Robservations - The Show About Something

Join host Robert Meyer Burnett as he and members of the Post-Geek Singularity Community on YouTube talk about all the spoilers, rumors, theories and breaking news concerning their favorite genre entertainment franchises. Please note: Due to the nature of this podcast (a spoiler-rich discussion reserved for paid members of the PGS Community on YouTube), the audio podcast of this episode will be rel...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, follows up on a previous show about Martin Scorsese's comments concerning the MCU by sharing a story about Francis Ford Coppola's statement backing up his buddy, Marty. Coppola was in France at the time and called MCU films repetitive and "despicable." Rob also reads and responds to letters from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs from the Post-Geek Sing...

Join host Robert Meyer Burnett as he takes a closer look at what critics are saying about the "Snyder Cut" of JUSTICE LEAGUE. How is director Zack Snyder's approach to telling the stories of these heroes different from what audiences saw when the film (heavily edited and revised by Joss Wheden and the studio) in 2017? Rob celebrates the state of genre entertainment today - never before have we see...

Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, shares his thoughts (without spoilers) on the newly-released film, JOKER. Todd Phillips' film is more than just a simple homage to Martin Scorsese's TAXI DRIVER and KING OF COMEDY - and RMB explains why. Also yesterday, Scorsese offered his thoughts on how he views comic book movies - not considering them "cinema" but more like a "theme park ride." R...

Zack Snyder and HBOMax just dropped the most epic valentine on Imagination Connoisseurs everywhere. The new trailer promoting the upcoming "Snyder Cut" version of the Justice League movie gives us a hint of what's to come. And as ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, says - it may be the most "metal" superhero movie ever. Find out what this writer-producer-director thinks about what Snyder has...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, weighs in on the announcements by Disney that Gina Carano (Cara Dune from THE MANDALORIAN) will not be returning and by The Daily Wire that Carano will be starring in an upcoming movie produced and distributed by the online site. Fan outrage for and against Carano has been significant and has taken over social media for the past day or two. But what'...

Based on comments received on previous episodes of ROBSERVATIONS, host Robert Meyer Burnett talks about the love of nostalgia and the importance of being a critical thinker. (ROBSERVATIONS Episode #611 • Originally streamed on February 2, 2021) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Today, writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett takes a leisurely stroll through the Post-Geek Singularity with friends and fans covering a wide variety of topics including ... A review of the Ddos attack on thedigitalbits.com after they published their review of the latest 4K release of CAPTAIN MARVEL, followed by a question from viewer Dan Atkins who asks about STOKER and the work of BAFTA...

Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and has from the time he saw Ironman in the theater. RMB takes a closer look at the MCU and what makes it work so well from the visionary leadership of Kevin Feige to the way these filmmakers draw on original source material and the best stories told in Marvel Comics over the last sixty years. The Infinity Sa...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett shares his experience of going on the GEEKS AND GAMERS YouTube channel and chatting with the channel's host, Jeremy (part of the Fandom Menace). Rob also recaps his experience working on the Axanar fan film project - explaining his role on the PRELUDE TO AXANAR fan film and other projects he took on during that time while the production battled with P...

So who owns the Jack Ryan character created by Tom Clancy and featured in books and movies like PATRIOT GAMES, HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and EXECUTIVE ORDERS. Would it suprise you to learn the answer isn't "Tom Clancy"? Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, explains how intellectual property ownership can get tangled and muddy and the impact that can have on producers aspiring to make their "...

Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, reads and discusses letters from fans covering a variety of issues from how fans are treated by their favorite franchises to whether or not there is an objective standard for "good art." Fans chime in via SuperChat and Tips to the channel. (Episode #605 • Originally streamed January 26, 2021) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Are movie theaters going to be a thing of the past or will their owners and operators understand the role they play in providing gathering places for like-minded people to enjoy entertainment and develop a sense of community? Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett shares his opinion as well as those of other Imagination Connoisseurs who, to one degree or another, are preparing for "the str...

Will movie theaters survive the COVID-19 pandemic? ROBSERVATIONS host, writer-director-producer Robert Meyer Burnett, talks about the challenges facing movie exhibitors and the effect of piracy on independent films. RMB also provides an update on the upcoming Intergalactic Imagination Connoisseurs' Film Festival, plus dozens of letters from fans and live questions from viewers of the live stream....

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look at the controversies surrounding statements made by Variety reviewer Dennis Harvey about actress Carey Mulligan's performance. Ms. Mulligan took issue with the review, suggesting the reviewer was questioning the central idea behind the film A PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN and insinuating she was not hot enough to be the film's femme fatal...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look at the future of independent films and the role film festivals (like the Sundance Film Festival currently underway in Park City, Utah) play in keeping the independent film segment of the industry economically and artistically viable. RMB shares information about the recent rights purchase of the movie CODA by Apple - a purchase wh...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, is excited about Marvel Studios upcoming film THE ETERNALS and the recent announcement that likely Academy Award nominee, Chloe Zhao, has been tapped to helm the production. RMB also explains how Marvel has created a collaborative environment that allows filmmakers to make their films while preserving the continuity and high degree of quality that se...

Is your favorite franchise experiencing mid-life crisis? Host Robert Meyer Burnett talks about the challenges of aging faced by our favorite genre entertainment. Do the "powers that be" at the helm of our favorite science fiction, fantasy and horror franchises understand that extending the "brands" they own means more than re-telling the same stories with derivative characters and fan service? Pos...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett deconstructs Nicolas Carteron's article in Medium tying the 90s movie FIGHT CLUB to the rise of the alt-right and election of Donald Trump. Plus viewer mail, questions from the livestream and much more on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS! (Episode #602 • Originally streamed, January 21, 2021) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Join Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, as he spends time with friends and fellow filmmakers Kevin Rubio and Frank Zanca as they talk about making fan films based on their favorite genre franchises - and how that work has opened doors for continued work in the world of entertainment. Plus letters from fans and super chats from the livestream. (Episode #607. Originally streamed on Janu...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a deep dive into the recent agreement reached between the Writers' Guild of America and Hollywoods Elite Talent Agencies and what it means for those working in the entertainment industry and the of us who enjoy the fruits of their labor. Plus, Rob shares letters from fans dealing with discrimination, searching for creative inspiration and wonde...

What is Netflix up to? The streamer is continuing to grow and has just announced that it plans on turning a quarterly profit in the near future - all the while pursuing an aggressive release schedule of at least one feature production a week, every week of 2021. Plus RMB answers questions from Imagination Connoisseurs in the chat stream and reads and discusses letters received through The Burnettw...

What makes for a great genre franchise? You don't have to look any further than what Kevin Feige and his team at Marvel Studios are doing with the MCU. Their latest production, the WandaVision series on Disney+ has been meticulously planned and executed and, as host Robert Meyer Burnett points out, sets the stage for some really big, extraordinarily pleasing surprises. Speculation abounds but we d...

How is this possible? 600 shows! Congratulations RMB and the Post-Geek Singularity! Please note: this episode has a run time of 6 hours and 54 minutes (including the bathroom break). (Episode #600. Originally streamed on January 18, 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, reacts to recent articles talking about the importance of image quality in pop media. Is it a meta-commentary on what our culture values (looks over intent) or is it a practical concern that as technology improves and media degrades, restoration (and enhancement) are required? When is it okay to modify the original work (e.g. remove the visible wires...