In conversation with Oliver Parker: The Great Escaper, running times, and a bit of Clive Barker

Film Stories with Simon Brew

Simon Brew

Film History, Tv & Film

4.9 • 813 Ratings

🗓️ 6 October 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, director Oliver Parker joins Simon for a long chat about his latest film, and his career. The new film is The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson. They natter about how the film came to be, and the challenges involved in making the film. They also recall when Parker managed to get Othello down to just over two hours, and running times in general. Plus, in a not entirely expected turn, they end up chatting too about Clive Barker, and the plans once upon a time to bring Hellraiser to the stage! The Great Escaper is in UK cinemas on October 6th 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.1	Hello, this is Simon Brew.
0:29.6	I'm the editor of Film Stories magazine
0:31.6	and a very warm welcome to a very special episode
0:34.7	of the Film Stories podcast.
0:37.4	Come with me.
0:39.5	And I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
0:42.9	And movies.
0:44.1	Movies that have stories.
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0:57.6	Hello and a very warm welcome to film stories with Simon Brew.
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