HBO docu-fantasia 'Ren Faire' is all about power

Lance Oppenheim calls his "Ren Faire" series a "docu-fantasia," and because the characters can seem both ridiculous and relatably human, it reads as a comedy, of a melancholy sort.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 03, 2024 In HBO's rewarding new docuseries, a power struggle at a Texas Renaissance faire Lance Oppenheim's "Ren Faire," premiering Sunday on HBO, depicts the mercurial king of the Texas Renaissance Festival and the fight to succeed him. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: Queer Black women shine at timely museum shows by Mickalene Thomas and Simone Leigh Misogyny is deeply embedded in American life, but these two artists are not having it. How Mickalene Thomas and Simone Leigh deliver the right shows for right now. SHARE       READ MORE Rupert Murdoch marries for the fifth time, at his winery in Bel-Air Rupert Murdoch, 93-year-old chairman emeritus of Fox Corporation and News Corp., marries retired molecular biologist Elena Zhukova, 67. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: 'Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara' is a harrowing interfaith showdown Directed by the esteemed Italian provocateur Marco Bellocchio, the drama takes its heated inspiration from a notorious real-life incident of antisemitism. SHARE       READ MORE A look at drummer Jim Gordon's descent from rock talent to convicted murderer In "Drums and Demons," Joel Selvin aims to restore drummer Jim Gordon's humanity and reputation by showing his professional triumphs in the context of his struggles with addiction and mental illness. SHARE       READ MORE Conservative commentator Eric Bolling exits Newsmax Bolling, a former Fox News host, is leaving the right-leaning Newsmax after three years as a prime time host. SHARE       READ MORE Cannes festival reportedly sued by model who alleges assault by guard on red carpet Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska reportedly says a red-carpet incident with a controversial Cannes festival security guard caused "severe psychological trauma.'" SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW