Simon Brew, Author at Film Stories

What have you been watching: end of 2021 edition (chat post)

by Simon Brew | Dec 30, 2021 | 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....

No Time To Die’s director on the film’s ending

by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News

Cary Fukunaga has been chatting about the ending of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die: with spoilers, as you might expect....

An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories

by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature, News

As we wind down for 2021, a few words to the wonderful readers of Film Stories ahead of the Christmas and new year break....

A few words for those struggling with the festive season

by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Feature

Many people love Christmas, but for others it can be a really tricky time: a few words for those who struggle at this time of year....

Don't Look Up review: Netflix's star-studded end of the year saga

by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | News, Reviews

Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam McKay, Meryl Streep, the end of the world - what could go wrong? Er, glad you asked....

Podcast: in conversation with Sarah Smith - Ron's Gone Wrong, setting up Locksmith, Aardman, and what's next

by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2021 | Podcasts

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon invites Ron's Gone Wrong and Arthur Christmas' Sarah Smith back, to chat about her work and...

The Godfather trilogy heading back to UK cinemas

by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2021 | News

Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather is 50 years old in 2022 - and the entire trilogy is set for UK cinemas to celebrate....

RoboCop, An American Werewolf In London set for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | News

Arrow announces RoboCop, An American Werewolf In London and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc release....

Spider-Man: No Way Home delivers astonishing box office returns

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | News

Spider-Man: No Way Home blasts its way to the kind of box office opening we suspected wouldn't see again for a very long time....

Podcast: No Time To Die (2021) and Jinx (unmade)

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two James Bond projects: one got made, one didn't....

Marvel’s Eternals comes to physical media in the UK in February

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2021 | News

Disney announces the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Eternals in the UK - but we're not getting it until February....

Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta gets April UK release

by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2021 | News

The new film from Paul Verhoeven, Benedetta, is getting a UK cinema release it's been confirmed, with Mubi announcing an April date....

Avatar 2: James Cameron’s fears for its box office

by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | News

James Cameron admits that four Avatar sequels is on the risky side, calling the project "a big roll of the dice"....

The TV show about remaking The Goonies is back on

by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | News

Re-enacting The Goonies shot by shot is the subject of a new television series, that's once again moving forward....

James Bond: 60th anniversary music documentary film on the way

by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | News

The music of James Bond is subject of a new feature documentary - The Sound Of 007 - heading our way in 2022: more here....

Press screenings, the London problem, and gatekeeping

by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2021 | Feature, News

Major film releases are again locking out writers who are immunocompromised, or can't get to London: a few words on slipping back to the old ways....

Friday The 13th: complete history gets a Blu-ray release

by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2021 | News

An exhaustive look at the making of the Friday The 13th franchise of films is coming to DVD and Blu-ray: more details right here....

Disney announces January debut for Marvel’s Eternals on Disney+

by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2021 | News

Marvel's not brilliantly received Eternals film will be heading to Disney+ in January, with a physical media release likely around the same time....

Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: loneliness

by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2021 | Feature

A few words for those feeling just a little bit alone in the world at the moment - and with some ideas as to things that may break the cycle....

Michael Bay biopic lands on the 2021 Blacklist

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News

Amongst the latest list of the best unmade films in Hollywood at the moment? A biopic of movie director Michael Bay: more here....

Kingsman 3 is still happening, set to shoot next year

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News

Taron Egerton will be back to play Eggsy one last time, as Matthew Vaughn confirms Kingsman 3 is set to shoot in 2022....

Film Stories Junior issue 8 (Winter 2021/22) – now available to order

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News

The latest issue of the world's only print film magazine for young film fans - that's also written by them - is here....

Young Guns II: Blaze Of Glory finally set for Blu-ray

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2021 | News

Over three decades since its release, Young Guns II: Blaze Of Glory is heading to the Blu-ray format in the UK: more details here....

West Side Story struggles to revive musicals’ box office fortunes

by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2021 | News

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story hits box office problems, shaking a bit of confidence in the movie musical again as it does so....

Shane Warne documentary set for 2022, trailer released

by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2021 | News

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne is the subject of a brand new documentary feature arriving in early 2022: more details and the trailer here....

John Woo directing Mission Impossible II (2)

John Woo, and what's involved in shooting his action scenes

by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2021 | Feature, News

He's one of the best directors of action cinema of the last few decades: we've been digging into the preparation and work that goes into a John Woo...