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Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Salma Hayek and Kenneth Branagh all came together with director Barry Sonnenfeld for 1999's Wild Wild West. It was the film that Smith chose over The Matrix. It was the movie that in turn impacted The Iron Giant. It was the feature that George Clooney dropped out of late in the day. And it's got a bit of a title song, too. Simon Brew tells the story...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Salma Hayek and Kenneth Branagh all came together with director Barry Sonnenfeld for 1999's Wild Wild West. It was the film that Smith chose over The Matrix. It was the movie that in turn impacted The Iron Giant. It was the feature that George Clooney dropped out of late in the day. And it's got a bit of a title song, too. Simon Brew tells the story...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
