Film Stories with Simon Brew
Simon BrewFilm 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.patreo... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 380 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||
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The release of Sinners in cinemas brings with it a special episode of Film Stories, where Delroy Lindo joins Simon for a chat about the film. They also talk about Delroy's career, his key collaborations, his approach to his work and more.
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It's a film made for TV that takes the spotlight in this episode of Film Stories, as 1984's terrifying post-apocalyptic Threads moves into the limelight. A film made on a very tight budget, and shot in under three weeks, it was nearly derailed entire... more
In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by filmmaker Patricia Riggen, the director of the brand new action film G20. She talks about making the film, her collaboration with Viola Davis, and the problems she still faces ... more
There was a brief period in time when the movie Drive was set to star Hugh Jackman, and be backed by a Universal Studios budget. But when they fell through, the movie became an lower budget independent, and for the first time, Ryan Gosling was able t... more
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- An absolute treat.
Essential listening for lovers of inside baseball tales from the film world. So well researched and entertaining.
Apple Podcasts5TBC989
Netherlands23 days ago - An exceptional podcast about films
What elevates this above the other film related podcasts is the rich research that goes into every episode and the respect accorded to all the films considered and the people attached to them. This brings fascinating insight into the filmmaking process and fresh perspectives on film. I really rate Simon Brew and the team behind this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Graeme, Edinburgh
United Kingdom2 months ago - For the movie buff
Stories on how your favourite (and sometimes not) movies were made. Production mishaps, funding problems, personality clashes and uplifting success stories. Simon’s style is super enthusiastic and enjoyable though it sometimes sounds like he’s whispering in your ear a bit too much.
Apple Podcasts5RakkkUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Informative - one of the best movie pdocasts out there!
Produced and presented by Simon Brew, it's obvious immediately that this is a man who loves movies - and his passion is infectuous. I've lost count of the number of times I've rewatched a movie after listening to this podcast, and appreciated both movie and podcast all the more. The facts that Simon, as he makes clear in his intro, doesn't punch down, doesn't do snark, and just wants to celebrate that movies get made is a refreshing take and is what makes this stand out in a crowded market place... more
Apple Podcasts5Joseph-RolandUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Really enjoyable podcast
One of the most enjoyable and genuinely nice podcasts, no snark, no ego, just well researched and interesting episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Paulio.GUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #33 |  United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
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What is Film Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content centers around the fascinating stories behind well-known movies, shedding light on aspects that often go unnoticed by audiences, such as troubled productions, casting choices, and the myriad challenges filmmakers face. Episodes feature in-depth discussions on movies from different decades, exploring their production histories and the creative decisions that shaped their outcomes. The approach is both informative and celebratory, emphasizing the stories of perseverance in filmmaking, with a strong focus on the human element behind the camera. The combination of rich research and engaging narratives aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the cinematic landscape and reignite their passion for films.
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How many episodes of Film Stories are there?
Film Stories launched 7 years ago and published 380 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Film Stories include:
1. Patricia Riggen
2. Irwin Winkler
3. Joe Russo
4. Anthony Russo
5. Tim Fehlbaum
6. Brady Corbet
7. Nicholas Stoller
8. Mike Leigh
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