[Corrupt images after Sony A74 firmware update v1.10]

Tom -

Have you tried opening the image in Sony's own Imaging Edge program to see if it's a file issue or a Lightroom issue?  It's possible the file is corrupted, but also possible that LR does not yet support the new RAW formats that the new firmware brought in.

[Favorite Cinematographers]

My current favorite is Hoyte van Hoytema - he most recently shot Nope, but also has done Dunkirk, Tenet, Interstellar and a number of others.  I think of him as a great balance of classic and modern, with the ability to create new ways of shooting (Nope is a great example) and incredible sequences (Dunkirk and Spectre).  

[Favorite Raw Editor?]

I'm also on Capture One after a long period on LR.  Generally do find that I prefer the quality, speed and look over Lightroom.  I do jump out to PS regularly as well, although C1s toolset has made that somewhat less common over the last couple of updates.

[HDMI output not working when using pc remote]

Hi Tanay -

The USB Remote and HDMI port don't work at the same time - it's a limitation of the camera.  

[What picture profile do you like the most for Video?]

We tend these days to shoot a lot in S-Cinetone, mostly for ease and speed.  It looks really good (90%+ as good as what we'd end up grading to) and saves a ton of time not only in post but even on set, matching cameras and not having to deal with LUTs on any monitor that non-sophisticated clients are looking at.

Basically for us, the juice of S-LOG/S-Gamut is not worth the squeeze over S-Cinetone.

[One lens, One Year]

I have to say that my latest pickup, the #FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II would be my choice - I might just choose something a hair smaller, but for one-lens versatility can't beat it.

[What was your favorite image you captured at Kando? Here's Mine:]

I think this is mine - staying on the cowgirl theme: