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 populist, genre cinema to more complex, auteur fare? Probably not. About ROBSERVATIONSBest 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 – 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. This short take is extracted from ROBSERVATIONS Episode #792 which streamed on February 22, 2022. The run time is 11:19.