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The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

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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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This week, I’m joined by Robert Corn-Revere. Currently the chief counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Corn-Revere also served as the chief counsel to the Federal Communications Commission chair in 1993 and as a counsel on i... more

This week, I’m joined by Sugar showrunner Sam Catlin to discuss the second season of Apple TV’s under-appreciated gem. If you haven’t watched the show, you should; season one is available in full and the penultimate episode of season two airs today. ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Sam Catlin
Showrunner on Sugar (Season 2)
Sugar
Episode: 'Sugar' Examines a Different Side of Los Angeles
Nate Jones
Feature writer at Vulture
Vulture
Episode: Which Directors Have the Most Hollywood Juice?
Chris Fenton
Producer on Bad Counselors, author of Feeding the Dragon
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Episode: Can Subsidies Bring Film Production Back to the USA?
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
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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
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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
    4 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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'Sugar' Examines a Different Side of Los Angeles
Q: How did Colin Farrell influence the writing and tone for Sugar's evolution this season?
Colin's collaboration helped balance humor with the character's dignity, ensuring Sugar doesn't regress into a stereotype as he grows more human. His on‑set instincts and suggestions shaped pacing, emotional beats, and moments of levity, while preserving the core noir sensibility.
'Sugar' Examines a Different Side of Los Angeles
Q: What was the thought process behind the season two shift to a more LA-centric, immigrant-focused story?
We wanted to expand the world of Sugar by showing different neighborhoods and cultures within Los Angeles, using Koreatown as a focal point to reflect an immigrant experience that aligns with Sugar's own sense of otherness and discovery. It keeps the PI core intact while letting the city itself be a character driving the drama.
'Sugar' Examines a Different Side of Los Angeles
Q: Tell folks why they should be watching this great neo noir on Apple TV, please.
The show blends noir detective storytelling with a sci‑fi twist, anchored by Colin Farrell's compelling performance, and it uses LA as a living backdrop while exploring how media shapes perception. The season deepens character growth, embraces humor without sacrificing dignity, and invites viewers to engage with smart, layered references.
Which Directors Have the Most Hollywood Juice?
Q: How would you define the ranking system you published at Vulture?
We built a three-part framework—bankability, critical prestige, and auteur instincts—while also weighing consistency and future potential, aiming to reflect both market power and personal voice.
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.

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What is The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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