In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a 'strange' action movie hit, and a sequel that took seven years to come together.
Face/Off was originally set 100 years in the future, and at one stage Johnny Depp was on the wishlist. Plus one studio bought the film and let it go.
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Aug 10
Film Stories Live: with Mark Kermode in Cornwall
Up front, you can find Simon's tour dates at www.filmstories.co.uk/live. Simon Brew has been touring the UK with Film Stories in 2026, and in June 2026, he landed at the lovely Plaza Cinema in Truro. There, for an hour and half, he and Mark Kermode talked movies. And lots of them ... Show More
1h 38m
Jul 22
Carlito's Way, a film it took ten attempts to make
Brian De Palma's 1993 movie Carlito's Way was not a box office success. De Palma managed to predict the critical reaction to the film, reacted to studio notes saying it was too long by making it longer, and had to retool the finale action sequence very late in the day. Even getti ... Show More
59m 3s
Jul 13
Dances With Wolves (1990), plus its three different cuts...
Kevin Costner gambled hard on making a three hour western, a third of which wasn't in the English language. He turned down roles in The Hunt For Red October and Presumed Innocent to take the risk of making Dances With Wolves. And while history tells it as a masterstroke, in the m ... Show More
59m 39s
Mar 2025
‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
It ain’t about how hard you watch. It’s about how hard you rewatch and keep moving forward. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan revisit the 1976 classic ‘Rocky’ starring Syllvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Carl Weathers.
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1h 53m
May 2022
‘Rocky III’ With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Gus Ramsey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Gus Ramsey have one prediction for this podcast: pain. They revisit the third installment in the Rocky franchise, ‘Rocky III,’ starring Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T, and Talia Shire.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 32m
Jan 2023
‘Cliffhanger’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt scale the Rocky Mountains to revisit the 1993 action-thriller ‘Cliffhanger,’ starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Rooker, and John Lithgow.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 38m
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