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Film Stories with Simon Brew

Apr 30, 2021

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Michael Caton-Jones for a candid conversation about his work.

Films covered go from Memphis Belle and Doc Hollywood, to Rob Roy and The Jackal through to making Shooting Dogs and Basic Instinct 2 back to back. Plus, they chat about his latest...


Apr 26, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two movies that went through a lot of changes on their way to the screen. 

The Devil's Advocate was originally set to star Brad Pitt, with Joel Schumacher directing. When it got going, it didn't take long for problems to arise.

With Ghost, the huge hit movie was...


Apr 19, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that went through many possibilities, and a smaller movie with an incredible voice.

Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade saw Steven Spielberg and George Lucas go through lots of ideas before settling on the one that was supposed to end a trilogy.

As for Little...


Apr 16, 2021

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Hollywood producer Lynda Obst.

They talk about the current state of the movie business, a look at the future, quantum computing and AI, The Hot Zone vs Outbreak, Lynda's excellent film books and how streaming has opened up the stories.

Plus: how things...


Apr 12, 2021

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a hit family movie from an unusual source, and the most 1990s film of all time.

School Of Rock gave Jack Black a big breakthrough commercial hit. But he had doubts over the choice of director, and getting the music too wouldn't be cheap.

As for Disclosure, the...