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 expands, and remind me of how valuable, and endangered, movie-making is, and how fortunate we are that it’s still holding on. A shout out too to Sonny’s companion podcast, Across The Movie Aisle, where he and two movie friends review films and discuss controversies and nontroversies. I listen to both podcasts every week.

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.

But the Bulwark is a grotesque enterprise.

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!

Good perspectives, Sonny is a great host!

Enjoyable interview with Whit Stillman but would have preferred to hear more about making the movie, casting and a deeper dive into the culture surrounding the Sally Fowler Brat Pack. It briefly touched on elite culture and then we were off to the bulk of the interview all about film profitability.

Great conversations and the conversation on early Cage was fantastic!

That we can keep learning more about movies? Mr. Bunch’s curiosity is far-reaching.

Really interesting episode! Lots of history very well done!

Always find Sonny’s deep dives into the movie business to be informative and analytical. He brings a certain gravitas to the program that makes me take his opinions seriously (if not literally?). Keep up the good work!

Started listening to this to escape non-stop politics and now am hooked. Love the discussion and have learned a lot!

I started listening to Sonny Bunch as a part of the Bulwark substack. Now I find myself listening to the pod each time a new one drops. I’ve learned more about the behind-the-scenes movies than I thought I’d even be interested in learning. It’s made me a more informed movie-viewer and, more importantly, brought home to me the importance of seeing movies at a Movie Theater to get the full effect of the experience. Movies are made to be seen in theaters. Got me going back to theaters.

What a thorough slacker

Sonny’s interviewing style has developed to a point now where nobody can dispute he is one of the very best. I just now listened to his discussion with Ken Auletta, and there are no flaws in this discussion. Perfectly done. I learned so much. FYI, I wrote this on my own without encouragement. Sonny has no clue who I am. Just found his website through the intercession of 2 goofy priests. Hopefully he will never grow tired of what he’s doing!

Sonny Bunch does a great job.

I always turn to Sonny for the best listening, viewing suggestions. He is also appropriately intelligent and snarky (in a good way).

Covering a wide range of topics in the movie business this is a great listen

Long time fan from other shows, this one gets to the inner workings of the business with people on the inside that I don’t think we would normally hear from. Fascinating guests and insight!

I was a fan of ATMA & of course the SubBeacon pod, so it’s not at all surprising to have yet another top notch podcast from Sonny Bunch. I love the interview format. As someone who enjoys movies but knows very little about how they are actually made, I’m learning a lot. The 3D ep was fantastic!

Good

It is like the SubBeacon, without the latent pedophilia and dishwasher reviews! What more could you want?

Very interesting peek behind the curtain of the movie business by someone who loves movies.

Great podcast if you are interested in the movie making business. Learned a ton about casting, distributing and financing a film.

As a true Bunchhead, I follow Sonny to whatever new podcast he’s hosting. He’s a bright light in a dark world.

So great to listen to Sonny do what he does best: analyze the business and cultural impact of Hollywood. Fascinating stuff.

Fascinating discussion on the art and business of 3D movies. If this sounds dry wait till you hear Tony Davis spin tales. Great to listen to Sonny Bunch’s excitement as he realizes he has podcast gold. Sonny unchained in these podcasts is an informative / entertaining host

The internet should be all Sonny Bunch all the time.

In a world.... where the host is always right. Hollywood and America are changing forever, there is one man to guide us through this uncertainty and get us through to the the other side. I'm so glad Sonny is back on the podcast horse! I listen every week!

The interview with Tony Davis on 3D cinema was one of the most interesting, well-focused podcast episodes I’ve heard in years.

Love it!

This is my favorite non-Sub-Beacon Sonny Bunch podcast (currently active). While it is still yet to be seen whether it will ultimately beat Hacks on Hacks in my Bunchy podcast ranking, it really is a great listen if you are interested in cinema. FIVE STARS.

The episodes so far offer interesting insight into topics about Hollywood you don’t typically find in the daily coverage. Very much worth a listen!

I've really enjoyed Sonny's analysis on the movies, and this podcast is an awesome deep-dive into the nuts and bolts of this industry that is being ravaged in 2020.

Bunch is a great analyst and a focused interviewer, he’s an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to keep up with Hollywood

There are a lot of podcasts about film...like, a lot. What sets “The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood” apart from the rest is that it focuses on the business side of the film business. It’s both insightful and interesting about an industry is changing faster than we can keep up.

Sonny: subscribe to another podcast starring me, Sonny Bunch Me: Yes, honey

Glad for Sonny to be back on the air with this new podcast. Is immediately a top 5 podcast. No, top 3.

Was bummed when across the movie aisle stopped. Love Richard Rushfield and Sonny! Great show.

This was very informative. I really enjoyed it.

Six stars when Sonny becomes a Catholic!!!

He bends to the left but he’s always right.

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeene!!!!!

Sonny Bunch is gd American treasure.

Glad to see sonny back in the two podcasts game. Hope to hear from the former ATMA crew on the new show.

And I’m sure it’s fine

And Sonny is here to explain how and why. Every single week. Because he’s always right.

Hits all the quadrants! It is 2020 and everything is terrible, but at least there is more Sonny.

Nobody has more interesting insight into the business side of Hollywood than Sonny Bunch. As Hollywood transitions into strange, uncharted territory Sonny is the perfect man to guide us through the madness. Disclosure: Sonny gave me a t shirt last month but that won’t cloud my impartiality.

I’m sure it’s fine?