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Best known for directing, co-writing and editing the award-winning cult favorite feature film FREE ENTERPRISE, starring Emmy winners William Shatner and Eric McCormack, Rob Burnett offers his own unique perspective on the entertainment industry in his daily “Robservations” video blogs.
What does this year’s Oscars say about the film industry? (#676)
Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, reviews the results of the 2021 Academy Awards and what those results say about the health and future of the motion picture industry.
“Falcon and the Winter Soldier” has a moment of revolution. (#675)
Host Robert Meyer Burnett dishes on the series finale for “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” which wrapped up streaming on Disney+ this past week. The show wrapped up a number of loose ends but did it also set up some major conflicts in the MCU that will have fans on the edge of their seats for years?
Rob has a few thoughts worth sharing on the subject.
CAPTAIN AMERICA 4 in development with Malcolm Spellman. (#674)
ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, discusses the revelation that Marvel is in development on a fourth Captain America film that picks up after the end of the first season of “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and follows the new Cap, Sam Wilson, on a cinematic adventure. Rob also deep dives into a discussion about artificial intelligence and new rules governing the use of AI in the EU.
Should WB and HBO Max #RestoreTheSnyderverse? (#673)
ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, talks about the larger implications of HBO Max’s decision to allow Zack Snyder to release his 4-hour+ version of JUSTICE LEAGUE. Plus letters from fellow Imagination Connoisseurs and questions from viewers in the livestream chat on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS.
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.
A look at fan films including TROOPS and RENEGADES: OMINARA. (#607)
Join Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, as he spends time with friend 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.
AMC Theaters saved by rebel Reddit users? (#606)
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. Rob also answers questions from fans and answers Super Chats from Imagination Connoisseurs in the show’s chat.
ROBSERVATION viewers have a lot on their minds. (#605)
Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, reads and discusses letters from fans covering a variety of issues from how fans are treated by their favorite franchises to whether or not there is an objective standard for “good art.” Fans chime in via SuperChat and Tips to the channel.
What happens when franchises and their fans reach middle age? (#604)
Is your favorite franchise experiencing mid-life crisis? Host Robert Meyer Burnett talks about the challenges of aging faced by our favorite genre entertainme, plus answers to Super Chats and letters from fans.
Should streamers like Netflix dump huge budgets into their films? (#603)
Does it make sense for Netflix to drop hundreds of millions of dollars on new action films? RMB reviews a recent Forbes article on this subject and then discusses the economics of movie-making, plus answers to Super Chats and letters from fans.
Did one movie revitalize fascism in America and get Trump elected? (#602)
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 much more!
NETFLIX is on fire right now! (#601)
Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett takes a look at some of the plans NETFLIX has laid out for 2021 (and boy, is it amazing). Plus viewer mail, questions from the livestream and much more on this episode of ROBSERVATIONS!
The 600th Show … Wow! (#600)
Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett celebrates the 600th episode of ROBSERVATIONS with lots of viewer mail, questions from the livestream and six (count ’em, six) interviews with industry insiders and friends.
Big tech, Hollywood and the importance of free speech! (#599)
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.
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.
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).