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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
Alfred Hitchcock
Film Industry

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 rejoined by Geoff Edgers of the Washington Post to discuss The Tale of Norm Macdonald and prod Geoff about his forthcoming* book on the great comedian who sadly died in 2021. Geoff wrote one of the defining profiles of Mac... more

I’m rejoined this week by Matt Roller, the showrunner of Netflix’s Haunted Hotel, to discuss the second season of his hit animated show. We talked about the difficulties of getting a new season done in just one year, how the fandom has reacted to the... more

On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by Katey Rich and Christopher Rosen, the Prestige Junkies over at The Ankler, to talk about the early days of the Oscar campaign. It’s finally heating up now that we’re hitting awards season and the prestige pictu... more

On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by Sean McNulty of The Ankler’s excellent morning newsletter, The Wakeup, to discuss some of the big stories in the news. We start with the Paramount-Skydance/Warner Bros. deal going through its final phases befor... more

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Recent Guests

Katey Rich
Prestige Junkies writer at The Ankler
The Ankler
Episode: Let the Oscar Race Begin!
Christopher Rosen
Prestige Junkies writer at The Ankler
The Ankler
Episode: Let the Oscar Race Begin!
Sean McNulty
Ankler writer and industry commentator
Ankler
Episode: Paramount’s Done Deal, Federal Tax Credits, and More
James McTeigue
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Episode: How ‘V for Vendetta’ Perfectly Explains Our Age
Chris McKenna
Screenwriter on Spider-Man projects
Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios
Episode: Chris McKenna on co-writing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the highest-grossing film in domestic history.
Godfrey Cheshire
Film critic and author of Cheshire on Film Life & Writings
Independent critic/Author
Episode: A Witness to Film History
Eriq Gardner
Reporter for Puck News covering Hollywood business
Puck News
Episode: How Copyright Law Is Being Used to Squelch Speech
Alex Ullom
Director of the indie horror film It Ends
Neon (distributor)
Episode: Life Is a Highway: The Terror of ‘It Ends’
Robert Corn-Revere
Expert on First Amendment law and former Chief Counsel to the Chairman of the FCC
First Amendment Law Attorney
Episode: How the FCC Is Trying to Silence Trump Critics

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Sonny Bunch
Host with deep expertise in film and media industry analysis; Culture Editor at The Bulwark; leads interviews with industry insiders.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 307 ratings
  • Too liberal.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    ed1227
    6 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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Let the Oscar Race Begin!
Q: What's the mood around the Odyssey?
The guests expect The Odyssey to earn many nominations, but say its comparison with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer could limit its chances of winning Best Picture. They also discuss whether another film, especially La Bola Negra, could emerge as an alternative.
Let the Oscar Race Begin!
Q: Does Inde Navarette from Obsession still have a pretty good shot, at least at a nomination, or is it the genre to Day Class A, is it too long ago? What's the deal there?
Katey Rich and Christopher Rosen think Navarette could still earn a nomination, particularly as a breakout performer with a distinct place in a competitive Best Actress field, though they do not see her as the likely winner.
Paramount’s Done Deal, Federal Tax Credits, and More
Q: What's the immediate win from the Paramount deal?
The main immediate win appears to be roughly $300 million a year in film spending being brought back to the U.S., with additional but more uncertain concessions that might be enforceable later.
How ‘V for Vendetta’ Perfectly Explains Our Age
Q: What made the mask work and how did you direct the actor behind it?
Directing a masked performance led to casting Hugo Weaving and refining the mask with lighting; ADR was used to perfect the vocal performance.
How ‘V for Vendetta’ Perfectly Explains Our Age
Q: How did this project come to you?
McTeigue describes his path from assistant director to director, his work with the Wachowskis, and how V for Vendetta became his first feature directing project.

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A thoughtful examination of the film and TV business through interviews with insiders and observers who shape decisions in production, distribution, policy, and technology. Episodes often explore subsidies and incentives, the evolving role of AI and new tech in filmmaking, streaming dynamics, and the money side of Hollywood—from financing histories to contemporary studio partnerships. The host brings a clear, informed perspective and guides conversations with a mix of industry veterans, critics, and journalists, making complex industry shifts accessible and actionable for potential guests and sponsors. The show tends to favor deep-dive discussions that connect historical context to current trends, with multiple episodes offering practical t... more

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2. Christopher Rosen
3. Sean McNulty
4. James McTeigue
5. Chris McKenna
6. Godfrey Cheshire
7. Eriq Gardner
8. Alex Ullom

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