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Questioning everything – from getting lost in The Fog to the Invisible College … and more letters.
From UFOs to how our traditional heroes are portrayed in popular media – everything we think we know is in question. Is that a good thing or not?
From UFOs to how our traditional heroes are portrayed in popular media – are we really understanding what’s going on around us? Imagination Connoisseurs question everything – let us know what you think in the comments section.
Is this how DUNE stays within six degrees of Kevin Bacon? (W.A.M. #112)
You know what you can never have enough of in a horror movie? WORMS! And bacon, especially when it’s Kevin Bacon. Join co-hosts Elysabeth Gwendolyn Belle and Robert Meyer Burnett as they review TREMORS and dig up all the good dirt to share with their fans!
Questions about the business of movie-making – and a special request for WINE-ning About Movies.
Imagination Connoisseurs send in questions about sea changes in the film industry and a request from one fan for a special film screening during an upcoming episode of WINE-ning About Movies.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
When Star Trek finally returned, it burst onto the big screen in STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. Leave your 3 word review.
Mannix (1967-75)
Do you remember Mike Connors and Gail FIsher in MANNIX? It was one of the most physically demanding and violent private eye shows of the 60s. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you remember.
One boyfriend in seventy years? Vesna wonders about Wonder Woman … and more letters.
When it comes to verisimilitude in WONDER WOMAN 1984, our friend Vesna just ain’t buyin’ it. She’s convinced Diana Prince had to have more than just Steve Trevor on the mind while he was away for 70 years. Plus more letters from fans …
Is Hollywood preparing the delay more blockbusters? (#595)
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.
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Mel Brooks gave the world an irreverent look at Western tropes with BLAZING SADDLES. By today’s standards, the humor in this film may offend – but that’s kinda the point. Leave your 3 word review and tell us why you ride a blazin’ saddle.
Wandavision begins a bold, new Marvel Phase Four (#594)
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.
Where is the line between “cancellation” and “consequence”? … and more letters.
With the recent “de-platforming” of the President of the United States, where do we draw the line between “cancelling” and “consequences” for the things we say and do? Plus more letters from viewers and fans.
DEAD RECKONING is everything you want (and expect) in a 1940s film noir thriller.
Our weekend watch recommendation is a classic Bogart film, DEAD RECKONING. It’s everything you’ve come to expect in a 40s film noir thriller – and that’s a good thing.
Ethan Hawk joins MOON KNIGHT while WANDAVISION brings back the 50s! (#598)
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.
Back to the Future (1985)
The life-changing (and time-changing) adventures of Marty McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE is often described as “a perfect movie.” Leave us your 3 word review.
That didn’t take long … Chris Evans is back as Captain America! (#597)
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).
Not everything is perfect in Perfection, Nevada. Did you just feel something?
Imagination Connoisseur Thomas Bartholdi tells us about a picturesque vacation spot known as Perfection, Nevada. It’s secluded, inexpensive and people are literally dying to go there. What could possibly go wrong …?
Has Netflix’s 2021 slate of films made the studios irrelevant? (#596)
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.
Not your average trip to the mall. (W.A.M. #111)
The sequel to the nightmarish NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is a classic mash-up of 70s horror with over-the-top comedy and a bad hair day at the mall. Join co-hosts Elysabeth Gwendolyn Belle and Robert Meyer Burnett as hack, slash, bite and gnash their way through this wildly entertaining film.
Goodfellas (1990)
Quite possibly the best movie about the Mob in Hollywood history, GOODFELLAS is a violent love letter to the “bad old days” of La Cosa Nostra in 60s – 70s New York City. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Little known small-screen gems from Asia … and more letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs of the Post-Geek Singularity write in with their recommendations of little-known TV gems, questions about “consent” in the Star Trek universe and much more.
Uninspired antagonists, Klingon angst and glittery swimming trunks – DS9’s “Let He Who Is Without Sin” has it all … sorta.
Our resident Star Trek blogger, Willow Yang, made her way through the infamous “Let He Who Is Without Sin” episode of DS9 (Season 5, Episode 7). She’ll need a vacation when she’s done with this one …
Rob and Dieter talk special features with guest Cliff Stephenson
Co-hosts, Robert Meyer Burnett (in Hollywood) and Dieter Bastian (all the way from Saarbrücken, Deutschland), welcome special guest Cliff Stephenson to the show and talk about special features and extra content typically found on the DVDs and Blu-Rays of our favorite movies and TV series.
The Wonderful World of Disney (1968-79)
In the 60s, Sunday nights belonged to Disney. Initially used to help sell color TVs to American consumers, by the late 60s, Disney’s only competition came from the 60 MINUTES news magazine and annual telecasts of THE WIZARD OF OZ. Do you remember Disney’s “Wonderful World” program on Sunday nights? Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you remember.
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Watch of the Day
NIAGRA is classic film noir with a shapely femme fatale.
One of Marilyn Monroes three smash movies of 1953, NIAGRA has the makings of a classic, film noir thriller – lust, murder and Marilyn.
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Willow Talk
Midway through the Dominion Wars, Willow thinks DS9’s future looks pretty bleak.
Halfway through Season 5 of Star Trek: Deep Space 9, blogger Willow Yang checks in with the PGS to share her view of what’s working and what’s not. And it doesn’t look good …
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The Chairman’s Reviews
Why TO CATCH A THIEF is a great escape
Imagination Connoisseur, Jeffrey Mao, provides his review of the Hitchcock classic, TO CATCH A THIEF, and explains why it’s an American Cinematic Masterpiece worth putting on the shelf in anyone’s home video collection.
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Ian-Izations
Was there too much fan service in The Mandolorian S.2 finale?
Ian Samuels returns to the Post-Geek Singularlity with his take on whether or not Star Wars may have stepped over the boundary between tying up loose story lines from our favorite films and TV shows and blatant, pandering “fan service.”
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Talking Trek
Does the season finale of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY crash and burn? This Imagination Connoisseur thinks so …
Apparently the best thing some fans can say about the Season 3 finale of Star Trek: Discovery is that at least Season 3 of Discovery is over. Was it really that bad?
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Reviews
Not everything is perfect in Perfection, Nevada. Did you just feel something?
Imagination Connoisseur Thomas Bartholdi tells us about a picturesque vacation spot known as Perfection, Nevada. It’s secluded, inexpensive and people are literally dying to go there. What could possibly go wrong …?
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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 …
The Man from Atlantis (1977-78)
It only lasted one season, the main character swam kinda funny, and the stories were a little “out there” but who didn’t love MAN FROM ATLANTIS when it aired in the 70s? Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you remember about this classic, 70s action-adventure show.
Questioning everything – from getting lost in The Fog to the Invisible College … and more letters.
From UFOs to how our traditional heroes are portrayed in popular media – everything we think we know is in question. Is that a good thing or not?
From UFOs to how our traditional heroes are portrayed in popular media – are we really understanding what’s going on around us? Imagination Connoisseurs question everything – let us know what you think in the comments section.
Back to the Future (1985)
The life-changing (and time-changing) adventures of Marty McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE is often described as “a perfect movie.” Leave us your 3 word review.
Questions about the business of movie-making – and a special request for WINE-ning About Movies.
Imagination Connoisseurs send in questions about sea changes in the film industry and a request from one fan for a special film screening during an upcoming episode of WINE-ning About Movies.
Not everything is perfect in Perfection, Nevada. Did you just feel something?
Imagination Connoisseur Thomas Bartholdi tells us about a picturesque vacation spot known as Perfection, Nevada. It’s secluded, inexpensive and people are literally dying to go there. What could possibly go wrong …?
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
When Star Trek finally returned, it burst onto the big screen in STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. Leave your 3 word review.
Mannix (1967-75)
Do you remember Mike Connors and Gail FIsher in MANNIX? It was one of the most physically demanding and violent private eye shows of the 60s. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you remember.
One boyfriend in seventy years? Vesna wonders about Wonder Woman … and more letters.
When it comes to verisimilitude in WONDER WOMAN 1984, our friend Vesna just ain’t buyin’ it. She’s convinced Diana Prince had to have more than just Steve Trevor on the mind while he was away for 70 years. Plus more letters from fans …
Goodfellas (1990)
Quite possibly the best movie about the Mob in Hollywood history, GOODFELLAS is a violent love letter to the “bad old days” of La Cosa Nostra in 60s – 70s New York City. Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you think.
Little known small-screen gems from Asia … and more letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs of the Post-Geek Singularity write in with their recommendations of little-known TV gems, questions about “consent” in the Star Trek universe and much more.
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Mel Brooks gave the world an irreverent look at Western tropes with BLAZING SADDLES. By today’s standards, the humor in this film may offend – but that’s kinda the point. Leave your 3 word review and tell us why you ride a blazin’ saddle.
Where is the line between “cancellation” and “consequence”? … and more letters.
With the recent “de-platforming” of the President of the United States, where do we draw the line between “cancelling” and “consequences” for the things we say and do? Plus more letters from viewers and fans.
The Wonderful World of Disney (1968-79)
In the 60s, Sunday nights belonged to Disney. Initially used to help sell color TVs to American consumers, by the late 60s, Disney’s only competition came from the 60 MINUTES news magazine and annual telecasts of THE WIZARD OF OZ. Do you remember Disney’s “Wonderful World” program on Sunday nights? Leave your 3 word review and tell us what you remember.
Are these our unlikely heroes? … and more letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs look at 2021 and wonder what is happening to some of their favorite heroes of film and TV, plus movie recommendations and a few thoughts about where we REALLY live.
The Rocketeer (1991)
Reliving the classic tropes of the 1930s and 40s movie serials, THE ROCKETEER blasted onto screens in 1991 but never seemed to break through with audiences. Leave your 3 word review and tell us why.
Outside elements influencing a filmmaker’s story – good or bad? And more letters.
A filmmaker’s story doesn’t begin and end with the script, there are many other influences that shape that story. Some of those are good and some … well, read these letters and you’ll see what we mean.
Se7en (1995)
Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star in Se7en, and hunt down a serial killer using the seven deadly sins as motivation. What will it take to motivate you to leave a 3-word review?
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME is worth watching again.
Ridley Scott’s SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME is, like all of his movies, a visual treat. But in his review, Omar provides a few other reasons why you should re-screen this late 80s noir film for yourself.
The PGS survived 2020 – what are we looking forward to in 2021?
Last year was a challenge, no doubt. But what are Imagination Connoisseurs in the Post-Geek Singularity looking forward to? Check it out …
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Arguably the best of the Star Wars movies, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is full of action, adventure and, quite possibly, one of the biggest plot twists in the history of cinema. Let us know what you think of this movie with a non-spoilery, three-word review.
Unusual propositions, the fate of our favorite franchises … and more letters.
You can’t say our Imagination Connoisseurs aren’t creative when it comes to figuring out new ways to enjoy content during the pandemic shut down. Check out their suggestions for yourself …
Quick takes on new movies.
Imagination Connoisseur, Omar 94, has been busy over the holidays. He shares his first impressions on MIDNIGHT SKY, MAN, MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM and NOMADLAND with the Post-Geek SIngularity here.
Planet of the Apes (1968)
When it hit theaters in 1968, PLANET OF THE APES took people’s breath away. Tell us what you thought of it in a 3-word review …
Things don’t always go the way we plan them to … and more letters.
Ever come to the realization that things aren’t going to go the way you expected them to? That happens to Imagination Connoisseurs every time we turn on a new show and are “underwhelmed” by what we see on the screen.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The Captain America movies in the MCU have been tight, action/espionage films and CIVIL WAR does not disappoint. Tell us what you think of it in just three words …
Rule-breaking sounds like fun, until something you love gets hurt … and more letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs of the Post-Geek Singularity remind us of the necessity, at times, of following the rules – whether we want to or not.
Disney’s MULAN has a lot going for it – but it could have been even better.
Among Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster’s favorite films is the live-action version of Walt Disney Studios’ MULAN. Find out what Jason thinks worked and what could have been improved – even though he considers the film to be one of the highlights of 2020.
Batman (1966)
Holy Prime Time! The Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder were a big hit in the 60s with the BATMAN TV show starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Give us your 3-word review …
What do you get when you cross HALLOWEEN and FREAKY FRIDAY? Hint: it involves Vince Vaughn.
Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster highly found David Landon’s horror-comedy, FREAKY, to be one of the most enjoyable films of 2020.
Zombies attack and who do you call? An ace video gamer, of course!
Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Webster thinks ALIVE – a film about a beautiful young woman and a video game live streamer surviving a Zombie apocalypse is just too much fun not to recommend as one of 2020’s best films from South Korea.
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