Film Stories with Simon Brew

Film Stories with Simon Brew

Author: Simon Brew Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wonder what really happened behind the scenes of your favorite film? Film Stories with Simon Brew pulls back the curtain, exploring the fascinating and often chaotic journeys movies take from script to screen. Host Simon Brew, founder of Den of Geek, guides each episode, delving into the untold narratives that shaped cinema. You’ll hear about productions plagued by unexpected hurdles, complex rights battles that stalled projects for years, and the sheer luck or stubborn determination that finally got a film into theaters. This isn't just a review show; it's a deep dive into the history and human drama of filmmaking. Each story reveals the layers hidden within a finished movie-the near-cancellations, the last-minute rewrites, and the creative clashes that are all part of the process. Tune in for a compelling look at how films are truly made, far beyond what appears in the final cut. This podcast celebrates the resilience and sometimes madness inherent in bringing stories to life, offering a fresh perspective for anyone who loves the world of TV and film.
Episodes
Saw (2004), plus Domnhall Gleeson and Michael Pearce [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:55
James Wan and Leigh Whannell knew they wanted to make a film. They knew they had barely any money. They knew they could afford one room, and a couple of actors. They figured they could keep costs down by chaining the act…
In conversation with Alex Garland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:28
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Alex Garland joins us for a conversation about his latest project, and some of his other work too. That latest work is 28 Years Later, which he's returned to write the sc…
Tenet (2020), plus a huge interview with Gina Gershon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:27
Christopher Nolan. A filmmaker long linked with James Bond. A man who loves his spy movies. A man who's got to the point where he can make pretty much any film he likes. 2020's Tenet remains arguably his most divisive, b…
In conversation with Pixar producer Mary Alice Drumm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:06
Chums, talk to producers. They have great stories. For this latest episode of Film Stories, Pixar's Mary Alice Drumm joins me for a long chat about her new film, Elio, and also a long chat about her career. We go from Wa…
The HD DVD disc format (2006) and Nightcrawler (2014) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:14
In the 1970s and early 1980s, it was VHS vs Betamax. But in the 2000s, with companies keen to build on the success of DVD, a fresh movie format war sparked. In one corner? It was Blu-ray. In the other? HD DVD. The latter…
In conversation with Dean DeBlois [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:13
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer/director Dean DeBlois. He's the co-writer and co-director of the original How To Train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch films, and after writing an…
Waterworld, including The Ulysses Cut (1995), plus Len Wiseman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:57
The legend of 1995's Waterworld suggests that it was a huge flop and a criticial disaster. The truth? It was neither. But it was one of the toughest Hollywood productions of the 1990s, and its story continued even after…
In conversation with Walter Murch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:34
Multi-Oscar-winning editor, sound designer, writer and editor Walter Murch joins Simon for a very special episode of Film Stories. Walter's just released his latest book, Suddenly Something Clicked, and it's packed full…