All About Al: The Pacino podcast

Based on True Events. The Ritual is the harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, and the two priests (Al Pacino, Dan Stevens) who went to war with Satan to save her soul.Director David Midell and Producer Enrico Natale (they also co-wrote the film) join the podcast to discuss making an exorcism film based on the most well documented cases in North American history. They talk about how they spent time with Pacino, at his house, figuring out his character, who decided to change the beard style of Al's priest and why filming the ending terrified some of the crew.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now recognised as one of the great crime films of all time, Scarface had a struggle getting to the big screen initially. And even upon release it never found an audience and disappeared without a trace pretty quickly. However, over time it has grown into the now legendary film about the immigrant Tony Montana coming to America to seek his fortune.Scarface producer Peter Saphier discusses what it was like trying to get the film made as an independent producer working at a major movie studio, how he had private reservations about the finished film and why Pacino was so fantastic in the lead role. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Pacino loves Chinese Coffee. Not coffee imported from China. Instead he loves the play by Ira Lewis. So much so that he performed it many times on stage. Then decided to make a film of it starring himself and Jerry Orbach (Dirty Dancing). That's when Pacino started to struggle. Chinese Coffee is a film with an unusual road to release.To talk about the film actor Sarah Lynn Dawson (I Lost My Body) joins the podcast to discuss what it was like seeing Chinese Coffee for the first time at a screening with Al Pacino in attendance, how it got her thinking about her own acting style and why she was so interested in the dynamic between Pacino and Orbach in the film.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Al Pacino's 85th birthday on 25th April 2025, writer Lawrence Grobel joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss his book Al Pacino: In Conversation with Lawrence Grobel. He talks about their first meeting, how their friendship developed over the decades, why he bet Al money about some cookies in a jar and what really happened when Pacino went to meet William Friedkin during the editing of Cruising.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Mann's Heat is, arguably, one of the all-time great crime movies. It's a film that constantly invites new discussions and criticism. Bringing together two of the greatest actors of any generation - Al Pacino and Robert De Niro - for the first time ever on-screen. Heat is a triumph of realism. The film is as well known for its actors and story as it is its location, right in the heart of Los Angeles. Film Critic, moderator, broadcaster and writer Scott Mantz joins the podcast to discuss this legendary crime film. He talks about living in L.A. and how the film surrounds his every day life, how many times he watches the film a year and why he is so impressed with Pacino's acting choices.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heathcote Williams' play The Local Stigmatic was made into a feature film by Al Pacino. However, it took over five years for it to be finished and then was only shown in a handful of select screenings including it's first showing at New York's Museum of Modern Art in March 1990. The play is about two British sociopaths wo spend their days wander the dog tracks of London while also being obsessed with celebrity culture. The film see's Pacino play Graham opposite Paul Guilfoyle's Ray. It's a film that very few people have seen.British actor Wilson James played Graham in the 2016 London stage production. He joins the podcast to discuss how he tackled Williams' play & the character, why he felt he was becoming Graham the long the play went on and what he saw in the character that made Pacino become so obsessed with making the film. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Collins is a comedy with a real family drama at the heart of it. It see's Pacino's Danny Collins, a one-hit wonder from decades previous, try to rekindle his relationship with his estranged son while also playing to sold-out crowds. You'll laugh and cry at it. But sadly it is an underseen Pacino film.Now, on it's 10th anniversary (it was released March 2015), the inspiration behind the initial story of Danny Collins joins the podcast. English Singer-Songwriter Steve Tilston is the original Danny Collins. Well, sort of. He explains how the film came to be based on his much delayed letter from John Lennon, why he was so pleased to be involved and what it was like getting a hug from Al Pacino.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upon release in 2011, Jack And Jill was reviled by most film critics. However, it did exceptional business at the box office. Starring Adam Sandler (in both titles), Al Pacino, Katie Holmes and Eugenio Derbez, this comedy has become the stuff of internet memes thanks to one segment of the film - the Dunkaccino advert. Dancing alongside Pacino in that advert was comedian/writer/actor Andy Goldenberg, who joins the podcast to discuss his experiences of appearing in the film. Goldenberg talks about how he was cast, what it was like acting opposite Sandler and Pacino, and why the reaction to the film hit him very hard. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruising was a notorious movie upon release. It stoked up a lot of controversy over its footage and themes of homosexuality and violence. It also bombed at the box office and started Pacino's slump for the next few years. It derailed director William Friedkin's career for a couple of years too. However, over the past decade it has started to be re-assessed by film critic and cinephiles.Joining the podcast to discuss the film and it's legacy is film critic and podcaster Dion Baia. Not only does Baia discuss the film and it's themes, but he also talks about a man named Randy Jurgensen, who was instrumental in helping get the film made and worked closely with Friedkin on the film.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Al Pacino became obsessed with Oscar Wilde's Salome, he didn't make it easy on himself when trying to put it on camera. Salome is a filmed version of the stage production that featured Pacino as King Herod and Jessica Chastain (Interstellar, Zero Dark Thirty, IT Chapter Two) as Salome. Wilde Salome is a behind the scenes look at trying to stage the production. While also trying to make a feature film, or at least scenes from the play. Directed by Al Pacino, it took years before it appeared on the festival circuit. And then even longer before it was available to watch at home. To try an unravel what Salome & Wilde Salome is all about is entertainment journalist Emily Murray, who is one of the few people that saw the documentary on the big screen when it had a one-night-only showing in the UK back in 2014. Emily explains why she went to see it, how she was hoping for more as to why Al was obsessed with the play and what she thinks to Jessica Chastain's performance.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author! Author! was released in 1982. It is an autobiographical film written by playwright Israel Horovitz (The Indian Wants the Bronx) and directed by Arthur Hiller (The Out-of-Towners). It starred Al Pacino as Ivan Trevalian, a playwright trying to fix his play on Broadway while also looking after his five children after his girlfriend leaves him. It's a comedy of errors mixed with a bit of romance that saw Pacino finally do some comedy. In a World Exclusive, ex-actor Elva Josephson (The Blue Lagoon) joins the podcast to talk, for the first time ever!, about appearing opposite Pacino as one of his daughters - Bonnie - in the film. Josephson talks about how she was cast, why she enjoyed working with the other kids and how Pacino reacted when they had to stage a huge food fight. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any Given Sunday is a huge, bombastic movie about the world of American Football, and specifically the fortunes of the Miami Sharks. It features an all-star cast including Cameron Diaz, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, Matthew Modine, John C. McGinley, Ann-Margaret, James Woods and many ex-football stars. It also features Al Pacino, and see's him deliver one of this greatest speeches in film history. It's a drama that even non-sports fans can enjoy.To talk about appearing in the film, actor Greg Orvis joins the podcast. Orvis talks about how he got cast (it involves a Sushi restaurant), what it was like being part of the playing staff that got to witness Pacino's legendary speech and why he worked every single day on the set even though he wasn't meant to.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Godfather Part II is unquestionably one of the greatest film sequels ever made. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, it continues to be lauded as one of the greatest crime films ever.Actor Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather Part I and II, joins the podcast to discuss what it was like working on the legendary films, how Al made him cry in a scene fifteen times and what Mafia family helped him get the job on the film in the first place.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2004 Al Pacino lead a big screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Directed by Michael Radford (Il Postino, 1984, Flawless), it featured a star-studded mainly British cast and was a respectable hit at the worldwide box office.Lecturer in English, ex-BBC producer and authoritative voice on Shakespeare's work, Dr. Andrea Smith joins the podcast to discuss this adaptation, Pacino's performance and whether he was too old to play Shylock.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

N.Y.P.D. was an American crime series that ran for two seasons between 1967 - 69. It centered around three New York police detectives – Lieutenant Mike Haines (Jack Warden), Detective Jeff Ward (Robert Hooks), and Detective Johnny Corso (Frank Converse) – who fight a wide range of crimes and criminals. The show featured many real New York City locations, as well as episodes based on actual New York City police cases.In the episode called 'Deadly Circle of Violence', which was broadcast as episode 5 in the second season, Al Pacino made his screen debut as he played a Student from the South who was being blamed for the bombing of a Black church. The episode also featured Pacino's at the time girlfriend Jilly Clayburgh. Robert Hook, who played one of the lead detectives in the show joins the podcast to discuss the show, acting opposite newcomer Al Pacino and also their brief times hanging out together talking acting. Robert also talks about another member of the Hooks family who appears in the episode.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is The Insider one of the greatest films about whistleblowing? As it seems to be forgotten about at times when discuss movies in that genre. However, it's an outstanding contemporary thriller with two powerhouse performances from Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Actor Lindsay Crouse (Slap Shot, The Arrival, Mr Brooks) joins ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST to talk appearing in the film as Sharon Tiller, the partner of Pacino's Lowell Bergman. Crouse discusses what it was like working with Pacino so closely, why she is slightly disappointed one scene in particularly didn't go deeper and how her friendship with Pacino hasn't changed over the decades.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonny Boy is the autobiography from Al Pacino. In this memoir he talks about landing his first lead role in The Panic In Needle Park, then onto The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico and The Godfather Pt II. From the 1970s highs to the 1980s lows of Cruising, Revolution and Scarface. Then back to some of his greatest works including Dick Tracy, Heat, Glengarry Glen Ross, Donnie Brasco, The Merchant of Venice and many more. Pacino also talks about his love of the stage, how The Actor's Studio helped him hone his craft and his love of Shakespeare.Sonny Boy is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide.I delve into the book and pick out some key points, tidbits and some funny stories.All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood features a brief yet memorable performance from Al Pacino as acting agent Marvin Schwarz. Which isn't bad considering he is up against Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. Film critic and author of Quentin Tarantino: The Unofficial Guide Dan Jolin joins the podcast to discuss Pacino's performance and the film itself. He also talks about helping rank Al Pacino movies for an issue of Empire magazine.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...And Justice For All was originally released in October 1979. A courtroom drama with elements of slapstick comedy in it. It featured a large cast including John Forsythe (Dynasty, Charlie's Angels, Scrooged), Jack Warden (Shampoo, Heaven Can Wait, Brian's Song), Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, Transparent, The Hangover), Lee Strasberg (The Godfather, Going In Style, The Cassandra Crossing), Christine Lahti (Chicago Hope, Law & Order, Running On Empty).It told the story of Defence attorney Arthur Kirkland (Pacino) who finds himself in a crisis of conscious and ethics when he is forced to defend a judge in a rape case who could be guilty.To discuss the film's 45th anniversary, ex-actor-turned-producer/director Chip Miller joins the podcast. Chip talks about how he got the role of long haired Priest, why he was in another Pacino movie before ...And Justice For All and what it was like watching Al Pacino act in one of the most iconic scenes in movie history.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irishman is, arguably, the last great mob movie. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Killers of the Flower Moon) and features a huge ensemble cast including Robert De Niro (Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, A Bronx Tale), Joe Pesci (Casino, Goodfellas, Home Alone), Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Piano), Anna Paquin (X-Men, True Blood, The Piano), Stephen Graham (This Is England, Snatch, Boiling Point) and many more. It also stars Al Pacino in his first ever team-up with Scorsese. Something film fans have been waiting years for. Based on the memoir of Frank Sheeran, a mob enforcer who became friends with legendary teamster Jimmy Hoffa.Film Critic Brian Tallerico, managing editor of rogerebert.com, joins the podcast to discuss this crime film. Brian explains the history of Hoffa and how it fits into his life, what this film means when it comes to Scorsese's output and why Pacino's performance is quite understated in the film. Brian also asks an interesting question about role reversals. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ocean's Thirteen may not reinvent the heist movie. However, everyone involved had a damn good time making it. The third outing of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his gang saw them face off against casino owner Will Bank (Al Pacino) as they looked to get their own back after Bank double-crosses one of Ocean's team. Released in 2007, Ocean's Thirteen was met with favourable reviews and a decent box office. It also saw Al Pacino appear in his first ever sequel outside of The Godfather saga.To discuss Ocean's Thirteen, film critic Amon Warmann joins the podcast. Amon discusses how good a villain Willy Bank is, the ruthlessness that Pacino brings to the character and if he could ever see another appearance for Bank in a future Ocean's movie.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Empire Magazine has been at the forefront of film journalism since it's inception in the 1990s. It has featured so many interviews with the great and good of the film & TV world. In 2019, one of it's big pieces was an interview with Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Martin Scorsese for their forthcoming crime epic THE IRISHMAN. It was tasked to Nick de Semlyen to interview all of them over a period of a couple of months ready for the October 2019 issue of the magazine.Nick joins the podcast to discuss what it was like interviewing all those legendary actors and the iconic director, why his fifteen minute phone call with Pacino turned into nearly an hour and how he got the more than he bargained for with the interviews and subsequent articles.Nick also talks about the April 2023 issue of Empire where some of the magazine's writers tried to rank the top ten Al Pacino movies.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlito's Way is another classic crime movie that Al Pacino has made during his illustrious career. It tells the story of a gangster who tries to go straight and tries to win back the woman he loved & lost. Along the way Carlito's old enemies, and friends, return to try and tempt him back to his old life.One of those old friends is Lalin, a wheelchair user, tries to trap Carlito into talking about his drug business by wearing a wire. Carlito recognises this and proceeds to smack his old friend around before telling him "You lost, motherf**ker" and leaving Lalin crying in the club.Actor Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings, Green Book, The Dead Don't Hurt) played Lalin and he joins the podcast to discuss what it was like acting opposite Al Pacino in the film, why Al didn't break when a scene they were filming went slightly off script and what his favourite Pacino movie is.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Godfather Part III receives a lot of criticism. Many were not interested in seeing Michael try to find redemption and live a clean life. However, if viewed as an epilogue, as Coppola suggested, then it gives new life to the film. Also, it shows a man trying to do right by the family he has neglected his whole life. It features a different type of performance from Pacino, one where Michael is finally comfortable in his own skin. There is also a great performance from Talia Shire as Connie. A lot of people don't like Sofia Coppola's performance as Mary.However, Film Critic Roxana Hadadi joins the podcast to discuss Sofia's performance opposite newcomer Andy Garcia. Hadadi specifically looks at one scene that shows their romantic intentions to each other. And it's not a scene that many would choose to highlight. Also discussed is how Hadadi see's a lot of Michael, from this film, in her dad. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Godfather Part II is seen as one of the greatest sequels ever made. It features Al Pacino reprising his role as Michael Corleone alongside Robert De Niro playing a young Vito Corleone. It's about the rise and fall of the Corleone family. Ambitious and epic in scope is The Godfather Part II.Film critic Jen Johans joins the podcast to discuss this iconic sequel. Johans talks about is the sequel is better than the first film, the relationship between Michael and Al Neri and all of the little nods/callbacks that feature in the scene between Michael and Fredo in the house at Lake Tahoe.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Godfather is arguably the greatest film ever made. An absolute masterpiece. It helped kick-start Al Pacino's career with his masterful portrayal of Michael Corleone. So much has been written about the The Godfather, mainly by men. So, film critic Katie Smith-Wong joins the podcast to discuss this legendary film from a female perspective. Katie talks about how she see's Michael not as a husband to Kay, what hope she had for Kay and why the end scene is so chilling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Panic in Needle Park was Al Pacino's first starring role in the movies. It's a story of Heroin addict Bobby (Pacino) and his clean-cut girlfriend Helen (Kitty Winn) as they frequent the area in New York known as Needle Park. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg and written by husband/wife duo John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion. Released in North America in 1971. The film and it's director were nominated for the Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. Actor Kitty Winn won Best Actress at the same festival. Film Critic and Author John Bleasdale joins the podcast to discuss the film. John talks about why he doesn't see it as a depressing film, how well-rounded an actor Pacino is already and what he thinks happens to Bobby & Hellen. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Traitor: The Trail of Axis Sally tells the true story of Mildred Gillars (played by Meadow Williams), who was forced to sing defeatist war propaganda tracks by the Nazis. She was captured by the Americans and sent to trail. Her lawyer James Laughlin (played by Al Pacino) tries to redeem her reputation.This little seen historical drama was released during 2021, when the world was caught up in a pandemic. It is based on the book Axis Sally Confidential by William Owen and features some classic Pacino courtroom grandstanding.Actor Swen Temmel appears in the film as Billy Owen, James Laughlin's right-hand man. So, Temmel spent much of the film working closely with Pacino. He talks about when he first heard he was cast opposite the iconic actor, what it was like working with Al and how Pacino's acting made him think differently about his own.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Pacino playing the Devil should be a big enough sell to anyone. Add into the mix Keanu Reeves, as the hot-shot lawyer who is seduced by a big-time New York City law firm, and Charlize Theron, as his wife who begins to be plagued by visions and nightmares. It's a film that speaks about vanity, ego, greed, jealousy, lust and the loss of innocence. It also features some excellent scene chewing from Al Pacino.Film & TV journalist Simon Thompson joins the podcast to discuss this 1997 horror/thriller film. Thompson looks back at when he first saw this movie, how Reeves performance was something we had not seen before and why he believes that Pacino's monologue at the end of the film is some of his best work.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glengarry Glen Ross features an all-star cast including Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Jonathan Pryce and, of course, Al Pacino. Based on David Mamet's play about real estate salesmen trying to get even with their bosses by stealing the good sales leads.Director James Foley joins the podcast to discuss working on the film. He talks about how he first met Pacino, what it was like working with him on the film and how he has reflected on it for the first time very recently.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby.#alpacino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the birthday of Al Pacino (25th April 1940), All About Al: The Pacino Podcast welcomes Jane and Kalie from The Pacino Pod to discuss the man himself and why his filmography is so fascinating. A wide-ranging discussion that takes in a lot of Pacino's work and where Jane and Kalie stand on the good, and not so good, performances he has given through the years.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any Given Sunday is a exhilarating film about an American Football team. It see's Al Pacino play the coach of the Miami Sharks, an embattle coach who is trying to get his team to all pull in the right direction. He also faces problems from the team's new owner. It's on and off the field turmoil.The film features a huge ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Dennis Quaid, James Woods, LL Cool J, Mathew Modine, Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret, Aaron Eckhart, John C. McGinley, Cameron Diaz and many more. Written and directed by Oliver Stone.To discuss this Gladiatorial sports drama, film critic Leslie Pitt joins the podcast. Talk on how bombastic the film is, how ahead of the real-life game Pacino's character is and also that infamous "inches" speech.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's rare for Al Pacino to appear in an advert. However, in 2013 he made an advert for Sky in the UK. A brief 1 minute advert advertising their broadband service. It was directed by Peter Lydon.Lydon joins the podcast to discuss making the advert with Pacino. In this discussion, peter talks about how involved Al was with the process, what it was liking directing him and why he received late-night phonecalls from the actor after they had finished filming. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insomnia seems to be the forgotten Christopher Nolan film when discussing the directors filmography. But it stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank - three Academy Award winners. How can it be forgotten/overlooked?BBC Radio 2 film critic James King joins the podcast to discuss why Insomnia is such an intense film, how Pacino's performance is so natural and what makes this a great remake.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dog Day Afternoon is one of Al Pacino's greatest films. It still stands the test of time today. Based on the true story of two friends who try to rob a bank. But the robbery doesn't go according to plan. Released in 1975 and starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Penelope Allen and more. It was written for the screen by Frank Pierson and directed by Sidney Lumet.Actor Sandra Kazan discusses what it was like being in the film, how scared she was of Pacino's performance and why her friendship with director Sidney Lumet put her in good stead for her role as Bank teller Deborah.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer re-team for a rom-com set in a diner in New York City. Adapted from the Broadway play by Terence McNally and directed for the screen by Garry Marshall, it see's Johnny, just released from prison, gets a job in a diner and falls for a waitress named Frankie. He is a bit of a loner and keeps to himself but is determined that their romance will blossom.Romance and mystery author Helen Cox joins the podcast to discuss this 1991 rom-com. She talks about what struggles both characters have to overcome in-order to fall in love, how this rom-com stands out compared to others from that period and why Frankie's VCR is so important to the story. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Garry Michael White used his own experiences to write the story for Scarecrow. The film depicted two lone guys joining up to trek across America. It was Al Pacino's third lead role and it placed him opposite Gene Hackman. However, troubles between the two actors and studio interference caused problems when making the film. However, it went on to win the Palme D'or award at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.White talks about the influences for writing Scarecrow, why the film was cut by the studio and how Pacino understood the nuances of his character. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Righteous Kill saw the re-teaming of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro after the masterpiece that is Heat. However, their second film together wasn't well received by critics and audiences alike. Australian film critic Blake Howard joins the podcast to discuss what went right and wrong with the film, who is having a good time making the film and why he has never seen the film before.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer/Songwriter Rozalla sang the theme song for Carlito's Way. She also had two amazing experiences with Pacino. She explains how she came to record the theme song, what it was like first meeting Pacino and how their second meeting at the film's premiere was show-stopping.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Pacino doesn't get many figures dedicated to him or his characters from toy manufacturers. As it is coming up to the gift giving season and maybe some are looking for an Al Pacino figure for their collection, I talk to ex-Funko marketing guru Chris Sully about what makes a successful Funko Pop, why there are so few Al Pacino figures and whether the man himself would need to give authorisation for his likeness to be used.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, presented and edited by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Scarface celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, actor Pepe Serna talks about appearing in the film. He discusses how he got the role as Angel Fernandez, Tony Montana's right hand man, what it was like working with Pacino and why he think the film is now bigger than ever.This episode of the podcast ties in with the 4k re-release of Scarface in UK cinemas. Here are the programme notes: https://parkcircus.com/latest/P2736-Scarface%3A-Programme-NotesAll About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Film critic Victoria Luxford talks about her love of the mini-series Angels In America. The show is about several disparate but connected individuals who go through the AIDS crisis in the mid-1980s. The first three episodes premiered on HBO on 7th December 2003. The following week would see the remaining three episodes air. The show would go on to win many awards for its cast and crew.Luxford discusses how she came to be obsessed with the mini-series, why she believes it to be a hugely important piece of work and how paramount Al Pacino's casting was for it. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International film critic, broadcaster, author and journalist Alan Jones joins the podcast to talk about Carlito's Way. Jones discusses why he thinks Carlito's Way is one of the best movies to feature disco in it and how it gets it right. He also talks about interviewing Brian De Palma and why the director will never forget him. This episode is released to tie-in with the film's 30th anniversary release in North America. Carlito's Way is a sophisticated movie about a gangster who grew a heart and was hoping for a second shot at love. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roberto Bentivegna co-wrote the screenplay for House of Gucci. Based on shocking real events, the drama is about the Gucci family and how the Italian fashion dynasty was brought to it's knees thanks to betrayal, decadence, revenge -- and ultimately murder.Bentivegna talks about how he worked closely with director Ridley Scott on each draft of the screenplay, who he had in mind for the character of Patrizia while it was being written and what it was like watching Al Pacino recite the dialogue that he had written. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marthe Keller co-starred with Al Pacino in the race car melodrama Bobby Deerfield. Playing the impulsive and enigmatic Lillian, who Pacino's Deerfield falls for while struggling to overcome grief. Yet Lillian has a dark secret herself.Keller talks about how she had to audition for Pacino, what their relationship was like during filming, and afterwards, and why she thinks director Sydney Pollack's film didn't find an audience upon release in North America. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle Anwar starred in Scent of a Woman with Al Pacino. Her screen time might have been less than fifteen minutes, yet her appearance is one of the most iconic sequences from an Al Pacino movie.Anwar discusses how she got the role in the film, what training she went through and what it was like dancing toe-to-toe with Al Pacino. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COMING SOON! September 2023. A brand new podcast series about the career of Al Pacino. Presented by film critic and Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man author Mark Searby, this fortnightly podcast series will be a deep dive into the work of the iconic actor. It will feature interviews with actors, directors, producers, film critics and academic scholars. All About Al: The Pacino podcast begins on the 25th September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.