
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 257 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm Interviews | |||

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Tom Nichols—staff writer at the Atlantic, professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval War College, and all-around nuclear arms expert—to discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s new nuclear war film A House of Dynamite. On this episod... more
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Katey Rich and Christopher Rosen of The Ankler to preview the awards season and give you tips on what to check out (spoiler: Hamnet’s gonna be a big one this year) and discuss the exquisite art of Oscar prognosti... more
Hey, so, I wanted to pull an episode from the archive this week because it’s relevant to the big movie hitting theaters this weekend: Black Phone 2 follows up the surprise 2022 hit, The Black Phone, resurrecting The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) and his icon... more
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) to discuss his new documentary, Orwell: 2+2=5. We talked about his upbringing in Haiti and having to flee a dictatorial regime there, how social media and AI manipulations help de... more
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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
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.
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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!
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This podcast features interviews with experts and creatives from the entertainment industry, providing listeners with insights into contemporary film and television. Discussion topics range from production and distribution challenges to thematic explorations of recent shows and movies, which reflect societal issues and industry trends. Its unique blend of industry knowledge and cultural commentary is likely to appeal to both casual viewers and dedicated cinephiles. Notably, the podcast emphasizes both big-budget films and indie productions, showcasing a diverse range of voices and perspectives in the evolving landscape of media.
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The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood launched 5 years ago and published 257 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood include:
1. Jason Baker
2. Raoul Peck
3. Nate Soares
4. Tony Gilroy
5. Tim League
6. Julia Alexander
7. Mitchel Berger
8. Christian Swegal
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