Just taking a break (for a good reason!)
by Simon Brew | Jun 20, 2023 | News
Things will be quieter than usual on the Film Stories site for a little bit, as we're up to some fresh mischief......
Posts by: Simon Brew
Podcast: Spider-Man 2 (2004) and The Menu (2022)
by Simon Brew | Jun 19, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that both hit problems with one of their lead roles......
Matthew Vaughn’s next film Argylle, to arrive in February
by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2023 | News
Argylle, starring Henry Cavill, is potentially Matthew Vaughn's latest franchise - and the first film arrives in February 2024....
The Flash, Warner Bros, and the elephant in the room
by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2023 | Feature
Warner Bros' late decision to bring Ezra Miller back into the frontline of The Flash's promotional campaign feels like an odd one....
The new Alien film is confirmed for August 2024 release - and heading to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Jun 14, 2023 | News
The Alien franchise will be returning to cinemas in 2024, with the new film no longer heading for a streaming debut....
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 14, 2023 | News
John Hughes' much-loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off is coming to 4K disc this July, with a Steelbook option available as well: more here....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: something to look forward to
by Simon Brew | Jun 14, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, just a word or two about having something in the calendar....
Enter The Dragon heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for its 50th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2023 | News
The Bruce Lee-headlined classic Enter The Dragon is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this August: more details here....
Greatest Days review: Take That, Clitheroe, and an early summer movie delight
by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Reviews
A party of a movie featuring the songs of Take That, Greatest Days is an ambitious musical you'll love regardless of your musical tastes....
Podcast: I, Robot (2004) and For Love Of The Game (1999)
by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Podcasts
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2023, and the strange neglect of family blockbuster movies
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | Feature
The lack of family movies in cinemas has lightened a little, but it's still a problem: a few thoughts on cinema missing a trick....
Podcast: in conversation with producer Barbara DeFina: Casino, The Color Of Money, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, The Last Temptation Of Christ and lots more
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | Podcasts
A very special episode of Film Stories, with a very special guest: producer Barbara DeFina....
School Of Rock is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News
Jack Black will be rocking out on the big screen again, as School Of Rock prepares to return to cinemas in the UK this September....
The Super Mario Bros Movie coming to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News
The Super Mario Bros Movie is getting its UK disc release this summer, with a mix of DVD, Blu-ray, 4K disc and collector's options....
One last release date delay for Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2023 | News
Taika Waititi's long-in-gestation Next Goal Wins has now moved to a prime Christmas release slot in the UK - a sign of confidence in the film,...
Bryan Singer is allegedly self-financing a documentary about Bryan Singer
by Simon Brew | Jun 07, 2023 | News
Bryan Singer hasn't directed a film for many years now, but it sounds like he's gearing up to tell his side of the story....
Steven Spielberg’s Duel is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jun 07, 2023 | News
Steven Spielberg's first film, the wonderful Duel, is arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this autumn in a limited edition set....
Werner Herzog has written his memoir, set to be published in October
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2023 | News
The life story of Werner Herzog is set to be told by Werner Herzog in Every Man For Himself And God Against All....
Streaming services are not archivists, and Disney+ has proven that
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2023 | Feature
With Disney set to remove another bunch of its own shows from its Disney+ service to save costs, a few words about where streaming services now sit....
It looks like Disney is about to delete another bunch of films and TV shows from Disney+
by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2023 | News
More shows and films are set to get the chop from Disney+, as it announces further 'impairment charges'....
Podcast: Barbarian (2022) and Superbad (2007)
by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two relatively low budget films that both proved bigger hits than expected....
Evil Dead Rise heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2023 | News
Evil Dead Rise has already cleaned up at the box office - and it's heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in July....
Airplane!: a new book is set to tell the story of the film
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2023 | News
A new book arrives in October that's set to tell the story of the classic 1980 spoof comedy Airplane! More here....
The things we think and do not say: the future of writing about film online
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2023 | Feature
The world of film writing and entertainment journalism is going down a very odd path: but there has to be a better way forward....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: a few words about carers
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2023 | Feature
Just a few words on the carers of the world, for our weekly chat about mental health and wellbeing....
Fast X: is Hagrid from Harry Potter in the new Fast & Furious movie?
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2023 | News
Hagrid has only appeared in the Harry Potter films so far - but is there a cheeky crossover with the Fast & Furious saga, thanks to Fast X?...
Patrick Stewart’s autobiography set for publication in October
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2023 | News
Sir Patrick Stewart's memoir, Making It So, is arriving at the start of October: more details on his autobiography right here....
Podcast: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and Antz (1998)
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the difficult journey back to Middle Earth, and the first animated film from DreamWorks....
Barbie Vs Oppenheimer: why has neither film switched its release date?
by Simon Brew | May 26, 2023 | Feature
Two huge studio films - Barbie and Oppenheimer - are landing on the same day this coming July. Why has neither shifted date, though?...
The biggest Cannes deal in week one has been for Liam Neeson headlined Ice Road 2
by Simon Brew | May 26, 2023 | News
Liam Neeson is to headline Ice Road 2: Road To The Sky, and Amazon has just coughed up a fair amount of cash for it....
Dazed & Confused heading back to UK cinemas for its 30th birthday
by Simon Brew | May 26, 2023 | News
Richard Linklater's Dazed & Confused is 30 years old this year, and it's coming back to UK cinemas this autumn for its birthday....
Movie Geek Live: our live show’s back in London, Sarah Smith is our guest
by Simon Brew | May 25, 2023 | News
Our London show returns on Thursday 1st June 2023 - and tickets are on sale now. Plus: a very special guest!...
