How Netflix makes a hit (Steven Soderbergh and Scott Frank, co-creators, ‘Godless’)

Channels with Peter Kafka

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4.4 • 585 Ratings

🗓️ 14 December 2017

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Steven Soderbergh and Scott Frank talk with Recode’s Peter Kafka about their new western miniseries, “Godless.” The duo brought Frank's 180-page movie script to Netflix and witnessed firsthand how the streaming service gets its shows noticed: Rather than aiming for a specific opening weekend like a traditional movie studio would, Netflix waited to spend much of the marketing budget for “Godless” until after the show was released. The filmmakers also share their perspectives on how consumers are watching more shows on smaller screens, and Soderbergh explains why it was a mistake to go all-in on social media when promoting his recent theatrically released movie, “Logan Lucky.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:29.2	This is Recode Media with Peter Kafka.
0:31.5	That's me.
0:32.2	I am part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
0:34.9	I'm here in New York City today with two guests.
0:38.3	Normally we just have one, but this is a special podcast. Scott Frank, who's been on this podcast network. I'm here in New York City today with two guests. Normally we just have one,
0:42.9	but this is a special podcast. Scott Frank, who's been on this podcast before, Stephen Soderberg,
0:47.6	who has not welcome both of you guys. Thanks. Hey, Peter. You have both made some of my favorite things separately and together. You guys are working on a new, have a new project out,
0:52.2	godless on Netflix.
0:54.7	I keep seeing it described as a feminist Western.
0:58.2	I think it means there's women in it
0:59.8	who have speaking parts.
1:00.8	Yeah, it's a low bar right now.
1:02.9	So Scott, you wrote and directed this,
1:04.2	Steven, your executive producer.
1:06.7	Scott, give me this slightly longer description
1:08.9	of what the show is.
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