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 | 420 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm History | |||
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It's a Martin Scorsese special episode of the Film Stories podcast, kicking off with the tale behind 1980's immense Raging Bull. This is the film the Scorsese for a long time didn't want to make, but Robert De Niro did. It was also the film that invo... more
Oscar-winner Edward Berger joins us for a very special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew. The pair meet to chat about Edward's new release, Ballad Of A Small Player, starring Colin Farrell. And the chat also goes back to Edward's early years ma... more
There was a bit of a bidding war when an upcoming writer called Kevin Williamson penned an idea called Scary Movie. It'd change its name to Scream a little way down the road, but having been inspired by a creepy night when he was housesitting, Willia... more
Quite the story, this. Phil Johnston, in a special episode of Film Stories, takes us through his own tale, and how it led to a nomination at the Academy Awards.
He and Simon chat through the struggles to get The Twits - an adaptation of Roald Dahl's... more
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Love the film stories! Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts5ccbaxter818
United States2 months ago - Highly recommend
Great insight into the backstories of movies. Well researched and well done
Apple Podcasts5Janesy84
Australia2 months ago - Lovely
Just stumbled across this little gem ,so nice to hear someone enthusiastic about films and it’s all spoken with love .
Apple Podcasts5ozzy 65
United Kingdom2 months ago - Charming and informative
A regular listen for me. Great tone and full of insight. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5GrayHillUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Tom
Consistently a really fun, interesting listen!
Apple Podcasts5Real Life TeejUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #58 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #46 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Italy/TV & Film/Film History |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Film Stories
What is Film Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast focuses on uncovering the behind-the-scenes narratives of popular films, providing listeners with insights into the often-hidden stories of production challenges, rights issues, and the complexities involved in the filmmaking process. Each episode features interviews with a range of guests from the film industry, such as directors, producers, and actors, who share their experiences and tell anecdotes that contribute richness to the understanding of various movies. Notably, the host encourages a positive outlook, aiming to celebrate the art of filmmaking by sharing fascinating details that illuminate the often unseen hurdles faced by filmmakers and the creative decision-making that drives cinema.
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1. The Empire Film Podcast
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3. Screenshot
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5. Pilot TV
How many episodes of Film Stories are there?
Film Stories launched 7 years ago and published 420 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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What guests have appeared on Film Stories?
Recent guests on Film Stories include:
1. Rebecca Miller
2. Edward Berger
3. Phil Johnston
4. Embeth Davidtz
5. Malcolm McDowell
6. Michael Kurinsky
7. Samara Weaving
8. Jimmy Warden
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