Russell Gets Revenge
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.
Episodes
Peter and Andrew examine Joseph Mankiewicz's 1950 masterpiece All About Eve, exploring how this dialogue-driven drama about ambition and betrayal in the theater world remains timelessly relevant. They analyze the film's sharp wit, discuss the legendary performances that earned four female Oscar nominations, and examine how the story's themes of aging, power, and manipulation transcend its Broadway setti...
Peter and Andrew explore Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 animated masterpiece Spirited Away, examining how it captures the essence of childhood through a young girl's journey in a magical spirit world. They discuss Miyazaki's unique animation style, the film's approach to fairy tale darkness, and why it resonates differently with audiences depending on their familiarity with Studio Ghibli's storytelling...
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...
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 r...
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...
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 ...
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 s...
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...
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" se...
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 adu...
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 Andre...
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Peter talks with multi-talented filmmaker Phoebe Hart about her career, her perspectives on storytelling and art, and specific...
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Peter talks with Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and producer Hugh Fink. Hugh won an Emmy for his writing with Saturday Ni...
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Peter talks with writer/director Michael Gamarano Singleton about storytelling, filmmaking, going to sport college, and com...
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Host Peter Kimball speaks with filmmaker Sasha Levinson, director of the feature length documentary "Sylvie of the Sun...
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In this first episode, host Peter Hoffman Kimball speaks with director Jonathan Sims, creator of the immersive, virtual rea...
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 ...
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
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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 Kim...
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
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