Robservations - The Show About Something

Does it make sense for Netflix to drop hundreds of millions of dollars on new action films when they can pick up "new to you" action features with A-list (or near A-list) stars for significantly less? Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, reviews a recent Forbes article on this subject and then discusses the economics of movie-making and, more importantly, how Netflix's business model tu...

ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, discusses the latest developments with "The Snyder Cut" of the DCEU's JUSTICE LEAGUE. According to insider information provided to RMB, internal politics and economic realities may lead to a significant change in the way filmmaker Zack Snyder will be able to present his mammoth, 4-hour story. In a word, Zack Snyder got screwed on the original release of JU...

Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look at stock market activity today that saw a rise in the share price of AMC Theaters by 800% in one day. What does this mean for the entertainment industry and, more specifically, the movie exhibition business? Will today's activity have any long-term effect? Rob also answers questions from fans and answers Super Chats from Imaginati...

How will the political developments of the past week affect the world of entertainment and the motion picture business? We discuss these issues and more, plus letters and Superchats from viewers on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS with your host, Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something-...

Ethan Hawke is set to play the “big bad” in the MOON KNIGHT series which will be streaming on Disney+. We discuss this breaking news and more, plus letters and Superchats from viewers on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS with your host, Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/su...

Deadline reports Chris Evans is in talks to return to the MCU. Is that a good idea? We discuss this and more, plus letters and Superchats from viewers on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS! Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, serves as your Duke of Dope Discourse (among other things). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something...

What has NETFLIX done? They’ve just announced a schedule of new releases that appear to be dropping a new film every week of the year. Yikes! What are the studios going to do now? Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Disruption seems to be the order of the day. With delays vexing the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the movie exhibition industry is remaining shuttered which is putting stress on studios trying to re-schedule their blockbuster releases (many of whom had been re-scheduled at least once from their original release dates in 2020). Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look....

Just what does Marvel Studios have in mind by putting Elizabeth Olsen/Paul Bettnay starrer, WANDAVISION, on Disney+ next week? What does it mean for the MCU on the streamer and future feature films in coming years? Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528...

Host Robert Meyer Burnett continues to dissect the decisions made by Warner Brothers to release their theatrical releases simultaneously on HBOMax. Legendary Picture's GODZILLA vs KONG, which will be released by Warner Bros, is poised to appear in theaters and on the streaming service later this year. Also, a closer look at Star Trek in novels, a lively discussion of exactly "where" so many of our...

Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett talks about the importance of preserving and sharing the great stories and myths of the past. RMB also discusses an article read in a previous episode of ROBSERVATIONS which provides an alternate point of view on Wonder Woman 1984. All that, plus viewer mail and the livestream chat make ROBSERVATIONS, a show that’s a great watch, any day! Become a sup...

Controversial conservative pundit, Ben Shapiro’s website, The Daily Wire, has acquired an action feature “Run Hide Fight” and will handle distribution of the film. What does that do the traditional content distribution system? Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, takes a closer look. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-someth...

There is a lot of controversy swirling around the Roseanne Liang directed film: SHADOW OF THE CLOUD. Are negative reviews of the film because of its connection to writer Max Landis fair or warranted? Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, discusses it with members of the Post-Geek Singularity. All that, plus viewer mail and the livestream chat. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Robert Meyer Burnett takes a closer look at the “streaming wars” and whether or not the giants like Netflix are unstoppable (and what that might mean for the entertainment industry). RMB also discusses the success of shows like THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT, THE MANDALORIAN and more. Questions about the upcoming short story competition (and the resulting book: THE IMAGINATION CONNOISSEUR – VOL 1) are answere...

Looking forward to the direction of Wonder Woman 3! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

A discussion of the ramifications of Wonder Woman's big opening during the time of COVID. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

A discussion of the super hero film and the disappointment of WW84. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

An examination of the origins of Fan Service and how it relates to Star Trek and Star Wars... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Musings on THE STAND and how show runner Benjamin Cavell thinks one of the novel's more loathsome characters, Harold Lauder, might be the central protagonist of the story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

A discussion of not only Wonder Woman opening soft...but three hours of Imagination connoisseurs writing in and offering their opinions. An EPIC stream of opinion... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

A look into where the fandom community currently resides...or...can't we all just get along?!? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Is CBS All Access burying Stephen King's THE STAND miniseries? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

An examination of the recent HBOMax and Disney Plus streaming revelations and how it will affect the business of Hollywood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

Christopher Nolan came down quite hard on the Warner Brothers/HBO Max plan to release big movies day and date in movie theaters and on the streaming service. Was he right to do so? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .

HANNIBAL and STAR TREK: DISCOVERY creator Bryan Fuller discusses monsters and the entirely of the horror genre. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support .