Midnight Musings: Recent Episodes
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Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell, and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature, and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #012 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on June 11, 2022. Total runtime is 2:52:20.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell, and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature, and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #011 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on May 29, 2022. Total runtime is 1:39:15.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell, and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature, and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #010 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on May 14, 2022. Total runtime is 2:28:56.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell, and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature, and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #009 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on May 8, 2022. Total runtime is 2:53:35.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell, and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature, and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #008 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on April 30, 2022. Total runtime is 3:05:19.
The pace of DR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS is relentless and the film delivers so much story that it actually serves as a sequel to so many different MCU storylines.
This short take is a segment from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS episode number 8 which streamed on April 30, 2022. The total runtime for this segment is about 12 and a half minutes.
Writer-director-producer, Robert Meyer Burnett, and his guest, Rrr Mmmm, discuss the connection between the upcoming movie, DR. STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, and the Marvel Comics series, AVENGERS: Disassembled. In that comic series, Dr. Strange finally explains the scope of power running through Wanda Maximoff (the Scarlet Witch).
She can control all of reality and, as a result, reality controls her. Drama, conflict, and tragedy become excuses for her to change the world to fit the way she likes. But as she does, a little more of her slips away and she slowly loses her mind. She becomes the chaos.
Rob also reaffirms his belief that this movie will finally create the opening needed to introduce mutants and the X-Men to the MCU. DR. STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS debuts on May 6, 2022.
About MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Replays
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This short take is extracted from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode #004 which streamed on February 27, 2022. The run time is 11:58.
THE BATMAN was a fine movie, but there's always room for improvement.
MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Co-Host, Lael Rockwell, questions the way the movie wrapped up and hinted at who the next "big bad" might be in a sequel film. Lael's point: there are so many great villains in Batman's "Rogue's Gallery" why do filmmakers have to keep going back to the same one or two.
Interestingly enough, the three then take a closer look at the villains on display in Reeve's Batman film and the list is relatively short: Joker, Penguin, Riddler and Catwoman - which is the same four, key villains featured in the Batman TV show of the 1960s with Adam West and Burt Ward as the caped crusaders.
Rob points out that many of the classic Batman villains are pretty corny and might not fit with the gritty, realistic characters in Reeve's film. But the use of Falcone and Moroni as key villains in this first movie lent an air of credibility to the storytelling that impressed all three co-hosts.
About MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This episode is a much shorter segment from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode # 005 which streamed on March 5, 2022. The segment is 11:51.
Is MORBIUS as bad as critics say it is? In their review of where the film worked and where it didn't, co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Rrr Mmmm, and Lael Rockwell ask if SONY Picture's attempt at building their own cinematic comic book universe was dealt a fatal blow.
This segment is from their April 2, 2022 show.
ABOUT MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell, and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature, and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a short take from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode #7, originally streamed live on YouTube on April 2, 2022. The total runtime is 0:18:06
Did the lack of ethnic diversity in genre entertainment affect our understanding and appreciation of that entertainment? Are creators and producers missing an opportunity by not presenting an ethnically diverse cast from the onset?
These are the questions MIDNIGHT MUSINGS co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Rrr Mmmm, and Lael Rockwell explore in this segment from their February 20, 2022 show.
The conversation was driven by the decision to include non-white characters in the Lord of the Rings prequel series being produced for Amazon Prime.
RMB, Lael, and Rrr Mmmm discuss the background of the source materials, the creators' intentions, outside factors that might influence casting decisions like this, and, ultimately, whether it's a good idea from a story perspective.
ABOUT MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a short take from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode #3 which originally streamed live on YouTube on February 20, 2022. Total runtime is 0:32:47.
Co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Rrr Mmmm, and Lael Rockwell, take a look at "The Slap" that occurred during the Oscars telecast on Sunday, March 27. What do the actions taken by those involved and, more importantly, the actions taken and statements made by those not directly involved say about the state of social anxiety around what people can and can't say without getting ostracized. This is particularly important when you consider the nature of the job of a stand-up comic.
Rob asks if society, in general, has become so infantilized that it's getting to be too dangerous to be in a profession that intentionally pushes the boundaries. Would Lenny Bruce or Richard Pryor be able to find work today without getting marginalized?
And how did Will Smith's behavior reflect on the progress made by the African-American community in the Entertainment Industry? Lael has some very interesting views.
Be sure to catch the full episodes of Midnight Musings every Friday night at 9pm Pacific /Midnight Eastern on the Post-Geek Singularity Channel.
This segment is taken from the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode #7 which streamed on April 2, 2022. The clip runs 16:01.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #007 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on April 1, 2022. Total runtime is 3:21:01.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #002 of the MIDNIGHT META livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on February 5, 2022. Total runtime is 1:41:10.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #001 of the MIDNIGHT META livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on January 29, 2022. Total runtime is 2:39:51.
MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Replays
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #6 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on March 5, 2022. Total runtime is 3:59:49.
MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Replays
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #5 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on March 4, 2022. Total runtime is 2:56:00.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #4 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on February 26, 2022. Total runtime is 2:23:55.
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a replay of Episode #1 of the MIDNIGHT MUSINGS livestream show on YouTube which originally streamed on February 19, 2022. Total runtime is 3:20:05.