Forgotten Hollywood

In this episode I spoke with author Brian Raftery about his book "Hannibal Lector: A Life". Drawing from exclusive interviews and previously unseen archival materials, this one-of-its-kind biography of Hannibal Lecter documents the cannibal’s journey from terrifying villain to unexpectedly adored antihero

We are talking about the Defiant Ones with Sidney Poitier. 
James Lott Jr is the guest host this episode!

James and Doug take a look back over 5 years and 399 episodes! thank you everyone!

In this episode, I spoke with author Anthony Uzarowski about his latest book "Lauren Bacall: The Queen of Cool'. Lauren Bacall (1924–2014), or Betty, as she was known to friends, was one of the last great movie stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Her career spanned seven decades and was one of the longest and most distinguished in the history of show business. Yet it wasn’t easy.

Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world . . . not one is better than hosting at home.

Filled to the brim with history, heart, and hard-crafted drinks, this cocktail book will bring the spirit of Casablanca to life for its legions of fans. Historically accurate recipes, contemporary reinventions, and Moroccan-inspired small bites find common ground rooted in film trivia. Plus, a "bar crawl" through unearthed props and archival material, and rendered in high-resolution photography, will give this classic cocktail book an interactive feel.