Mar 28, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a James Bond film that arrived quicker than expected, and a small remake that ultimately soared.
The World Is Not Enough (1999) brought in new writers, an unlikely director, and the press for an American star. And it got on the nerves of some British MPs...
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Mar 21, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a notorious film of the 1990s, and an early hit of the 1980s.
Last Action Hero was Arnold Schwarzenegger's eagerly-awaited first action movie following Terminator 2. It was billed as the big ticket for summer 1993. Things did not go to plan.
Burt Reynolds meanwhile...
Mar 18, 2022
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by actor and writer Simon Farnaby.
They talk about The Phantom Of The Open, Farnaby's latest work as screenwriter. Plus, other topics that come up include Ghosts, Mindhorn, Bill and a little bit of Paddington 2. Oh, and a tractor as...
Mar 14, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, one film that found an audience, one that struggled to.
Few were enthused at the idea of another Rocky movie, yet alone a spin-off. But a young filmmaker had a pitch for Sylvester Stallone - and the worst case scenario would be he got a signed copy of a Rocky II DVD...
Mar 10, 2022
Academy Award-winning producer Lord David Puttnam - a giant of the British film industry - joins Simon for a very special episode of the podcast.
They chat about Lord Puttnam's career, his early successes with David Essex-headlined movies, his lifelong friendship with the late Alan Parker, and films as varied as Local...