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Film Stories with Simon Brew

by 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 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!

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1
X-Men (2000), and how it changed superhero cinema
52:47 Mar 23, 2026
2
In conversation with Christopher Miller and Phil Lord | Project Hail Mary, Rocky IV, Geostorm 2 and more
35:52 Mar 20, 2026
3
The Postman (1997) and Wag The Dog (1997) | Two films. The same weekend. Very different reputations
1:13:36 Mar 16, 2026
4
In conversation with Drew Goddard | A very nerdy film chat
48:00 Mar 13, 2026
5
Joker (2019) and Cat's Eye (1985) | Two lower budget films, only one grossed a billion
1:24:33 Mar 9, 2026
6
Kevin Costner's Horizon project and where it's up to, plus Andrew Stanton
1:11:37 Mar 2, 2026
7
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and Maybe Baby (2000) | The never-ending shoot, and Ben Elton's directorial debut
1:16:41 Feb 23, 2026
8
What on earth is film 'testing'? | A podcast special, with Kevin Goetz
1:03:27 Feb 20, 2026
9
Hulk (2003), plus the ongoing sequel problem
46:38 Feb 16, 2026
10
The Untouchables (1987), plus the prequel movie that never was
45:48 Feb 9, 2026
11
In conversation with director Angel Manuel Soto | The Wrecking Crew, Blue Beetle, toilet roll
49:23 Feb 6, 2026
12
Fatal Attraction (1987), plus a very nerdy chat with Sam Raimi
1:19:51 Feb 3, 2026
13
In conversation with Ric Roman Waugh | Shelter, Statham, the freezing cold and more
46:13 Jan 30, 2026
14
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Educating Rita (1983) | A mighty messy Star Wars production
1:14:29 Jan 28, 2026
15
Paint Your Wagon (1969), and Dexter Fletcher on The Elephant Man and more
1:18:39 Jan 26, 2026
16
In conversation with Tiff Stevenson | Movies, and featuring in a film that shouldn't be any good
33:30 Jan 16, 2026
17
Almost Famous (2000) and Cellular (2004) | A box office stumble, and an underappreciated action thriller
1:03:27 Jan 12, 2026
18
In conversation with writer/director Craig Brewer
53:09 Jan 5, 2026
19
The Romesh Ranganathan episode (Film Stories 500 celebration live from London)
1:30:05 Dec 24, 2025
20
In conversation with Chris Chibnall | Seven Dials, White Hart, Doctor Who, 80s computer games, Jasper Carrot and more
1:32:33 Dec 20, 2025
21
Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky IV Rocky vs Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
45:26 Dec 15, 2025
22
Fackham Hall | Writing a spoof, the bizarre CG pig sex, and the Dawson Brothers tell us their story
1:07:55 Dec 12, 2025
23
The Polar Express (2004) and its initial box office stumble, plus James L Brooks
1:09:50 Dec 8, 2025
24
In conversation with filmmaker Dan Cadan. Including how much he got paid for one line in Die Another Day
1:10:19 Dec 5, 2025
25
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - from the 45th most popular film of 1992 to Xmas favourite
49:12 Dec 1, 2025
26
In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
46:35 Nov 28, 2025
27
In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
46:35 Nov 28, 2025
28
The story of the unmade Die Hard 6, plus an update
37:17 Nov 24, 2025
29
In conversation with Nathan Crowley - Wicked For Good, Coppola, Nolan, Spielberg, and monkeys
51:36 Nov 21, 2025
30
In conversation with Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson | Recorded live in Birmingham
1:26:51 Nov 18, 2025
31
In conversation with Ruben Fleischer | Now You See Me Now You Don't, Gangster Squad, Venom and more
56:25 Nov 13, 2025
32
Episode 500 celebrations | A long conversation with Kevin Smith
1:17:13 Nov 10, 2025
33
In conversation with Nicholas Hytner | The Choral, The Madness Of King George, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Bennett and more
48:05 Nov 7, 2025
34
The Prestige (2006), plus Dan Trachtenberg on Predator: Badlands and more
1:20:13 Nov 3, 2025
35
In conversation with Nia DaCosta | Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Doctor Who, videogames & more
39:10 Oct 31, 2025
36
Raging Bull (1980), and Rebecca Miller on Mr Scorsese (2025)
1:12:42 Oct 27, 2025
37
In conversation with Edward Berger | Ballad Of A Small Player, Conclave, and internet passwords
41:56 Oct 24, 2025
38
Scream (1996) and Skyline (2010)
1:09:28 Oct 20, 2025
39
In conversation with Phil Johnston - The Twits, Wreck-It Ralph, Cedar Rapids and more
36:07 Oct 17, 2025
40
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and Doctor Who (2010s unmade movie)
1:00:04 Oct 13, 2025
41
In conversation with David Zucker | Top Secret, Airplane, The Naked Gun, The Star Of Malta, books, and more
1:19:06 Oct 10, 2025
42
Top Gun (1986), plus Embeth Davidtz
1:15:46 Oct 6, 2025
43
In conversation with Malcolm McDowell
35:18 Oct 3, 2025
44
The Running Man (1987) and Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
1:01:11 Sep 29, 2025
45
In conversation with Michael Kurinsky | Scoob: Holiday Haunt, The Beatles, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros and more
1:45:03 Sep 26, 2025
46
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and All Is Lost (2013)
1:12:16 Sep 22, 2025
47
Reservoir Dogs (1992) and the DIVX video disc format (1998)
1:15:04 Sep 15, 2025
48
The entire Divergent franchise (2014-2016) and Adventureland (2009)
1:15:17 Sep 8, 2025
49
In conversation with Samara Weaving and Jimmy Warden
46:05 Sep 6, 2025
50
The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (1994), plus Jay Roach
1:09:14 Aug 26, 2025
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