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Film Stories with Simon Brew

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 apa... Read more

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Spectre (2015) and When Saturday Comes (1996)

Spectre (2015) and When Saturday Comes (1996)

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that were - in the end - turned around to very tight deadline... Read more

17 Jul 2023

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The Insider (1999) and Layer Cake (2004)

The Insider (1999) and Layer Cake (2004)

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a hugely risky studio movie, and a bit of a breakthrough role for Danie... Read more

10 Jul 2023

51mins

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In conversation with James Mangold: Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, Girl Interrupted and more

In conversation with James Mangold: Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny, Girl Interrupted and more

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Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and White House Down (2013)

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26 Jun 2023

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Spider-Man 2 (2004) and The Menu (2022)

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I, Robot (2004) and For Love Of The Game (1999)

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In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a massive hit sci-fi movie that came from smaller origins, and a baseba... Read more

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In conversation with producer Barbara DeFina: Casino, The Color Of Money, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, The Last Temptation Of Christ and lots more

In conversation with producer Barbara DeFina: Casino, The Color Of Money, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, The Last Temptation Of Christ and lots more

A very special episode of Film Stories, with a very special guest: producer Barbara DeFina.She tells us what's she curre... Read more

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Barbarian (2022) and Superbad (2007)

Barbarian (2022) and Superbad (2007)

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two relatively low budget films that both proved bigger hits than expec... Read more

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and Antz (1998)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and Antz (1998)

In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the difficult journey back to Middle Earth, and the first animated film... Read more

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