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Simon Brew
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Editor, author, broadcaster, Costner fanatic. ¦ Editor
Film Stories ¦ Founder @denofgeek (07-18)

More mischief incoming...
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Writing.
December 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Hurts.
December 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Every time I think Lost has the television ending that made me the angriest, I get to the end of The Box Of Delights.

Was warned against writing endings like at school, when I was 8 years old.
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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A huge thanks to the team, and to everyone who supports us.
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As Film Stories winds down for a few days' hibernation, here's a year-end letter for everyone who's supported us in 2025. A huge thanks to readers, listeners and supporters everywhere:
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An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
A year-end letter for those who have supported Film Stories in any way throughout 2025. With huge thanks to you all.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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How Rob Reiner dealt with the worst movie review of his career. Further proof of just what a class act he was.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYM5...
December 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Excellent interview with the writers of Fackham Hall @simonbrew.bsky.social

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#filmstories #simonbrew #dawsonbros #fackhamhall
FACKHAM HALL | Writing a spoof, CG pig sex, and the brothers who aren't all brothers
YouTube video by Film Stories
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December 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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My other podcast work! Episode 39 of the Studiocanal Presents Podcast, this time looking at four Agatha Christie movies. Predictably, my favourite was the wrong one!

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Agatha Christie, and an incredible four-film run
Agatha Christie's work may have been adapted for the screen many times, but she wasn't always too happy with it. That all changed with 1974's Murder On The Orient Express, which started a ...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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I love relatable stories about how multi-millionaire Sylvester Stallone doesn't have enough money!
December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Criminal we never got a third series of The Goes Wrong Show. The funniest show the BBC has put out in the last decade.
December 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Plotting.
December 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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It's that time, Christmas time is here... hip-hip hooray for a festive Film Quiz Friday, with questions about films at home and away and a giant-sized double bonus round. Hallelujah! Holy shit! Where's the Tylenol? Scores out of 40 this time please! @filmstories.bsky.social
Film Quiz Friday's Christmas Vacation | 30 festive film questions
It's that time, Christmas time is here... hip-hip hooray for Film Quiz Friday, back with 30 movie-related questions to make you feel festive.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Writing.
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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At last.

#Walliams
December 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Best not type that.
December 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Thoughts.
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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To celebrate Chicken Town landing on the BFI Player we've cut together a blooper reel from the shoot.

Enjoy!

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Chicken Town Bloopers
YouTube video by Nodge Films
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December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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How Hollywood's nice guy, Rob Reiner, created one of 1990's most talked-about horror moments:
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Misery | How Rob Reiner made the grisliest horror sequence of 1990
Better known for his comedies, Rob Reiner turned to horror and suspense with 1990’s Misery - and created a classic, grisly set-piece.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Bananas.
December 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Okay, another coffee. Mischief to get up to.
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Thanks to everyone who came to the Birmingham show tonight. A nice way to round off a testing 2025. A lot of live events done though, and already, a lot more planned for next year. A bit of sleep first, though...!
December 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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The Housemaid. Not reviewed anything for a while, and then I stumble upon this. By god.

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THE HOUSEMAID review | what made Paul Feig say yes to this?!
YouTube video by Film Stories
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December 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Based on the episodes of The War Between The Land And The Sea that I've watched, I've seen very similar films to Russell T Davies and Pete McTighe.
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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A couple of years ago I published EDDIE MURPHY: DELIRIOUSLY FUNNY. It is a look at the screen and music career of the legendary comedic actor. It also features exclusive interviews with those who have worked closely with Eddie: bit.ly/4rCRLuN

#eddiemurphy
December 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Right then.
December 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Anyway! At Wednesday's Film Stories Live in Birmingham, I'm going to test this by finally telling the story of the well known person who, er, 'rang me with some choice words.'

Let's see how that goes.

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Film Stories Live! | Mac Birmingham
Join Film Stories editor Simon Brew for another enjoyable evening of film chat, random clips, filmmaker interviews and a lot of general nerdy stuff. From K
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December 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM