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The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

The Bulwark
Hollywood
Francis Ford Coppola
Nicolas Cage
The Family Plan
Moonlighting
Metropolitan
Streaming Industry
Vampire's Kiss
Leaving Las Vegas
Apple TV Plus
Superhero Movies
Oscars
Actors
Writers
Film Criticism
Peggy Sue Got Married
Birdy
David Coggeshall
Sundance Film Festival
Disney

Sonny Bunch hosts The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood, a new podcast featuring interviews with folks who have their finger on the pulse of the entertainment industry during this dynamic—and difficult—time.

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Hey, before you listen to this week’s episode, do me a favor and watch the short film we’re going to be discussing. It’s only 17 minutes long, and if you’re between the age of 31 and 45 or so, I think it’ll trip a lot of your nostalgia circuits. (It’... more

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Nate Soares to talk about his new book, cowritten with Eliezer Yudkowsky, If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All. It’s a fascinating book—some will say fearmongering and sensation... more

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Matt Roller, the creator and showrunner of the new Netflix animated show Haunted Hotel. We discussed his background in television, how it helped prepare him for the long (shockingly long!) process of creating a f... more

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Tony Gilroy to discuss his work on Andor, the hit Disney+ series that’s a prequel to Rogue One but has ambitions beyond telling the backstory of the Death Star. It is, in a very real way, a TV show about our mome... more

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Nate Soares
Co-author of 'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies'
Episode: How Movies Can Better Prep Us for the AI Threat
Tony Gilroy
Showrunner of 'Andor', writer-director of 'Michael Clayton'
Disney
Episode: 'Andor' and the Accelerationist Moment
Tim League
Co-founder of the Alamo Drafthouse
Episode: How an Alamo Founder Is Reinventing Theaters—Again
Julia Alexander
Media correspondent at Puck News
Puck News
Episode: The Society-Deforming Spectacle of Jubilee
Mitchel Berger
Head of Global Commerce, Head of Theatrical and Distribution at Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
Episode: Why Anime Is Taking Over Pop Culture
Christian Swegal
Writer-director of the film Sovereign, exploring the sovereign citizens movement.
Episode: How 'Sovereign' Tackles a Cult with Compassion
Bart Weiss
Author of 'Smartphone Cinema'
Episode: You Can Make a Movie with Your Phone
Lane Brown
Features Writer at New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: Why Productions Are Fleeing Los Angeles
Ann Foley
Costume designer for The Last of Us Season 2.
Episode: Clothing 'The Last of Us'

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Sonny Bunch
Culture Editor at The Bulwark, known for insightful interviews and thoughtful discussions about the film and television industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • Invaluable

    Sonny is a smart, knowledgeable, and well-prepared interviewer. The guests are professionals from many aspects of the industry, and I, as a non-professional and avid art house movie-goer, learn how to watch more astutely, understand the journey of getting a film from idea to theater, and gain insights into the ways technology and other cultural changes are altering practices, for better or for worse. And since indie films are covered as well as big studio releases, my knowledge inevitably expand... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mollie Maxwell
    United States3 months ago
  • God Bless Sonny Bunch

    I’ve been so happy since the day Sonny joined the Bulwark team and added his deep cinematic knowledge—and made for broadcasting voice—to the lineup of Bulwark podcasts. Sonny always brings guest who have something fascinating and insightful to offer. Bulwark Goes to Hollywood is also a VERY welcome diversion from spirit crushing political discourse in America.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sdkirtley
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sonny is Great

    But the Bulwark is a grotesque enterprise.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WrigleyFieldMarshal
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Philip
    a year ago
  • Great show!

    The Bulwark continues to improve on the important space they’re building. Sonny’s a very skillful interviewer and always is knowledgeable on background. Common format, but top shelf execution. 👍

    Update: Show keeps getting better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sub610Bourbon
    United Statesa year ago

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Many reviews emphasize the podcast as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of filmmaking and the current entertainment landscape.
Some concerns have been raised regarding the podcast's political leaning, with a few listeners expressing discomfort with certain viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and well-researched interviews, often highlighting the host's deep industry knowledge.
Feedback consistently praises the engaging discussions that blend entertainment themes with cultural commentary.
Overall, it is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard political discussions, offering a focus on arts and culture.

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How an MTV Prank Helps Explain the Internet
Q: What should folks know about either your documentary or what you're doing next?
They should know that they should check it out at trolldoc.com, and if you have any questions or want to chat about it, this was a large part of my life for a long time.
How an MTV Prank Helps Explain the Internet
Q: What was your thought process like when trying to figure out what to do with this documentary?
When I thought about doing it, the entire time I was like, this cannot be a feature no matter what, there's no chance.
How an MTV Prank Helps Explain the Internet
Q: What did you learn when you were talking to the execs who were in charge of Total Request Live at this time?
I was very curious about like what the voting process was, because I wanted to know how many votes it would take to actually do this. How did they pull this off?
Does America Need a Film Tax Credit?
Q: How can local politics help the film industry?
Local politics can facilitate film production by creating supportive policies and tax incentives.
Does America Need a Film Tax Credit?
Q: What would a national tax credit for film production in the United States look like?
It would be a flat out deduction from taxes for productions shooting in the US using American talent.

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Recent guests on The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood include:

1. Nate Soares
2. Tony Gilroy
3. Tim League
4. Julia Alexander
5. Mitchel Berger
6. Christian Swegal
7. Bart Weiss
8. Lane Brown

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