When Tim Burton's first film, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, proved a surprise hit for Warner Bros, the studio was keen to get a second picture off him. Yet Burton wasn't enamoured with the scripts he was being offered - until an unusual one landed on his desk. Just lacking a bit of an ending. Enter: Beetlejuice.
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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
Dec 2018
Beetlejuice with Rebecca Bulnes
Friend and host of Classroom Crush podcast, Rebecca Bulnes, joins Griffin and David to discuss 1988's masterpiece, Beetlejuice! But was this film nearly called Scared Sheetless? Is this Alec Baldwin at his most handsome? Does Rebecca want to date Beetlejuice? Together they examin ... Show More
2h 6m
<p>This week we review Tim Burton's belated sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, as well as moving prison drama SING SING. We also read out our audiences emails and end with a NEW game!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:15:30 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice </p><p>00:31:45 - Si ... Show More
