Mark Searby
@marksearby.com
Film critic for BBC Radio. Author of books on Al Pacino, Rik Mayall and Eddie Murphy. Presenter of ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST. Nottingham Forest supporter.
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Mark Searby
@marksearby.com
· Nov 11
I've literally written THE books on some superstar actors.
Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man (shorturl.at/gqDU8)
Eddie Murphy: Deliriously Funny (shorturl.at/cjnpZ)
Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius (rb.gy/xpsogy)
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Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man (shorturl.at/gqDU8)
Eddie Murphy: Deliriously Funny (shorturl.at/cjnpZ)
Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius (rb.gy/xpsogy)
Purchase links above or from e-book sellers
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I've enjoyed my sabbatical and I am now ready to return to TV and radio.
Form an orderly queue and I will consider each offer on its own merits. [email protected]
Meanwhile, here's a clip of Bob Mortimer calling my old radio show.
Form an orderly queue and I will consider each offer on its own merits. [email protected]
Meanwhile, here's a clip of Bob Mortimer calling my old radio show.
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I've enjoyed my sabbatical and I am now ready to return to TV and radio.
Form an orderly queue and I will consider each offer on its own merits. [email protected]
Meanwhile, here's a clip of Bob Mortimer calling my old radio show.
Form an orderly queue and I will consider each offer on its own merits. [email protected]
Meanwhile, here's a clip of Bob Mortimer calling my old radio show.
I never get asked to do other people's podcast. However, the @ispauldanook.bsky.social team heard me begging to chat Searching For Italy (love, Love, LOVE that show. And it paid off - HUZZAH!
Coming next week!
Coming next week!
We're into the endgame for HOUSE OF TUCCI with just a couple more bonus episodes to come.
Next up is a look at a couple of Tucci's recent Italian cooking shows, with guest @marksearby.com
Coming Monday!
Next up is a look at a couple of Tucci's recent Italian cooking shows, with guest @marksearby.com
Coming Monday!
a bald man with glasses is laying on the floor
ALT: a bald man with glasses is laying on the floor
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January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I never get asked to do other people's podcast. However, the @ispauldanook.bsky.social team heard me begging to chat Searching For Italy (love, Love, LOVE that show. And it paid off - HUZZAH!
Coming next week!
Coming next week!
Film Critic Brian Saur ( @bobfreelander.bsky.social ) joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to talk about The Insider.
Brian talks about the performance Pacino gives as Lowell Bergman and how compassionate it is: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Brian talks about the performance Pacino gives as Lowell Bergman and how compassionate it is: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
January 28, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Film Critic Brian Saur ( @bobfreelander.bsky.social ) joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to talk about The Insider.
Brian talks about the performance Pacino gives as Lowell Bergman and how compassionate it is: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Brian talks about the performance Pacino gives as Lowell Bergman and how compassionate it is: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
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ITV got as far as showing two episodes of 1987's anarchic shool sitcom Hardwicke House before losing their nerve and yanking it off air, never to be shown again - leaving an episode with literal full throttle Rik And Ade unbroadcast. A different time...
timworthington.org/2021/08/31/l...
timworthington.org/2021/08/31/l...
January 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM
ITV got as far as showing two episodes of 1987's anarchic shool sitcom Hardwicke House before losing their nerve and yanking it off air, never to be shown again - leaving an episode with literal full throttle Rik And Ade unbroadcast. A different time...
timworthington.org/2021/08/31/l...
timworthington.org/2021/08/31/l...
@bobfreelander.bsky.social Hi Brian, your episode of my Pacino podcast is now live. Thanks for coming on. Really enjoyed the chat. Kind regards, Mark
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 63: The Insider with Brian Saur
Film Critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss his favourite Michael Mann film and why Pacino is so good in it.
Spotify: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3ZwRH2R
Episode 63: The Insider with Brian Saur
Film Critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss his favourite Michael Mann film and why Pacino is so good in it.
Spotify: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3ZwRH2R
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
@bobfreelander.bsky.social Hi Brian, your episode of my Pacino podcast is now live. Thanks for coming on. Really enjoyed the chat. Kind regards, Mark
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 63: The Insider with Brian Saur
Film Critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss his favourite Michael Mann film and why Pacino is so good in it.
Spotify: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3ZwRH2R
Episode 63: The Insider with Brian Saur
Film Critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss his favourite Michael Mann film and why Pacino is so good in it.
Spotify: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3ZwRH2R
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 63: The Insider with Brian Saur
Film Critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss his favourite Michael Mann film and why Pacino is so good in it.
Spotify: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3ZwRH2R
Episode 63: The Insider with Brian Saur
Film Critic Brian Saur joins the podcast to discuss his favourite Michael Mann film and why Pacino is so good in it.
Spotify: bit.ly/3M7ORyd
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3ZwRH2R
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#saipan #nootherchoice #hisforhawk
#saipan #nootherchoice #hisforhawk
Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 24 January 2026
Phoenix FM Film Reviews · Episode
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January 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#saipan #nootherchoice #hisforhawk
#saipan #nootherchoice #hisforhawk
H IS FOR HAWK is now in UK cinemas. It's a terrific drama about how to deal with loss and grief.
My full review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#hisforhawk
My full review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#hisforhawk
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
H IS FOR HAWK is now in UK cinemas. It's a terrific drama about how to deal with loss and grief.
My full review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#hisforhawk
My full review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#hisforhawk
Even if you aren't a football fan, I think there is enough to enjoy in SAIPAN to make it watchable. The story of Republic Of Ireland's Roy Keane's bust up with his national football manager on the eve of the World Cup.
My review: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#saipan
My review: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#saipan
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Even if you aren't a football fan, I think there is enough to enjoy in SAIPAN to make it watchable. The story of Republic Of Ireland's Roy Keane's bust up with his national football manager on the eve of the World Cup.
My review: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#saipan
My review: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
#saipan
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 62: Dead Man's Wire with Austin Kolodney,
Screenwriter Kolodney joins the podcast to discuss penning the true story of a 1977 hostage crisis in Indianapolis.
Spotify: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
Episode 62: Dead Man's Wire with Austin Kolodney,
Screenwriter Kolodney joins the podcast to discuss penning the true story of a 1977 hostage crisis in Indianapolis.
Spotify: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
January 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 62: Dead Man's Wire with Austin Kolodney,
Screenwriter Kolodney joins the podcast to discuss penning the true story of a 1977 hostage crisis in Indianapolis.
Spotify: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
Episode 62: Dead Man's Wire with Austin Kolodney,
Screenwriter Kolodney joins the podcast to discuss penning the true story of a 1977 hostage crisis in Indianapolis.
Spotify: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
NO OTHER CHOICE is now in UK cinemas. It's an entertaining satire about so desperately wanting a job that you'll do anything... including kill the competition.
My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
January 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
NO OTHER CHOICE is now in UK cinemas. It's an entertaining satire about so desperately wanting a job that you'll do anything... including kill the competition.
My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE UNFORGIVEN.
4:05pm on 5Action.
4:05pm on 5Action.
January 25, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE UNFORGIVEN.
4:05pm on 5Action.
4:05pm on 5Action.
My film reviews this week include the story of a football team's fallout with their star player, a satire about desperately wanting a job and a drama about grief that involves a goshawk.
Listen here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
Listen here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
January 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM
My film reviews this week include the story of a football team's fallout with their star player, a satire about desperately wanting a job and a drama about grief that involves a goshawk.
Listen here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
Listen here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
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Film Recommendation of the Day: JOHN GRISHAM'S THE RAINMAKER.
9pm on Great! TV.
9pm on Great! TV.
January 24, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: JOHN GRISHAM'S THE RAINMAKER.
9pm on Great! TV.
9pm on Great! TV.
SAIPAN is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
SAIPAN is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
NO OTHER CHOICE is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
NO OTHER CHOICE is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Saipan and No Other Choice.
January 24, 2026 at 11:02 AM
I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Saipan and No Other Choice.
H IS FOR HAWK is now in UK cinemas. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
January 24, 2026 at 9:33 AM
H IS FOR HAWK is now in UK cinemas. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
Film Recommendation of the Day: JOHN GRISHAM'S THE RAINMAKER.
9pm on Great! TV.
9pm on Great! TV.
January 24, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: JOHN GRISHAM'S THE RAINMAKER.
9pm on Great! TV.
9pm on Great! TV.
You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 PM
You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/4sUvV6D
DEAD MAN'S WIRE is in US theatres. Screenwriter Austin Kolodney joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss writing the film while he was working at the L.A. Zoo.
Austin also talks about Bill Skarsgard's performance and when the cast got fierce talk from Al Pacino: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
Austin also talks about Bill Skarsgard's performance and when the cast got fierce talk from Al Pacino: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
DEAD MAN'S WIRE is in US theatres. Screenwriter Austin Kolodney joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss writing the film while he was working at the L.A. Zoo.
Austin also talks about Bill Skarsgard's performance and when the cast got fierce talk from Al Pacino: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
Austin also talks about Bill Skarsgard's performance and when the cast got fierce talk from Al Pacino: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
DEAD MAN'S WIRE is in US Theatres.
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney discusses what it was like writing this film, and how he found the voice of Al Pacino's character, M.L. Hall, through a deep dive into Al's work: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney discusses what it was like writing this film, and how he found the voice of Al Pacino's character, M.L. Hall, through a deep dive into Al's work: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
January 21, 2026 at 6:33 AM
DEAD MAN'S WIRE is in US Theatres.
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney discusses what it was like writing this film, and how he found the voice of Al Pacino's character, M.L. Hall, through a deep dive into Al's work: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney discusses what it was like writing this film, and how he found the voice of Al Pacino's character, M.L. Hall, through a deep dive into Al's work: buff.ly/Rb1nT6i
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney talks to me about writing Dead Man's Wire, the true-story of a hostage crisis in 1977.
Austin also discusses what it was like writing new material for Al Pacino for the film: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
Austin also discusses what it was like writing new material for Al Pacino for the film: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney talks to me about writing Dead Man's Wire, the true-story of a hostage crisis in 1977.
Austin also discusses what it was like writing new material for Al Pacino for the film: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
Austin also discusses what it was like writing new material for Al Pacino for the film: buff.ly/7KvxAEo
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If he had, I dunno, listened to any of us that actually used the headsets, there may have been a chance of success. Instead, he railed on Horizon Worlds which nobody gave a fuck about, implemented the most useless UI, didn’t get the media streamers and studios on board and generally fucked us over.
The division has lost over $77 billion since its inception in 2020.
Meta Lays Off Thousands of VR Workers as Zuckerberg's Vision Fails
The company has laid off some 1,500 virtual reality developers as part of a broader shift toward AI wearable devices.
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM
If he had, I dunno, listened to any of us that actually used the headsets, there may have been a chance of success. Instead, he railed on Horizon Worlds which nobody gave a fuck about, implemented the most useless UI, didn’t get the media streamers and studios on board and generally fucked us over.
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Film Recommendation of the Day: THE HAUNTING OF JULIA.
9:45pm on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
9:45pm on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE HAUNTING OF JULIA.
9:45pm on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
9:45pm on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social