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....
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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....
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....
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!...
