In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that needed to win an audience back over, and a groundbreaking low budget sci-fi movie.
2017's Alien: Covenant was faced with a choice as to whether to directly follow 2015's Prometheus, or try to be a more direct Alien prequel. It's a conundrum the production would wrestle with.
1992's The La ... Show More
Yesterday
The New Mutants (2020), and a big missed opportunity
The idea wasn't a bad one. With the cost of X-Men movies spiralling, 20th Century Fox was interested in a lower cost, slightly more niche film in the saga. One that could perhaps appeal to a teen audience, that wouldn't put quite the strain on the old finances. Josh Boone - off t ... Show More
59m 43s
May 24
In conversation with director Alicia MacDonald - Finding Emily, Mike Leigh, short films, romantic comedies, Kickstarter
Alicia MacDonald first feature film as director, Finding Emily, turns out to be a Working Title-backed romantic comedy, the kind that used to fill British cinema charts. Albeit with a twist! In this Film Stories special, she talks to Simon Brew about launching her first feature, ... Show More
52m 7s
May 20
In conversation with Thea Sharrock - Ladies First, Wicked Little Letters, The Beautiful Game, posh chairs
Director Thea Sharrock is the guest for this special edition of the Film Stories podcast. She joins Simon to chat about her new film, Ladies First, which stars Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen. Plus! There's time too for conversation about Wicked Little Letters, The One And On ... Show More
49m 32s
May 2017
186 Alien: Covenant & The Venom Solo Movie
<p>This week we tackle the cinematic...something that is Alien: Covenant. What a wild ride that is.</p><br><p>Also we get stuck into a new look at Mera from Aquaman and Han Solo, discuss the first reactions to Wonder Woman, X-23’s return, Star Trek Discovery and The Orville plus ... Show More
1h 24m
Oct 2021
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Caravan Of Garbage
<p>The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a mess. The movie responsible for yet another franchise reboot despite setting up Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker and other characters for multiple spin offs, sequels and prequels. Maybe it was the inclusion of Electro, Rhino and Green Goblin, may ... Show More
34m 18s
Jul 2017
Drago In Creed 2, Atomic Blonde In John Wick Universe - The John Campea Podcast
On this episode of The John Campea Podcast (Episode 55, recorded Thursday July 6th 2017) John takes the following viewer questions:0:43 Brandon Torres - I am beyond excited for Atomic Blonde later this month. Since it’s being directed by one of the John Wick directors, what do yo ... Show More
20m 59s
<p><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/89428/Blade_Runner.jpg" alt= "" width="250" height="250" />Mark Maddox joins us for an in-depth discussion about Ridley Scott's 1982 Sci-Fi Classic "Blade Runner," ... Show More
