Podcasts Archives

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...

iron man, aka Tony Stark, as played by Robert Downey Jr.

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....

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...

John Madden directing Operation Mincemeat

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...