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
Film Recommendation of the Day: JAWS.
9pm on BBC Four.
9pm on BBC Four.
December 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: JAWS.
9pm on BBC Four.
9pm on BBC Four.
You can listen to @spencercarter1.bsky.social and I discuss the year in film and what our favourite movies of 2025 are in this @phoenixfm.com podcast: bit.ly/3MRavHe
December 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
You can listen to @spencercarter1.bsky.social and I discuss the year in film and what our favourite movies of 2025 are in this @phoenixfm.com podcast: bit.ly/3MRavHe
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON was my favourite film of 2023. It's got an early showing on BBC One in an hour.
Watch it! Record it and then watch it later! You will not be disappointed.
Watch it! Record it and then watch it later! You will not be disappointed.
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON was my favourite film of 2023. It's got an early showing on BBC One in an hour.
Watch it! Record it and then watch it later! You will not be disappointed.
Watch it! Record it and then watch it later! You will not be disappointed.
Reposted by Mark Searby
RIP Isiah Whitlock Jr. We loved all the characters you played, especially as Clay Davis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UXJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UXJ...
The Wire: Shit Clay Davis Says | HBO
YouTube video by HBO
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December 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
RIP Isiah Whitlock Jr. We loved all the characters you played, especially as Clay Davis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UXJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UXJ...
Singer Franc D'Ambrosio joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discus how he got the role of Anthony Corleone in The Godfather Part III. He also talks about working with Pacino and Diane Keaton: buff.ly/QQrEUdc
December 31, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Singer Franc D'Ambrosio joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discus how he got the role of Anthony Corleone in The Godfather Part III. He also talks about working with Pacino and Diane Keaton: buff.ly/QQrEUdc
(Another) Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER: CODA - THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE.
11:30pm on BBC Two.
11:30pm on BBC Two.
December 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
(Another) Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER: CODA - THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE.
11:30pm on BBC Two.
11:30pm on BBC Two.
Film Recommendation of the Day: ROCKETMAN.
9pm on Channel 4.
9pm on Channel 4.
December 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: ROCKETMAN.
9pm on Channel 4.
9pm on Channel 4.
Reposted by Mark Searby
(Another) Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER PART II.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
December 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
(Another) Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER PART II.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 61: The Godfather Part III with Franc D'Ambrosio
Singer D'Ambrosio talks about how he came to be cast as Anthony Corleone in the third part of the epic Godfather crime film saga.
Spotify: buff.ly/QQrEUdc
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/Ez9MEJ8
Episode 61: The Godfather Part III with Franc D'Ambrosio
Singer D'Ambrosio talks about how he came to be cast as Anthony Corleone in the third part of the epic Godfather crime film saga.
Spotify: buff.ly/QQrEUdc
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/Ez9MEJ8
December 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 61: The Godfather Part III with Franc D'Ambrosio
Singer D'Ambrosio talks about how he came to be cast as Anthony Corleone in the third part of the epic Godfather crime film saga.
Spotify: buff.ly/QQrEUdc
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/Ez9MEJ8
Episode 61: The Godfather Part III with Franc D'Ambrosio
Singer D'Ambrosio talks about how he came to be cast as Anthony Corleone in the third part of the epic Godfather crime film saga.
Spotify: buff.ly/QQrEUdc
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/Ez9MEJ8
Reposted by Mark Searby
Film Recommendation of the Day: NORTH BY NORTHWEST.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
December 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: NORTH BY NORTHWEST.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
(Another) Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER PART II.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
December 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
(Another) Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER PART II.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
Film Recommendation of the Day: NORTH BY NORTHWEST.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
December 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: NORTH BY NORTHWEST.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
1:30pm on BBC Two.
@phoenixfm.com presenter @spencercarter1.bsky.social and I discuss our favourite films of 2025 in our end of year podcast:
Phoenix FM Film Reviews - Best films of 2025
Phoenix FM Film Reviews · Episode
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December 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
@phoenixfm.com presenter @spencercarter1.bsky.social and I discuss our favourite films of 2025 in our end of year podcast:
Reposted by Mark Searby
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
December 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here:
Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 27 December 2025
Phoenix FM Film Reviews · Episode
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December 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here:
SENTIMENTAL VALUE talks a lot about nepotism in the film industry. It features a terrific performance from Renate Reinsve as the daughter of a famous film director.
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
SENTIMENTAL VALUE talks a lot about nepotism in the film industry. It features a terrific performance from Renate Reinsve as the daughter of a famous film director.
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
Believe the hype! MARTY SUPREME is one of the best films of the year. If you can survive the anxiety it brings while watching the film.
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Believe the hype! MARTY SUPREME is one of the best films of the year. If you can survive the anxiety it brings while watching the film.
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 60: Heat with Jerry Trimble.
Actor Trimble talks about working alongside Pacino as one of Vincent Hanna's team in Michael Mann's epic crime film.
Spotify: bit.ly/3Ysu2QB
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4oSCza8
Episode 60: Heat with Jerry Trimble.
Actor Trimble talks about working alongside Pacino as one of Vincent Hanna's team in Michael Mann's epic crime film.
Spotify: bit.ly/3Ysu2QB
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4oSCza8
December 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 60: Heat with Jerry Trimble.
Actor Trimble talks about working alongside Pacino as one of Vincent Hanna's team in Michael Mann's epic crime film.
Spotify: bit.ly/3Ysu2QB
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4oSCza8
Episode 60: Heat with Jerry Trimble.
Actor Trimble talks about working alongside Pacino as one of Vincent Hanna's team in Michael Mann's epic crime film.
Spotify: bit.ly/3Ysu2QB
Apple Podcast: apple.co/4oSCza8
Kate Winslet has assembled a terrific cast for her directorial debut GOODBYE JUNE, which is streaming on Netflix now.
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Kate Winslet has assembled a terrific cast for her directorial debut GOODBYE JUNE, which is streaming on Netflix now.
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
My full review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
December 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE GODFATHER.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
My film reviews this week include a story about a wanna-be ping pong champion, a film about the making of a director's last film with his daughter, a family Christmas drama set in a hospital and a stop-motion film about a woman who collects snails.
Listen here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
Listen here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My film reviews this week include a story about a wanna-be ping pong champion, a film about the making of a director's last film with his daughter, a family Christmas drama set in a hospital and a stop-motion film about a woman who collects snails.
Listen here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
Listen here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
MARTY SUPREME is now in cinemas. My review of it here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
MARTY SUPREME is now in cinemas. My review of it here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
SENTIMENTAL VALUE is now in cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SENTIMENTAL VALUE is now in cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value.
December 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value.
GOODBYE JUNE is now streaming on Netflix. My review of it here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
GOODBYE JUNE is now streaming on Netflix. My review of it here: bit.ly/4qvjvjP