Podcast appearances and mentions of mark searby

Based on real events, Serpico tells the story of honest New York cop Frank Serpico (Al Pacino - The Godfather, The Insider, Any Given Sunday), who blows the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.Kalie McAlexander, co-host of The Pacino Pod, joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss this 1973 crime drama. McAlexander talks about how Serpico is trying to keep on the straight & narrow while those around him are trying to pressure him, what most women will find relatable with Frank's girlfriend and why it's her favourite Al Pacino 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.

Glengarry Glen Ross is a drama film about real estate salesmen. It doesn't sound that interesting. However, when it's written by David Mamet (The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Untouchables, American Buffalo), directed by James Foley (Fear, Who's That Girl, At Close Range) and starring Jack Lemmon (Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, The China Syndrome), Alec Baldwin (Beetlejuice, The Hunt For Red October, The Boss Baby), Ed Harris (The Truman Show, The Abyss, The Rock), Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine, Edward Scissorhands, Fire Sale), Kevin Spacey (The Usual Suspects, American Beauty, L.A. Confidential), Jonathan Pryce (Brazil, Evita, The Age of Innocence) and Al Pacino (Serpico, The Godfather, Dick Tracy), then it is anything but boring.British film critic Tom Beasley joins the podcast to discuss this 1992 film. Tom talks about his love of swearing in it, how each actor knows when to step aside for another actor to have their moment and why Pacino's performance is so full-on. He also talks about why it is a terrible title for a 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.

Hangman see homicide detective Will Ruiney (Karl Urban - Dread, Star Trek, The Boys) brings his partner Ray Archer (Al Pacino - The Godfather, Paterno, The Recruit) out of retirement to help catch a serial killer whose crimes are based on the children's game Hangman. This Police procedural thriller was released in 2017 and directed by Johnny Martin (Off The Grid, Delirium, Vengeance: A Love Story).Co-writer of the film Michael Cassie (Hunter's Moon, No Tears In Hell, The Island) joins the podcast to discuss Hangman. Cassie talks about the process with his co-writer Charles Huttinger (Speak of the Devil, Luke 11:17), what it was like working closely with Al Pacino and how the finished film isn't quite what he hoped. Michael also discusses why a certain Al Pacino film will always remind him of his father.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

88 Minutes is the (supposed) real-time thriller that had Dr. Jack Gramm (Al Pacino - The Godfather, Carlito's Way, City Hall) a forensic psychologist, help in the condemnation of a serial killer, Jon Forster (Neal McDonough - Suits, Tulsa King, Desperate Housewives). On the day of Forster's final execution, Jack receives a threat call informing him that he has 88 minutes to live.Directed by Jon Avnet (Righteous Kill, Fried Green Tomatoes, Up Close & Personal) and also starring Leelee Sobieski (Deep Impact, Joy Ride, Never Been Kissed), Alicia Witt (Urban Legend, Two Weeks Notice, Dune), Benjamin McKenzie (The O.C., Gotham, Southland). Sam Clements, director of marketing for Picturehouse cinemas in the UK, joins the podcast to discuss this 2007 thriller. Clements discusses the oddball touches within the film, why he didn't care about the reveal of the murderer and how the real-time aspect of the film doesn't actually work. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to IMDB.com, Actor Neal Jones (Dirty Dancing, Generation Kill, Rescue Me) has worked with Al Pacino four times - Glengarry Glen Ross, Looking For Richard, The Devil's Advocate and Chinese Coffee. But the truth is very different.Neal joins to podcast to discuss how he was cast in Glengarry Glen Ross, what it was like reading lines with Pacino and why he has appeared in that many films with Al. He also, for the first time ever, talks about his working relationship with Pacino and how it's more than what people know. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking For Richard was Al Pacino's directorial debut. It explores William Shakespeare's lasting impact in pop culture, particularly the playwright's highly regarded "Richard III." The documentary includes on-the-street interviews with ordinary people and academic perspectives from Shakespearean scholars. Actors such as Kenneth Branagh (Murder on the Orient Express, Much Ado About Nothing, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), Alec Baldwin (Glengarry Glen Ross, Beetlejuice, 30 Rock), Kevin Spacey (The Usual Suspects, Seven, American Beauty) and Winona Ryder (Dracula, Heathers, Edward Scissorhands) talk about preparing to play key scenes of "Richard III," which come staged with Pacino in the title role.Film and TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins the podcast to discuss the documentary. Matt talks about how this is a different type of Shakespeare documentary, why Pacino is trying to open The Bard up to the masses and what makes this such an accessible piece of filmmaking. Matt also talks about what it's like seeing Pacino up close with his fans. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British film critic David Hughes joins the podcast to talk about the true crime film Dead Man's Wire, now it has been released in the UK. David speaks about the normality of the characters in such an outlandish situation, why he was so surprised as to how the director managed to get the tone of the story just right and how good Pacino is even though he is literally phoning it in. David also talks about his long relationship with the movies of Al Pacino.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, one of the greatest films ever made, spawned a computer game in 2006. Made by Electronic Arts, it was originally released in March 2006 for Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. It was later released for the PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3. It featured several famous actors from the film franchise reprising their roles for the computer game.But Al Pacino (Serpico, The Devil's Advocate, The Irishman) did not lend his voice to Michael Corleone in the game. Instead, Godfather himself was voiced by British-born Canadian actor Joseph May (Episodes, Resident Evil, Thomas the Tank Engine). In this episode May discussing how he got the role so early in his career, what it did for his voice acting work and why he has never played the game.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 Devil a lawyer? The Devil's Advocate would have you believe so. The film tells the story of Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves - The Matrix, John Wick, Speed), a ruthless young Florida attorney who never lost a case, is recruited by the most powerful law firm in the world. But soon, his wife Mary Ann (Charlize Theron - Monster, Atomic Blonde, Mad Max: Fury Road) starts feeling homesick and seeing devilish apparitions. However, Kevin is sinking in his new cases and pays less and less attention to his wife. His boss and mentor, John Milton (Al Pacino - Scent of a Woman, Any Given Sunday, Paterno), seems to always know how to overcome every problem and that just freaks out Kevin.British film director Paul Tanter (Shame The Devil, Stealing Chaplin, The Nights Before Christmas) joins the podcast to discuss this horror/fantasy film from 1997. Paul talks about why the film is often overlooked, how it was probably possible for The Devil's Advocate to film in real churches given the subject matter and why he believes Pacino is cinema's greatest Satan.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Hall is directed by Harold Becker (Sea of Love, Malice, The Onion Field) and starring Al Pacino (The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, The Irishman) as New York Mayor John Pappas, whose career gets caught up when innocent boy is killed in a shootout between a policeman and a member of a mob. Even as tensions escalate, Deputy Mayor Kevin Calhoun (John Cusack - High Fidelity, Say Anything, Grosse Point Blank) steps in, only to discover that uncovering the truth has consequences.Television journalist and host for Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Ben Mankiewicz joins the podcast to discuss this 1996 political thriller. Mankiewicz explains how the politics in the film are still relevant today, why it is one of his favourite Pacino movies and what it's like interviewing Al Pacino 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.

This week Matt and Daryl were joined by entertainment critic, author, and podcaster, Mark Searby, to discuss Stanley Tucci in Italy, and Tucci in Italy. Two shows where Stanley Tucci travels Italy, eating his way through regional cuisine, and simply cannot be stopped. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our old intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com 

The Insider is based on the true story of former Big Tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe - Gladiator, L.A. Confidential, A Beautiful Mind). Seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino - Heat, The Godfather, Serpico) suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats.The Insider was written and directed by Michael Man (Heat, Blackhat, Manhunter).Film critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss this whistle blower political thriller. Brian talks about why it is his favourite Michael Mann film, how Mann seems to make films about men becoming friends in difficult circumstances and what he loves about Pacino's compassionate performance. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dead Man's Wire is the true-story about Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgard - Nosferatu, The Crow, IT: Welcome To Derry) who, on February 8th 1977, entered the office of Richard Hall (Dacre Montgomery - Stranger Things, Elvis, Power Rangers), president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck.Directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho, Psycho) and also starring Coleman Domingo (The Running Man, Sing Sing, Rustin), Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Saw, Robin Hood: Men In Tights) and Al Pacino (The Godfather, Serpico, The Insider). The film's writer, Austin Kolodney, joins the podcast to discuss what it was like adapting this bizarre true-story for the screen, why his relationship with the film's director Gus Van Sant was so relaxed and where he found the inspiration for the writing of new dialogue for Al Pacino's character M.L. Hall.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 was released on 26th December 1990. The final part of The Godfather saga that saw Michael Corleone (Al Pacino - Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico) decide to put an end to all the criminal activities his family is involved in. However, a mob leader refuses to let him go. Also, his nephew Vincent wants a piece of his criminal empire. It was a respectable hit at the box office. To mark the 35th anniversary of The Godfather Part III's release, Franc D'Ambrosio joins the podcast to discuss about appearing in the film as Anthony Corleone. During the chat, Franc talks about how he got the role at the very last minute, what it was like coming in as a singer not an actor and why Al Pacino & Diane Keaton took him under their wings during filming. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Movie of the Year: 1971The Panic in Needle ParkWhy Panic in Needle Park Still ResonatesIn this episode of Movie of the Year, Ryan, Greg, and Mike revisit Panic in Needle Park (1971), an unflinching and immersive portrait of addiction, intimacy, and desperation etched into the grit of New York in the 70s. The film's stark realism and emotional rawness turn what might have been exploitation into something astonishingly human — and absolutely unforgettable.The Taste Buds explore how Schatzburg's shots and the fraught dynamics of Bobby and Helen place Panic in Needle Park among the most honest depictions of addiction and dependency in American cinema.SCHATZBURG'S SHOTS: Cinematic Realism Without ArtificeDirector Jerry Schatzberg crafts Panic in Needle Park with a visual language that refuses escape. Rather than offering stylized glamour, Schatzburg's shots are observational and immersive — handheld, close, and relentlessly present. These techniques force viewers into the characters' world, where discomfort isn't cinematic but immediate and visceral.The Taste Buds discuss how Schatzberg uses tight framing, real location shooting, and a documentary-like approach to blur the line between performance and lived experience — making addiction feel as suffocating onscreen as it must in reality.Bobby and Helen and Al: Love, Dependency, and CollapseAt the emotional core of the film lies the complex, destructive relationship of Bobby and Helen. Bobby and Helen's relationship is not romanticized — it's transactional, codependent, and shaped by survival on the margins. Al looms as both enabler and inevitability, a reminder that escape is always temporary.Ryan, Greg, and Mike explore how the film treats love and addiction as mirrors: Bobby and Helen cling not to hope, but to each other because they have nowhere else to turn. The cycle of dependency becomes the story's most heartbreaking theme.New York in the 70s: A City That Sees It AllFew films capture New York in the 70s with the same unvarnished clarity as Panic in Needle Park. The city is at once backdrop and silent character — indifferent, worn, and sprawling. Parks, streets, and subways become interchangeable landscapes of desperation and anonymity.The Taste Buds discuss how Panic in Needle Park uses real locations to root its story in a specific urban moment — a New York fraught with economic hardship, social upheaval, and the grinding anonymity that shapes these lives.Guest Spotlight: Mark Searby — Scholar, Podcaster, and Al Pacino ExpertThis episode features special guest Mark Searby, a seasoned film critic, broadcaster, and author with deep expertise in character-driven cinema. Mark is best known as the host of All About Al: The Pacino Podcast, a series dedicated to exploring the film, television, and stage career of Al Pacino. The show offers in-depth discussions with critics, scholars, and collaborators about Pacino's work and influence. AcastMark is also the author of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man, a comprehensive guide to Pacino's filmography that examines the actor's artistic evolution — from his breakout performance in Panic in Needle Park through classics like The Godfather and Dog Day Afternoon. Apple...

Heat is, arguably, one of the greatest action films of all time. An intense movie with some spectacular shoot-out sequences coupled with a cat & mouse game between the cops and robbers. Outstanding performances from Robert De Niro (Raging Bull), Al Pacino (The Godfather), Val Kilmer (Top Gun), Tom Sizemore (Natural Born Killers), Wes Studi (Dances With Wolves), Ashley Judd (Double Jeopardy), Amy Brenneman (The Leftovers) and many others in a huge ensemble piece. Expertly written and directed by Michael Mann (The Last of the Mohicans). It's a film that is still revered and copied endlessly decades later.To celebrate Heat's 30th anniversary, actor Jerry Trimble (Charlie's Angles) joins the podcast. Jerry talks about how he got the part of Detective Danny Schwartz, what it was like being on the cops side lead by the energetic Vincent Hanna and why getting to act with Pacino & De Niro was a real dream of his from very young.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 Recruit was released at a time where Al Pacino was playing a lot of surrogate father figures to young characters in his films. With this film he played Walter Burke, a recruiter for the CIA, who see's something in young computer graduate James Clayton (Colin Farrell - In Bruges). Burke takes Clayton under his wing to help weed out a mole in the agency. Released in North America at the start of 2003, it received mixed reviews from critics. However, it fared well at the global box office, pulling in over $100 million.Entertainment Journalist Brandon Troy joins the podcast to discuss this cyber thriller. Brandon talks about his familiarity with the locations, why some of the training in the film resembles actual CIA training and what the relationship between Pacino and Farrell's characters is really saying.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Bits was released in North America in November 1995. It was directed by James Foley (Glengarry Glen Ross) and starred Al Pacino (Glengarry Glen Ross), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Scarface) and Jerry Barrone. It told the story of Gennaro, a young boy, who wants his Grandpa's last quarter so he can go to the movies, but he must first deliver a message from his ailing Grandpa to a woman he loved years prior. Set in 1933's Philadelphia, and also shot in the city. Two Bits was not a hit. In fact, it was seen by very few. It was a small film during a big period for Pacino.Film Critic Scott Weinberg, a Philly native born & bred, joins the podcast to discuss Two Bits. Scott talks about what it would be like trying to film on the streets of his home city, why the film's title would only make sense to Americans and how the story might have meant something to the film's writer. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When You Don't Know Jack premiered on HBO in 2010 it caused a bit of a stir. A film about the real Dr. Jack Kervorkian, a man who helped the terminally ill and the profoundly disabled end their lives. Kervorkian was a polarizing figure, often referred to as Dr. Death. The film looked to discuss Kervorkian's work in a very open & honest manner. Written by Adam Mazer and directed by Barry Levinson, it starred Al Pacino in the role of Dr. Jack Kervorkian.Actor Logan Crawford appeared in the film as a shock jock who lambastes Kervorkian for his methods. Crawford joins the podcast to talk about that scene, what it was like chewing out Pacino to his face and why he is pleased with how obnoxious his character comes across. Crawford also discusses his time spent acting with Pacino on another project - The Irishman. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angels In America was a huge success on stage and on TV. The HBO mini-series, adapted from the Tony Kushner play, was a huge critical and commercial hit. It won awards left, right and centre. It featured an incredible ensemble cast including Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, Justin Kirk, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeffrey Wright, Patrick Wilson and many more. Actor Brian Markinson appeared in many scenes with Al Pacino. He joins the podcast to discuss the mini-series, what it was like watching Pacino work, why it was such an impressive piece of work and how he was disarmed when first meeting Al.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two for the Money is written by Dan Gilroy and directed by D.J. Caruso, it see's Matthew McConaughey play Brandon Lang, a former college football star, who aligns himself with one of the most renowned touts in the sports-gambling business, Walter Abrams (played by Al Pacino). It is loosely based on the true story of Brandon Link, a former college footballer turned sports broker.The film celebrates it's twentieth anniversary on 7th October 2025. Podcaster Petros Patsilivas joins the podcast to celebrate the film's milestone and talk about his feelings towards having never seen it before. Patsilivas discusses the boxset the film randomly appears in, why he was hoping it would go bigger and what he thought to the surrogate father/son relationship between Pacino's character and McConaughey's.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dog Day Afternoon tells the story of a man, Sonny (Played by Al Pacino), and his best friend, Sal (played by John Cazale), as they decide to rob a bank to pay for Sonny's lover's sex change operation. But things don't go according to plan, Sonny & Sal end up taking hostages in a stand-off against the Police. Based on real events, this film features one of Al Pacino's greatest ever performances. It is still seen as a masterpiece fifty years after it was released.Film Critic Sheila O'Malley was exposed to Dog Day Afternoon from a very young age and it stayed with her through the years. She joins the podcast to explain why the film means so much to her, what going to the Actors Studio did for her to understand movies like this in greater detail and how Pacino's performance is full of vulnerability. 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 film is based on the murder trials of record producer, songwriter and musician Phil Spector. It details the complicated relationship Spector had with his defence attorney, Linda Kenney Baden. Written and directed by playwright David Mamet, this HBO movie has Al Pacino starring opposite Dame Helen Mirren in a movie that said it was "an exploration of the client–attorney relationship". TV critic Jacqueline Cutler joins the podcast to talk about Pacino's second TV movie, why Pacino would have been aware of Spector from a young age and how Pacino once sang to her during an interview.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinese Coffee received it's world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in 2000. So this podcast episode is celebrating it's 25th anniversary. Sort of. As it's a film that had three screenings and then disappeared. Directed by Pacino and based on the Ira Lewis play. It featured a small cast including Jerry Orbach, Susan Floyd, Ellen McElduff.One other actor who did appear in the film was Libby Langdon. But she left the film industry behind decades ago to become a successful interior designer. However, she joins the podcast to discuss appearing in Chinese Coffee. Libby talks about the audition process, the confusion over the start/stop filming schedule and why she will always have a soft spot for Al and his work.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

88 Minutes is a real-time thriller that saw Dr. Jack Gramm (Al Pacino) receive a phone call from a mysterious serial killer informing him that Gramm has just 88 minutes left to live. Directed by Jon Avnet and starring Alicia Witt, Leelee Sobieski, Amy Brenneman, Deborah Kara Unger, Benjamin McKenzie, Stephen Moyer and Neal McDonough.British actor Stephen Moyer joins the podcast to discuss appearing in the film. Moyer talks about how he got the call to appear in the film at the very last minute, why he had to wear a leather outfit and what it was like acting opposite Al Pacino via a telephone. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnie Brasco is based on the true story of Joe Pistone aka Donnie Brasco, who goes undercover in a New York mafia gang but finds himself being drawn more into their world thanks to his friendship with enforcer Left Ruggerio. A two-hander between Johnny Depp and Al Pacino ensures this quiet and unassuming mobster flick deserves huge praise. But is it all too often overlooked when talking about New York mafia movies?British film critic Tim Robey joins the podcast to discuss if it is overlooked. Tim also talks about why the film is about seduction, what the relationship between Lefty and Donnie is about and how he believes it is one of Pacino's best internal performances. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody was ready for a film about Artifical Intelligence in Hollywood back in 2002. Simone tells the story of film director Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) who creates a new female lead actress from a computer programme for his new film because the real lead actress has quit. But Taransky is being blackmailed by two reporters who know the truth. The film flopped at the box office and has, over the years, been forgotten about. But now with the advent of A.I. everywhere, is it time to say Simone was ahead of it's time?Film critic, author and disability expert Kristen Lopez joins the podcast to discuss the film. She talks about why it failed to find an audience, whether it has come of age and is this a comedy performance from Al Pacino?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 and his producing partner Barry Navidi have been trying to make a biopic of the Italian painter & sculptor Amedeo Modigliani for decades. Either Pacino was too busy or they couldn't get the financing or the script wasn't right. To the point where they both almost gave up. That is until Pacino told his friend Johnny Depp that he should direct the film. Depp stepped up and made Modigliani: Three Days on the Wing of Madness starring Al Pacino, Stephen Graham, Sally Phillips, Antonia Desplat and Bruno Gouery.Starring in the lead role as the legendary Modigliani is Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio, who joins the podcast to discuss the film. Scamarcio talks about how he became involved in the film, why it meant so much to him personally to play Amedeo Modigliani and what it was like doing twenty-seven pages of dialogue with Al Pacino.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warren Beatty's adaptation of Dick Tracy was a huge success at the box office when it was releases in 1990. It had an all-star cast including Madonna, Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, Catherine O'Hara, Dick Van Dyke and many more. It also went on to win three Oscars including one for best make-up. To celebrate the film's 35th anniversary, Doug Drexler recalls his time working on the film as a make-up artist. He talks about working directly with Al Pacino, why that scared him so much and how, for the first time, he was star-struck.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.

Michael Redfern (1943-2022) worked with our beloved Catflap favourites on many shows including Dangerous Brothers, The Young Ones, Bottom, and 4 of 6 episodes of Filthy Rich & Catflap. In this pod ep, author Mark Searby shares the audio of his chat with Mr Redfern, recorded while researching his book 'Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius'. Mark also chats with Jeffers about plenty of Rik stuff, the process of writing the book, and it all becomes suitably Catflappian!  Follow Mark on X @Mark_Searby 

Today, we welcome our guest preacher, Dr. Mark Searby. Mark is a native of Illinois, where he completed his college and seminary education at Lincoln Christian University and his Doctor of Ministry degree at the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving over 20 years in pastoral ministry, he taught at Lincoln Christian Seminary for ten years. He also served as a Vice President for Lincoln Christian University for four years. He served ten years as the director of Doctor of Ministry Studies at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He currently resides with his wife, Linda, in central Florida. 

What would a Rik Mayall convention be like? Jeffers asks three experts about the possibilities of a hypothetical Rik-fest. Where would it be? When? Who are the guests? ...and which panels would they be on? How could it satisfy fans of The Young Ones, Filthy Rich & Catflap, Bottom, Drop Dead Fred and more? Our guests are: Lucy Brocklesby of the Rik Mayall Scrapbook, rikmayallscrapbook.com Mark Searby, author of Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius - marksearby.com Ian Kubiak, convener of Cygnus Alpha events - cygnusalpha.org Thanks guys! 

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As one of the world's most dynamic and recognised celebrity icons, Eddie Murphy has been present in comedy and music for the last five decades and has dominated our big screens since his debut feature film, action comedy, 48hrs. some forty years ago. Delivered from a never-seen-before viewpoint, ‘Eddie Murphy; Deliriously Funny' is an immersive account of Murphy's entire comedy genius that spans the highs and lows of his career, touching on his childhood, exploring his influences, his stand-up comedy roots, music and film. From the author of ‘Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius' and ‘Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man', Mark Searby intricately unravels the golden thread of comedy that has weaved through the fabric of Murphy's life and career, in both film and music, and exposes the deeper catalysts behind it.Taking us on a profound journey that outlines Murphy's life, Searby creates an honest account that is charged with the excitement, frustration, confidence and fearlessness that Murphy has experienced and delivered throughout his work. Documenting the incredible highs, and the equally spectacular lows, ‘Eddie Murphy; Deliriously Funny' includes exclusive interviews and quotes from those that have worked closest to him. Highlighting his breakthrough on mainstream TV via Saturday Night Live, through to multimillion-dollar box office smashes of his most famed and successful films; 48 Hrs., Beverly Hills Cop, Coming To America, Harlem Nights, Boomerang, The Nutty Professor, Shrek, Dreamgirls, Norbit and Dr. Dolittle, Searby also delves in to the career flops that span comedy sketches and numerous big screen films, and ultimately how Murphy used them on one of the most amazing rides through Hollywood.Packed with excerpts and interviews with the likes of Reginald Hudlin (Boomerang), Katt Williams (Norbit), Keith Robinson (Dreamgirls), David Patrick Kelly (48 Hrs.), Steven Berkoff (Beverly Hills Cop) and more, not only does the book celebrate Murphy's career but it also gives insight to the person behind it. Featured heavily throughout the book are the deeper topics that have ultimately fuelled Murphy's passion for comedy. Exploring his ability to use comedy as a vehicle to “put racism and sexism front and centre throughout”, Searby delves into the vast pool of examples that find “In amongst all of the hilarious comedy routines Murphy was creating, there were moments that spoke honestly and directly about racism.”Told with an air of wit that captures Murphy's inspiring outlook on life, the book is not a gossip frenzied account of his personal life but a testament to the career and his doggedly determined, confident traits that has allowed it to span half a century. From influences that went before, such as Richard Pryor, Nipsey Russell, Moms Mabley and even Elvis Presley and Bruce Lee, Eddie Murphy became the biggest influence in the world, non more so than with aspiring Black comics.“A pioneer of a new form of much- loved entertainment that was speaking to an entirely new Black generation. It featured a combative edge, an edge that put racism and sexism front and centre throughout. They wouldn't shut up or back down when discussing the topics that mattered most to them. This was their time to speak and they were not going to let anyone off the hook. Eddie Murphy was doing that with his stand-up to a huge audience – Black and white.”As with his previous work, Searby masters his subject and highlights how, no matter whether you are an avid fan or not, Eddie Murphy will have touched your life at some point in time. Whether it be through music, through comedy, through the voice of a donkey or adult humour, his reign as one of the world's most iconic inhabitants is undeniable and ‘Eddie Murphy; Deliriously Funny' is a captivating insight into his legacy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/writers-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm joined by Mark Searby and Ian Schultz who both contributed to this release alongside myself. We're going to pull back the curtain slightly and tell you how a boutique blu-ray special features package is put together and what to expect with this release. Mark conducted the interviews on the disc with John Dahl (Director,Writer), Scott Chestnut (Editor) and Dale Gibson (Actor). Whilst Ian wrote the booklet to accompany this release.Be sure to order a copy now via Signal One EntertainmentMark Searby on TwitterMark's WebsiteIan Schultz on TwitterIan's Website - Psychotronic CinemaSUPPORT CAGED IN on PATREONBUY A PRINT NOW CAGED IN on TWITTERCAGED IN on INSTAGRAMCAGED IN on LETTERBOXDCAGED IN on FACEBOOKEMAIL CAGED IN NOWBREADCRUMBS COLLECTIVE on TWITTERBREADCRUMBS COLLECTIVE on INSTAGRAMCaged In is apart of the Breadcrumbs Collective, head over to the WEBSITE to get all episodes of this show as well as other great shows. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/cagedinpod. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks guest quite literally wrote the book on Rik Mayall. He's a journalist, writer, film critic and broadcaster who's worked for Heat, Entertainment Focus, New Empress Film Magazine, Screenjabber and BBC Suffolk. He's the author of biography "Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius"... It's Mark Searby! We discuss stories from Rik's life that Mark discovered while writing the book, how much work went into it, Rik's place in comedy history, unheard Bottom trivia, Rik filming Drop Dead Fred, seeing secret recordings of Rik's early stand up and which Rik roles Al Pacino should try playing. The conversation took place over Zoom so please forgive the occasional connection drop out. Mark's book can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rik-Mayall-Comedy-Mark-Searby/dp/0995793123 The book "Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom" can be found to order at: https://unbound.com/books/bottom/