Letters from the Post-Geek Singularity
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Now that they’ve become major film franchises, do our favorite comic book characters stand a chance? … and other letters.
The fate of our favorite comic book characters and the movies that are taking over their storylines is the subject of some concern. Plus more letters from other viewers.
Evil fantasies, clueless storytelling, wayward action movies and the challenges of translating a video game to the small screen … and other letters.
Are fantasies naturally evil, does a director need a plan, does Vin Diesel need a freekin’ seat belt? Plus more letters from other viewers.
It’s possible James Bond’s best chance for surviving the future is to go back to the past … and other letters.
The chemistry that defines our favorite entertainments often comes from places, characters and times we don’t appreciate when we first see them. Does that make them impossible to “modernize” for today? Plus more letters from other viewers.
Why have we been let down by those things we love so many times? … and other letters.
What does it take to make great STAR TREK? Or STAR WARS? Or new material for any of the franchises we love? Why have we been let down so many time … just this week? Plus more letters from other viewers.
Learning about the sacrifices of war by sharing films with our elders … and other letters.
Images of war on film sometimes have an unexpected effect on the viewer. Imagination Connoisseur, Julian Mushkin, shares the story of how he learned about his grandfathers’ sacrifices during WW-II in such a way. Plus more letters from other viewers.
Great art can exist on many different levels … and lots of letters.
Big-time film directors like John Landis and Ridley Scott have made their name on smaller productions like television commercials (Apple’s 1984 spot) and music videos (Michael Jackson’s THRILLER). Plus letter writers ask a number of other questions in today’s mailbag.
Where, oh where, has Genndy gone? (Plus other letters)
Where has animator Genndy Tartakovsky gone? In the late 90s, his work was all over Cartoon Network – but now, other than the HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA franchise, the only work available for viewing is the animated feature, PRIMAL.
What makes some characters so interesting and movies so boring? (And other letters)
What is it that makes characters so interesting or movies so boring? Imagination Connoisseurs write in to The Burnettwork to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns about the stories they love the most.
How we fall for the things we love … and more letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs have very special relationships with the characters, stories and franchises we love. Today’s letters give us some insights as to how those relationships are formed.
Questions arise about the fate and the future of Hollywood.
As the entertainment industry returns to a post-pandemic world, mega-deals and monster flops at the box office are raising questions about the future of Hollywood. Imagination Connoisseurs of the Post-Geek Singularity weigh in with questions of their own.
Merger mania takes Hollywood by storm – is that a good thing? … and more letters.
SHREK turns twenty today … no card, here’s an onion, instead. Plus other mail from Imagination Connoisseurs from throughout the Post-Geek Singularity.
Exploring new worlds and the things we love… and more letters.
How many ways can you “save” the world of DC superheroes from itself? Imagination Connoisseurs share their thoughts and more with lots of letters.
Rising above the noise to appreciate what really matters… and more letters.
From plot twists to plot holes – our favorite films manage to overcome the most ridiculous of circumstances. Why do we accept the mistakes and still love the film? Imagination Connoissuers want to know …
Questions about the wild, wacky world of entertainment … and more letters.
The Burnettwork mailbag is filled with letters from Imagination Connoisseurs seeking for some sense in the wacky world of entertainment as we see it today. From under-appreciate sci-fi to toxic fandom to wondering “why” studios do the things they do … and more letters from fellow fans.
The power of nostalgia, some movie suggestions, favorite starships … and more letters.
What role has merchandising played in turning our favorite movies, TV shows, comic book heroes and characters into nostalgic memories? It’s just one of several questions raised in today’s crop of viewer letters.
Signs that the PGS is a healthy, helping community … and more letters.
We keep seeing signs that Imagination Connoisseurs are looking out for and standing by their fellow fans. That gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. For a warm, fuzzy feeling outside, try owning a cat.
Twenty-five years after TWISTER and more of the usual insights, observations and opinions of our Imagination Connoisseurs.
Twenty-five years ago, TWISTER stormed into theaters and blew the lid off the box office. Imagination Connoisseurs from throughout the Post-Geek Singularity share their letters, thoughts and opinions ….
So who’s running the asylum now? … and other letters.
What’s going on at the hallowed halls of those institutions who have acquired and taken charge of our favorite franchises? Imagination Connoisseurs from throughout the PGS write in to express their concern, dismay and big ideas …
How Imagination Connoisseurs have coped with the demise of the video store and physical media … and other letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs share their diverse interests in movies and TV shows – and how their lives have changed with the demise of the home video store and the dwindling supply of physical media.
One fan’s profound disappointment with the DCEU … and other letters.
Is there just too much media in our lives today? It can be overwhelming – especially when we start watching stories that span several episodes, series, and movies – and can take years to be told. It’s a great time to be a fan … it’s just so much work.
The clutter may be getting to us … and other letters.
Is there just too much media in our lives today? It can be overwhelming – especially when we start watching stories that span several episodes, series, and movies – and can take years to be told. It’s a great time to be a fan … it’s just so much work.
Is it time to re-make, re-boot or retire our fave franchises? … and other letters.
As our favorite heroes and their stories beginning to mature, Imagination Connoisseurs wonder if its time to re-make, re-boot or retire some of our most memorable franchises.
Have our favorite things already had their “better days”? … and other letters.
Imagination Connoisseurs wonder aloud if their favorite franchises are able to stay current with the changing social landscape or if their “better days” are behind them.
What kind of alien would you have sex with? … and other letters.
When Imagination Connoisseurs let their imaginations run wild … well, they can run REALLY wild. What kind of alien would you like to “couple” with? That and more in today’s letters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who’s midlife crisis is it, anyway?
An Imagination Connoisseur asks if franchises, like Star Trek, can experience a midlife crisis, too. Judging by the actions of the studios and the reactions of fans, the answer may be “yes.”
No time to die? Better make time for something else … and more letters.
What do fans do when they don’t have new shows or movies to watch? They look for alternatives – and we have a bunch to choose from. Plus more letters from fans.
The use, abuse and frustration of fans – and yet they keep coming back … and more letters.
Fans are funny. They complain to high heaven when something falls out of continuity, but they’ll sit through multiple screenings of a movie to catch every line of hard-to-hear dialog. Go figure. Plus more letters from fans.
Why are movies and movie-makers ruining our lives … and more letters.
Whether it’s historical inaccuracies or plot holes you could drive your car through – sometimes it feels like movies and the people who make them are ruining all the fun. Plus more letters from fans.
Lessons in storytelling from wizards, warlocks and dungeon masters … and more letters.
What did one Imagination Connoisseur learn about storytelling from his “career” as a Dungeon Master? Learn about this important lesson and more as we present even letters from fans.
Cody Banks, Sonny Crockett and Beth Harmon – is this the new “Good, Bad and the ???” … and more letters.
What as the AGENT CODY BANKS movie taught at least one Imagination Connoisseur about objectively “good” filmmaking? That and more letters from fans.
What’s up with Westerns and why OG series are better than their cheap copies … and more letters.
Our resident reviewer, Omar, speaks for an entire generation of fans who say: “We don’t get Westerns …” Plus another letter about the glory of original series compared to their “re-boots.”
Congratulations to Rob and ROBSERVATIONS … and more letters.
We’re approaching the 600th episode of ROBSERVATIONS and fans are writing in with well wishes and questions about some classic TV … plus lots of letters.
Not all diversity is created equal … and more letters.
As the rest of the world comes to terms with what is meant by “diversity”, Hollywood continues to struggle with the concept – both in front of the camera and behind it. This topic plus other letters from Imagination Connoisseurs.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.