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" - The Adventures of Robin Hood
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 film that's already pretty family-friendly? What would a gritty no-budget version look like? Could it work as a modern TV series? Plus, they dive into the fascinating history of Robin Hood stories and reveal their screenplay project updates.
The hosts also share their current viewing habits, including St. Dennis Medical and Mayor of Kingstown, while referencing the 1922 Douglas Fairbanks Robin Hood, Disney's animated Robin Hood, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Sherlock (BBC), Ivanho, The Sound of Music, Galaxy Quest, Mythic Quest, Breaking Bad, and True Detective in their analysis.
Topics covered: The evolution of Robin Hood stories, Errol Flynn's career, practical sword fighting choreography, the Norman vs. Saxon conflict, and how classic adventure films influenced modern blockbusters.