Imagination Connoisseurs through the state of the entertainment industry and specifically how deals with creators written up and agreed to in the 1980s and 90s are woefully out of touch with the existence of the streaming video market as it exists today. Case in point: Bill Nye (the Science Guy) and his recent lawsuit against Disney -...

ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, is excited about the return of the MCU. With recent announcements of the title of the next Spider-Man movie (SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME) and planned release dates for the long-awaited Black Widow movie and Loki series (on Disney+), RMB is ready to celebrate. Rob also shares letters and his personal insights into the issues identified in them - ranging from ho...

Writer-producer-director Robert Meyer Burnett talks about the demise of Cinefex Magazine - to which he's subscribed since it first debuted - and the importance of storytelling. RMB also shares letters from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs and answers questions from chats in the livestream. (ROBSERVATIONS Episode #627 • Originally streamed on February 23, 2021) Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett shares an article from Vanity Fair detailing the long road Zack Snyder took to re-claim, re-cut and re-launch his vision of DC's Justice League with what is now called "The Snyder Cut." RMB editorializes throughout the segment, providing additional insight into how a movie director reviews and re-cuts projects while they are in-work and when the work on that...

More and more film directors are re-cutting previous work to give their stories room to "breathe" - and one of the most successful at this has been Francis Ford Coppola. ROBSERVATIONS host, writer-director-producer Robert Meyer Burnett, talks how Coppola's re-cutting of films like APOCALYPSE NOW, COTTON CLUB ENCORE (with new music) and now GODFATHER III (known as THE GODFATHER CODA - The Death of...

Rob was called out as a "toxic fan" a day or two ago for expressing his opinions about Star Trek: Discovery - and that serves as the inspiration behind today's show. We explore what makes a fan "toxic" and what is driving the ever-increasing spiral of passion, interest and vitriol around our favorite entertainment franchises. Enjoy all of that plus letters from viewers and comments sent in from li...

ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, shares an interview from Trekmovie.com with Star Trek luminary Ron Moore. Moore tells why, in his opinion, Star Trek may not be a good fit for the cinematic format. He suggests that Star Trek stories don't always make for good "spectacle" of the kind that shows best on the big screen. This article then segues into a longer discussion of Star Trek's popular...

Writer-producer-director Robert Meyer Burnett discusses how the MCU could change with the revelations expected over the final three episodes of WandaVision, currently streaming on Disney+. Could we see the first hints of mutants, X-men or, maybe even Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four? Rob also shares letters from Imagination Connoisseurs and answers questions from fans in the livestream chat du...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett shares information about the global release of the latest Christopher Nolan film, TENET. The film's global release is seen by many as a test of the world's appetite for going back to movie theaters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the film has generated over $200M in box office worldwide, that's far short of the kind of numbers it needs...

Writer-producer-director Robert Meyer Burnett takes time away from entertainment news to spend time answering letters received over the previous ten days. Covering subjects from time-traveling James Bond to whether or not the X-men already exist in the MCU (we just haven't seen them yet). Rob also spends some time answering the question of whether or not filmmakers should be fans of the franchises...

ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, celebrates all things Star Trek and talks about the plight of the franchise on CBS: All Access. Plus viewer mail and questions from fans in the livestream chat. (Originally streamed September 8, 2020) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Imagination Connoisseurs in the Post-Geek Singularity have been concerned about the fate of movie theaters, but legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese suggests that the stakes might be much, much higher. Who is responsible for the fate of cinema, in general? Join ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett as he takes an in-depth look at Scorsese's comments and breaks them down based on his own, personal...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, dives deep into the controversy and criticism surrounding Brie Larson's performance and promotion of the MCU film CAPTAIN MARVEL. He also examines the outcry of certain fans against LucasFilm's Kathleen Kennedy. Are there connections that can be made about both figures and those who are criticizing them? RMB also reads and discusses letters from fans...