Russell Gets Revenge
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An eight episode black comedy fiction podcast about a mild-mannered accountant on a quest for vengeance. Written and created by Peter Hoffman Kimball, starring Josh Callahan, and featuring such voice talent as Ptolemy Slocum from HBO's Westworld and Emmy winner Neil Garguilo from MTV's Awkward.
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Send us a text Peter and Andrew dive into Quentin Tarantino's groundbreaking 1994 masterpiece Pulp Fiction, exploring how its nonlinear storytelling, unforgettable dialogue, and interwoven storylines revolutionized cinema. They analyze the film's unique structure, discuss whether it holds up as one of the greatest films ever made, and examine how it spawned countless imitators who missed the point. In their remake scenarios, they face their biggest challenge yet: How do you make Pulp Fiction ...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew explore the 1938 swashbuckling classic The Adventures of Robin Hood, examining how Errol Flynn's iconic performance and Michael Curtiz's direction created the template for all future action-adventure films. They discuss the film's surprisingly fast pace, its colorful Technicolor cinematography, and how it balances thrilling sword fights with deeper themes of class and justice. In their remake scenarios, they tackle a unique challenge: How do you improve on a fi...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew tackle the beloved Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life in their holiday special, examining how Frank Capra's 1946 film became a cultural phenomenon despite its initial box office failure. They explore the film's unusual structure, George Bailey's repeated business failures, and whether the movie's message about friendship and community still resonates today. In their remake scenarios, they face a festive challenge: How do you improve on a Christmas classic?...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew dive into Bong Joon Ho's Oscar-winning masterpiece Parasite, exploring how it masterfully blends genres while delivering a devastating critique of economic inequality. They discuss the film's brilliant structure that shifts from heist comedy to psychological thriller, and how it uses smell as a metaphor for class divisions in Korean society. The hosts analyze the film's universal themes and why it resonated globally, plus explore Korean cultural context includi...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew tackle the beloved 1997 drama Good Will Hunting, exploring how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning screenplay creates a surprisingly grounded story about genius, friendship, and finding your path. They analyze the film's lived-in authenticity, Robin Williams' powerful performance, and how the movie balances intimate character moments with bigger emotional beats. In their remake scenarios, they face an interesting challenge: How do you adapt a story that'...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew tackle their most challenging film yet: Andrei Tarkovsky's enigmatic masterpiece Mirror, a non-narrative exploration of memory, nostalgia, and Soviet history. They discuss how the film abandons traditional storytelling in favor of a dreamlike meditation on childhood, war, and personal trauma, and why Tarkovsky prioritized artistic expression over audience accessibility. The hosts explore the film's beautiful but confusing structure, its blend of personal and hi...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew dive deep into Christopher Nolan's masterpiece The Dark Knight, exploring how it transcended the superhero genre to become a complex meditation on chaos, order, and moral compromise. They discuss Heath Ledger's iconic Joker performance, the film's post-9/11 themes of surveillance and security, and how it changed superhero cinema forever. In their signature "Hollywood Remake" segment, they tackle the impossible: How would you make The Dark Knight family-friendly...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew explore Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning classic The Apartment, a deceptively light comedy that tackles heavy themes of loneliness, corporate culture, and moral compromise in 1960s America. They analyze how Wilder crafts sympathetic characters caught in morally complex situations and discuss the film's surprising depth beneath its entertaining surface. The duo then imagines how to remake this adult-themed story: Could it work as a family film starring Winnie the Po...
Send us a text If you enjoy Russell Gets Revenge, check out the new podcast from its creator. This is a conversation podcast where two screenwriter/filmmakers discuss great works of cinema, their own screenwriting projects and philosophy, and creatively reimagine how Hollywood would remake classic films. Check out the podcast here or search for "How To Make Films and Influence People." In this first episode, Peter and Andrew discuss the film "Battle of Algiers", along with discussing Brooklyn...
Send us a text For the first few episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Peter talks with multi-talented filmmaker Phoebe Hart about her career, her perspectives on storytelling and art, and specifically her film "Jamie Sonshine". They discuss her approach to telling deeply personal...
Send us a text For the first few episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Peter talks with Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and producer Hugh Fink. Hugh won an Emmy for his writing with Saturday Night Live and that's only the very beginnings of his accomplishments. He wrote some of yo...
Send us a text For the first couple episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Peter talks with writer/director Michael Gamarano Singleton about storytelling, filmmaking, going to sport college, and commercial acting in Los Angeles. They discuss Michael's smart, affecting film "Denzel"...
Send us a text For the first couple episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Host Peter Kimball speaks with filmmaker Sasha Levinson, director of the feature length documentary "Sylvie of the Sunshine State". They discuss this extremely personal portrait of a family dealing with the ...
Send us a text For the first couple episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) In this first episode, host Peter Hoffman Kimball speaks with director Jonathan Sims, creator of the immersive, virtual reality short film/music video "Be Your Own Dentist" - along with a million other accom...
Send us a text If you loved Russell Gets Revenge you are going to... well, we actually don't know if you'll like Top New Filmmakers, the new interview podcast from creator Peter Hoffman Kimball. Instead of the hilarious dark comedy fiction of Russell and his merry band of vengeance-seekers, we have fairly serious interviews with up-and-coming filmmakers. Lots of shows interview A-list celebrities and famous directors, but we're focusing on the top new filmmakers who are still on the ground, w...
Send us a text Season Finale: Russell finally meets the elusive killer. But will he get his vengeance? Will they share a kebab? Or will it be an absolute bloodbath with no one spared? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Ptolemy Slocum, Neil Garguilo, Tyler Hopkins, Chase Kimball, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsRevenge.com facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge...
Send us a text Russell makes a shocking discovery about the killer's website. Then, as he prepares to finally get his vengeance, all the people in his life weigh in on his chances. This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Neil Garguilo, David Alfano, Nick Casalini, Muriel Montgomery, Katie Hotchkiss, Tyler Hopkins, Chase Kimball, Piper Gillen, Michael Klimkowski, Jamison Scala, Gillian Bellinger, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover...
Send us a text Things aren't looking good for Russell and his hunt for the killer. But he still has a ticket to Germany, a name to look up, and an appetite for kebab. What could go wrong? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Lexi Notabartolo, Jamison Scala, Gillian Bellinger, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsRevenge.com facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge twitter: @...
Send us a text In light of the American Thanksgiving holiday, Russell Gets Revenge will be releasing the next full episode next week. Check us out next week, Episode 6: "You Took an Oath". As always, find out more at www.russellgetsrevenge.com
Send us a text Russell packs for his revenge/sight-seeing trip to Germany and ties up loose ends at home. Before he can go, though, one big question remains: will he get the time off work? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Neil Garguilo, Tyler Hopkins, Chase Kimball, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsRevenge.com facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge twitter: @getsre...
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Darkly funny quirky story. Well voiced and just 8 episodes which makes it an easy binge listen.