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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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 25
In conversation with former Carolco CEO Peter M Hoffman
Peter M Hoffman has had a very, very storied career. From working with Alexander Salkind on the original Superman movies, through to Cannon Films and Carolco, it was his tax specialism that saw him rise to prominence in Hollywood. But his story took one hell of a turn, as he disc ... Show More
52m 51s
Sep 21
The Inbetweeners Movie (2011), and the incredibly fast turnaround of a box office giant
The road to The Inbetweeners Movie was a fairly swift one. Even while the hit British TV comedy was bringing in big ratings for E4, its creators - Iain Morris and Damon Beesley - were filing away ideas for an eventual movie. When the opportunity came, time was not on its side: fi ... Show More
46m 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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