Podcast

Film Stories with Simon Brew

Author: Simon Brew
Feed episode count: 467
Official site: https://www.filmstories.co.uk
RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW9690202599
JSON: /v1/public/podcasts/film-stories-with-simon-brew-606292
Markdown: /podcast/film-stories-with-simon-brew-606292.md

Summary

Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies.From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie! The podcast is hosted by Simon Brew, the founder of Den Of Geek. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simonbrew. Thank you!

Episodes

Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

The New Mutants (2020), and a big missed opportunity

Duration seconds: 3583
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW7218165520.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

May 24, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with director Alicia MacDonald - Finding Emily, Mike Leigh, short films, romantic comedies, Kickstarter

Duration seconds: 3127
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW2818607804.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

May 20, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Thea Sharrock - Ladies First, Wicked Little Letters, The Beautiful Game, posh chairs

Duration seconds: 2972
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW4411193791.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Hook, and how it became the Steven Spielberg film that Steven Spielberg doesn't like

Duration seconds: 3899
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW7001825791.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines (2003), and one hell of a challenge to secure the Terminator rights

Duration seconds: 3691
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW3482315111.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Contact (1997) and how it nearly fell apart, plus David Frankel on The Devil Wears Prada 2

Duration seconds: 5033
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6483237487.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

Cape Fear (1991), and when Martin Scorsese read it three times and hated it

Duration seconds: 2867
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW7790062316.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Dick Tracy (1990), along with the strange trick to hold onto its rights

Duration seconds: 3681
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW8729781540.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

Wild Wild West (1999), plus how it affected The Matrix and The Iron Giant

Duration seconds: 2660
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6699545694.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Paul Feig - The Housemaid, Bridesmaids at the Oscars, Ghostbusters and more

Duration seconds: 3730
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW5950761330.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with David Mackenzie | Fuze, Relay, Hell Or High Water, Starred Up, AI and more

Duration seconds: 3036
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW9359630134.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

Judge Dredd (1995), and the long battle to get it made

Duration seconds: 3632
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW2016434909.mp3?updated=1774851327

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Radio Silence - Ready Or Not 2, Sega Dreamcast, Samara Weaving and more

Duration seconds: 2287
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW7735768124.mp3?updated=1774601276

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

X-Men (2000), and how it changed superhero cinema

Duration seconds: 3167
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6265314212.mp3?updated=1774248530

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Christopher Miller and Phil Lord | Project Hail Mary, Rocky IV, Geostorm 2 and more

Duration seconds: 2152
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW3621752872.mp3?updated=1774025950

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

The Postman (1997) and Wag The Dog (1997) | Two films. The same weekend. Very different reputations

Duration seconds: 4416
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6958205457.mp3?updated=1773643804

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Drew Goddard | A very nerdy film chat

Duration seconds: 2880
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6396158175.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

Joker (2019) and Cat's Eye (1985) | Two lower budget films, only one grossed a billion

Duration seconds: 5073
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6841704766.mp3?updated=1773039876

HTML Markdown JSON

Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

Kevin Costner's Horizon project and where it's up to, plus Andrew Stanton

Duration seconds: 4297
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW3613668916.mp3?updated=1772432550

HTML Markdown JSON

Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and Maybe Baby (2000) | The never-ending shoot, and Ben Elton's directorial debut

Duration seconds: 4601
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW4178792800.mp3?updated=1771830243

HTML Markdown JSON

Feb 20, 2026 · not_requested

What on earth is film 'testing'? | A podcast special, with Kevin Goetz

Duration seconds: 3807
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW8495900158.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Feb 16, 2026 · not_requested

Hulk (2003), plus the ongoing sequel problem

Duration seconds: 2798
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW5518885428.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Feb 9, 2026 · not_requested

The Untouchables (1987), plus the prequel movie that never was

Duration seconds: 2748
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6840131343.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Feb 6, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with director Angel Manuel Soto | The Wrecking Crew, Blue Beetle, toilet roll

Duration seconds: 2963
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6018672176.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Feb 3, 2026 · not_requested

Fatal Attraction (1987), plus a very nerdy chat with Sam Raimi

Duration seconds: 4791
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW3961924924.mp3?updated=1770100977

HTML Markdown JSON

Jan 30, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Ric Roman Waugh | Shelter, Statham, the freezing cold and more

Duration seconds: 2773
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW6569422214.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON

Jan 28, 2026 · not_requested

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Educating Rita (1983) | A mighty messy Star Wars production

Duration seconds: 4469
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW3457487525.mp3?updated=1769635165

HTML Markdown JSON

Jan 26, 2026 · not_requested

Paint Your Wagon (1969), and Dexter Fletcher on The Elephant Man and more

Duration seconds: 4719
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW5291641481.mp3?updated=1769410740

HTML Markdown JSON

Jan 16, 2026 · not_requested

In conversation with Tiff Stevenson | Movies, and featuring in a film that shouldn't be any good

Duration seconds: 2010
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WHYNOW7729610594.mp3

HTML Markdown JSON