The Dr Zeus Experience

Adam Yauch August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012.

25 years ago on August 2, 1997; writer, actor, provocatur, self-perclaimed junkie and punk poet, William Seward Burroughs died at the age of 83. Let’s remember the man who gave us Naked Lunch.

The Last Movie Stars is a six-part documentary from CNN Films and HBO Max that chronicles Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their dedication to their art, philanthropy, and each other. Academy Award-winning director, writer, and producer Martin Scorsese serves as executive producer.

Next month succession will win a shit ton of Emmy’s let’s talk about that tonight on the Dr Zeus Film Podcast.

Tonight I present to you the 2016 documentary about Robert Mapplethorpe 1946-1989. An examination of the life and work of the revered and controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorp

Nichelle Nichols 1932-2022 trailblazing actress from Star Trek and Pat Carroll the voice of Disney’s Ursula.

Tonight we honor Buddy Guy, Kate Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger all born on July 30th.

Friday is a night about relaxing and briefly I mention the most talked about moment in music this week… renaissance.

74 years ago the final pairing of Bogart and Bacall is released on July 16, 1948. This classic film noir by John Huston stars Humphrey Bogart as World War II vet Frank McCloud. Visiting Key Largo to pay his respects to the family of his late war buddy, McCloud attempts to comfort his comrade's widow, Nora (Lauren Bacall), and father, James Temple (Lionel Barrymore), who operate a hotel. But McCloud realizes that mobsters, led by the infamous Johnny Rocco (Edward G. Robinson), are staying in the hotel. When the criminals take over the establishment, conflict is inevitable.

Tonight we talk about The Rolling Stones their relationship with Martin Scorsese and that 2006 concert film… Shine a light.