Mark Harris

This discussion features June Thomas, an author and critic known for her insightful takes on film and theater, alongside Mark Harris, a writer and Hollywood commentator. They dive deep into the implications of Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition, exploring the significant bidding war between Netflix and Paramount. June highlights the staggering financial scales in Hollywood, while Mark warns against potential fallout from a Paramount takeover. They also reflect on the broader context of a changing film industry and what it means for cinema's future.

Entertainment journalists Mark Harris and Diane Haithman dive deep into Hollywood's ongoing struggles post-COVID and recent strikes. They reveal how these events have ripped through the industry's fabric, leading to declining box office performance and troubling job losses for below-the-line workers. The guests discuss the decline of blockbuster franchises, the threat posed by AI, and a shift towards lower-budget productions. Their insights illuminate the critical disconnect between creatives and studio executives and raise alarms about the future of filmmaking.

The podcast discusses the 96th Academy Awards and their political moments, reviews FX's Shōgun as the new Game of Thrones, and dives into Kate Wagner's intriguing piece on Formula 1 that was mysteriously yanked from the internet. Plus, they explore upcoming movie trends for 2024 and share recommendations like HINT.FM's Wind Map and Tejal Rao's Kale Sauce Pasta recipe.

Mark Harris, co-founder of Axiom and Now Knowable CEO, discusses the founding and growth of Axiom, as well as the challenges they faced. He also talks about their partnership with Kira to translate contract data, their joint venture with LexisNexis, and the vision for Knowable in digitizing contracts.

Journalist and biographer Mark Harris joins Liza to discuss the legacy of Elia Kazan and whether or not there is such a thing as a happy ending in Hollywood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.