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
57 episodes
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Singin' in the Rain
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 fro...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - The Uprising
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 Kin...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Goodfellas
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 loy...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - A Woman Under the Influence
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 c...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Night of the Living Dead
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 int...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Children of Men
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...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Donnie Darko
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 di...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - The Truman Show
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 t...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Cinema Paradiso
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 f...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Mulholland Drive
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 them...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Scott Pilgrim vs the World
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 t...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Ran
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 maste...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - 10 Things I Hate About You
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 o...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - City Lights
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 the...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - The Good The Bad and The Ugly
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...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Fight Club
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, ma...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Dead Poets Society
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, an...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - The Usual Suspects
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 decept...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - 2001: A Space Odyssey
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, meditati...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Nashville
Peter and Andrew take on Robert Altman’s sprawling 1975 classic Nashville, exploring how its ensemble cast and overlapping storylines create a vivid portrait of American culture at a crossroads. They discuss the film’s unconventional structure,...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - The Graduate
Peter and Andrew discuss Mike Nichols’ iconic 1967 film The Graduate, exploring how its blend of comedy, melancholy, and social commentary captured the uncertainty of a generation. They analyze Dustin Hoffman’s breakout performance, the film’s ...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Tokyo Story
Peter and Andrew explore Yasujiro Ozu’s 1953 masterpiece Tokyo Story, examining how this quiet family drama became one of the most revered films in cinema history. They discuss Ozu’s unique visual style, the film’s meditative pace, and how its ...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Top 5 Films set in Europe
In this special episode of How to Make Films and Influence People, Peter and Andrew mix things up with a quick countdown of their Top 5 Films Set in Europe! Whether you're planning your next European adventure or just looking for some armchair ...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - Jaws
Peter and Andrew dive into Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster classic Jaws, exploring how it redefined the summer movie and set the standard for modern thrillers. They analyze the film’s masterful pacing, iconic suspense sequences, and why the shar...
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - The Shawshank Redemption
Peter and Andrew dig into Frank Darabont’s beloved classic The Shawshank Redemption, exploring why this prison drama has become one of the most popular films of all time. They analyze the film’s themes of hope, friendship, and institutionalizat...
