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....
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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....
Podcast: Gone Girl (2014) and A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (2019)
by Simon Brew | Aug 15, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, David Fincher's last movie for over five years, and the challenge in bringing a much-loved man to the...
Podcast: in conversation with director John Madden - Operation Mincemeat, Miss Sloane, Mrs Brown and more
by Simon Brew | Aug 05, 2022 | Podcasts
In a Film Stories special episode, Oscar-nominated director John Madden reflects with Simon on the release of his latest film, Operation Mincemeat....
Podcast: The Living Daylights (1987) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
by Simon Brew | Jul 25, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that delayed production to get their star of choice on board....
Podcast: Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (2007) and Jaws 3-D (1983)
by Simon Brew | Jul 18, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of sequels that both did well at the box office, but faced other problems....
Podcast: Speed 2 Cruise Control (1997) and Revenge (1990)
by Simon Brew | Jul 11, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a high budget sequel, and Kevin Costner's first box office disappointment....
Podcast: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Beethoven (1992)
by Simon Brew | Jul 04, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a deeper look at a sequel that took a while to happen, and a film that spawned no shortage of sequels...
Podcast: The Black Phone (2021) with director Scott Derrickson, and some spoilers
by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2022 | Podcasts
This episode contains spoilers....
Podcast: Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and American Pie 2 (2001)
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of comedy sequels, that each managed to financially outperform their predecessors....
Podcast: in conversation with director Dexter Fletcher: The Offer, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Wild Bill, Sherlock Holmes 3, The Saint and more
by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2022 | Podcasts
In a Film Stories special episode, director Dexter Fletcher returns to the podcast. He chats to Simon about his latest project, the Paramount+...
Podcast episode 250: RoboCop (1987) and Ace Ventura When Nature Calls (1995)
by Simon Brew | Jun 20, 2022 | Podcasts
In the 250th episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an all-time science fiction classic, and a very difficult comedy sequel....
Podcast: The Irishman (2019) and Zack And Miri Make A Porno (2008)
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a Martin Scorsese film that took years to come together, and a career-altering Kevin Smith movie....
Podcast: Jurassic World Dominion, with director Colin Trevorrow
by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Colin Trevorrow, the director of the newly-released Jurassic World Dominion....
Podcast: Trainspotting (1996) and Days Of Thunder (1990)
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a British sensation and the reunion of the Top Gun team....
Podcast: Prisoners (2013) and Indecent Proposal (1993)
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two box office successes, one far more acclaimed than the other....
Podcast: Top Gun Maverick (2022), with director Joseph Kosinski
by Simon Brew | May 26, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Joseph Kosinski, the director of the already-acclaimed belated follow-up, Top...
Podcast: Terminator Salvation (2009) and King Ralph (1991)
by Simon Brew | May 23, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that did decent box office, but had other problems....
Podcast: Paddington 2 (2017) and Mrs Doubtfire (1993)
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of hit family movies with very different stories behind them....
Podcast: Interstellar (2014) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (2007)
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | Podcasts
Steven Spielberg was originally pursuing directing Interstellar. But it was in part for reasons not related to the film he stepped away - and...
Podcast: The Goonies (1985) and Father Of The Bride (1991)
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that - unusually - came together really quickly....
Podcast: The Game (1997) and World War Z 2 (unmade)
by Simon Brew | Apr 25, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, arguably the forgotten David Fincher movie, and the unmade sequel he nearly directed too....
Podcast: Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Moonfall (2022)
by Simon Brew | Apr 18, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a trouble Marvel Studios production, and a hugely expensive independent movie. Thor: The Dark...
Podcast: National Treasure (2004) and Fortress (1992)
by Simon Brew | Apr 11, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a dose of Nicolas Cage, and a futuristic prison movie....
Podcast: The Mummy (2017) and Notting Hill (1999)
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an attempt to launch a cinematic universe, and an attempt to not directly follow-up an earlier...
Podcast: The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Coda (2021)
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a James Bond film that arrived quicker than expected, and a small remake that ultimately soared....
Podcast: Last Action Hero (1993) and The Cannonball Run (1981)
by Simon Brew | Mar 21, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a notorious film of the 1990s, and an early hit of the 1980s....
Podcast: In conversation with Simon Farnaby: The Phantom Of The Open, Ghosts, Mindhorn, Bill and more
by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by actor and writer Simon Farnaby....
