Lack of good storyline.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

If you had actually watched past the first episode you would have seen that they eliminated everyone down to 18 contestants immediately.But some folks apparently like to post an opinion before watching more than 1 episode.I do agree that the reality show "Project Greenlight" was way more interesting to aspiring filmmakers because they could see a lot more of the behind the scenes stuff. And that's really dramatic all by itself.I think On the Lot suffers from not enough "reality". Behind the scenes film-making is tough stuff, and I'd like to have seen more of that along with the finished shorts.However, "On the Lot" is not a bad show. Garry Marshall is an oddball that throws in all kinds of jokes and then delivers a one line synopsis of why a particular film doesn't work. Sure he's goofy...but if you pay attention to those quick one line observations, you'll see why the man has made so many hits over the years.

It's a better show than some of the other more popular reality shows out there. Sure it has its problems but the work produced by the filmmakers is great and its cool to see short films get screened to a large audience for a change. It's too bad audiences don't take too well to creative showcases such as short films. Some of the filmmakers have a lot of talent and deserve some exposure. I hope it lasts the season because if people watched for the films (not for the host or the characters/tension they try to create on reality shows) then it just might pick up some steam. Is it really that hard to have an attention span these days to sit down and watch a collection of fun short films each week....This viewer doesn't think so...Give this one a chance just for the short films.

SPOILERSYes, there has only been one episode so far and I am already commenting on this but I really enjoyed the pilot of this series. This was definitely my most anticipated new show all year. I finally watched it and it lived up to my expectations. I have always wanted to be a filmmaker and this show gives you some helpful tips. Also, Steven Spielberg produced this! Steven Spielberg! The director of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler's List. Yes, him. This show, in my opinion, is better than American Idol, America'a Got Talent, Dancning With the Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance. All of those. That is a pretty big compliment.On to the show. Here is the basis. Like I mentioned, there has only been one episode. Out of 12,000 people, 50 of them are sent to Los Angelos to become the next great filmmaker in this competition. They have to do everything a good director does to win the $1,000,000 movie deal for Dreamworks. In the first episode, they had to pitch a story idea to three judges. Carrie Fisher, Brett Ratner, and Garry Marshall. Some pitches were good, most sucked. Fourteen people were eliminated. The next challenge? They have to work together in pairs of three to make a 2-minute short in 24 hours. The first episode was continued, but here is the real question, who will become the next great filmmaker? Later on, people will have to vote for their favorite director.Overall, this is a great reality elimination show. The idea is great, and I love hearing some of the zany or brilliant ideas of these amateur filmmakers. I do hope that there will be much more years to come for On the Lot. I enjoyed the first episode a lot, and I hope I enjoy the rest of the Season's shows. Anyway, this is a really good reality competition show, and I like this much more than half of the reality competition shows out there.9/10Recommended Shows: American Idol.

i watch about twenty movies a week to get away from television because i see much of it as drivel. i saw previews of this show, and thought that fox must really be stretching for ideas because filming movies is fun, but not for an outside observer. but i left the TV on while doing dishes and found that this actually is a pretty decent show. it is probably the best reality show i've seen because it shows the process of making movies and creates instantly all of the pressures that exist when making movies. i honestly thought that they were ripping off American idol when i saw the judges, but none are as cruelly objective as simon or as sweetly fake and pc as paula. the judging seems fair and constructive, the tasks difficult as the should be. i think that viewers that want movie stardom will benefit from the mistakes of the young directors as will the young directors themselves. it is a good program.