THE STORYTELLING ADVICE OF GEORGE LUCAS. - ROBSERVATIONS Live Chat #181
0Writer-producer-director, Robert Meyer Burnett, talks about storytelling and filmmaking and the advice that STAR WARS creator, George Lucas, recently passed on to John Favreau, who will helm the new STAR WARS series: THE MANDALORIAN.
On today's show:
@2:21 - A quick update on the hack of The Burnettwork's website.
@7:19 - RMB breaks down the meeting between George Lucas and John Favreau to discuss the appeal of STAR WARS.
@21:20 - Rob reviews a letter from Catalin Kitt - a fellow Imagination Connoisseur from Europe - who asks what "agenda" is driving Hollywood today. Rob discusses gender roles in storytelling - historically - and how those rules have changed recently.
@38:46 - Rob answers questions from fans sent by Superchat.
@43:10 - Kate Mulgrew (Capt. Elizabeth Janeway from ST:VOY) recently claimed the original STAR TREK series was misogynistic. Of course, Rob has a thought or two to share.
@51:35 - Rob gives his first takes on the new Quentin Tarantino film, ONCE UPON A TIME IN LA.
@53:54 - Stubble McShave, a frequent commenter on Observations podcasts, suggests that Chewie should have died with Han Solo in The Force Awakens. RMB's proposed end for Han and Chewie would have left audiences stunned, no doubt.
@1:02:51 - A letter from Ian Samuels puts the blame for what's wrong with STAR WARS squarely on JJ ABRAMS. Wait until you see how Rob responds.
About 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, Rob Burnett offers his own unique perspective on the entertainment industry in his daily “Robservations” video blogs.
About The Burnettwork:
The Burnettwork is a YouTube destination that features a variety of channels and shows. Rob’s personal observations on what he calls “the Post-Geek Singularity” are shared in his Robservations video blogs – free-flowing, streaming conversations with 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.
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