Podcast: Creed (2015) and The Postman (1997)
by Simon Brew | Mar 14, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, one film that found an audience, one that struggled to....
Podcasts
Podcast special: in conversation with Lord David Puttnam
by Simon Brew | Mar 11, 2022 | Podcasts
Academy Award-winning producer Lord David Puttnam - a giant of the British film industry - joins Simon for a very special episode of the podcast....
Podcast: The Iron Giant (1999) and The A-Team (2010)
by Simon Brew | Mar 07, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that both struggled to fully find their audience....
Podcast: The Abyss (1989) and Big (1988)
by Simon Brew | Feb 28, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films facing very different challenges....
Podcast: Star Trek: First Contact (1996) and The Big Sick (2017)
by Simon Brew | Feb 21, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sci-fi sequel and a low budget romcom, both of which sparked at the box office....
Podcast: Showgirls (1995) and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1991)
by Simon Brew | Feb 14, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that had struggles with their casting....
Podcast: in conversation with Patrick Doyle - Death On The Nile, Carlito's Way, composing film music and more
by Simon Brew | Feb 11, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon chats to Patrick Doyle about his work composing film music....
Podcast: Man On Fire (2004) and Office Space (1999)
by Simon Brew | Feb 07, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that gave 20th Century Fox headaches....
Podcast special: in conversation with Colm Meaney: Confession, Die Hard 2, Con Air, Alan Parker and more
by Simon Brew | Feb 04, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon chats to actor Colm Meaney about his most recent film - Confession - and some of the h...
Podcast: Suicide Squad (2016) and Leap Of Faith (1992)
by Simon Brew | Jan 31, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films up against immovable release dates....
Podcast: Ronin (1998) and Knocked Up (2007)
by Simon Brew | Jan 24, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that wanted to do things for real....
Podcast: Wayne's World (1992) and Moneyball (2011)
by Simon Brew | Jan 17, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two hit movies that overcome notable obstacles....
Podcast: Ocean's Eleven (2001) and House Of Gucci (2021)
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two glossy Hollywood movies, both boasting impressive casts....
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...
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....
Podcast: Bad Santa (2003) and Love Actually (2003)
by Simon Brew | Dec 13, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of Christmas movies, both released in 2003....
Podcast: Magnolia (1999) and Police Academy (1984)
by Simon Brew | Dec 06, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an Oscar-nominated one-off, and a hit comedy that was anything but a one-off....
Podcast: In conversation with director Johannes Roberts: Resident Evil, F, Storage 24, 47 Meters Down and more (inc The Hoff!)
by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2021 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, British writer/director Johannes Roberts takes us though his career to date, and with some candour...
Podcast: Monty Python's Life Of Brian (1979) and The Perfect Storm (2000)
by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a comedy classic, and a blockbuster hit!...
Podcast: in conversation with Gil Kenan: A Boy Called Christmas, Ghostbusters Afterlife, Monster House and more
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2021 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer/director Gil Kenan. They talk through Gil's career, from his early...
Podcast: Prometheus (2012) and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (2005)
by Simon Brew | Nov 22, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films long in the planning - but with a fair few bumps on the way....
Podcast: Anchorman (2004) and Red Notice (2021)
by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two movies that film studios had reluctance over - for different reasons!...
Podcast: The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) and Fighting With My Family (2013)
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of movies brought to life by big movie stars....
Podcast: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) and Yesterday (2019)
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of hit movies, one made very quickly, one made under a veil of secrecy....
Podcast: Three Kings (1999) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two hit movies, one that proved far more stressful to make than the other....
Podcast: The Last Boy Scout (1991) and The Beach (2000)
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two difficult blockbuster productions....
Podcast: in conversation with Locksmith Animation - Ron's Gone Wrong and more
by Simon Brew | Oct 15, 2021 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon traces the story of Locksmith Animation. Of how it came to life in 2014 with ambitions to make...
Apollo 13 (1995) and Breakdown (1997)
by Simon Brew | Oct 11, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, how Apollo 13 originally had Kevin Costner in mind, and the thriller that came out of a collapsed...
Podcast: Batman (1989) and Our Ladies (2019)
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that took 30 years between them to get made....
Podcast special: No Time To Die (2021) with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson
by Simon Brew | Sep 29, 2021 | Podcasts
Here's a shorter, extra episode of Film Stories. This time, Simon is joined by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G WIlson, the producers of the James Bond...
Podcast: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) and The Mist (2007)
by Simon Brew | Sep 27, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of horror movies of slightly different sizes....
Podcast: The Firm (1993) and Meet The Parents (2000)
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of movies that hit big, both with difficulties behind them....
