Robservations - The Show About Something

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 fatale.

But we wrote "controversies", didn't we?

As it turns out, after over eleven months on the Variety website with no questions or complaints, the publication's editors responded to Mulligan's complaint by posting an apology at the top of the article, effectively disclaimed the review and throwing the reviewer "under the bus." Is this a case of two wrongs making a right?

RMB doesn't think so and explains why both the reviewer and the publication were wrong.

In addition, Rob responds to letters from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs and questions from fans in the livestream chat during the show.

(ROBSERVATIONS Episode #616 • Originally streamed on February 9, 2021)

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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 which set a new record high for a purchase made by a streaming service (at $25 million).

Rob also responds to letters sent in by fans and answers questions from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs in the live chat.

(Episode #609 • Originally streamed on January 30, 2021)

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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 sets the MCU films apart.

Plus Rob reads letters from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs, answers questions from fans in the live chat during the show and provides even more "insider insights" on the movie business and the world of genre entertainment.

All on today's ROBSERVATIONS.

(Episode #615 • Originally streamed on February 8, 2021)

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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?

Possibly not.

Plus, Rob answers Super Chats from fans in the chat stream and discusses issues and ideas presented in fan letters sent in over the past few days.

(Episode #604 • Originally streamed January 25, 2021)

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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)

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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 January 28, 2021)

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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 wondering just what the hell is going on with THE EXPANSE.

Rob also answers questions from fans in the live chat, calls and bothers Star Trexpert Darren Dochterman and much more on this "packed-to-the-gills" episode of ROBSERVATIONS.

(Episode #614 • Originally Streamed on February 6, 2021)

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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 Burnettwork website.

(Episode #601. Originally streamed January 20, 2021)

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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 did our best to limit spoilers. Enjoy at your own risk.

Rob also reads viewer mail and answers questions from fans in the live stream chat. It's a fulsome episode of ROBSERVATIONS - enjoy!

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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)

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