Podcast: Road House (1989) and Rush (2013)
by Simon Brew | Jan 16, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an action film that took time to find its audience, and a Formula 1 movie made as a British...
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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....
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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....
Podcast: in conversation with Michael Giacchino
by Simon Brew | Dec 09, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Oscar-winning film composer Michael Giacchino. Michael's in the awards running...
Podcast: Labyrinth (1986) and Uncharted (2022)
by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a much-loved box office disappointment, and a film that burned through a lot of directors...
Podcast: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2022), with director Matthew Warchus and screenwriter Dennis Kelly
by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Matthew Warchus and screenwriter Dennis Kelly, with the focus primarily...
Podcast: Boogie Nights (1997) and Unforgiven (1992)
by Simon Brew | Nov 28, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films from the 1990s that attracted awards attention - one with less controversy than the other....
Podcast: in conversation with Disney producer Roy Conli
by Simon Brew | Nov 23, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories, Simon chats to Oscar-winning Disney producer Roy Conli, in part about the new animated film, Strange World....
Podcast: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991) and The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
by Simon Brew | Nov 21, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of 1990s summer blockbusters - one of which proved more problematic than the other....
Podcast: in conversation with writer/director James Gray
by Simon Brew | Nov 18, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories, Simon chats to writer/director James Gray. The pair met around the time of the release of his film Armageddon...
Podcast: Ed Wood (1994) and The Last Duel (2021)
by Simon Brew | Nov 14, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that hardy set the box office alight - although the fallout from one was a lot, lot louder...
Podcast: Aliens (1986) and Starter For Ten (2006)
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that was a beast to make, and a British book adaptation that Tom Hanks sort-of-unlocked....
Podcast: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and Timecop (1994)
by Simon Brew | Oct 31, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two hit films come under the microscope - but one of them nearly fell apart days before filming was...
Podcast: Hidden Figures (2016) and The LEGO Movie (2014)
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two very successful films - one of which nearly lost the confidence of its parent studio...
Podcast: in conversation with Paul Feig - recorded live in London
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2022 | Podcasts
Paul Feig is a busy man. He's got a new film (The School For Good And Evil) and a new cocktail book too. But he squeezed some time into his schedule...
Podcast: Blade Trinity (2004) and Candyman (1992)
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that faced their challenges, but one came out of it all better than the other....
In conversation with Frances O'Connor: Emily, AI: Artificial Intelligence and directing
by Simon Brew | Oct 14, 2022 | Podcasts
After building a strong career as an actor over the past few decades, Frances O'Connor has now taken the jump into feature writing and directing. In a...
Podcast: Paranormal Activity (2007) and Cocoon (1985)
by Simon Brew | Oct 10, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that hit much bigger than expected - each of which changed a lot in post-production....
Podcast: in conversation with Stephen Frears - The Lost King, My Beautiful Laundrette, The Queen, Dangerous Liaisons, Mary Reilly and more
by Simon Brew | Oct 07, 2022 | Podcasts
Decade after decade, director Stephen Frears has maintained an enviable output of movies and TV shows, and his latest film - The Lost King - is now...
Podcast: The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) and Toy Soldiers (1991)
by Simon Brew | Oct 03, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films released within a few months of each other, that had one or two things in common....
Podcast: in conversation with Gurinder Chadha OBE (recorded at the London Podcast Festival)
by Simon Brew | Sep 30, 2022 | Podcasts
Recorded before a live audience in London in September 2022, this very special episode of Film Stories sees Simon in conversation with writer and...
Podcast: Mission: Impossible III (2006) and The Birdcage (1996)
by Simon Brew | Sep 26, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two movies that hit at the box office - but it didn't stop one of them being regarded a commercial...
Podcast: Iron Man (2008) and Pacific Heights (1990)
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a franchise-starting hit, and a modest thriller with an impressive roster of personnel....
Podcast: I Am Legend (2007) and There's Something About Mary (1998)
by Simon Brew | Sep 12, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two big hit movies - but both of them took at least a decade to make it to the screen....
Podcast: In conversation with Jan De Bont - Flatliners, Die Hard, Speed, Twister, Black Rain, The Hunt For Red October, Roar and more
by Simon Brew | Sep 09, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories, Simon chats to Jan De Bont about his extensive movie career....
Podcast: The Sixth Sense (1999) and Pixels (2015)
by Simon Brew | Sep 05, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a massive film that didn't cost too much, and a box office disappointment that did....
Podcast: The Hateful Eight (2015) and The Jewel Of The Nile (1985)
by Simon Brew | Aug 31, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that went through some tough physical production....
Podcast: Broken Arrow (1996) and Sleeping With The Enemy (1991)
by Simon Brew | Aug 22, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that benefitted from surges in popularity for their leading actors....
