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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 adult-themed story: Could it work as a family film starring Winnie the Pooh? How would you shoot it with no budget? Would it work better as a modern Netflix series? Plus, listener poll results and their latest viewing recommendations.

The hosts also discuss their current viewing habits, including Bob's Burgers, and reference films like The Luckiest Man in America, Woman of the Hour, Late Night with the Devil, Slum Dog Millionaire, Magnolia, White Men Can't Jump, Palm Springs, Groundhog Day, Mad Men, It's a Wonderful Life, and Barbarian in their analysis and remake discussions.

Topics covered: Billy Wilder's writing techniques, 1960s corporate culture, the film's Jewish themes, character development, misunderstandings as plot devices, and why some classics remain timeless.

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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 Andrew discuss the film "Battle of Algiers", along with discussing Brooklyn 99, Friends, I Think You Should Leave, The Detroiters, Friendship, Portlandia, and Monty Python, and their own screenplay project.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-films-and-influence-people/id1850576210

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For the first few episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure)

Peter talks with multi-talented filmmaker Phoebe Hart about her career, her perspectives on storytelling and art, and specifically her film "Jamie Sonshine". They discuss her approach to telling deeply personal stories in innovative ways.


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Jamie Sonshine trailer: https://vimeo.com/417308967

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Peter talks with Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and producer Hugh Fink. Hugh won an Emmy for his writing with Saturday Night Live and that's only the very beginnings of his accomplishments. He wrote some of your favorite sketches, and then went on to write and produce for major awards shows like the Writers Guild Awards. Peter and Hugh dive deep into comedy, writing, and what makes for a good awards show - including how Hugh would fix the Oscars. 

NOTE: Unfortunately, a technical error cut off the very end of the interview. Luckily, the vast majority of the interview is here, but the closing words between Peter and Hugh were lost. Our sincere apologies to Hugh and to you, the listener. 

Find out more about Hugh at www.hughfink.com

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Peter talks with writer/director Michael Gamarano Singleton about storytelling, filmmaking, going to sport college, and commercial acting in Los Angeles. They discuss Michael's smart, affecting film "Denzel" and dive into Michael's advice on navigating the film industry.

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Host Peter Kimball speaks with filmmaker Sasha Levinson, director of the feature length documentary "Sylvie of the Sunshine State". They discuss this extremely personal portrait of a family dealing with the absurdities and emotional turbulence of a multigenerational Jewish matriarchy - all set against the backdrop of the pandemic. And then they dive into her career and creative journey and get all her insights into documentary film.

Check out more at:

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In this first episode, host Peter Hoffman Kimball speaks with director Jonathan Sims, creator of the immersive, virtual reality short film/music video "Be Your Own Dentist" - along with a million other accomplishments. They dive into a discussion of everything from Jodorowsky to Queer Horror to what inspires Sims as an artist. 


"Be Your Own Dentist" by Katya, video directed by Jonathan Sims
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The Cosmic Laughter of Cucci Binaca, directed by Jonathan Sims
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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 we're focusing on the top new filmmakers who are still on the ground, working their way up, and making ambitious, adventurous work. 

We're not going to make any false promises - if you love commercials for Number 2 pencils and jokes about felony homicide, this might not be your bag. But if you're looking for insightful conversation about film and filmmaking, this is the place for you. Check it out! Search for Top New Filmmakers wherever you get your podcasts.

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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

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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 Kimball

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Theme Music by Shawn Korkie
Cover Art by Roppuri

A Don't Matter Media Production

www.RussellGetsRevenge.com
facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge
twitter: @getsrevenge
instagram: @russellgetsrevenge