logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2024
35m 9s

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), with...

Simon Brew
About this episode

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, director and co-writer Gil Kenan joins to talk about his latest movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.


He tells Simon about being one of four people to direct a Ghostbusters movie, and the one moment where it hit him how monumental that was. Plus, how filming got underway one year before release, the practicalities of puppets, and some of the career challenges that led to this moment too.


Plus, reflections on Kenan's own story, and what got him to this point in time...


Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now in cinemas.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
In conversation with David Zucker | Top Secret, Airplane, The Naked Gun, The Star Of Malta, books, and more
In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, writer/producer/director David Zucker joins Simon for a conversation about his work. Amongst the films that come up in the chat? Airplane!, which is shortly getting as we'll hear an unusual director's cut, Top Secret!, the or ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 6
Top Gun (1986), plus Embeth Davidtz
It started as a magazine article, and ended up as a global phenomenon. Yet the journey to 1986's Top Gun wasn't a straightforward one. You have cast members unsure if they wanted to commit and a studio that took a long time to decide it wanted the film. Then, director Tony Scott ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 3
In conversation with Malcolm McDowell
Now here's a man with a whole bunch of stories. Malcolm McDowell joins the Film Stories podcast for a special episode, where we go through his stories. The conversation takes us from ITV's Crossroads to his latest release - The Partisan - which is in cinemas now (and on digital f ... Show More
35m 18s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2023
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One with Christopher McQuarrie
The world is changing and truth is vanishing in our very special episode today, accomplishing a mission we’ve been hoping to make happen since the very inception of the show. Yes, this week’s guest is a true maestro of modern blockbuster filmmaking – a writer-director who won a B ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2014
39 Transformers Movies - Best & Worst
This week we discuss big new from the DC movie camp, another new Star Wars director plus Matt Damon's return to the Bourne franchise.Plus we discuss (begrudgingly) discuss every Transformers film! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 
1h 42m
Jan 2020
'1917' and the Roger Deakins Hall of Fame (SPOILERS) | The Big Picture
Sam Mendes's extraordinary World War I drama, designed and shot to look as if it is unfolding in one seamless take, has crashed the Oscars party and dominated at the box office in its first week of wide release. Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the movie's tech ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2024
The Real Ghostbusters - Caravan Of Garbage
After the success of Ghostbusters 1984 but before the mediocrity of Ghostbusters 2 there was The REAL Ghostbusters, an animated childrens show that aimed to keep the series alive. And also sell toys to children. The story behind it's creation is facinating unlike the show itself ... Show More
23m 38s
Mar 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
It's the year of our Lord 2024 and we are still getting new Ghostbusters movies. Is this a good or a bad thing? Let's dive into FROZEN EMPIRE, Ghostbusters nostalgia, and Dan Aykroyd talk on this week's main feed MAM! VIP talk is PULP FICTION! Sign up at madaboutmovie ... Show More
56m 47s
Dec 2020
Hollywood Is at War with Itself. Plus: The Inaugural “You Blew It!” Movie Awards.
The fallout from Warner Bros.' HBO Max announcement is still rippling through Hollywood. Sean and Amanda talk about the responses from Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, producers at other studios, agencies, and fans. Then, they use the announcement of a glut of new film and TV ... Show More
1h 28m