Hollywood 2.0

note: Apologies. Had to fix an issue with the audio.About the Guest: Donnie Bruno is a third generation Property Master and Armorer.  His film credits include Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Flags of our Fathers, 3:10 to Yuma, Transformers 3, GI Joe 2, American Sniper, Magnificent 7, Fast and Furious 8, Godzilla King of the Monsters, and John Wick 3.    In his spare time he studies Japanese Samurai Martial Arts, History, Permaculture,  and anything else that might help make sense of the world as we find it. Description: The conversation delves into the blue-collar nature of Hollywood, the technological advancements in the industry, and the impact of blockbuster movies on the trajectory of Hollywood. It explores the historical and cultural significance of Hollywood as a place and a community, shedding light on its evolution and the challenges it has faced over the years. The conversation delves into the evolution of risk in movie making, the influence of government and private equity, and the integration of the intelligence community and narrative crafting. It explores the shift from a blue-collar to a white-collar environment in the film industry, highlighting the impact of technology, corporate influence, and government involvement. The conversation delves into the influence of capital in Hollywood, the connections between Hollywood and Silicon Valley, the role of Hollywood in national security, the need for Hollywood 2.0, the impact of AI on storytelling, the power of old movies and traditional storytelling, and the decline of Hollywood's patronage system. Key takeaways include the transition of Hollywood from a patronage system to a capital-driven industry and the importance of human expertise and experience in the entertainment industry. The conversation delves into the profound impact of people on the modern world, the dynamics between different cognitive groups, the role of film crews in communication, and the significance of stories and myths in Hollywood. It also emphasizes the need to create Hollywood 2.0 and the importance of human creativity and communication in the entertainment industry.TakeawaysHollywood as a Blue Collar AffairTechnological Advancement in HollywoodImpact of Blockbuster Movies Risk profile changedShift from blue-collar to white-collar environment Hollywood's transition from a patronage system to a capital-driven industryThe importance of human expertise and experience in the entertainment industry Humanity as the most sophisticated technologyThe need to create Hollywood 2.0Chapters00:00 The Blue Collar Hollywood28:19 Impact of Blockbuster Movies41:58 Influence of Government and Private Equity55:27 Integration of Intelligence Community and Narrative Crafting01:26:03 The Decline of Hollywood's Patronage System01:34:47 The Impact of People on the Modern World01:41:18 The Significance of Stories and Myths in Hollywood