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...
First Film Stories event of the year, live with Ben Wheatley in Birmingham, is about to sell out. Last few tickets for tomorrow night here. Ben will be selling his stuff, too...
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/film-...
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/film-...
Film Stories presents Bulk + Ben Wheatley Q&A | Mac Birmingham
Cult director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers) returns to his indie roots with this bizarre and hilarious sci-fi nightmare fusing head scrambling multi
macbirmingham.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:04 AM
First Film Stories event of the year, live with Ben Wheatley in Birmingham, is about to sell out. Last few tickets for tomorrow night here. Ben will be selling his stuff, too...
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/film-...
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/film-...
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We're hearing about indie cinemas selling out screenings of the Becoming Victoria Wood film. Here's Simon's thoughts on the movie...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Iq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Iq...
January 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM
We're hearing about indie cinemas selling out screenings of the Becoming Victoria Wood film. Here's Simon's thoughts on the movie...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Iq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Iq...
When I die, if any of you people mark my passing with some AI slop generated image, know that I will come back and haunt you.
January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
When I die, if any of you people mark my passing with some AI slop generated image, know that I will come back and haunt you.
First coffee down. Didn't touch the sides.
January 14, 2026 at 6:45 AM
First coffee down. Didn't touch the sides.
Some sleep would have been really pleasant. Morning...
January 13, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Some sleep would have been really pleasant. Morning...
Tomorrow, the Field Of Dreams video. Sleep first.
January 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Tomorrow, the Field Of Dreams video. Sleep first.
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The first Film Stories event of 2026 - and we're bringing Ben Wheatley to Birmingham with his new film. Ticket details here...
filmstories.co.uk/news/birming...
filmstories.co.uk/news/birming...
Birmingham | Come and see Ben Wheatley and his new film!
The first Film Stories event of 2026 - and we're bringing Ben Wheatley to Birmingham with his new film. Ticket details here.
filmstories.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The first Film Stories event of 2026 - and we're bringing Ben Wheatley to Birmingham with his new film. Ticket details here...
filmstories.co.uk/news/birming...
filmstories.co.uk/news/birming...
It's becoming a game now of 'which failed Tory politican isn't Farage willing to do a deal with?'
January 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
It's becoming a game now of 'which failed Tory politican isn't Farage willing to do a deal with?'
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#CamUtd 2-3 #BCFC
A nervy finish, but Blues advance thanks to Wagner, Kyogo & Ducksch.
- Report
- Tactics
- The goals
- Advancing
- Work to do
- Cambridge
- Next
Here's hoping for more positive news on the transfer front.
#KRO
open.substack.com/pub/afootbal...
A nervy finish, but Blues advance thanks to Wagner, Kyogo & Ducksch.
- Report
- Tactics
- The goals
- Advancing
- Work to do
- Cambridge
- Next
Here's hoping for more positive news on the transfer front.
#KRO
open.substack.com/pub/afootbal...
Match Report: Cambridge United 2-3 Blues
A nervy finish, but Blues advance in the FA Cup thanks to Kai Wagner, Kyogo Furuhashi and Marvin Ducksch goals.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
#CamUtd 2-3 #BCFC
A nervy finish, but Blues advance thanks to Wagner, Kyogo & Ducksch.
- Report
- Tactics
- The goals
- Advancing
- Work to do
- Cambridge
- Next
Here's hoping for more positive news on the transfer front.
#KRO
open.substack.com/pub/afootbal...
A nervy finish, but Blues advance thanks to Wagner, Kyogo & Ducksch.
- Report
- Tactics
- The goals
- Advancing
- Work to do
- Cambridge
- Next
Here's hoping for more positive news on the transfer front.
#KRO
open.substack.com/pub/afootbal...
Ha, those were the days!
1/ I remember a long LONG time ago, when it was run by Simon Brew, that DenOfGeek was a quirky site with a lot of personality and idiosyncrasies.
One of those now lost articles was about the the wit and wisdom of Don Logan in Sexy Beast,as motivational .jpgs
found them on an old hd. here they are
One of those now lost articles was about the the wit and wisdom of Don Logan in Sexy Beast,as motivational .jpgs
found them on an old hd. here they are
January 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Ha, those were the days!
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Gmail welcoming the Gemini era?
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
January 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Gmail welcoming the Gemini era?
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
First press release of the day tells me it's freezing, and that I need to dress appropriately. Good to know. Was sat on the train in fancy dress and everything.
January 8, 2026 at 7:06 AM
First press release of the day tells me it's freezing, and that I need to dress appropriately. Good to know. Was sat on the train in fancy dress and everything.
Anne Ramsey. 80s legend.
ANNE RAMSEY | The woman who terrorised The Goonies
YouTube video by Film Stories
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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Anne Ramsey. 80s legend.
Coffee coffee coffee coffee.
Plus: coffee.
Morning!
Plus: coffee.
Morning!
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Coffee coffee coffee coffee.
Plus: coffee.
Morning!
Plus: coffee.
Morning!
Eyes Wide Shut. Not seen this for 20 years or so. Much better than I remembered, but the costume shop is still weird.
January 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Eyes Wide Shut. Not seen this for 20 years or so. Much better than I remembered, but the costume shop is still weird.
A long time since I watched Cellular. David R Ellis made a lot of fun films in his time, and this is very much one of them.
January 3, 2026 at 6:51 AM
A long time since I watched Cellular. David R Ellis made a lot of fun films in his time, and this is very much one of them.
A cat in a position that looks impossible to me.
December 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A cat in a position that looks impossible to me.
Right then. Rebooted.
December 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Right then. Rebooted.
Generative AI. Just why.
December 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Generative AI. Just why.
SONG SUNG BLUE review | I wore a wig, just for you...
YouTube video by Film Stories
www.youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Birmingham's panto, as always, is very good. The inclusion of Christopher Biggins though? Less keen.
December 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Birmingham's panto, as always, is very good. The inclusion of Christopher Biggins though? Less keen.