Podcast: Heat (1995) and Sideways (2004)
by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two hugely acclaimed and much-loved movies, that each had their challenges....
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Winnie The Pooh horror film set for UK release in April
by Simon Brew | Jan 09, 2023 | News
Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey - the Winnie The Pooh slasher movie - will be heading to the UK in April. More here....
Podcast: in conversation with director Marc Forster: A Man Called Otto, Stranger Than Fiction
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2023 | Podcasts
For a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Marc Forster for a conversation. They chat about Forster's latest...
The director of Freaky is taking on the Arachnophobia remake
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2023 | News
A remake of Arachnophobia has just crawled a lot further along, with the news that Christopher Landon is set to direct....
Raging Bull: a 4K restoration heads to UK cinemas in April
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2023 | News
Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull is returning to over 100 UK cinema screens with a 4K restoration later this year....
A few thoughts on the surprise success of The Traitors
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2023 | Feature
Even if you don't ordinarily warm to reality TV, a few words on why the BBC's The Traitors might just win you back for a bit....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: new year
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2023 | Misc
In our regular chat about mental health and wellbeing, just a few words about the new year, and trying to use it to your advantage....
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever heading to streaming in February
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Disney will be sending the latest Black Panther film - Wakanda Forever - to its Disney+ service in February. ...
Disney’s Strange World coming to DVD and Blu-ray, but no 4K disc in UK
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Disney's latest animated movie, Strange World, is coming to physical media - but it's not getting a 4K release in the UK....
Podcast: The Sum Of All Fears (2002) with director Phil Alden Robinson
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | Podcasts
For the final episode of Film Stories in 2022 and the first of 2023, something a bit special: a welcome back to director Phil Alden Robinson, who...
A few words for those of you struggling a bit at this time of year
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature
Not everyone has the best of time around Christmas and New Year. A few words for those who aren't enjoying the best of fortune....
An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | News
As we wind down Film Stories for the rest of 2022, a few words from us to you about the year that's gone and the year ahead....
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery review: Daniel Craig takes a bath
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | Reviews
Daniel Craig has a wash and tries to solve a mystery in the second Knives Out film - and here's our review....
What have you been watching: end of 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | 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....
Movie Geek Live: next Birmingham show is January 18th 2023 - tickets here
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2022 | News
Simon Brew's Movie Geek Live show returns in 2023, starting with a show in January - ticket details here......
Twister 2 is confirmed for summer 2024
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Twisters! They're coming! The sequel to Twister is set for July of 2024, and has its director in place as well....
Mike Hodges: 1932-2022
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2022 | News
Mike Hodges, the director of films such as Flash Gordon, Pulp and Croupier, has died at the age of 90, it's been announced....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: saying 'when'
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2022 | Feature
In our regular mental health and wellbeing slot, a few words on drawing the line, and finally saying when - and why it matters....
James Mangold has been shooting down Indiana Jones 5 rumours again
by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2022 | News
Director James Mangold reveals that Indiana Jones 5 is pretty much finished - and shoots down those rumours of reshoots and a new ending....
Podcast: The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) and O Brother Where Art Thou (2000)
by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films from top notch filmmakers take centre stage....
Boyhood is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2023
by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Richard Linklater's acclaimed Boyhood is getting a very special 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release in 2023: more here....
New! The Film Quiz Podcast - Christmas special episode out now
by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Nick Helm hosts The Film Quiz Podcast - and here are all the episodes released in the first season of the show....
Henry Cavill won’t be returning to The Witcher following Superman blow
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2022 | News
He's not going to be Superman anymore, and there's no way back to the world of The Witcher for Henry Cavill either....
Podcast: Ticket To Paradise (2022) and more, with director Ol Parker
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer and director Ol Parker, with the pair chatting about his latest film,...
Mental health and wellbeing matters: you’re not allowed to like that
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2022 | Feature
In our latest piece looking at mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on peer pressure to like and dislike things....
The Banshees Of Inisherin set for Disney+ next week, DVD and Blu-ray in January
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2022 | News
Oscar-hopeful The Banshees Of Inisherin is set to land on Disney+ pre-Christmas, and DVD and Blu-ray early in 2023....
Adult films (not that sort) and the box office: are we set for a repeat of 2021?
by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2022 | Feature
With Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans the latest adult-targeting drama to stumble at the box office, is 2021 repeating itself in cinemas?...
Film Stories issue 39 (January 2023): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2022 | News
A British filmmaking legend, Roger Deakins, has the light shone on him for a change with the new issue of Film Stories....
HBO Max slashes lots of TV shows to save paying residuals to creatives
by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2022 | News
As well as cancelling completed movies, Warner Bros Discovery has now started slashing its television output as well. Fun times....
Disney sets Strange World for Disney+ on December 23rd
by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2022 | News
Disney's Strange World may have misfired a little at the box office, but it's getting a fresh chance to win people over on Disney+ shortly....
When condom companies tried a bit of Hollywood product placement
by Simon Brew | Dec 12, 2022 | Feature
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, condom manufacturers got switched onto the idea that Hollywood was the place to promote their products......
Podcast: Lethal Weapon (1987) and Jingle All The Way (1996)
by Simon Brew | Dec 12, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a dash of the festive spirit as two Christmas-set movies take centre stage....
