Feb 26, 2021
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by one half of the BBC's flagship film programme, Simon Mayo.
The pair chat about Kermode & Mayo's Film Review (Wittertainment to its chums) and the absence of Kermode & Mayo's Home Entertainment Service from BBC iPlayer.
And they talk too about Simon's...
Feb 22, 2021
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films where the actors had to get used to a whole load of takes.
The Social Network came with a 161-page script from Aaron Sorkin to fit into a two hour movie. And director David Fincher came up with a simple idea to make sure it'd fit.
For The Naked Gun 2 1/2,...
Feb 15, 2021
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a film that took time to find its audience - and one that never got to find one at all.
Tony Scott had to choose between directing Reservoir Dogs or True Romance by a young, upcoming talent called Quentin Tarantino. He picked the latter - and by the time filming began,...
Feb 8, 2021
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an attempt to breathe new life into the Alien saga, and a role that changed Michael Douglas' career.
Alien Resurrection went through at least five possible endings, and wasn't originally to feature the character of Ripley. The plan for it to be a lower budget spin-off...
Feb 1, 2021
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, nipples on the Batsuit, and a franchise-starting spoof.
Warner Bros wanted Batman & Robin quickly, it wanted it family-friendly, it wanted lots of merchandise. Director Joel Schumacher? He wanted to do the Batman: Year One story.
After Scream hit big in 1996, a couple...