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The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

The Bulwark
Hollywood
Netflix
Social Media
Streaming Services
Oscars
Disney
Francis Ford Coppola
Covid-19
Sinners
How To Rob a Bank
The Family Plan
Nicolas Cage
Warfare
Haunted Hotel
Rob Reiner
Blu-Ray
Albert Brooks
Film Criticism
Film Industry
Alfred Hitchcock

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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On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Nate Jones of Vulture to discuss his monumental effort to rank the 100 most powerful directors in Hollywood. We discussed how the audience has shifted from stars to IP to maybe, now, directors, and what that mean... more

On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by Chris Fenton to discuss efforts to pass a federal tax credit that would help reshore American film production and his own made-in-America film, Bad Counselors, which hits theaters next week. Things got a little... more

On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by renowned critic and film historian David Thomson to discuss his new book, A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies. It’s a bracing tome, given its thesis: That the film screen has fundamentall... more

This week I’m joined by CNN’s media analyst Brian Stelter to discuss the big news of the week, Comcast’s decision to spin NBC Universal off into a separate company. What will happen to the broadcast network? Who might some of the suitors be for the s... more

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David Thomson
Film critic and author of A Sudden Flicker of Light
Episode: How the Screen Has Changed Us
Brian Stelter
CNN's Chief Media Analyst
CNN
Episode: Comcast and NBC Universal Are Breaking Up: What Does That Mean?
Ben Fritz
Entertainment industry reporter
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Increasing Entanglements of Hollywood and AI
Peter M. Hoffman
Author of Karmic Winds; former entertainment financier and tax attorney
Author, Former Carolco/Canon financing executive
Episode: The Wild West of 1980s Movie Financing
John Harrison
First AD and composer for Day of the Dead
Romero-era Day of the Dead team
Episode: Bringing 'Day of the Dead' Back to Life
Jeff Roland
Producer at Shout Factory, led Day of the Dead set restoration and 4K transfer
Shout Factory
Episode: Bringing 'Day of the Dead' Back to Life
Jonathan Cohn
Writer/Public health commentator discussing outbreak films
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Episode: Three Movies to Prep For Our Viral Apocalypse
Mark Hurtling
Military leader and leadership expert
Unspecified but tied to military leadership experience
Episode: The Top Ten War Movies
Jeff Annison
Co-founder of Legion M
Legion M
Episode: The Fan-Driven Distribution Company

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Sonny Bunch
Host of The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 300 ratings
  • Too liberal.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    ed1227
    3 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago
  • Sonny is Great

    But the Bulwark is a grotesque enterprise.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WrigleyFieldMarshal
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Philip
    2 years ago

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Praise for thoughtful, data-informed discussions on indie and major studio dynamics and practical takeaways for creators and marketers.
Some criticisms note polarizing opinions or strong stances, but overall the show is seen as an authoritative, insightful look at film business realities.
Listeners praise the host's preparedness and deep industry knowledge, with engaging guests from across the film ecosystem.

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How the Screen Has Changed Us
Q: What do you see as the role of critics in addressing the potential negative influences of cinema on culture and democracy?
Thomson proposes that critics should engage with these issues openly, resisting simplistic judgments, and use thoughtful analysis to prompt broader societal reflection on how media shapes our sense of reality and responsibility.
How the Screen Has Changed Us
Q: How has your view of the morality and responsibility of film changed over the years, especially in relation to darker works like Seven or The Godfather?
He notes an evolution from early enthusiasm to a more nuanced appreciation of films' moral dimensions, acknowledging that some works reveal uncomfortable truths about society and gender dynamics, while maintaining that cinema can still illuminate human experiences.
How the Screen Has Changed Us
Q: Why did you choose to write this book at this moment, and what are you hoping to change in the conversation about film and society?
Thomson explains that the book arose from a period of reflection during the COVID era, aiming to provoke discussion about the direction of media, technology, and the relationship between screens and reality, with an expectation of controversy and a desire to deepen public thought about cinema's impact.
The Wild West of 1980s Movie Financing
Q: Can you walk us through how a typical financing patchwork was assembled for a big movie in the late 80s and early 90s?
Financing combined pre-sales, completion bonds, and bank-backed lines of credit, with guarantees from foreign distributors and government incentives; the goal was to ensure enough liquidity to cover budgets while keeping the ownership and control in the hands of the producers through licensing and rights management.
The Mount Rushmore of TV
Q: Explain your methodology for selecting the Mount Rushmore of TV.
Richard Rushfield explains that he built a 50-person TV academy from his Rolodex, gathered votes, and then narrowed the field to four faces, emphasizing the need to avoid ties and to identify four clear, discrete pillars of TV history.

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A sharp, industry-insider conversation about the business and art of filmmaking in a rapidly changing landscape. Episodes frequently explore how streaming economics, consolidation, festival ecosystems, and fan-driven models shape production, financing, and distribution, with practical takeaways for creators, executives, and marketers. Notable angles include deep dives into indie cinema dynamics, audience testing, revenue engines across books, TV, and film, and the tension between high-budget IP and authentic, niche storytelling. The host consistently draws on a wide range of guests—from directors and writers to producers and industry journalists—to illuminate what it takes to operate in today's Hollywood and beyond. Listeners looking for gr... more

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1. David Thomson
2. Brian Stelter
3. Ben Fritz
4. Peter M. Hoffman
5. John Harrison
6. Jeff Roland
7. Jonathan Cohn
8. Mark Hurtling

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