Brian Raftery

Brian Raftery, a contributor at Ringer, discusses his upcoming miniseries on the Sony hack and its impact on Hollywood's digital narrative. Filmmaker Sean Wang shares insights into his coming-of-age film 'Dìdi' and achieving his first feature at just 29. They delve into Matt Damon's diverse filmography, exploring his evolution from early roles to iconic performances, and debate the significance of his work. The conversation highlights the balance between personal storytelling and industry expectations in today's filmmaking landscape.

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his upcoming series ‘Do We Get to Win This Time? How Hollywood Made the Vietnam War,’ which will be running on ‘The Big Picture’ feed over the next three weeks (1:00). Then, at long last, Sean and Chris Ryan unveil the latest genre in their ongoing niche genre project: Garbage Fish (15:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Chris Ryan and Brian RafterySenior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Raftery, a podcaster and journalist, dives into the 10-year legacy of the Sony hack, revealing how it transformed Hollywood's media landscape. He dissects the fallout from the leak of private emails and how it exposed vulnerabilities among Hollywood elites. The discussion explores conspiracy theories surrounding North Korea's alleged involvement and the emotional toll on Sony employees. They also reflect on the evolution of storytelling in Hollywood, with a nod to the upcoming Alien film and its box office prospects.