How new will the new ‘60 Minutes’ feel?
Summary
The Business discusses the rebranding of CBS's 60 Minutes under new leadership, analyzing potential viewer reactions to stylistic changes and political shifts. The episode then revisits a conversation with filmmaker Lance Oppenheim, who details his journey from pitching short films to The New York Times in high school to securing Darren Aronofsky's mentorship for his debut feature. Oppenheim also explores the making of his HBO docuseries Renfair, describing his complex relationship with the mercurial owner of the country's largest renaissance fair and his approach to intimate, narrative-dri…
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Lance Oppenheim: Background and upcoming projects
Sponsorship break
CBS 60 Minutes rebrand and leadership changes
Closing the 60 Minutes segment
Renfair: Overview of the HBO docuseries
Early career: Pitching to NYT and making films in Florida
Personal influences: Parents, grandfather, and interest in fantasy
Connecting with Darren Aronofsky and funding 'Some Kind of Heaven'
Filming 'Some Kind of Heaven' at The Villages
Working on 'Sperm World' and 'Renfair' simultaneously
Documentary style: Narrative tools and authenticity
Preview: Dealing with King George's temper
King George's personality and the cast's motivations
George as a diorama of American decline and succession
Navigating George's outbursts and building trust
Advice from Aronofsky and balancing work and life
Closing remarks and credits
Sponsorship and sign-off
Listen ad-free on Castria