Podcast: The Hunt For Red October (1990) and Godzilla Vs Kong (2021)
by Simon Brew | Apr 17, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that were released in unusual times for the pair of them!...
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When Disney sued the Academy Awards
by Simon Brew | Apr 13, 2023 | Feature
The 1989 Oscars remains a turning point in the life of the Academy Awards - and it ended in legalities....
Podcast: in conversation with Nick Park - Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Aardman, Early Man and lots more
by Simon Brew | Apr 10, 2023 | Podcasts
In a very, very special episode of Film Stories, four-time Oscar winner Nick Park joins Simon for a conversation about his work and career....
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre review: the Guy Ritchie Cinematic Universe widens
by Simon Brew | Apr 07, 2023 | Reviews
Jason Statham. Aubrey Plaza. A very mad Hugh Grant. Welcome to Guy Ritchie's new film, Operation Fortune....
London show guest announcement: Graham V Hartstone
by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2023 | News
London. 20th April 2023. Our Movie Geek Live show is returning. And we're thrilled to announce our first special guest....
The Five Nights At Freddy’s film finally debuts this Halloween
by Simon Brew | Apr 06, 2023 | News
It's been a long time coming, but Five Nights At Freddy's finally heads to the movies this October. More here....
Monty Python’s Life Of Brian is heading into UK cinemas this weekend
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2023 | News
For Easter weekend, you're going to be able to see Monty Python's Life Of Brian on over 100 UK cinema screens. More here....
Mental health: accepting some people just aren’t very nice
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2023 | Feature
In the regular place on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words about people who just aren't on your side....
Film Stories issue 42 (May 2023): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2023 | News
In the latest issue of Film Stories, it's an action film and a half - Polite Society - that steps into the limelight......
Waterworld: deluxe edition coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2023 | News
Waterworld is getting a fresh 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release, in a new limited edition deluxe set: more details right here....
Rye Lane, and the cinema problem
by Simon Brew | Apr 03, 2023 | Feature
Disney has announced the streaming debut date for Rye Lane, when the film had only been in UK cinemas for two weeks. Helpful, or undercutting the...
Fast X: Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez fight scene shot without a director
by Simon Brew | Apr 03, 2023 | News
A key action sequence in Fast X was shot in the window where there wasn't actually a director on board the movie: more here....
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Amongst Thieves heading to 4K UHD disc, Blu-ray and DVD in July
by Simon Brew | Apr 03, 2023 | News
The new Dungeons & Dragons film heads to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this July: more details here....
Podcast: Venom (2018) and Sliver (1993)
by Simon Brew | Apr 03, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a hit Spider-Man spin-off, and the film that tried to capitalise on the success of Basic Instinct....
Murder Mystery 2 review: more sleuthing for Sandler and Aniston
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2023 | Reviews
Murder Mystery 2 sees the return of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston's mystery solving central couple - here's our review....
Disney’s Cinderella (1950) confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this July
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2023 | News
Disney's 1950 take on Cinderella is getting a surprise 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release this July: more on the release here....
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer reportedly punching in at three hours
by Simon Brew | Mar 29, 2023 | News
Matt Damon has seen Christopher Nolan's new film, Oppenheimer. He likes it a lot. He suggests it is not on the short side....
Plane is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2023 | News
Mike Colter and Gerard Butler star in Plane, which is - yes! - landing on 4K UHD disc, Blu-ray and DVD in April: here are the UK details....
Lionsgate wants more John Wick (even if Keanu Reeves is done for the minute)
by Simon Brew | Mar 27, 2023 | News
A huge box office opening for John Wick: Chapter 4 has brought with Lionsgate trying to keep Keanu Reeves involved with the franchise going forward....
Ghostbusters 5 is filming in the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 27, 2023 | News
The follow-up to Ghostbusters: Afterlife has begun production, and it's been filming in the UK as more cast are confirmed: details here....
Podcast: The Italian Job (1969) and The Italian Job (2003)
by Simon Brew | Mar 27, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a much-loved original, and its subsequent remake....
A letter to the fine readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature
An update from the world of Film Stories, in the form of a sort-of old fashioned letter. Right here, in fact....
John Wick Chapter 4's first cut was running to 225 minutes
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2023 | News
Director Chad Stahelski admits that the original cut of John Wick: Chapter 4 felt - and was - a lot, lot longer than the one we've ultimately got....
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2023 | News
The animated delight Marcel The Shell With Shoes On is getting a 4K disc release in the UK this May: more here....
Knock At The Cabin confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in May
by Simon Brew | Mar 22, 2023 | News
From M Night Shyamalan comes Knock At The Cabin, and the film is heading to 4K disc this spring, with some extra features too....
Shazam: Fury Of The Gods director and co-star on critical response
by Simon Brew | Mar 21, 2023 | News
Director David F Sandberg and co-star Rachel Ziegler have been posted about the response to Shazam! Fury Of The Gods......
The Crying Game: the unfortunate phone call that cost Paramount Pictures the distribution rights
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2023 | Feature
The Crying Game was an Oscar winner and a hugely successful independent film - but one studio boss missed out of the rights due to the phone...
Podcast: John Wick (2014) and It Follows (2014)
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two modestly-costed movies from 2014 that turned out to be really rather successful....
Deep Impact is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2023 | News
1998's Deep Impact is celebrating its 25th birthday with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK: more here....
What have you been watching: March 2023 (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Mar 17, 2023 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Babylon is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2023 | News
Babylon is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this April - more details on the release right here....
1991, and the box office meltdown that spooked Hollywood
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature
A drop in takings for Hollywood's big 1991 blockbusters set alarm bells ringing at movie studios -in spite of big hits such as Terminator 2 and Robin...
