In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, films made by Kevin Costner and Arnold Schwarzenegger after their box office peaks.
Tin Cup was the film an exhausted Costner made immediately post-Waterworld. It would turn into one of the best romantic comedies of the decade.
The 6th Day came together fast - but it targeted a PG-13 rating, and Schwarzen ... Show More
Oct 9
In conversation with writer/director Brian Duffield | Whalefall, sperm whales, del Toro and more
In a special episode of Film Stories, writer/director Brian Duffield chats to Simon about his brand new movie, Whalefall. Well, not just that. The pair also natter about The Muppets, about working in a clothing factory, just what happened with Jane Got A Gun, the story of Guiller ... Show More
51m 14s
Oct 5
In conversation with Aaron Sorkin
Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin joins Simon for an elongated chat about The Social Reckoning, Facebook, compromised reviewers, and how the pair would overhaul the James Bond saga. Plus! There's chatter about old film magazines, about making stories based on true people, plus Aaron Sork ... Show More
51m 22s
Sep 28
Quantum Of Solace, the rushed Bond, plus indie director Brenda Lee
In a huge episode of Film Stories, Simon digs into the story of Daniel Craig's second adventure as James Bond, Quantum Of Solace. Originally set to come out just 18 months or so after 2006's Casino Royale, the speedy turnaround saw one director leave, a writer's strike curtail th ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 2025
‘Tin Cup’ With Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Craig Horlbeck
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Craig Horlbeck pull out the 3-wood to clear the water after revisiting the 1996 classic ‘Tin Cup,’ starring Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, and Cheech Marin. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Ronak Nair, and Chia Hao Tat Learn more about ... Show More
1h 57m
May 2024
Matinee Monday: The 6th Day
<p>Two Arnold Schwarzeneggers?! Paul, June, and Jason get double the Ahhhnold in the 2000 sci-fi clone flick The 6th Day. They discuss the creepy SimPal Cindy doll, the XFL, Arnold's love of cigars, Michael Rapaport's hologram girlfriend, and so much more. Plus, Paul and Jason sw ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2023
The Pod Meets World Half Draft: ‘90s Movies
<p>Thanks to our “Half Drafts,” we’ve so far assembled teams of the best Boy Meets World characters and episodes, but now the fun continues with our most divisive category yet…’90s movies! </p> <p>Danielle and Rider have each won a draft, so the pressure is on for Will to take ho ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 2024
The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2024. Plus: Tarantino’s Pivot, Scorsese’s Sinatra, and Spielberg’s UFOs.
Sean and Amanda discuss the news that Quentin Tarantino has shelved what was previously reported as his 10th and final film, ‘The Movie Critic’ (1:00). Then, they react to some development news for Martin Scorsese’s and Steven Spielberg’s next projects (12:00), and discuss the mo ... Show More
1h 26m
Jun 2019
The Best Movies of 2019 So Far. Plus, ‘Yesterday’ Deletes the Beatles. | The Big Picture
In this double episode, Sean and Amanda review ‘Yesterday,’ a movie that delivered in Beatles nostalgia but came up short in plot payoff (1:00). Then, Adam Nayman calls in from Toronto to share his top five movies of a slow year so far (42:50).
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda D ... Show More
1h 35m
Dec 2019
Seduce And Destroy with Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie & Paul Thomas Anderson
Topics covered include: hot mics, shooting in airports pre-9/11, "movie star grapes," Josh seeing Sandler in Punch Drunk Love at age 18, writing a script that feels like there is no script at all, His Royal Highness Darius Khondji, the firecracker scene in Boogie Nights, the feel ... Show More
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