May 27, 2019
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a comic book movie and an Oscar-winning romantic drama with an unexpected link between them.
Disney transformed the marketing of Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy (1990) in the aftermath of the previous year's Batman. The studio's approach changed dramatically...
May 22, 2019
In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon is joined by producer Matthew Vaughn to talk about bringing new Elton John biopic Rocketman to the screen.
Matthew also shares his views on the future of the film industry and his plans for a further film musical. Plus, he touches on his upcoming Kingsman...
May 19, 2019
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the Star Trek sequel that took twice as long as expected, and the British comedy drama shot in under two weeks.
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) was actually confirmed as being in development before 2009's Star Trek reboot hit the screen. And the decision to...
May 13, 2019
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that both ended up having to delay filming for their respective stars.
The Truman Show (1998) was a breakthrough for Jim Carrey, but one crucial piece of casting went right to the wire, after Dennis Hopper departed the movie.
With Whiplash, a delay to wait...
May 6, 2019
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, what happened when director David Fincher sought a more contained movie to make, and the film that was supposed to be Die Hard crossed with Dead Poets Society.
Panic Room started filming with Nicole Kidman in the lead. But a problem held over from...