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.
Russell Gets Revenge
Introducing: "How To Make Films and Influence People" - It's a Wonderful Life
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? Could the Muppets save this story? What would a no-budget version look like? Plus, they share their top 5 Christmas movies and discuss the little-known German New Year's tradition Dinner for One.
The hosts also discuss their holiday viewing habits, including The Santa Claus, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, Muppet Christmas Carol, White Christmas, Home Alone, Love Actually, and Elf, while referencing Blue Valentine, The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, Citizen Kane, and various Christmas classics in their analysis.
Topics covered: The Great Depression's impact on cinema, Christmas movie traditions, the film's economic themes, why some classics feel dated, and the difference between nostalgia and quality filmmaking.