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Film Stories with 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 apa... Read more

Ranked #1

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Mars Attacks! (1996) and Legally Blonde (2001)

Mars Attacks! (1996) and Legally Blonde (2001)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a film that struggled against stiff competition, and a genuine su... Read more

20 Oct 2019

45mins

Ranked #2

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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) and The Naked Gun (1988)

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) and The Naked Gun (1988)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that proved surprise hits for different reasons. Bram S... Read more

27 Oct 2019

45mins

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Ranked #3

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The Adventures Of Tintin (2011) and A Perfect World (1993)

The Adventures Of Tintin (2011) and A Perfect World (1993)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, one film that took an awful lot longer to bring to the screen tha... Read more

10 Jun 2019

40mins

Ranked #4

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Clear And Present Danger (1994) and Instant Family (2018)

Clear And Present Danger (1994) and Instant Family (2018)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a testing sequel, and a surprising comedy. Clear And Present Dang... Read more

5 Jan 2020

43mins

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Ranked #5

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Film Stories: Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (1991) and Spectre (2015)

Film Stories: Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (1991) and Spectre (2015)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon finally addresses his beloved Costner, and tackles James Bo... Read more

23 Jul 2018

30mins

Ranked #6

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Scrooged (1988) and Le Mans 66 (2019)

Scrooged (1988) and Le Mans 66 (2019)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the film that marked Bill Murray's return to the screen after fou... Read more

8 Dec 2019

45mins

Ranked #7

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Starship Troopers (1997) and Enchanted (2007)

Starship Troopers (1997) and Enchanted (2007)

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films with a very slight overlap. Starship Troopers went into pr... Read more

6 Apr 2020

50mins

Ranked #8

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Batman Returns (1992) and Wild Wild West (1999)

Batman Returns (1992) and Wild Wild West (1999)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at two different Warner Bros blockbusters of the 1990... Read more

17 Aug 2018

33mins

Ranked #9

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Film Stories: Twister (1996) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Film Stories: Twister (1996) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon examines the huge studio collaboration of 1996's Twister, a... Read more

2 Jul 2018

34mins

Ranked #10

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Film Stories: Hot Shots Part Deux (1993) and Die Hard 4.0/Live Free Or Die Hard (2007)

Film Stories: Hot Shots Part Deux (1993) and Die Hard 4.0/Live Free Or Die Hard (2007)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon zeroes in on a pair of sequels. First up is Hot Shots! Part... Read more

16 Jul 2018

33mins

Ranked #11

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Batman Forever (1995) and Pride (2014)

Batman Forever (1995) and Pride (2014)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a comic book movie drastic course change and a small budget hit w... Read more

9 Sep 2019

39mins

Ranked #12

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Panic Room (2002) and Toy Soldiers (1991)

Panic Room (2002) and Toy Soldiers (1991)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, what happened when director David Fincher sought a more contained... Read more

6 May 2019

37mins

Ranked #13

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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) with director Jon Watts

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) with director Jon Watts

In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon is joined by director Jon Watts to chat about Spider-Man: Fa... Read more

2 Jul 2019

24mins

Ranked #14

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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and Final Destination (2000)

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and Final Destination (2000)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a huge animated challenge, and a film that started off planned as... Read more

1 Dec 2019

45mins

Ranked #15

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Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) and Arthur Christmas (2011)

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) and Arthur Christmas (2011)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two festive films that each faced particular challenges to bring ... Read more

16 Dec 2019

47mins

Ranked #16

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Howard The Duck (1986) and Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

Howard The Duck (1986) and Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at the first cinematically-released Marvel movie, and... Read more

10 Nov 2018

33mins

Ranked #17

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The Hunger Games (2012) and City Slickers (1991)

The Hunger Games (2012) and City Slickers (1991)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at pivotal films to a pair of studios. Lionsgate raid... Read more

22 Oct 2018

32mins

Ranked #18

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A League Of Their Own (1992) and Sense & Sensibility (1995)

A League Of Their Own (1992) and Sense & Sensibility (1995)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of 90s movies that each faced its own battl... Read more

4 Mar 2019

37mins

Ranked #19

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Eraser (1996) and World War Z (2013)

Eraser (1996) and World War Z (2013)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at a pair of blockbusters that both hit troubles. Era... Read more

8 Oct 2018

32mins

Ranked #20

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TRON: Legacy (2010) and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013)

TRON: Legacy (2010) and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013)

In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films with long gestation periods. Disney was unsure of makin... Read more

15 Mar 2020

46mins

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