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Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies.From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie! The podcast is hosted by Simon Brew, the founder of Den Of Geek. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simonbrew. Thank you!

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Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo is a British-American actor and director known for his powerful performances in film and television. He has appeared in a variety of notable films including 'Malcolm X', 'Da 5 Bloods', 'Ransom', and 'Congo'. Lindo has received critical acclaim for his work, showcasing his versatility across genres. He is recognized for his ability to portray complex characters and has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for decades.
Patricia Riggen
Patricia Riggen is a Mexican filmmaker known for her work in both English and Spanish-language films. She gained recognition for directing the critically acclaimed film 'The 33', which tells the story of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident in Chile. Riggen has also directed the action film 'G20', showcasing her versatility in handling different genres. Her collaborations with prominent actors, including Viola Davis, highlight her ability to work with top talent in the industry. Riggen's career reflects her commitment to storytelling and her exploration of diverse themes in her films.
Christopher Landon
Christopher Landon is an American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his work in the horror and thriller genres. He gained recognition for directing the successful 'Happy Death Day' films, which blend slasher elements with dark comedy. Landon has also worked on various other projects, including the 'Paranormal Activity' franchise, showcasing his ability to create suspenseful narratives. His latest film, 'Drop', continues to explore innovative storytelling in the horror genre.

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Sinners Delroy Lindo Malcolm X Da 5 Bloods Ransom Congo Threads Murder On The Orient Express post-apocalyptic Agatha Christie Kenneth Branagh film production budget constraints casting challenges Patricia Riggen G20 Viola Davis filmmaking cemetery exploring Guillermo del Toro Drive Hugh Jackman Ryan Gosling Christopher Landon Drop Happy Death Day James Bond Batman: The Movie 1966 Young Adult 2011 Jason Reitman Charlize Theron Diablo Cody

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Here's the recent few episodes on Film Stories with Simon Brew.

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In conversation with Delroy Lindo

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Simon Brew
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Delroy Lindo
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Sinners Delroy Lindo Malcolm X Da 5 Bloods Ransom Congo
The release of Sinners in cinemas brings with it a special episode of Film Stories, where Delroy Lindo joins Simon for a chat about the film. They also talk about Delroy's career, his key collaborations, his approach to his work and more.

Along with Sinners, you get bits of Malcolm X, Da 5 Bloods, Ransom and Congo in the conversation. Delroy Lindo proves to be quite the interviewee... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 57:11

Threads (1984) and Murder On The Orient Express (2017)

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Simon Brew
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Threads Murder On The Orient Express post-apocalyptic Agatha Christie Kenneth Branagh film production budget constraints casting challenges
It's a film made for TV that takes the spotlight in this episode of Film Stories, as 1984's terrifying post-apocalyptic Threads moves into the limelight. A film made on a very tight budget, and shot in under three weeks, it was nearly derailed entirely by an American TV production around the same time. And when it did get made and was screened? Well, traffic wardens have never looked so chilling.

20th Century Fox meanwhile had plans for a remake of Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express.. When Kenneth Branagh joined, he not only had a decision about facial hair to make, but there was also the challenge of a very large cast with very few days together.

Stories of both are told in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 45:12

In conversation with director Patricia Riggen | G20, Jack Ryan, cemeteries with Guillermo del Toro

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Simon Brew
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Patricia Riggen
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Patricia Riggen G20 Viola Davis filmmaking cemetery exploring Guillermo del Toro
In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by filmmaker Patricia Riggen, the director of the brand new action film G20. She talks about making the film, her collaboration with Viola Davis, and the problems she still faces on a movie set.

They also dig back into her film story, from her earlier career, to cemetery exploring for Guillermo del Toro, and a whole lot more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:24:06

Drive (2011), plus director Christopher Landon on Drop, James Bond, Happy Death Day and more

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Simon Brew
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Christopher Landon
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Drive Hugh Jackman Ryan Gosling Christopher Landon Drop Happy Death Day James Bond
There was a brief period in time when the movie Drive was set to star Hugh Jackman, and be backed by a Universal Studios budget. But when they fell through, the movie became an lower budget independent, and for the first time, Ryan Gosling was able to hand-pick a director. He made an unusual, yet very successful choice.

For the second half of this episode, director Christopher Landon joins Simon to chat about his latest film, Drop. In the course of the conversation, they also end up nattering about Happy Death Day, the James Bond saga, and a whole lot more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 57:18

Batman: The Movie (1966) and Young Adult (2011)

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Simon Brew
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Batman: The Movie 1966 Young Adult 2011 Jason Reitman Charlize Theron Diablo Cody
Dinner dinner dinner dinner! Etc. Announced just six months before it landed in cinemas, the much-loved 1966 production Batman: The Movie was a masterclass in moving fast. Shot while the first series of the Batman TV show was still playing, it was written in two weeks, filmed in a month, and premiering in Texas as a result of some help with a boat...

Also filmed in a month? Jason Reitman's 2011 feature Young Adult, starring Charlize Theron. Written by Diablo Cody, Reitman was all set to go with a different film until the Young Adult script came in. Even then, he had a key condition to getting the movie made.

Stories of both are told in this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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