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Film Stories with Simon Brew
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In conversation with David Mackenzie | Fuze, Relay, Hell Or High Water, Starred Up, AI and more
50 mins; April 03, 2026
Judge Dredd (1995), and the long battle to get it made
60 hours 32 mins; March 30, 2026
In conversation with Radio Silence - Ready Or Not 2, Sega Dreamcast, Samara Weaving and more
38 mins; March 27, 2026
X-Men (2000), and how it changed superhero cinema
52 mins; March 23, 2026
In conversation with Christopher Miller and Phil Lord | Project Hail Mary, Rocky IV, Geostorm 2 and more
35 mins; March 20, 2026
The Postman (1997) and Wag The Dog (1997) | Two films. The same weekend. Very different reputations
73 hours 36 mins; March 16, 2026
In conversation with Drew Goddard | A very nerdy film chat
48 mins; March 13, 2026
Joker (2019) and Cat's Eye (1985) | Two lower budget films, only one grossed a billion
84 hours 33 mins; March 09, 2026
Kevin Costner's Horizon project and where it's up to, plus Andrew Stanton
71 hours 37 mins; March 02, 2026
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and Maybe Baby (2000) | The never-ending shoot, and Ben Elton's directorial debut
76 hours 41 mins; February 23, 2026
What on earth is film 'testing'? | A podcast special, with Kevin Goetz
63 hours 27 mins; February 20, 2026
Hulk (2003), plus the ongoing sequel problem
46 mins; February 16, 2026
The Untouchables (1987), plus the prequel movie that never was
45 mins; February 09, 2026
In conversation with director Angel Manuel Soto | The Wrecking Crew, Blue Beetle, toilet roll
49 mins; February 06, 2026
Fatal Attraction (1987), plus a very nerdy chat with Sam Raimi
79 hours 51 mins; February 03, 2026
In conversation with Ric Roman Waugh | Shelter, Statham, the freezing cold and more
46 mins; January 30, 2026
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Educating Rita (1983) | A mighty messy Star Wars production
74 hours 29 mins; January 28, 2026
Paint Your Wagon (1969), and Dexter Fletcher on The Elephant Man and more
78 hours 39 mins; January 26, 2026
In conversation with Tiff Stevenson | Movies, and featuring in a film that shouldn't be any good
33 mins; January 16, 2026
Almost Famous (2000) and Cellular (2004) | A box office stumble, and an underappreciated action thriller
63 hours 27 mins; January 12, 2026
In conversation with writer/director Craig Brewer
53 mins; January 05, 2026
The Romesh Ranganathan episode (Film Stories 500 celebration live from London)
90 hours 5 mins; December 23, 2025
In conversation with Chris Chibnall | Seven Dials, White Hart, Doctor Who, 80s computer games, Jasper Carrot and more
92 hours 33 mins; December 20, 2025
Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky IV Rocky vs Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
45 mins; December 14, 2025
Fackham Hall | Writing a spoof, the bizarre CG pig sex, and the Dawson Brothers tell us their story
67 hours 55 mins; December 12, 2025
The Polar Express (2004) and its initial box office stumble, plus James L Brooks
69 hours 50 mins; December 08, 2025
In conversation with filmmaker Dan Cadan. Including how much he got paid for one line in Die Another Day
70 hours 19 mins; December 05, 2025
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - from the 45th most popular film of 1992 to Xmas favourite
49 mins; December 01, 2025
In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
46 mins; November 28, 2025
In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
46 mins; November 28, 2025
The story of the unmade Die Hard 6, plus an update
37 mins; November 24, 2025
In conversation with Nathan Crowley - Wicked For Good, Coppola, Nolan, Spielberg, and monkeys
51 mins; November 21, 2025
In conversation with Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson | Recorded live in Birmingham
86 hours 51 mins; November 18, 2025
In conversation with Ruben Fleischer | Now You See Me Now You Don't, Gangster Squad, Venom and more
56 mins; November 13, 2025
Episode 500 celebrations | A long conversation with Kevin Smith
77 hours 13 mins; November 09, 2025
In conversation with Nicholas Hytner | The Choral, The Madness Of King George, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Bennett and more
48 mins; November 07, 2025
The Prestige (2006), plus Dan Trachtenberg on Predator: Badlands and more
80 hours 13 mins; November 03, 2025
In conversation with Nia DaCosta | Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Doctor Who, videogames & more
39 mins; October 30, 2025
Raging Bull (1980), and Rebecca Miller on Mr Scorsese (2025)
72 hours 42 mins; October 27, 2025
In conversation with Edward Berger | Ballad Of A Small Player, Conclave, and internet passwords
41 mins; October 24, 2025
Scream (1996) and Skyline (2010)
69 hours 28 mins; October 20, 2025
In conversation with Phil Johnston - The Twits, Wreck-It Ralph, Cedar Rapids and more
36 mins; October 17, 2025
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and Doctor Who (2010s unmade movie)
60 hours 4 mins; October 13, 2025
In conversation with David Zucker | Top Secret, Airplane, The Naked Gun, The Star Of Malta, books, and more
79 hours 6 mins; October 10, 2025
Top Gun (1986), plus Embeth Davidtz
75 hours 46 mins; October 06, 2025
In conversation with Malcolm McDowell
35 mins; October 02, 2025
The Running Man (1987) and Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
61 hours 11 mins; September 29, 2025
In conversation with Michael Kurinsky | Scoob: Holiday Haunt, The Beatles, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros and more
105 hours 3 mins; September 25, 2025
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and All Is Lost (2013)
72 hours 16 mins; September 22, 2025
Reservoir Dogs (1992) and the DIVX video disc format (1998)
75 hours 4 mins; September 15, 2025
The entire Divergent franchise (2014-2016) and Adventureland (2009)
75 hours 17 mins; September 08, 2025
In conversation with Samara Weaving and Jimmy Warden
46 mins; September 06, 2025
The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (1994), plus Jay Roach
69 hours 14 mins; August 25, 2025
In conversation with Chris Columbus: The Thursday Murder Club, Nine Months, Maiden Voyage, The Beatles and more
50 mins; August 21, 2025
Cruel Intentions (1999), plus Akiva Schafer
59 mins; August 18, 2025
In conversation with Mikael Salomon - The Abyss, Hard Rain, Backdraft, Arachnophobia, and a whole lot more
81 hours 42 mins; August 07, 2025
In conversation with director Matt Shakman: The Fantastic Four, Dick Tracy, Gremlins 2, writing career-changing letters
47 mins; July 23, 2025
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988)
66 hours 3 mins; July 21, 2025
Naked Gun 33 1/3 (1994) and Cast Away (2000)
60 hours 9 mins; July 14, 2025
In conversation with Nick Mohammed
41 mins; July 10, 2025
The Godfather Part III (1990) and Clueless (1995)
69 hours 32 mins; July 07, 2025
In conversation with Ilya Naishuller: Heads Of State, Hardcore Henry, Nobody and more
58 mins; July 04, 2025
Aladdin (1992) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze (1991. Includes sausages.
62 hours 40 mins; June 30, 2025
Saw (2004), plus Domnhall Gleeson and Michael Pearce
66 hours 55 mins; June 23, 2025
In conversation with Alex Garland
53 mins; June 20, 2025
Tenet (2020), plus a huge interview with Gina Gershon
67 hours 27 mins; June 16, 2025
In conversation with Pixar producer Mary Alice Drumm
52 mins; June 12, 2025
The HD DVD disc format (2006) and Nightcrawler (2014)
57 mins; June 09, 2025
In conversation with Dean DeBlois
49 mins; June 06, 2025
Waterworld, including The Ulysses Cut (1995), plus Len Wiseman
74 hours 57 mins; June 02, 2025
In conversation with Walter Murch
53 mins; May 30, 2025
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), plus Michael Cera
55 mins; May 26, 2025
In conversation with Mia Threapleton - The Phoenician Scheme, dyslexia, Tesco ClubCard
37 mins; May 23, 2025
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) and Pixar's Newt (abandoned)
57 mins; May 19, 2025
In conversation with Bobcat Goldthwait | God Bless America, Robin Williams, cat biscuits, odd Amazon reviews and more
59 mins; May 16, 2025
Jurassic Park (1993) and Booksmart (2019)
65 hours 43 mins; May 11, 2025
In conversation with Martin Campbell - Cleaner, Zorro, No Escape, GoldenEye, James Bond and more
57 mins; May 05, 2025
In conversation with Geraldine Viswanathan: Blockers, Thunderbolts, guinea pigs and more
35 mins; May 01, 2025
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Alive (1993)
60 hours 35 mins; April 28, 2025
In conversation with Delroy Lindo
50 mins; April 17, 2025
Threads (1984) and Murder On The Orient Express (2017)
56 mins; April 13, 2025
In conversation with director Patricia Riggen | G20, Jack Ryan, cemeteries with Guillermo del Toro
45 mins; April 10, 2025
Drive (2011), plus director Christopher Landon on Drop, James Bond, Happy Death Day and more
83 hours 6 mins; April 06, 2025
Batman: The Movie (1966) and Young Adult (2011)
56 mins; March 30, 2025
The Fisher King (1991) and The Grey (2011)
59 mins; March 24, 2025
In conversation with Irwin Winkler: Alto Knights, Goodfellas, Rocky, Raging Bull, The Net and more
65 hours 26 mins; March 19, 2025
Full Metal Jacket (1987) and Are You There God, It's Me Margaret (2023)
60 hours 53 mins; March 17, 2025
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), plus The Russo Brothers
69 hours 40 mins; March 10, 2025
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) and Scent Of A Woman (1992)
57 mins; March 03, 2025
James Bond 26 (unmade, as of 2025) and Long Shot (2019)
54 mins; February 24, 2025
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) and Waiting For Guffman (1996)
62 hours 33 mins; February 17, 2025
In conversation with Mario and Mandela Van Peebles
53 mins; February 14, 2025
A Knight's Tale (2001) and King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)
59 mins; February 10, 2025
September 5 (2024), with co-writer and director Tim Fehlbaum
31 mins; February 06, 2025
Zodiac (2007), plus Brady Corbet
70 hours 59 mins; February 02, 2025
In conversation with Nicholas Stoller - You're Cordially Invited, The Five Year Engagement, The Muppets, Captain Underpants, Bros and more
52 mins; January 31, 2025
There Will Be Blood (2007), plus Mike Leigh
67 hours 19 mins; January 27, 2025
In conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld: Coen Brothers, The Addams Family, Get Shorty, books, wearing two watches, a whole lot more
74 hours 17 mins; January 24, 2025
The Producers (1967) and Fierce Creatures (1997)
62 hours 6 mins; January 19, 2025
In conversation with Leigh Whannell - Wolf Man, Invisible Man, Upgrade, Police Academy
45 mins; January 17, 2025
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