The Rocketeer (1991) and Blockers (2018)
The challenges of a much-loved box office disappointment, and a comedy that changed a fair bit in development.
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Show Notes
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a much-loved 90s superhero film, and a comedy that took nearly a decade to get to the screen.
The Rocketeer was a big hope in 1991. It was switched to come out under the Disney label, and there were sequel plans too. And then its release happened.
As for Blockers, how a first-time movie director got the job - and how the film evolved into something rather special.
Stories of both are discussed in this episode.
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