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 dive into Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund’s 2002 Brazilian masterpiece City of God, examining how its kinetic editing, split screens, handheld camera work, and vibrant energy bring the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro to life. They analyze the film's unconventional, vignette-driven story structure, discuss Rocket’s evolving role as an embedded narrator, and debate how the cyc...
Peter and Andrew explore Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly’s 1952 musical classic Singin' in the Rain, unpacking how its high-energy choreography, vibrant Technicolor spectacle, and witty satire captured Hollywood’s turbulent transition from silent films to talkies. They discuss the film’s themes of genuine optimism, the artifice of celebrity image, and the evolution of entertainment technology, and deb...
Peter and Andrew kick off a new review format covering current theatrical releases, starting with Paul Greengrass’s medieval historical drama The Uprising. The hosts dig into the film's depiction of the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt against King Richard II, exploring Greengrass’s visceral direction, dynamic battlefield choreography, and Andrew Garfield’s turn as an unnamed rebel leader. In their sp...
Peter and Andrew unpack Martin Scorsese's 1990 classic Goodfellas, exploring how its highly stylized editing and unique dual-narrator perspective redefined the gangster genre. They discuss the film’s themes of the illusion of mafia loyalty, the allure of the criminal lifestyle, and the reality of middle management incompetence, and debate whether its intense, stylized violence serves to intentionally desensiti...
Peter and Andrew unpack John Cassavetes's 1974 independent character study A Woman Under the Influence , exploring how its uncomfortably intimate filmmaking style and incredibly nuanced performances left a lasting mark on independent cinema. They discuss the film’s themes of mental illness versus idiosyncrasy, the dark underbelly of 1970s domestic life, and the messy reality of marriage, and debate whether its...
Peter and Andrew unpack George Romero's 1968 independent horror classic Night of the Living Dead , exploring how its single-location tension and foundational zombie tropes created an entire cinematic genre. They discuss the film’s themes of interpersonal power dynamics, the futility of survival, and the dark irony of the rescue posse, and debate whether its straightforward, relentless narrative still holds up ...
Peter and Andrew unpack Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 dystopian masterpiece Children of Men , exploring how its gritty, ground-level visual style and masterful "show, don't tell" world-building elevate it beyond a standard action thriller. They discuss the film’s themes of societal collapse, the moral complexities of revolution, and the balance between random chance and miraculous faith, and debate whether its deeply ...
Peter and Andrew unpack Richard Kelly's 2001 genre-bending cult classic Donnie Darko , exploring how its bizarre time-traveling rabbit and its ambiguous blend of sci-fi, horror, and dark comedy left a lasting mark on early 2000s cinema. They discuss the film’s themes of the isolating teenage experience, the blurred lines of mental illness, and the impact of personal sacrifice, and debate whether its cynical vi...
The Truman Show Peter and Andrew unpack Peter Weir's 1998 high-concept classic The Truman Show , exploring how its predictive look at reality television and its deeply philosophical allegory left a lasting mark on modern culture. They discuss the film’s themes of what constitutes reality, the ethics of entertainment, and the desire for genuine human relationships, and debate whether its premise of a 24/7 unedi...
Peter and Andrew journey through Tornatore's 1988 Italian classic Cinema Paradiso , exploring how its deep love for the theater experience and its sentimental coming-of-age story left a lasting mark on film lovers everywhere. They discuss the film’s themes of the magic of movies, the limitations of growing up in a small town, and the censorship of human expression, and debate whether its straightforward, senti...
Peter and Andrew journey through David Lynch's 2001 surreal psychological thriller Mulholland Drive, exploring how its dream logic and masterful subversion of cinematic language left a lasting mark on modern cinema. They discuss the film’s themes of identity, the dark side of the Hollywood system, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy, and debate whether its highly open-ended, subjective narrative ...
Peter and Andrew unpack Edgar Wright's 2010 hyper-kinetic cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, exploring how its video game-inspired aesthetic and perfectly synced visual comedy left a lasting mark on modern cinema. They discuss the film’s themes of adolescent narcissism, romantic baggage, and fighting for affection, and debate whether its highly stylized "you against the world" message still resonates wi...
Peter and Andrew journey through Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 historical epic Ran, exploring how its breathtaking use of bold primary colors and massive practical battle sequences created an unparalleled visual spectacle. They discuss the film’s masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear, its complex family dynamics, and debate whether its bleak, karmic message about building an empire on violence ma...
Peter and Andrew unpack Gil Junger's 1999 teen romantic comedy 10 Things I Hate About You, exploring how its smart adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and its fast-paced, trope-filled character dynamics made it a defining film of the era. They discuss the film’s themes of teenage rebellion, dating expectations, and high school social hierarchies, and debate whether its stylized view of la...
Peter and Andrew journey through Charlie Chaplin's 1931 silent classic City Lights, exploring how its masterful physical comedy and intentional use of silence in the talkie era left a lasting mark on cinema. They discuss the film’s themes of optimism, wealth disparity, and the Tramp's enduring charm, and debate whether its lighthearted approach to heavy issues still resonates in a modern world.
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Peter and Andrew journey through Sergio Leone's 1966 epic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, exploring how its sprawling narrative, iconic characters, and gritty take on the Civil War changed the western genre forever. They discuss the film’s slow-building tension, its memorable dubbed dialogue, and debate whether the movie's moral ambiguity makes it a masterpiece or if it's just a stylish excuse for a gunfight.
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Peter and Andrew take on David Fincher’s cult classic Fight Club, exploring how its stylish direction, Brad Pitt’s iconic performance, and infamous twist made it a touchstone for a generation. They analyze the film’s critique of consumerism, masculinity, and cult mentality, and debate whether the movie’s message is misunderstood or subversive. Plus, they discuss how the film’s twist hol...
Peter and Andrew revisit the inspirational classic Dead Poets Society, exploring how Robin Williams’ passionate performance as Mr. Keating helped redefine the teacher-student movie. They discuss the film’s themes of nonconformity, tradition, and the pressures of elite education, and debate whether its “seize the day” message still resonates in a modern world.
In their remake scenarios, they ta...
Peter and Andrew unpack Bryan Singer's twisty 1995 crime thriller The Usual Suspects, exploring how its unreliable narrator and shocking reveals redefined the mystery genre. They analyze Verbal Kint, discuss the film's multiple layers of deception, and debate whether the movie's brilliant twists justify its narrative tricks or if it's all just an elaborate cheat.
In their remake scenarios, they tackle a structural pu...
Peter and Andrew journey through Stanley Kubrick’s visionary sci-fi epic 2001: A Space Odyssey, exploring how its groundbreaking visuals, enigmatic storytelling, and iconic HAL 9000 changed cinema forever. They discuss the film’s slow, meditative pace, its ambiguous ending, and why it’s more art installation than popcorn entertainment.
In their remake scenarios, they face a cosmic challenge: How do ...
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