Simon Brew, Author at Film Stories

Brand new Blu-ray of Sneakers is out now

by Simon Brew | Jul 05, 2021 | Misc

Sneakers is back on Blu-ray in the UK, with a host of new extra features - full details, and how to order a copy, right here....

Columbia Classics 4K Collection Vol 2 boxset announced, UK release

by Simon Brew | Jul 05, 2021 | News

A deluxe set of Columbia Pictures movies arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later in the year - and here's what's contained within it....

When lawyers told Martin Scorsese to change the script of Casino

by Simon Brew | Jul 05, 2021 | Feature

Martin Scorsese was sent 40 or so changes that lawyers wanted to make to the screenplay of Casino, just as he was on the verge of shooting the...

Adam Deacon to direct again, with Sumotherhood

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2021 | News

Adam Deacon heads back to the director's chair, a decade after he made his directorial debut with Anuvahood - more details here....

The Tomorrow War review: a brain off, beverages in big blockbuster

by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2021 | News, Reviews

Chris Pratt leads the cast of the $200m blockbuster The Tomorrow War, which is now on Prime Video - here's our review....

Lady Boss: new Jackie Collins documentary heading to cinemas

by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2021 | News

The untold story of publishing sensation Jackie Collins is told in a new documentary - more details and a trailer here....

Next Guy Ritchie/Jason Statham movie set for January 2022

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2021 | News

Jason Statham and Hugh Grant star in Guy Ritchie's upcoming movie, that's heading to cinemas in early 2022 - more details right here....

Labyrinth is getting a 35th anniversary 4K disc release

by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2021 | News

To celebrate the 35th birthday of Labyrinth, a brand new physical media 4K release is arriving this September: details here....

Three more films join the UK Criterion Collection in September

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | News

Twin Peaks and a look behind the curtain of a Broadway show feature amongst Criterion's upcoming Blu-ray releases....

The Goonies is getting a Titans Of Cult 4K release

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | News

Looking for a limited collectors' edition of The Goonies on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray? Step right this way....

Superman III, and childhood nightmares

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | Feature, News

Superman III was supposed to be (and is, in large part) a family friendly movie - right up to the part involving Annie Ross and a massive computer....

Children's book spot: The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff

by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | Reviews

In our occasional spot where we recommend books for younger readers, a superb read for those aged 12 and over....

Podcast: Flash Gordon (1980) and The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (1996)

by Simon Brew | Jun 28, 2021 | Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that fell short of expectations at the box office, but whose reputation has endured....

CODA: first trailer for huge Sundance success

by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News

Already one of the best films of the year, CODA finally heads our way in August - more details and a trailer right here....

David Harewood’s memoir set for release in September

by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News

Birmingham-born actor David Harewood is to tell his story in his upcoming autobiography - more details on it here....

Bruce Willis’ new action film arrives next month: trailer

by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2021 | News

Out Of Death stars Jaime King and Bruce Willis - more details and the first trailer for the movie right here....

Sneakers Blu-ray: extras list, very slight delay to release

by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2021 | News

We're releasing our very first Blu-ray shortly - and here's an update on the status of our special edition of the mighty Sneakers....

Will Smith has written his memoir, set for November release

by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2021 | News

Will Smith will be telling the story of his rise to fame - and what happened next - in his forthcoming autobiography....

Six Minutes To Midnight heading to DVD in July

by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2021 | News

Eddie Izzard stars in and co-writes Six Minutes To Midnight, which is now getting a physical media release this coming summer....

How the Fast & Furious films break the modern rules of sequel names

by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2021 | Feature, News

Remember when movie sequels got shy about putting numbers in titles? The Fast & Furious saga has been ripping up that rule book....

Mental health and wellbeing matters: ignoring social media advice

by Simon Brew | Jun 23, 2021 | Feature, News

A few thoughts on social media, finding positivity, but also not letting you kid you into believing there's only one way to do things....

The new Transformers movie has a title, will be with us summer 2022

by Simon Brew | Jun 23, 2021 | News

Get ready for Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, that'll be heading to cinemas in the summer of 2022: a few more details right this way....

The Krays is getting a brand new Blu-ray release

by Simon Brew | Jun 23, 2021 | News

The Krays, starring Gary and Martin Kemp, is getting a features-packed new Blu-ray release this coming July....

Julie Delpy turned down Before 4 in the last year or so

by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2021 | News

A further film in the Before series of movies doesn't seem to be getting any closer, as Julie Delpy turns the feature down....

Peter Rabbit 2 heading for August disc release in the UK

by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2021 | News

Peter Rabbit 2 has proven to be quite a hit in UK cinemas - and the film is hopping to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K disc this summer....

Remembering the Batman Returns backlash

by Simon Brew | Jun 21, 2021 | Feature, News

Batman 2 was expected to repeat the success of the first film - but it took a little longer to come together than planned, and went a bit darker too....