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Film Stories with Simon Brew

Film Stories with Simon Brew

By: Simon Brew
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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! Art
Episodes
  • Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines (2003), and one hell of a challenge to secure the Terminator rights

    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines (2003), and one hell of a challenge to secure the Terminator rights
    May 11 2026
    After 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, James Cameron's interest in making a third Terminator movie seemed to wane. However, that didn't stop others trying to take things forward. And whilst Arnold Schwarzenegger would, for many years, insist that he'd only make T3 with Cameron, a string of underwhelming box office performers started to have an impact for Arnie. That said, just securing the rights to Terminator caused no end of challenges, and would drive a wedge between James Cameron and two of his friends. And that's just part of the story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Contact (1997) and how it nearly fell apart, plus David Frankel on The Devil Wears Prada 2

    Contact (1997) and how it nearly fell apart, plus David Frankel on The Devil Wears Prada 2
    May 4 2026
    Robert Zemeckis' 1997 film of Carl Sagan's Contact is a remarkably grown-up science fiction movie for a summer blockbuster. Starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey, it took nearly 20 years to bring the story to the screen - and along the way, Mad Max director George Miller was hired and fired too. It's quite a story, told by Simon Brew in this latest episode. Plus! Oscar-winning filmmaker David Frankel chats to James about The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the short film that earned him an Academy Award... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Cape Fear (1991), and when Martin Scorsese read it three times and hated it

    Cape Fear (1991), and when Martin Scorsese read it three times and hated it
    Apr 28 2026
    It's pretty well known that originally, Steven Spielberg was interested in directing a remake of Cape Fear, and that Martin Scorsese held the rights to what became Schindler's List. That the two then swapped projects. Yet that's just part of the story. In this episode of Film Stories, Simon Brew digs into Scorsese's dislike of the project when he first came to it. Of Robert De Niro's tattoos. Of Nick Nolte not being recognised at the premiere of Goodfellas. And he uncovers a useful lesson in booking your location right near an airport... Patreon: www.patreon.com/simonbrew www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
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Simon Brew is on fine form with another brilliantly insightful Film Stories podcast taking listeners behind the scenes on the making of Blade : Trinity and the original Candyman movie. If you know nothing on the background of these movies it'll be a real eye opener. But, on the other hand, if you know your stuff then this podcast will serve as a reminder of just how difficult it is to get a film made and of all the obstacles and dramas on the creative journey.

A fantastically entertaining film podcast.

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