Simon Brew
@simonbrew.bsky.social
Editor, author, broadcaster, Costner fanatic. ¦ Editor
Film Stories ¦ Founder @denofgeek (07-18)
More mischief incoming...
Film Stories ¦ Founder @denofgeek (07-18)
More mischief incoming...
Trevor Beattie, as well as being exec producer of Moon, is launching an incredible charity initiative in Birmingham next week.
Please help spread the word of the launch. Ticket details here. And do read up on what he's doing. Thank you.
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/tons-...
Please help spread the word of the launch. Ticket details here. And do read up on what he's doing. Thank you.
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/tons-...
Tons of Help For Brum | Midlands Arts Centre
Tons of Help For Brum | 18+ event
The Jack and Ada Beattie Foundation proudly presents the ‘TONS OF HELP FOR BRUM’ charity gala, committed to providing ess
macbirmingham.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Trevor Beattie, as well as being exec producer of Moon, is launching an incredible charity initiative in Birmingham next week.
Please help spread the word of the launch. Ticket details here. And do read up on what he's doing. Thank you.
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/tons-...
Please help spread the word of the launch. Ticket details here. And do read up on what he's doing. Thank you.
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/tons-...
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putting her phone in a pouch would have made her killers less transphobic and violent?
Phones did not murder Brianna Ghey in cold blood.
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
putting her phone in a pouch would have made her killers less transphobic and violent?
I wish I was in more of a position at the moment to celebrate this, but I think I'm still allowed to be a little bit chuffed. Film Stories has got to 500 episodes...
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Podcast | Episode 500 celebrations - a long conversation with Kevin Smith
Film Stories hits a milestone - and Kevin Smith kicks off our episode 500 celebrations with a very special episode.
filmstories.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I wish I was in more of a position at the moment to celebrate this, but I think I'm still allowed to be a little bit chuffed. Film Stories has got to 500 episodes...
filmstories.co.uk/film-stories...
filmstories.co.uk/film-stories...
My latest #BCFC video is here.
BIRMINGHAM CITY | Middlesbrough. What happened? And why did we lose the game?!
YouTube video by Simon Brew
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November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My latest #BCFC video is here.
Always a terrific read for #BCFC fans.
#MFC 2-1 #BCFC
A better display on the road. Not quite good enough against an admittedly galvanised Boro outfit. Good tactical battle.
- Report
- Tactics
- Tired minds & legs
- Better on the road
- Paik
- Boro
- Next
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/match-repo...
A better display on the road. Not quite good enough against an admittedly galvanised Boro outfit. Good tactical battle.
- Report
- Tactics
- Tired minds & legs
- Better on the road
- Paik
- Boro
- Next
#KRO
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com/p/match-repo...
Match Report: Middlesbrough 2-1 Blues
A hard-fought but ultimately fruitless affair on the road as Blues' woes away from St.Andrews continue despite an improved display.
afootballblogbyryandeeney.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Always a terrific read for #BCFC fans.
Why is the UK's broadcaster having people resign to placate Trump? What next? The BBC paying for his ballroom?
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Why is the UK's broadcaster having people resign to placate Trump? What next? The BBC paying for his ballroom?
Right then, Sunday. I meet you with caffeine.
November 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Right then, Sunday. I meet you with caffeine.
This continues to be a week. Bloody rollercoaster.
November 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This continues to be a week. Bloody rollercoaster.
People I've held the door for and they didn't say thanks:
Tom Watson
Christopher Tookey
Tom Watson
Christopher Tookey
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
People I've held the door for and they didn't say thanks:
Tom Watson
Christopher Tookey
Tom Watson
Christopher Tookey
I don't like this week.
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I don't like this week.
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HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
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Screen B14 are excited to bring you this dizzying pop-art fantasia. Shining a light on the queer subcultures of 60s Tokyo with its stunning visuals, it’s a transfeminine, Oedipal, fever dream. Not to be missed!
Funeral Parade of Roses
24th Nov
8 PM
Mockingbird Cinema
🎟️ tr.ee/TRYt1vp2f7
Funeral Parade of Roses
24th Nov
8 PM
Mockingbird Cinema
🎟️ tr.ee/TRYt1vp2f7
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Screen B14 are excited to bring you this dizzying pop-art fantasia. Shining a light on the queer subcultures of 60s Tokyo with its stunning visuals, it’s a transfeminine, Oedipal, fever dream. Not to be missed!
Funeral Parade of Roses
24th Nov
8 PM
Mockingbird Cinema
🎟️ tr.ee/TRYt1vp2f7
Funeral Parade of Roses
24th Nov
8 PM
Mockingbird Cinema
🎟️ tr.ee/TRYt1vp2f7
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"When filming resumed later that evening, Black made a valiant attempt to rally everyone’s spirits. 'Let’s get some energy going,' he said, gesticulating wanly with a vape pen. 'As we get into it, it’ll crispen up and get more businesslike.'"
This is incredible
This is incredible
Intended as a full-blooded reboot, things didn't work out on 2018's The Predator. A visit to the set gave an insight into what went wrong:
filmstories.co.uk/features/fad...
filmstories.co.uk/features/fad...
The Predator | The 2018 reboot, and what went horribly wrong
Intended as a full-blooded reboot, things didn't work out on 2018's The Predator. A visit to the set gave an insight into what went wrong.
filmstories.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"When filming resumed later that evening, Black made a valiant attempt to rally everyone’s spirits. 'Let’s get some energy going,' he said, gesticulating wanly with a vape pen. 'As we get into it, it’ll crispen up and get more businesslike.'"
This is incredible
This is incredible
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
Had wanted to talk to Nicholas Hytner for years. He's obviously far more high brow than me, but I did manage to ask him if he sits with a six pack of lager and a bawdy comedy on a Friday night.
NICHOLAS HYTNER interview | The Choral, Alan Bennett, Nigel Hawthorne - and Friday night viewing!
YouTube video by Film Stories
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November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Had wanted to talk to Nicholas Hytner for years. He's obviously far more high brow than me, but I did manage to ask him if he sits with a six pack of lager and a bawdy comedy on a Friday night.
Woken up to a video of people cheering a human being being awarded a potential $1tn.
A welcome reminder that enablers are part of the problem.
A welcome reminder that enablers are part of the problem.
November 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Woken up to a video of people cheering a human being being awarded a potential $1tn.
A welcome reminder that enablers are part of the problem.
A welcome reminder that enablers are part of the problem.
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Get your hands on a Krull 4K Steelbook, bundled with the latest, Krull-themed edition of Film Stories - while stocks last. Exclusively from our online store:
store.filmstories.co.uk/products/iss...
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Issue #57: Print Magazine + Krull Steelbook
Film Stories exclusive bundle featuring Issue #57 of the magazine, plus the Krull 4K Ultra-HD & Blu-ray Steelbook - available whilst stocks last! Inside the latest issue Film Stories includes huge…
store.filmstories.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Get your hands on a Krull 4K Steelbook, bundled with the latest, Krull-themed edition of Film Stories - while stocks last. Exclusively from our online store:
store.filmstories.co.uk/products/iss...
store.filmstories.co.uk/products/iss...
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Wrote this about one of maverick mischief-maker Larry Cohen's films.
In 1984, Special Effects was a low-budget thriller made in the vein of Hitchcock - and made a barbed comment on the film industry itself.
filmstories.co.uk/news/special...
filmstories.co.uk/news/special...
Special Effects | Revisiting director Larry Cohen’s 1980s Vertigo homage
In 1984, Special Effects was a low-budget thriller made in the vein of Hitchcock - and made a barbed comment on the film industry itself.
filmstories.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Wrote this about one of maverick mischief-maker Larry Cohen's films.
Saying hello to the coffee.
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Saying hello to the coffee.
Hannah is brilliant.
Charities, non profits and PR folk: I’ve got some space coming up for November onwards 👀
If you’d like consultancy support with creator outreach, prospecting or campaign planning then please do reach out - I’d love to chat!
lomadiah.com/charity
If you’d like consultancy support with creator outreach, prospecting or campaign planning then please do reach out - I’d love to chat!
lomadiah.com/charity
Helloooo! 👋 I’m Hannah (aka Lomadiah), a variety streamer and charity consultant. I’m an ADHD menace, Twitch Ambassador and Mentor for the Women’s Guild 💚
I love:
- animals
- gardening
- folklore
- books
- MTG & boardgames
- horror
Twitch: twitch.tv/lomadiah
Website: lomadiah.com
I love:
- animals
- gardening
- folklore
- books
- MTG & boardgames
- horror
Twitch: twitch.tv/lomadiah
Website: lomadiah.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Hannah is brilliant.
On the plus side, the coffee is working better this morning.
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
On the plus side, the coffee is working better this morning.
Nah, didn't fancy any sleep.
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Nah, didn't fancy any sleep.