Ramble With Russel Podcast

For this edition it is killer laughs abd serial killers.  First up we explore the life of comedian Louie C.K. in the blu-ray/dvd review of Louie : The Complete First Season (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) in this very unique comedy series.  It's a road into the mind of pure evil as you get the dvd review of Cyrus : Mind of a Serial Killer (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) starring Brian Krause, Danielle Harris & Lance Henriksen .  We journey to an offshore oil platform with the blu-ray  review of The Rig (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) starring William Forsythe as the workers dig a little too deep.  Finally it is a journey into the Irish woods in blu-ray review of Wake Wood (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a couple tries to bring back thier daughter from the dead.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are w

For this episode we feature hard edged lawmen, a beastly transformation and a sci-fi shooter.  First up is my dvd review of A&E's Dog The Bounty Hunter : This Family Means Business (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as the Chapman family hunt down some wanted felons.  Then we cross the pond for the blu-ray review of George Gently Series 3 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as British dectectives in the 1960's try to solve some baffling cases.  It's another modern day re-telling of a classic fairy tale for the dvd movie review of Beastly (courtesy of Alliance films) as a young man gets a lesson in humility in this beauty and the beast tale.  It's a jump into anoither galaxy with the video game review of Bulletstorm for the PS3 (courtesy of Gameaccess.ca) on a planet where things want to either eat you or kill you in this sci-fi first person shooter.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (w

For this week's Extra edition the podcast is going green.  First up it's a new take on a classic John Wyndom tale as I review Day of the Triffids (2010) (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) on blu-ray starring Dougray Scott and Jason Priestly as killer planst are on the rampage.  Then it is off the the sunny coast as I give my DVD review of The Glades : The Complete First Season  (Courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as a Chicagoi cop catches bad guys and tries to find love in the Sunshine State.  It's green of a different brand as I give my blu-ray/dvd combo review of Green Lantern : Emerald Knights (courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Video) as we get animated tales of the Green Lantern Corps.  Finally it is off to the movie theatre with my solo review of Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welco

This episode we deal with some drag queens and killer beasts.  First up we journey back to 1994 as I give my blu-ray review of The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) starring Terrance Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce as a trio of drag queens trek across the Australian desert on a big pink bus.  Then it is off to the sunny shores of Mexico as I give my blu-ray review of Roger Corman's Dinoshark (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as an ancient beast creates havok on the sunny shores.  It's a battle of 80's pop sensations Debbie Gibson & Tiffany along with monstrous reptiles in the blu-ray review of Mega Python VS Gatoroid (courtesy of eOne Entertainment).  I wrap thing off wiith a journey deep inot the woods with the blu-ray/dvd combo review of Red Riding Hood (courtesy of Warner Bros Home video) as a classic legend gets a new twist starring Gary Oldman.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.c

In this week's extra edition we explore the world of games, evil spirits,mafia bosses and mustants.  First up I give my recaps of this year's E3 Press Conferences by Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.  Then it is off to the movies as I give my dvd review of Stranded (Djinns) (courtesy of eOneEntertainment) as 60's soldiers in the Algerian desert must fight for thier lives against evil spirits.  Next up is my blu-ray review of Kill The Irishman (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as a self-proclaimed Celtic Warrior fights the mob in 60's Cleaveland.  Finally it is off to the theatre with Rob as we review the next chapter in the saga of Marvel band of Merry Mutants with X-Men :First Class as explore the mutant plight of the 60's.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

For this episode of the show we explore love and terror all in one nice package.  First up you get my classic movie review with 25th Anniversary of The Decline of The American Empire (courtesy of eOne Entertanment) on blu-ray as Montrealers from the past talk about what makes men and women tick.  Then we jump into a romantic comedy of our times with my dvd review of Textuality (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a couple managae thier relationships through smart phones starring Eric McCormack & Carly Pope.  It is  swing on the terror side as I have my dvd review of Fall Down Dead (courtesy of eOne Entertianment) starring David Carradine, Udo Kier & Dominique Swain as fights for her life escaping a serial killer.  I wrap things up with my blu-ray review of Haven : The Complete First Season (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) where a FBI agent tries to uncover the mysteries of the town and her own past.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaud

For this week's extra edition we journey inot the world of sports entertainment. First up it's a trip back to the Monday NIght Wars as I give my DVD review of The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as the 3-disc set features classic matches and moments from the glory days of WCW. Then we have a look at a man who revolutionized Mixed Martial Arts as I give my blu-ray review of UFC Ultimate Royce Gracie (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) that gives a look into the amazing career of the fighter. I wrap things up with my blu-ray review of the biggest event every year in sports entertainment the 2 disc set of Wrestlemania XXVII (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) hosted by The Rock from Atlanta, Georgia. Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Derington that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week we journey inot the mystic and strange with my reviews.  First up I give some exciting news about some future release from the fine folks at Disney as part of my news package.  Then it is a journey to Rome to battle the devil as I give my blu-ray review of The Rite (courtesy of Warner Bros Entertainment) where a young priest battles to save soul along wiith Anthony Hopkins. Then it is a journey inot the woods as a group of men fight for their lives in my dvd review of Proi (Prey)  (Courtesy of eONe Entertainment) .  It's a jounrey back to television past as I give my blu-ray/dvd review of Robin of Sherwood : Set 1 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) in ITV's classic show from the 1980's.  Then I wrap things up with a jump to present day as I give my blu-ray review of HBO's True Blood Season 3 (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment) as Sookie and Bill face off against werewolves & witches in the Deep South.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Deringtonthat can be found at www

For this week's extra addition animation once again takes the spotlight.  First up we journey back to 1982 a I give my blu-ray/dvd combo review of The Last Unicorn as a mystical creature tries to find the rest of her kind.  Then we jump to modern day animation with my dvd review of American Dad : Volume 6 (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as the Smith family faces off all kinds of challenges, including the Rapture.  With Cars 2 set to hit theatres I give my blu-ray review of The Incredibles (courtesy of Disney Entertainment) as I talk about one of my favourite Pixar films.  I wrap things up with my review of a classic Shkespearian tale, but this time lawn ornaments in my blu-ray review of Gnomeo & Juliet (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) featuring the voice talents of Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Caine and the one and only Hulk Hogan.  Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Deringtonthat can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com)

This episodes features reviews of some ver passionate people. First up you get my DVD review of Passion Play (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox & Bill Murray as a washed up jazz singers tries to win the heart of a woman with wings. Then we soar inot teanage agnst and adventure with my blu-ray review of I am Number Four (courtesy of Disney Entertanment) as teenage aliens fight to survive on earth. We then take a trip on the wild side as I give my DVD review of Kaboom (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a young man tries to find love around some very strange events in college. I wrap things up witha journey to station 15 and give my DVD review of Rookie Blue : The Complete First Season (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as new cops brave their first days on the job. You can catch the new season of the show premiering on Global on June 16. Music for this week features the song Dimensions by Aaron Deringtonthat can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.Other instrumental music is by t

On this week\s extra edition it's pirates a plenty on the podcast.  First off I tackle of couple of new blu-ray release with my review of The Violent Kind (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a biiker gang gets mroe than they bargained for in a cabin in the woods and the movie Vanishing on 7th Street (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Hayden Christiansen, Thandie Newton & John Leguizamo where a man wakes up to find a world missing people and full of shadows.  Then you get my video game review of LEGO:Pirates of the Caribbean for the PS3 (courtesy of GameAccess.ca) as you build blocks and fire cannons on the high seas.  Finally Rob joins me as we review Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides as Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush search for the fountain of youth.  Music for this week features the song Fallen Gradeur by the folks at Midnight Syndicate it can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestio

On this episode of the show all of the stories take place in the 1800's along with a brief news report at the top of the show.  First up is my audio book review of Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith as we take a look at a very bloodied past of a former US president.  Then it is a retro movie review as I give my blu-ray review of Wild Wild West (courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment) starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline. Kenneth Brannagh & Selma Hayek as the west gets a steampunk look.  Then it is the wild frontier of North America as I give my DVD review of Hawkeye : The Frist Frontier the Complete series (courtesy of Mill Creek Entertainment) starring Lee Horsley and Lynda Carter as ro as mance & adventure blooms  while the French & British fight it out in the Hudson Valley.  I wrap things up with a very Canadian feel as I givemy blu-ray review of Murdoch Mysteries Series 3 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as crimes are solved in turn of the century Toronto.  Music for this episo

In this episode we tackle reviews of Heroic proportions.  First up we travel back in time to the DC Universe Circa 2007 as I give my review of Graphic Audio's Infinite Crisis Part 1 as forgotten characters come back to re-write the DCU in thier own eyes.  Then we fights alongside Marvel Universe as I give my PS3 game review of Marvel Super Hero Squad : The Inifinity Gauntlet (courtesy of Game Access.ca) as the squadies team up to save Super Hero City.  Then I wrap things up with a trip to the movies as Rob joins me on our first stop in the summer movie train of reviews for our take on THOR now playing at a theatre near you.  Music for this episode features the songs Thunder by Brother Falloon & Thunder in the Underland by Skinny White Boy, both of them can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

For this week's extra episode I delve into some Flights of Fantasy. First up we journey back to the land of Fantasia with my DVD review of Tales From the Neverending Story (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as a young boy tries to save the life of a dieing child Empress.  Then it os off to Narnia as I give my blu-ray review of Chronicles of Narnia : Voyage of The Dawn Treader(Courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as we experience adventure on the high seas.  I wrap things up with a trip to Hogwarts (sorta) with my blu-ray review of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part 1 (courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertianment) as the young wizards battle for thier lives to destroy the dark lord.  Music for this episode features the songs Stones and Gems by Kathy Reynolds & The Magic Night by mjc, both of them can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions

Here it is folks my 250th episode and 5th Anniversary episode that I recorded LIVE on the Talkshoe network this past Saturday with special guest co-host Dave Cooper from the Cultdom Collective podcast and frequent guest on Doctor Who Podshock.  In this special unedited edition Dave and I talk about many science fiction and fantasy shows in both movies and television.  As an added bonous you also get my quick review of Murdoch Myseries Season 2, making our way towards my upcoming blu-ray review of Murdoch Mysteries Season 3 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) that will be featured on an upcoming episode.  Music for this week features the theintro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com .  other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome/

This week we highlight murder, mystery and movie making.  First up we travel to the UK as I give my DVD review of ITV's Identity (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as the specialized unit tracks down theft of your very identity.  Then it is off to Toronot of the 1890's as I give my tv series review of Murdoch Mysteries Season 1 as I make my way to Season 3.  THen I wrap things up with my DVD review of The Making of PLus One (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as we explore the behind the scense of getting an independent movie making process in Cannes, France.  As an Extra bonous this week I am including in my show notes a link to Moulin Rounge (which I have reviewed on this podcast) special at 10 on MTV that can be found here as the movie celebrates it's 10th Anniversary.  Music for this week features the songs Around THe World by Natalie Brown & Who is Peter Tong by MarkovichAMP, both of them can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar. Other instrumenta

This episode features a visionary movie maker, a tricky lobbyist and animated adventures in Toronto.  First off I take a look at two films from legendary film director Alejandro Jodorowsky, El Topo & The Holy Mountain (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) that have been released on Blu-ray.  Next we take a journey into th heart of Washington D.C. as I give my Blu-ray review of Casino Jack (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Kevin Spacey, Kelly Preston & John Lovitz as a lobbyist reaches for the stars.  I wrap things off with my DVD review of The Dating Guy Season 1 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as an animated foursome purise love, life and lust in Toronto.  Music for this week features the songs Honeymoon in Las Vegas by Trailer Park Rangers & Car Crash in Vegas, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are we

For this week's extra episode I am basing my reviews on films base on true life events.  First up I give my Blu-ray review of Conviction (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) starring Hilary Swank & Sam Rockwell as a woman fights for the freedom of her jailed brother.  Then it's a journey into the mind of a serial killer as I review the Blu-ray of Dear Mr. Gacy (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as a young film student delves into the mind of a convicted killer.  I give my Blu-ray review of of 127 Hours (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) starring James Franco as a young rock climber has to fight for his very life in the   .  I wrap things up with a little bit of comedy with my DVD review of Who's the Caboose ?  (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Sarah Silverman as a young comic heads to Hollywood to pursue her dreams of stardom.  Music for this week features the songs Full Moon Over Babylon by Becky Bishop , Fallout Renegade by anemo & Hello California by Salme Dahlstrom, all of them can be found at

This episode features angry women, blood and a thirst for vengeance.  First up is my Blu-ray review of Blood Night : The Legend of Mary Hatchet (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as an urban legend lays waste to some horny teenagers who mess with a Ouija board in a graveyard (never a good plan) .  Then we journey to the world of ballet angst with my Blu-ray review of Academy Award Winning Black Swan (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as Natalie Portman must fight her inner demons to preform in a role of a lifetime.  We take a jounrey to Beijing China as I give my DVD review of Walking The Dead (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as a ghost with an big axe lays waste to a small town.  I wrap things up with my Blu-ray review of Steven Seagal's latest release in Born to Raise Hell (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as the real-life sheriff kicks butt in Bucharest, Romania.  Music for this week features the songs Black Swan by Belladonna, Walking on Grass by Puce Wallpaper & In Hell by Leif Willumsen, all of them

For this week's extra content we are taking a journey into some b-monster movie madness.  First up is my dvd review of Roger Corman's Sharktopus (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as the waters of Mexico run deep with blood.  Then it is a journey to the far north as an ancient beast runs amok with my dvd review of Wyvern (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring a former star of Stargate SG-1.  I wrap things up with a Blu-ray double-bill release of Galaxina & The Crater Lake Monster (courtesy of Mill Creek Entertainment) as a busty female android and an a prehistoric monster take center stage.  Music for this week features the songs Shark Attack by josh & Cool Galaxy by Frenz, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome