The Dr Zeus Experience

Born 86 years ago today August 18, 1936 Charles Robert Redford Junior is an acclaimed actor, Director and producer but it’s his creation of the Sundance film festival the Bare‘s the name of the character that made him famous; for that is his ultimate legacy.

Today we celebrate the 102nd Birthday of two time academy award winner Shelley Winters.

I love magical things and since I was a boy I’ve always loved the magic of Elvira and as an adult I love the magic of the band behemoth.

The classic comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, Joe E Brown and directed by Billy Wilder.

Tonight I honor the two icons United in music and death. Elvis died 45 years ago on august 16, 1977 and 41 years later on august 16, 2018 Aretha died at the age of 76.

Tonight I honor George Stroumboulopoulos on his 50th birthday as the purveyor of heavy-metal and great film suggestions. He began as a movie usher and now he is a movie Director in his own right.

without a film score you don’t have the shark theme of Jaws or the snow soaked theme of Fargo.

That volatile film directed by Mike Nichols and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Sandy Dennis, and George Segal.

Let’s spend Saturday night together as we were the Rolling Stones.

It’s free from Friday we’re gonna talk about music and film.

As I finish up Stephen King‘s audiobook on writing I go into the only sequel that he’s ever composed from a character and that is Danny Torrance from the shining in the sequel called Dr. sleep.

In a few hours buddy guy will make an announcement probably about a pending of retirement and a final album.

Tonight I honor David McCullough who died on august 7 at The age of 89. A world renowned writer, historian and narrator of many documentaries and films.

All this great art doesn’t need an award to acknowledge its brilliance but the people can acknowledge it.

The nostalgia of Sunday night television event which now only exists through cable.

Hollywood has shot itself in the ass again by casting a white actor James Franco to play Fidel Castro! Let’s discuss!!

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 McClou...