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Film Stories with Simon Brew

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Superman III (1983), the tonal shift, plus a conversation with James Spader

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

After the success of Superman: The Movie and Superman II, producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind were quick to promote Superman III - or Superman vs Superman as they originally wanted to call it. But this time around, there'd be problems…
In conversation with Roy Conli - Hexed, Disney, Strange World, Treasure Planet and more

October 23, 2026 · 44 min

Oscar-winning producer Roy Conli is a veteran of Disney animation, having produced or being involved with the likes of Big Hero 6, Strange World, Treasure Planet, Tangled and more. Sporting the finest facial hair in Hollywood, he headed to…
Batman (1989), the bizarre late rewrite, and the turning point for blockbuster cinema

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

If you didn't live through the Batmania surrounding 1989's Batman, it's hard to overstate just what a seismic shift it felt like in mainstream cinema. But also, it's easy to overlook as well that the journey of the film to the screen took…
The Last Boy Scout (1991), the film nobody seemed to enjoy making, plus Steve Oram

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

The sale of Shane Black's The Last Boy Scout screenplay for a then-eyewatering $1.75m (and that wasn't even the highest bid!) set Hollywood alight. It also virtually guaranteed at the time that the film would get made. When it did? The…
In conversation with writer/director Brian Duffield | Whalefall, sperm whales, del Toro and more

October 9, 2026 · 51 min

In a special episode of Film Stories, writer/director Brian Duffield chats to Simon about his brand new movie, Whalefall. Well, not just that. The pair also natter about The Muppets, about working in a clothing factory, just what happened…

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In conversation with Aaron Sorkin

October 5, 2026 · 52 min

Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin joins Simon for an elongated chat about The Social Reckoning, Facebook, compromised reviewers, and how the pair would overhaul the James Bond saga. Plus! There's chatter about old film magazines, about making…
Quantum Of Solace, the rushed Bond, plus indie director Brenda Lee

September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

In a huge episode of Film Stories, Simon digs into the story of Daniel Craig's second adventure as James Bond, Quantum Of Solace. Originally set to come out just 18 months or so after 2006's Casino Royale, the speedy turnaround saw one…
In conversation with former Carolco CEO Peter M Hoffman

September 25, 2026 · 52 min

Peter M Hoffman has had a very, very storied career. From working with Alexander Salkind on the original Superman movies, through to Cannon Films and Carolco, it was his tax specialism that saw him rise to prominence in Hollywood. But his…
The Inbetweeners Movie (2011), and the incredibly fast turnaround of a box office giant

September 21, 2026 · 47 min

The road to The Inbetweeners Movie was a fairly swift one. Even while the hit British TV comedy was bringing in big ratings for E4, its creators - Iain Morris and Damon Beesley - were filing away ideas for an eventual movie. When the…
Adam Randall on directing Slow Horses, his mystery IMDB film, and Gary Oldman's text messages

September 18, 2026 · 34 min

In a special episode of Film Stories, Simon Brew turns to his attentention to the Apple TV show Slow Horses, which has just returned for its sixth season. The man directing season 6, as he did season 4, is Adam Randall. He chats to Simon…
James Cameron's Titanic (1997), the two battling studios, and drugs in the chowder

September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

James Cameron knew as he pitched Titanic to 20th Century Fox that it wasn't likely to be as commercial a film as the one he'd just done, True Lies. The budget was set to be lower, the release date was initially set for just a year after…
Interview special with Oscar winner Susanne Bier (Practical Magic 2) and producer Ken Petrie (Sunny Dancer and more)

September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Two different creatives share their film stories in this special episode of the podcast! First up, Oscar-winner Susanne Bier talked to Simon the day after the Practical Magic 2 premiere in London. The pair natter about the the film, about…

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About the show

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!