
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 | 288 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm Interviews | |||

I’m joined by Peter M. Hoffman this week to discuss his new memoir, Karmic Winds, about his time in Hollywood as the tax lawyer who could figure out how to get movies financed and get people paid. Fans of 1980s action movies will recognize many of th... more
I’m super-excited about this week’s episode, as I’m getting to talk about one of my favorite zombie movies (Day of the Dead) with one of the creators of that film (John Harrison, the first assistant director and composer of its iconic score) and one ... more
Just as a heads up: This episode was posted on the Takes feed over the weekend, but I wanted to make sure and share it with y’all because a.) it was a lot of fun and b.) I did a weirdly large amount of work for it, having to rewatch three films and r... more
On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by Julia Alexander to discuss her latest piece for Puck on why romantasy—the subgenre of fine literature dedicated to dragons and sex—has had a hard time gaining a foothold on streaming services despite burning up... 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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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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Recent guests on The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood include:
1. Jonathan Cohn
2. Mark Hurtling
3. Jeff Annison
4. Lou Diamond Phillips
5. Jon Reiss
6. Jax Deluca
7. Ed Solomon
8. Steve Starkey
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