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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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Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 3h

TRON ARES is now in cinemas. It's a more industrial film than the others. However, I think fans of the franchise will enjoy it.

My review: bit.ly/4oimMSt

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 4h

Sunday at London Film Festival:

If I Had Legs I'd Kick you.
Saipan

#LFF

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 6h

Podcaster Petros Patsilivas and I go deep into the relationship between Al Pacino's Walter Abrams and Matthew McConaughey's Brandon Lang. As we look at TWO FOR THE MONEY on the latest episode of All About Al: The Pacino Podcast: bit.ly/4nCf7hH

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 6h

GOOD BOY is now in UK cinemas. It's an innovative horror as it's all shot from the point of view of the dog.

My review here: bit.ly/4oimMSt

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 6h

Film Recommendation of the Day: THE BLUES BROTHERS.
10:45pm on BBC Two.

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 19h

My film reviews this week include a third film in a Computer Sci-Fi franchise, a horror film lead by a dog and a documentary about a very funny comedic actor.

Listen here: bit.ly/4oimMSt

#tronares #goodboy #johncandyilikeme

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 22h

TRON ARES is now in cinemas. My review can be heard here: bit.ly/4oimMSt

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

A triple-header at London Film Festival today:

Peter Hujar's Day.
Animal Farm
Hamnet

#LFF

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

GOOD BOY is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/4oimMSt

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Tron: Ares and Good Boy.

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

Oh excellent. Just got my review copy.

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

Film Recommendation of the Day: THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT.
9pm on Channel 4.

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME is now streaming on Prime Video. My review here: bit.ly/4oimMSt

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

For your audible pleasure open.spotify.com/episode/7bzE...

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 11 October 2025

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Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 1d

You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/4oimMSt

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 2d

Is TWO FOR THE MONEY a good movie about sports betting?

Podcaster Petros Patsilivas joins me to discuss this middling Al Pacino film from 20 years ago: buff.ly/lUaA7mj

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 2d

More London Film Festival today.

Bugonia.
Jay Kelly.

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 3d

And so it begins for another year. London Film Festival - Day 1.

#LFF

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 4d

TWO FOR THE MONEY see's Pacino's Walter Abrams become a surrogate father figure for Matthew McConaughey's Brandon Lang.

Podcaster Petros Patsilivas joins me to talk about the characters relationship, and sports betting: bit.ly/4nCf7hH

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 5d

TWO FOR THE MONEY was released 20 years ago today.

Not a particularly great film. However, Pacino does some great grandstanding in it. Also, he has some nice entertaining chemistry with Matthew McConaughey.

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 5d

ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST

Episode 55: Two for the Money with Petros Patsilivas.

Podcaster Patsilivas talks about the sports betting movie starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey.

Spotify: bit.ly/4nCf7hH

Apple Podcast: apple.co/4qemPk3

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Iain Lee @iainlee.com · 6d

Iain Lee - Imposter Syndrome worked last night and I think it is something very special.

I play the Rondo Theatre in Bath in February but looking for more venues across teh country. Ideally holding between 80-120.

Do you work for a venue that would like to book me? Or know any?

[email protected]

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 6d

ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here:

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 4 October 2025

Phoenix FM Film Reviews · Episode

Mark Searby @marksearby.com · 6d

I'm really proud of my other half. Her artwork has made it into the final of the Explorers Against Extinction: Sketch for Survival competition.

All finalists' artwork will be displayed at the Oxo Tower next month: buff.ly/QYQhWpA

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When To Stream @whentostream.bsky.social · 6d

ARE WE GOOD? (2025)
Streaming: November 14, 2025
VOD/Digital (Apple, Amazon, Fandango at Home, etc.)
#AreWeGood
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Marc Maron Documentary ARE WE GOOD? Gets Digital Streaming Release Date — When To Stream

In select theaters now…

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