Ramble With Russel Podcast

On this edition of Extra we meet a determined teen, a town struggling with a horrible event, a bad cop and a legendary vampire. First up I comment on the recent death of legendary singer Donna Summer. It's Home Alone meets Rambo with the blu-ray review of The Aggresion Scale (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as some felons getmore than they bargained for in the form a a young boy with bad intentions. Then it is off the rainy Seattle with the blu-ray review of The Killing : The Complete First Season (courtesy of Fox Home Video) as everyone is a suspect after the death of a teenage girl. It's a trip to LA circa 1990's with the dvd review of Rampart (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Woody Harrelson as a cop who has his own version of justice. It's a classic tv show re-done Tim Burton style with my movie review of Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp as the legendary Barnabus Collins. Music for this episode features the songs Sutherland Axe Murder by Sleaze Patrol, Copland by Cooperstone Badge and In Fo

On this edition of the show we have a case of the Bobs and some avenging action.  First up on the show it's a trip back to Kyle, Stan, Kenny and Cartman with the dvd review of South Park : The Complete 15th Season (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) where the boys tackel such issues as the Humancentipad, Broadway and WikiLeaks.  Then it's time to catch up with a new animated comedy on dvd in Bob's Burger's : The Complete First Season (courtesy of Fox Home Video) as a family as fun is always on the menu with this irreverent group of characters.  It's time to catch up with some classic 90's comedy with the dvd review of BOB : The Complete Series (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) starring Bob Newhart as a comic book writer that gets a second chance to bring back his comic book character.  It's then off to the movie theatre for some big screen heroes with my review of Marvel's The Avengers in 3D.  Music for this episode features the songs Doin' it at the Park by DJ Spangley, Heroine by Dirtywhite Fashion and Hero

On this edition of Extra we are looking at the impact of war on many different races.  First off I give my comment/rant on the recent staffing changes at the local movie theatre I like to frequent in Lindsay.  A group of teenagers fine themselves thrust into a ght they never wanted in the blu-ray revidew of Tomorrow When The War Began (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) in this movie set in the land down under.  Then it's off to the supernatural war raging in Mystic Falls in the blu-ray revidew of The Vampire Diaries : The Complete Second Season (courtesy of Warner Home Video) as things heat up for the Salvatore brothers.  It is back to tight black outfits and flying bullets with the dvd review of Underworld Awakening (courtesy of Sony Home Video) as Kate Beckinsale returns as the ass kicking vampire Selene.  It's a trip to the dark continent with the blu-ray review of The Dead (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as 2 men fight to stay6 alive in a zombie apocalypse in Africa.   Music for this episode features

Here we go folks 6 years in the making and it is here my 6th Anniversary Special I recorded LIVE on the Talkshoe network.  Joining me in this slightly edited version of the show are not one but two guests for the price of one podcast and they are Dave Cooper (Cultdome Collective, Podshock) and Dr. Rebecca Housel (www.rebeccahousel.com) , The Pop Culture Professor who I met at the past Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con.  In this jam packed show we talk about Doctor Who, sci-fi and the state of Vampires in entertainment today along with some great audio clips from Doctor Who and Dark Shadows to boot.  Music for this week features the theintro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar that can be found at www.famemusic.com  other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome/

In this episode of the show we catch up with a pagan cult, a haunted hotel, a man struggling to keep afloat and we catch up to a deadly assassin.  First up you get the blu-ray review of The Wicker Tree (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) a sequel to the cult film the Wicker Man as two young Americans get more than they bargained for on May Day.  Then two amateur ghost hunters get some thrills and chills in the dvd review of The Innkeepers (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) in this creepy tale of a haunted hotel.  It's off to the beautiful shores of the Hawaiian Islands with the blu-ray review of the Oscar Nominated film The Descendants (courtesy of Fox Home Video) starring George Clooney in this comedy drama.  It's back to 15th Century Italy with the video game review of Assassin's Creed 2 for the PS3 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca)  as we witness the birth of a killer.  Music for this episode features the songs Streets of Dublin by Rohan, Rooms of Innocence by Plastic Sky and Lost in The Past by internal fl

On this edition of Extra it's a clueless girl, a lost woman, a dvivded man and we hit critial mass in gaming.  First up I have some exciting news about a new place on the web where you can catch my writing style.  We take a trip back to the 90's with my retro blu-ray review of Clueless (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) starring Alicia Silveerstone from the director of Fast Mount at Ridgemount High.  It's a trip into the world of Fae with the dvd review of Lost Girl Season 1 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a young woman discovers a strange new world in her own backyard.  A man is trapped between two worlds with the dvd review of Neverlost (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) in  this new thriller.  It's a journey to the far future with my video game review of Mass Effect 2 for PS3 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca) in this sci-fi third person shooter.   Music for this episode features the songs Little Lost Girl by Kudegra, Long Lost Art of Love by John Korbel and I Live A Dream by Jacques Grant & Rewin

On the regular edition of the show it's back to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for my Day 2 coverage of Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con 2012 that took place April 14 & 15. First up I catch up with new comic book writer of Minx, Andrea Grant as we talk about what it is like to start your own comic. For all of you Sports Entertainment fans I catch up with WWE Legend The Honky Tonk Man as we discuss the past and current state of life in the squared circle. We dip into the world of science fiction when I talk with actor Colin Ferguson about the show Eureka and the key to making a good sci-fi series. I catch up with the Canadian voice actor for Kermit the Frog Jim Felker where we discuss how to get into voice acting and what it takes to be successfull. I finish up the day by chatting with actress Megan Rath and actor Sam Huntington from the hit US version of Being Human. Music for this episode features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.famemusic.com . Other instrumental music i

On this edition of Extra it's a group of people trying to do the impossible.  First up it is a journey back to Medievil times with the blu-ray review of Robin of Sherwood Set 2 (courtesy of EOne Entertainment) as Jason Connery (Sean Connery's son) takes up the mantle of the hooded man in this classic British 80's show.  Then it is a trip to a world gone to hell with the blu-ray review of The Divide (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) starring Michael Biehn where the lucky ones died in the blast.  It's more super spy action with the blu-ray review of Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) as Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise)  once again must save the world and his team from destruction.  We wrap things up with a man's goals that are more down to earth with the blu-ray review of We Bought A Zoo (courtesy of Fox Home Video) starring Matt Damon & Scarlett Johansson in this family drama from the creator of Jerry Maguire.  Music for this episode features the songs I Would Steal the Sun

It's another on the road edition of the show as I return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for my Day 1 coverage of Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con that took place April 14 & 15, 2012.  Along with my observations on the event you get a star-studded cast of celebrity guests to interview.  First up I catch with a woman who knows her vampires when  I chat with The Pop Culture Professor herself Dr. Rebecca Housel (www.rebeccahousel.com) as we discuss the evolution of the creatures of the night.  Then it's a leap off to a galaxy far far away ( and I don't mean Star Wars) when I chat with actor Lance Guest (The Last Starfighter) as we talk about the ground breaking film and the impact it had in movies.  It's more Last Starfighter talk when I talk with actress Catherine Mary Stewart (Mischief, The Last Starfighter ) (www.catherinemarystewart.com) about her roles in both films .  I catch up with another actor who got his start as a kid in the Star Wars franchies with actor Daniel Logan (Star Wars : Attack of

On this edtion of the show it's an alien invasion, an outrageous babysitter, classic film noir and vengeance with a gun.  First up a group of young people strive to survive an alien invasion in Moscow with the dvd review of The Darkest Hour (courtesy of eOne Entertainment).  Then it is babysitting to the extreme with the blu-ray review of The Sitter (courtesy of Fox Home Video) starring Jonah Hill and Sam Rockwell.  It's then time to catch up with one of the 100 greatest movies of all time with the blu-ray review of Chinatown (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) starring Jack Nicholson & Faye Dunaway in a story of power and greed set in 1930's Los Angelas.  I wrap things off with a trip to the old west with the audio book review of Graphic Audio's The Loner Book 1 : The Loner by J.A. Johnstone (courtesy of www.graphicaudio.net ) as a man seeks revenge with a barrel full of lead and broken dreams.  Music for this episode features the songs Dark Guitar by KlassicK Productions, Greyhound Watershow by Ocean Ale

On this edition of the show it's a frustrated writer, teens battling evil, battling wizards and gods. First up a writer of teen fiction tries to re-capture her youth and old boyfriend in the dark comedy by the creator of Juno with the blu-ray review of Young Adult (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron. Then we return to the halls of Crowley High with the dvd review of Todd and The Book of Pure Evil : Season 2 (Courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as gang contine to fight evil with mostly mixed results. It's a return to the world of some classic revolutionary animation with the blu-ray review of the 35th Anniversary of Ralph Bakshi's Wizards (courtesy of Fox Home Video) as this ground breaking film comes to high definition. It's a trip back to ancient times with the movie review of Wrath of The Titans as Perseus resumes his fight against the gods. Music for this episode features the songs Too Much Too Young Too Fast by Airbourne, Young World by Eric Boff and Magic 8 Ball b

One this edition of Extra it's battles across the stars, dangerous bugs, singing rodents and team of galactic proportions.  First up it's bacl to a galaxy far, far away with the audio book review of Star Wars : Fate of The Jedi Book 9 - Apocalypse by Troy Denning as the Sith and Jedi battle it out to the finish.  Then it's time for another Roger Corman produced creature feature with the blu-ray review of Camel Spiders (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as giant spiders terrorize a small town starring Brian Krause and C. Thomas Howell.  It's a vacation gone awry with the blu-ray review of Alivin and The Chipmunks : Chipwrecked (courtesy of Fox Home Video) as  the singing sensations find themselves stranded on a remote island.  It's a team effort with the video game review of Ratchet and Clank : All 4 One for the PS3 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca) as Dr. Nefarious and Qwark join the dynamic duo in a mission to once again save the galaxy.  Music for this episode features the songs Sugar Spider by furiousbal

On this week's regular edition of the show it's monster in all shapes and sizes.  First up genres collide with the blu-ray review of Monster Brawl (courtesy fo Anchor Bay Entertainment) as classic monsters face off in the squared circle starring Jimmy Hart, Kevin Nash, Dave Foley and Lance Henriksen.  Then it's my blu-ray review of the documentary Corman's World : Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as we look back at the career of the legendary director/producer.  Then it is two reviews for the price of one title when I give my audio book and movie review of The Hunger Games for your listening pleasure.  I wrap things up with the video game review of The Adventures of Tintin for the PS3 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca) as the your adventurer hits your game console.  Music for this episode features the songs Just Like a Movie by Digital Grey Orchestra, End Game by George Woods, Only a Game by The Suicide Denial and One World by EL84, they can all be found at www.famemusic.com.

On this week's edition of Extra we explore crooked cops,  a nasty mortician, battling youth and an adventure across the world.  Before I get to the reviews I talk about something strange that happened to me at a local theatre.  It's a trip to the past of New York City with the dvd review of The Son of No One (courtesy of Alliance Films) as a cop must face the consequences of his past.  Some teenagers get in way over thier heads with the blu-ray review of Beneath The Darkness (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Randy Quaid as a very deadly mortician.  It's a trip back into cinema past with the dvd review of The Battle Royale Collection (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as young Japanese students fights to the death on an island.  I wrap things up with the blu-ray review of The Adventures of Tintin (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) as the classic Herge character gets a 3D animation makeover from Steven Speilberg and Peter Jackson.   Music for this episode features the songs Secret (You Know What) by

On this edition of the show it's back to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Day 2 of my coverage of Toronto Comic-Con 2012 presented by Fan Expo that took place March 10 & 11. Celebrities take centre stage in this edition of the show as they take time out to share some words of wisdom and insight. First up I catch up with actress Nicole Marie McCafferty (www.ontariofantasymovies.freehostia.com) as she talks about what it is like to work for an independent film company. Actor John Delancie (Q on Star Trek : Next Gneration) talks about his role on the show and acting tips for the next generation of actors. Keeping with the space theme actor Robert Picardo (www.robertpicardo.net) (Star Trek Voyager, Stargate : Atlantis) talks about his famous roles on both shows and the foils of working in a tight outfit. After a great Q & A, I catch up with actor Bruce Boxleitner (Scarecrows & Mrs. King, Tron & Tron : Legacy) as we talk about the changing face of hollywood and the challenges of getting work

On this week's edition of Extra we have a jammed pack show for your listening pleasure.  First up we hit the streets of Toronto for a new cop show with the dvd review of King : The Complete First Season (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a female detective fights for her place inthe force while balancing her social life.  Then it is a return to action with former WWE Superstar Steve Austin with the blu-ray/dvd review of Recoil (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) where a police officer takes the law into his own hands.  A tunnel becomes an object of terrior with the dvd review of Absentia (courtesy of Phase 4 Films) in this creepy thriller.  It's an old tale with a new twist with the blu-ray review of Footloose (2011) (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) as a young man fights a town for the right to dance.  Things come to a dramatic end with my audio book review of Graphic Audio's Lilith Saintcrow's Dante Valentine : Book 5 - To Hell and Back (courtesy of www.graphicaudio.net) as the sexy necromancer prepares for

It's another on the road edition of the podcast as I start my first convention coverage of 2012 with a trip to Toronto Comic-Con 2012 presented by Fan Expo that too place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 10 & 11, 2012.  On my Day 1 coverage you get a nice variety of observations and interviews for your listening pleasure.  First up it's a trip back to the 80's as I catch up with actor Curtis Armstrong who starred in the cult film Revenge of the Nerds and the tv series Moonlighting.  I get a chance to talk with some independent producers of the new webseries Clutch (www.clutchtheseries.com)  and how they are trying to make an impact on the web.  I then get a chance to catch up with the Jason Eisener, director of Hobo With a Shotgun (which I have reviewed on this show) as we talk about the art of making a cult classic.  It's a short trip into the land of reality tv as I geta quick interview with one of the stars of the Celebrity Apprentice, Tia Carrere (Wayne's World, Relic Hunter) as she spi

On this edition of the show it's sword and sorcery, twin magic and more dealings with the devil.  Right at the top of the show I give my take on a recent loss to the world of music and cult tv shows.  The popular video game franchise is now a new web series with the dvd review of Dragon Age : Redemption (courtesy of eOne Entertainment)  starring Felicia Day (Buffy, The Guild) based on the game by Bioware.  It's a case of double trouble with the blu-ray review of Jack & Jill (courtesy of Sony Home Video) starring Adam Sandler and a host of cameos in his latest comedy movie.   It's time to catch up the sexy necromancer with the audio book review of Graphic Audio's Lilith Saintcrow's Dante Valentine ; Book 4 : Saint City Sinners (courtesy of www.graphicaudio.net) as she fights for her life against the legions of Hell.  Music for this episode features the songs Bride of the Dragon by Man Bites God and Family by PuceWallpaper, they can all be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band

On this week's edition of Extra it's an award winning movie, a trip into terror, a town of dark secrets and more adventures of the death dealing necromancer. To start the show I give you all some exciting blu-ray news and a little rant on the state of networks yanking tv shows. First up at the gate is the dvd review of the Oscar Award Wiinning Hugo (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) as a young boy fights to save his father\s dream in Paris of 1931. Then a female nurse gets more than she bargained for after a near death experience in the dvd review of Insight (courtesy of Phase 4 Films) in this dark thriller starring Natalie Zea, Sean Patrick Flannery & Christopher llyod. It's a trip back to Durham with the dvd review of Durham County Season 3 (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) where secrets don't stay buried. The dark urban adventures continues with the audio book review of Graphic Audio's Lilith Saintcrow's Dante Valentine : Book 4 : Saint City Sinners (courtesy of www.graphicaudio.net) as the sword

It's another on the road edition of the show as I return back to the GTA for my Podcamp Toronto 12 that took place on Ryerson University, Feb. 25 & 26, 2012.  In addition to gettting my thoughts on the weekend event I catch up with my old friend and fellow podcaster/author Steve Saylor as we talk about writing and his return to This Week in Geek.  Music for this episode features the song Travelogue by George Woods, they can all be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.