Robservations - The Show About Something

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 from the invading Martians in George Pall's 50's epic, WAR OF THE WORDS) and when does it go too far (e.g. colorizing CASABLANCA)? Rob talks about these issues, production implications fore the future movie makers and more.

Plus, there are the usual letters and questions from fans in the live stream - making this a very-busy-but-not-so-horriblly-bad-epsiode of ROBSERVATIONS.

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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 turns the conventional thinking of Hollywood on its head.

It's a fascinating discussion that provides some insights as to where the movie business might go after the pandemic has passed. 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 #603. Originally streamed January 23, 2021)

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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 JUSTICE LEAGUE - and now, with the last minute maneuvering being made in advance of its release on HBO Max in a few weeks - it's entirely possible, Snyder is going to get screwed again.

The intrigue is palpable.

In addition to this breaking news from the DCEU, Rob also reads and discusses letters from Imagination Connoisseurs and answers questions offered up by fans in the chat stream during the show.

(Episode #610. Originally streamed on January 31, 2021)

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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 Imagination Connoisseurs in the show's chat.

(Episode #606. Originally streamed January 27, 2021)

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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