Film Stories

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!