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David Lynch returns to Twin Peaks
During the summer of 2017, David Lynch and writing partner Mark Frost brought viewers back to Twin Peaks for a reunion that answered many of the questions first asked 25 years earlier – and left new ones behind.
Who’s the meathead now?
What could be funnier than watching a working-class man constantly squabble with his family over the issues of the day? For most of the 70s, All in the Family set the conversation around the TV tray for families across America.
This captain really is a marvel.
Is she a girl from Earth or a bad-ass Kree warrior? Carol Danvers has a lot to learn about herself, her home world and the role she plays in holding it all together.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Pushing the boundaries of Asian cinema in the 70s.
In his review of FEMALE PRISONER #701: SCORPION, the PGS’s resident Asian cinephile, Jason Webster, claims actress Meiko Kaji and the sub-genre of “female revenge” films may have paved the way for female action heroes to come.
Read his review to learn more.
UFP Economics … what kind of system is this, anyway?
So, what kind of economy exists in the 24th Century? Blogger Willow Yang takes a closer look at Star Trek’s depiction of an advanced economy and arrives at some interesting conclusions.
An investigative reporter who works a supernaturally tough beat.
Talk about your bad day at the office … Carl Kolchak is a newspaper reporter with a unique ability to discover the supernatural causes of the stories he covers – but his boss won’t believe him.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
What will it take to make us create again? … and other letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs are have concerns about the state of creativity – as well they should. It’s what interests them most. So what can be done? Plus more letters from fans and fellow Imagination Connoisseurs.
What did the President know, and when did he know it?
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward uncovered the most devastating political scandal of the 20th Century: Watergate. This movie helped make them into living legends. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Danger, Danger Will Robinson!
Can a space colony family survive when an accidental stowaway throws their ship hopelessly off course? Of course they can – when they’re the Robinsons.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Blurring the line between fantasy and reality can be deadly.
In his review, Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster, says OVER YOUR DEAD BODY is a slow burn that leads to an memorable finish, making it a classic of the J-Horror genre.
Read his review to learn more.
A storytelling triumph, WandaVision opens the MCU’s bold, new direction. (#608)
Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, loves what Kevin Feige is doing with the MCU – and says recent episodes of the Disney+ show, WandaVision, is a great example of “streaming done right.” Find out why, as well as hear letters from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS.
The real Skywalker Saga begins here.
On one day in May in 1977, the galaxy changed forever. And all thanks to a farm boy, a scoundrel, and a princess.
A superhero with a Rock-n-Roll edge.
James O’Barr’s comic, The Crow, got the big-screen treatment in 1994 and audiences everywhere were blown away by the on-screen presence of Brandon Lee in the lead role. Unfortunately, it was his last role.
The world’s best beetle battle.
Saturday matinees are a perfect place for a kaiju battle. And you know what’s better than kaiju fighting one another? Kaiju teaming up with giant robots to fight other Kaiju.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Star Trek’s “Multiverse of Madness”
At the time, the TNG episode, “Parallels” was an interesting exploration of the multi-verse concept and basic quantum theory. Little did anyone know it would be the foundation for the Kelvin-verse as it appeared in ST:2009.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
In space, nobody can hear you scream.
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi/horror masterpiece, ALIEN is considered to have re-invented the genre. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Is BATMAN FOREVER the best Batman film from the Burton/Schumacher era?
Imagination Connoisseur, Ash Chauhan, makes a case for re-considering BATMAN FOREVER – often maligned by fans as “the other Schumacher film.” But is that fair? There’s more to this movie than the over-the-top performances of Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey – and it may be worth a second look.
Read his review to learn more.
Lessons learned from “The Galileo Seven”
Character development, self-contained stories in an episodic format, and real science – these are some of the things that made ST:TOS stand out from its decedents.
Imagination Connoisseur, Christopher McCullough, explains how all of these factors are exemplified in the episode “Galileo Seven.”
This 1980 remake is no “flash” in the pan.
It may not have taken the universe by storm when it was released, but Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster, explains why FLASH GORDON has continued to build a huge following of devoted fans – even 40 years following its release.
Read his review to learn more.
Originality is hard to find … and other letters.
At what point does an original idea cross the line and start to look more like the ideas that inspired it than it should? Plus more letters from fans and fellow Imagination Connoisseurs.
Is ambiguity in storytelling a good thing? Maybe yes, maybe no … and other letters.
Should filmmakers spell out every decision their characters make so audiences can follow along, or are some things best left unsaid? Plus more letters from fans and fellow Imagination Connoisseurs.
East meets Western
David Carradine wandering the American West as a Shaolin Monk, kicking ass in slo-mo … KUNG FU was probably the most unconventional Western on TV in the 1970s. Right, Grasshopper? Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Latest Blogs
Watch of the Day
A frosty romance that gets old once things heat up.
Mel Gibson was getting defrosted in the future long before Captain America – that’s one of several interesting observations made by our millennial film reviewer, Omar. Find out why we’ve made FOREVER YOUNG our Watch of the Day …
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Willow Talk
Justice for Tuvix
Willow has a bone to pick with Captain Janeway and her ethical (or not) decision-making when it comes to the merged persona known as Tuvix. One more test to see if humanity’s best can see beyond their historical prejudices.
Spoiler alert: we can’t.
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The Chairman’s Reviews
Appreciating Quentin Tarantino’s oeuvre
Long-time Imagination Connoisseur, Jeffrey Mao (aka The Chairman), shares his appreciation of the collected works of film director Quentin Tarantino.
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Ian-Izations
Where was the Enterprise-E during the Dominion War?
Ian Samuels asks what happened to the flagship of the Federation, the Enterprise-E, when the Dominion War was going on? It not only didn’t “ride to the rescue” it wasn’t even mentioned. Ian has a few thoughts …
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Talking Trek
Lessons learned from “The Galileo Seven”
Character development, self-contained stories in an episodic format, and real science – these are some of the things that made ST:TOS stand out from its decedents.
Imagination Connoisseur, Christopher McCullough, explains how all of these factors are exemplified in the episode “Galileo Seven.”
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Reviews
Is BATMAN FOREVER the best Batman film from the Burton/Schumacher era?
Imagination Connoisseur, Ash Chauhan, makes a case for re-considering BATMAN FOREVER – often maligned by fans as “the other Schumacher film.” But is that fair? There’s more to this movie than the over-the-top performances of Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey – and it may be worth a second look.
Read his review to learn more.
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The Burnettwork is pleased to present the entries to its first film festival event: The Intergalactic Imagination Connoisseurs’ Film Festival. Over seventy entries were received and are currently being evaluated for final selection.
On December 25, 2020, The Burnettwork will present its final selections for the IICFF which will be judged by industry professionals in early January.
Winners will receive a cash award, IICFF statue and recognition in an awards ceremony scheduled for January.
Transmissions from the Post-Geek Singularity
This is content produced by fans for fans – all part of the community refer to as The Post-Geek Singularity. We cover everything from fan fiction to commentary about the entertainment industry and the franchises we love. Join in the fun and get involved. After all, every Imagination Connoisseur has a story to tell – and this is the perfect place to tell it.
We’re listening …
A movie you have to see to believe.
An unlikely hero but the right man for the job, Peter O’Toole plays T.E. Lawrence, a lieutenant in the British army sent to Arabia to find and convince Prince Faisal to aid in their fight against the Turks.
The real Skywalker Saga begins here.
On one day in May in 1977, the galaxy changed forever. And all thanks to a farm boy, a scoundrel, and a princess.
David Lynch returns to Twin Peaks
During the summer of 2017, David Lynch and writing partner Mark Frost brought viewers back to Twin Peaks for a reunion that answered many of the questions first asked 25 years earlier – and left new ones behind.
A superhero with a Rock-n-Roll edge.
James O’Barr’s comic, The Crow, got the big-screen treatment in 1994 and audiences everywhere were blown away by the on-screen presence of Brandon Lee in the lead role. Unfortunately, it was his last role.
Who’s the meathead now?
What could be funnier than watching a working-class man constantly squabble with his family over the issues of the day? For most of the 70s, All in the Family set the conversation around the TV tray for families across America.
The world’s best beetle battle.
Saturday matinees are a perfect place for a kaiju battle. And you know what’s better than kaiju fighting one another? Kaiju teaming up with giant robots to fight other Kaiju.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
This captain really is a marvel.
Is she a girl from Earth or a bad-ass Kree warrior? Carol Danvers has a lot to learn about herself, her home world and the role she plays in holding it all together.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Star Trek’s “Multiverse of Madness”
At the time, the TNG episode, “Parallels” was an interesting exploration of the multi-verse concept and basic quantum theory. Little did anyone know it would be the foundation for the Kelvin-verse as it appeared in ST:2009.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Pushing the boundaries of Asian cinema in the 70s.
In his review of FEMALE PRISONER #701: SCORPION, the PGS’s resident Asian cinephile, Jason Webster, claims actress Meiko Kaji and the sub-genre of “female revenge” films may have paved the way for female action heroes to come.
Read his review to learn more.
In space, nobody can hear you scream.
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi/horror masterpiece, ALIEN is considered to have re-invented the genre. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Is BATMAN FOREVER the best Batman film from the Burton/Schumacher era?
Imagination Connoisseur, Ash Chauhan, makes a case for re-considering BATMAN FOREVER – often maligned by fans as “the other Schumacher film.” But is that fair? There’s more to this movie than the over-the-top performances of Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey – and it may be worth a second look.
Read his review to learn more.
An investigative reporter who works a supernaturally tough beat.
Talk about your bad day at the office … Carl Kolchak is a newspaper reporter with a unique ability to discover the supernatural causes of the stories he covers – but his boss won’t believe him.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
What will it take to make us create again? … and other letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs are have concerns about the state of creativity – as well they should. It’s what interests them most. So what can be done? Plus more letters from fans and fellow Imagination Connoisseurs.
This 1980 remake is no “flash” in the pan.
It may not have taken the universe by storm when it was released, but Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster, explains why FLASH GORDON has continued to build a huge following of devoted fans – even 40 years following its release.
Read his review to learn more.
What did the President know, and when did he know it?
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward uncovered the most devastating political scandal of the 20th Century: Watergate. This movie helped make them into living legends. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Originality is hard to find … and other letters.
At what point does an original idea cross the line and start to look more like the ideas that inspired it than it should? Plus more letters from fans and fellow Imagination Connoisseurs.
Danger, Danger Will Robinson!
Can a space colony family survive when an accidental stowaway throws their ship hopelessly off course? Of course they can – when they’re the Robinsons.
Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Is ambiguity in storytelling a good thing? Maybe yes, maybe no … and other letters.
Should filmmakers spell out every decision their characters make so audiences can follow along, or are some things best left unsaid? Plus more letters from fans and fellow Imagination Connoisseurs.
Blurring the line between fantasy and reality can be deadly.
In his review, Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster, says OVER YOUR DEAD BODY is a slow burn that leads to an memorable finish, making it a classic of the J-Horror genre.
Read his review to learn more.
East meets Western
David Carradine wandering the American West as a Shaolin Monk, kicking ass in slo-mo … KUNG FU was probably the most unconventional Western on TV in the 1970s. Right, Grasshopper? Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
How four words in WandaVision may have re-defined the Scarlet Witch … and other letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs are loving the latest twists and turns to Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) in WandaVision. Plus thoughts on THE LAST ACTION HERO and more.
Who doesn’t find a couple of grumpy, old men hilarious?
In his review, Imagination Connoisseur, Tom Jr Jackson, says the 1993 comedy, GRUMPY OLD MEN, is a senior moment worth savoring.
The original “suicide squad”
The quintessential “rag-tag ensemble” WWII movie of the 60s – do they make them any more bad ass than a fully-operational Lee Marvin? I’ll answer that: “no.” Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Will we ever see another movie year like 1982 again? … and other letters.
For many, 1982 is a big year for movies – but has the industry been changed (between streaming and COVID) so a year like 1982 won’t ever happen again? Plus more letters from fans and viewers.
POW, ZOCK, BASH … take a trip to camp that never gets old.
It’s not every day a TV show makes the transition from small screen to big screen. But if anyone could do it, BATMAN could – especially when it’s a smash hit comedy for ABC in the mid-60s. We review the movie and what it did to the comic book genre of films.
Wrath of Khan redux
A remake (of sorts) of the popular STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan – only this time, it’s set in the Kelvin timeline where everything is bigger, darker, faster and more lens-flary. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
When bad things happen to good stories … and other letters.
Sometimes a movie seems made for an audience from a different time, or the really interesting characters don’t get the spotlight. Why do these things happen to good stories?
Plus more letters from fans.
What do you do when the girl of your dreams turns out to be a nightmare?
Jaw-dropping J-Horror from filmmaker Takashi Miike. The 1999 film, AUDITION, tears into traditional views of male-female relationships – with a vengence. Imagination Connoisseur Jason Webster reviews the film and offers some excellent insights for those not familiar with Asian cinema.
Landing the girl the hard way.
The king is sacrificing virgins to a dragon and our hero decides he’s going to put a stop to it all when the next victim is to be the king’s daughter … seems like there are better ways to impress a girl. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Sometimes the art is a “masterpiece”, sometimes it’s not … and more letters.
Is a work of art a masterpiece or not? Is it respectful, or not? Is it art? So many questions. … Plus more letters from fans.
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