Cool Runnings (1993) and Henry V (1989)
by Film Stories | Nov 05, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon heads to the Winter Olympics, and back to Kenneth Branagh's first movie as director....
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The Running Man (1987) and The Bourne Identity (2002)
by Film Stories | Oct 29, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at director stories behind two very different films....
A podcast about our new magazine - and how to write for it
by Film Stories | Oct 24, 2018 | Podcasts
In a very special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon introduces the newly-announced Film Stories print magazine....
The Hunger Games (2012) and City Slickers (1991)
by Film Stories | Oct 22, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at pivotal films to a pair of studios....
Ghostbusters 2 (1989) and RoboCop 3 (1993)
by Film Stories | Oct 15, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of sequels that were both heavily needed by their respective studios....
Eraser (1996) and World War Z (2013)
by Film Stories | Oct 09, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of blockbusters that both hit troubles....
Groundhog Day (1993) and Police Academy: Mission To Moscow (1994)
by Film Stories | Oct 09, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of comedies from the 1990s, one of which is more fondly remembered than...
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) and Bill (2015)
by Film Stories | Sep 24, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at two films of very different sizes...
Special: Director Paul Feig on the making of A Simple Favour
by Film Stories | Sep 20, 2018 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon chats with director Paul Feig about his new thriller, A Simple Favour....
Demolition Man (1993) and Brassed Off! (1996)
by Film Stories | Sep 17, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon heads back to the 1990s!...
Gremlins (1984) and Snakes On A Plane (2006)
by Film Stories | Sep 10, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks back at the very differing productions of two very differing films!
Special: Q&A on writing about film
by Film Stories | Sep 05, 2018 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon answers questions asked by the fine listeners of the podcast about getting into writing...
The Untouchables (1987) and The Emoji Movie (2017)
by Film Stories | Sep 03, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a modern classic and, er, a film that's not a classic at all.
Hudson Hawk (1991) and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
by Film Stories | Aug 28, 2018 | Podcasts
Hudson Hawk is, to date, the only film that Bruce Willis has a screenwriting credit on. And a year before, as Die Hard 2 premiered, its producer boasted that Hudson Hawk would be even bigger. But things soon went off track. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Wayne's World, Disney backed Romy & Michele's High School Reunion, but soon had second thoughts. Stories of both are discussed in this episode...
Skyfall (2012), and how its shadow hangs over Danny Boyle departing James Bond 25
by Film Stories | Aug 22, 2018 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at the departure of Danny Boyle as the director of James Bond 25. The thing is: is Skyfall in part to blame?
Dead Poets Society (1989) and The Lion King (1994)
by Simon Brew | Aug 20, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at two very different Disney hits. And both beloved ones.
Batman Returns (1992) and Wild Wild West (1999)
by Simon Brew | Aug 17, 2018 | Podcasts
1992's Batman Returns saw Tim Burton return to Gotham City, but more on his own terms. However, that didn't necessarily mean things were much easier for him. Meanwhile, 1999's Wild Wild West was, at the time, the most expensive blockbuster the studio had ever produced. And yet even before its release, it seems that Warner Bros was fast losing faith with it.
Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (1991) and Spectre (2015)
by Simon Brew | Jul 23, 2018 | Podcasts
The British shoot of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991) had to do battle with weather, pregnancy, editing issues and a regretful head of the BBFC. The 24th James Bond film meanwhile, Spectre, was in a race against the clock from day one. Stories of both are discussed in this episode!
Hot Shots Part Deux (1993) and Die Hard 4.0/Live Free Or Die Hard (2007)
by Simon Brew | Jul 16, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon zeroes in on a pair of sequels. First up is Hot Shots! Part Deux, a film that spoofed action hero rescue movies. But as it turns out, that was the third choice for the direction the film should go. Then, a look at Die Hard 4.0 (2007), and the constant on-set rewrites, that pushed the film right up to its very tight deadline.
Twister (1996) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon examines the huge studio collaboration of 1996's Twister, and how it came about when a Godzilla movie collapsed. Then, the aftermath of 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the ramifications of the film leaking onto the internet a month early.
Patriot Games (1992) and Dirty Dancing (1987)
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2018 | Podcasts
Simon Brew returns for the second episode of Film Stories, where he looks at the difficulty in bringing 1992's Patriot Games to the screen. And then the budget constraints on Dirty Dancing, and how the film nearly went straight to video after its first cut.
The Addams Family (1991) and Tomb Raider (2001)
by Simon Brew | Jun 18, 2018 | Podcasts
Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies. From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie!
