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Robservations - The Show About Something

by ICU LLC

With over three decades of work in Hollywood behind him, journeyman filmmaker Robert Meyer Burnett, 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, offers his own unique perspective on the entertainment industry in his daily “Robservations” podcast - free-flowing, streaming conversations with industry professionals and fans about everything from toys to comics to movies and television. Rob brings an interesting perspective to the world of genre entertainment that’s definitely “big picture” stuff. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support.

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  1. SEQUELS are BOOMING at the BOX OFFICE, but is Hollywood DOOMING itself?!? ROBSERVATIONS #1001

    With all of the top ten Box Office Successes of 2024 either sequels or sequel adjecent, is Hollywood incapable of creating original material...? If so...are they dooming the future of moviegoing...? Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  2. The Problem with the Domination of our Film Franchise Culture. Robservations (#873)

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  3. ONLY IN THEATERS doc with Laemmle CEO Greg Laemmle and Director Raphael Sbarge!!! (#871)

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  4. Can Hollywood Survive THE FLOPBUSTER!! Robservations (#869)

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  5. The Difficult and Problematic Cosmology of the Horror Genre. (#872)

    In this episode, Rob discusses the Cosmology of Fictional Universes and why that's so important to the audience's enjoyment of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. This was a conversation brought about by the EXORCIST: BELIEVER trailer which recently dropped online. Become a supporter of this...

  6. Should Star Trek writers credit the tie-in authors they pilfer from? (#800)

    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 –...

  7. Why is AVATAR the film fandom loves to hate (#799)

    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 –...

  8. MIDNIGHT METAL SPECIAL EDITION: Yeah, I DO say it's my birthday!

    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 –...

  9. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the New Coke of the Star Trek franchise (#798)

    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 –...

  10. What defines the real JAMES BOND (A ROBSERVATIONS Short Take)

    Robert Meyer Burnett says that James Bond may not be relevant to today's audiences anymore. What does that mean for the franchise in the long-term? He has a few thoughts ... This short take is a segment from ROBSERVATIONS episode number 751 which streamed on October 16, 2021. Total runtime for…

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  11. Modern Star Trek doesn't want to hurt your feelings (A ROBSERVATIONS Short Take)

    ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, explains how storytelling works and the importance of setting - and sticking to - consistent rules that help define the world in which your story takes place. Rob reviews this article in Polygon ( https://thepgs.co/3KJG138), which celebrates modern Star...

  12. Rob's thoughts on THE DEATH OF CINEMA (A ROBSERVATIONS Short Take)

    Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, contemplates concerns raised by master filmmakers like Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola that we are currently witnessing the "death" of cinema as we once understood it. This short take is a segment from ROBSERVATIONS episode number 751…

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  13. What is science fiction, anyway? (A Robservations Short Take)

    This short take is a segment from ROBSERVATIONS episode number 794 which streamed on March 7, 2022. ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett reads an article about the nature of science fiction and how it differs from other forms of fiction. ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett shares an…

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  14. Is Star Wars real science fiction? (A Robservations Short Take)

    This short take is a segment from ROBSERVATIONS episode number 794 which streamed on March 7, 2022. Segment runtime is 14:38 ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett reviews an article that explains why Star Wars is not technically science fiction. Rob agrees, but the fans in the livestream do…

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  15. How does one appreciate the universe? (A Robservations Short Take)

    This is a ROBSERVATIONS Short Take. ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett talks about learning to understand the vastness of space and developing an appreciation for the "infinitude of the cosmos" by reading science fiction. Best known for directing, co-writing, and editing the award-winning…

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  16. THE BATMAN versus the MCU ... has it come to this? (A ROBSERVATIONS Short Take)

    ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett shares an article written by Emma Garland in Esquire Magazine positing that Matt Reeve's new Batman feature may finally force Marvel Studios to change its formulaic approach to manufacturing superhero movies (https://thepgs.co/3KWUcCR). According to Ms....

  17. The genius of David Cronenberg has returned to the director's chair (a ROBSERVATIONS Short Take)

    In this "short take", ROBSERVATIONS host Robert Meyer Burnett re-introduces us to David Cronenberg, the filmmaker. Cronenberg has been working the past few years as an actor, but he's developed quite a reputation for his auteur style of filmmaking - especially when it comes to the sci-fi and…

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  18. Is it time to turn the page on The Book of Boba Fett (A Robservations Short Take)

    Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, and his guest, Rrr Mmmm, talk about their mutual disappointment in 'The Book of Boba Fett' which streamed on Disney+. Rob goes as far to say that 'The Book of Boba Fett' could possibly be the most damaging thing EVER done to the Star Wars franchise....

  19. This ain't your daddy's film business. (A Robservations Short Take)

    Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, explains the fundamental differences between the kinds of movies made by older-school filmmakers (like Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola) versus the big-budget, action films (like those you find in the MCU). Is it really fair to compare...

  20. The True History of Marvel's MOON KNIGHT (a Robservations Short Take)

    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 –...

  21. A ROBSERVATIONS SPECIAL REPORT - A preview of the Robservatory refit

    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 –...

  22. Long live the new flesh! Cronenberg's CRIMES OF THE FUTURE comes to body horrify! (#797)

    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 –...

  23. Whether it's fan fiction or an original story ... write with Passion (a Robservations Short Take)

    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 –...

  24. STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (Directors Edition in 4K) review and thoughts on 'Strange New Worlds' (#796)

    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 –...

  25. The best Star Trek production coming our way in 2022 is over 40 years old. (#795)

    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 –...

  26. God of War series coming from the creators of The Expanse! (#794)

    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 –...

  27. Will THE BATMAN force Marvel Studios to change their approach? (#793)

    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 –...

  28. The Star Trek hostage crisis continues - begging the question - who is the audience? (#782)

    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 –...

  29. THE GODFATHER, Coppola, true cinema and the meaning of art (#792)

    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 –...

  30. I should be the Vice President of Franchise Management for Star Trek (#779)

    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 –...

  31. Problematic people, censorship, and the destruction of democracy. (#778)

    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 –...

  32. How they brought the secret stars of Spider-Man back home together. (#777)

    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 –...

  33. Modern Trek continues to fail the franchise's most basic premise. (#776)

    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 –...

  34. SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME to cross a billion as Hollywood falters! (#775)

    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 –...

  35. A discussion about MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (with @latino_slant) (#774)

    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 –...

  36. SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME'S success has hard lessons for Hollywood. (#773)

    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 –...

  37. SPOILERS!!! SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is smart, emotional, and wildly entertaining (#772)

    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 –...

  38. Did Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY hit the wrong notes? (#771)

    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 –...

  39. What will SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME actually be remembered for? (#770)

    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 –...

  40. Is Marvel Studios on the ropes? Do they need Spider-Man to save the studio? (#769)

    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 –...

  41. STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE is the answer to life, the universe and everything. (#768)

    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 –...

  42. Stocks, movie theaters and the end of cinema (#767)

    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 –...

  43. Is nostalgia and the exploitation of IP killing cinema? (#766)

    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 –...

  44. How James Gunn and John Cena gave Peacemaker a heart (#791)

    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 –...

  45. Should STAR WARS even be considered science fiction? (#790)

    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 –...

  46. Star Trek Discovery is a trauma-inducing show about trauma (#765)

    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 –...

  47. The decline and fall of the moviegoing experience. (#764)

    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 –...

  48. Hawkeye shoots for a bullseye ... and more! (#763)

    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 –...

  49. The Expanse season six trailer and Netflix drops Star Trek Discovery (but nobody knows anything). (#762)

    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 –...

  50. Too old for this shit? Mel Gibson to direct LETHAL WEAPON 5! (#761)

    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 –...

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With over three decades of work in Hollywood behind him, journeyman filmmaker Robert Meyer Burnett, 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, offers his own unique perspective on the entertainment industry in his daily “Robservations” podcast - free-flowing, streaming conversations with industry professionals and fans about everything from toys to comics to movies and television. Rob brings an interesting perspective to the world of genre entertainment that’s definitely “big picture” stuff.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/robservations-the-show-about-something--4698528/support.

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