The Ben Shapiro Show

Jason Blum | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 87

Mar 22, 2020

Jason Blum, the award-winning producer behind iconic horror films like "Get Out" and "The Purge," shares insights into his journey in filmmaking. He discusses the challenges of political polarization in Hollywood, especially regarding the misunderstood film "The Hunt." Blum emphasizes the importance of open dialogue across different viewpoints and critiques bias against conservative voices in the industry. He also reflects on the unique creative freedoms of low-budget filmmaking and the evolving landscape of the movie business amid streaming trends.

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Intro

2min

Bridging the Divide: Dialogue in Polarized Times

3min

Online Privacy and Political Comedy in Film

2min

Bias and Comedy in Hollywood

4min

Navigating Low-Budget Filmmaking

19min

Politics and Filmmaking: A Critical Lens

3min

Hollywood's Duality: Art, Politics, and Accountability

14min

Navigating Political Ideology in Hollywood

3min

Jason Blum — Award-winning film and television producer, founder and CEO of Blumhouse productions with hits including "Get Out," "The Purge," "Split," "Paranormal Activity," and his newest film, "The Hunt" — joins Ben to discuss how he got into the film business, the relationship between politics and storytelling, bias in Hollywood, the future of the movie business, Harvey Weinstein, President Trump, the controversy surrounding his latest project, and much more.

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Check out Jason's new movie, "The Hunt", now available to rent online: https://amzn.to/2Qt0a3Y

Date: 03-22-2020

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