Jun 28, 2020
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, how a spoof movie eerily echoed newspapers headlines, and a drama that fell a little through the cracks.
Hot Shots! was written months before real life conflict echoed some of its plot - and production had a few challenges too.
As for the Kevin Costner-headlined...
Jun 21, 2020
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the last James Cameron/Arnold Schwarzenegger collaboration, and a beloved film that went through major difficulties.
Arnold Schwarzenegger came to True Lies off the back of the box office disappointment Last Action Hero - and James Cameron needed to make a film to...
Jun 14, 2020
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a much-loved 90s superhero film, and a comedy that took nearly a decade to get to the screen.
The Rocketeer was a big hope in 1991. It was switched to come out under the Disney label, and there were sequel plans too. And then its release happened.
As for Blockers, how...
Jun 7, 2020
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two 1990s films that both sparked sequel talk.
The Shadow had been in the works for over a decade before it hit the screen. Yet an earthquake and an unresolved story problem hampered the film.
A slyly subversive romcom, My Best Friend's Wedding ended up doing battle...