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Film Stories with Simon Brew

Mar 29, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the movie where Tom Cruise launched his production company, and the film that made Meryl Streep an action hero.

Mission: Impossible was a film whose script hadn't come together even as shooting had begun - and the ending in particular was proving to be a problem.

The...


Mar 22, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, films made by Kevin Costner and Arnold Schwarzenegger after their box office peaks.

Tin Cup was the film an exhausted Costner made immediately post-Waterworld. It would turn into one of the best romantic comedies of the decade.

The 6th Day came together fast - but it...


Mar 15, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that struggled, and a sleeper hit that overcame a few difficulties of its own.

Star Trek Nemesis took a little while to greenlight in the first place - and then the hiring of a director best known for action didn't quite pay off.

With Sister Act, in spite of...


Mar 11, 2021

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Doug Liman to chat about Locked Down.

Their chat covers the conception and making of the film during the lockdown of 2020, as well as The Bourne Identity, and Liman's previously-untapped skills at costume making. 

Please note: towards the end...


Mar 8, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a very fast return for 007, and an action comedy that surpassed expectations.

Tomorrow Never Dies had to be turned around very quickly thanks to difficulties with MGM - and it meant the script wouldn't be complete until two weeks before filming finished!

The script was...