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)
Purchase links above or from e-book sellers
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
THE MEN OF SHERWOOD FOREST is now available from Hammer Films.
I wrote a few words about the release (and the excellent Wolfshead film that comes with the release) for leonardmaltin.com: bit.ly/3Ma1Zm1
I wrote a few words about the release (and the excellent Wolfshead film that comes with the release) for leonardmaltin.com: bit.ly/3Ma1Zm1
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
THE MEN OF SHERWOOD FOREST is now available from Hammer Films.
I wrote a few words about the release (and the excellent Wolfshead film that comes with the release) for leonardmaltin.com: bit.ly/3Ma1Zm1
I wrote a few words about the release (and the excellent Wolfshead film that comes with the release) for leonardmaltin.com: bit.ly/3Ma1Zm1
Have you seen Al Pacino play an ageing Grandpa? No? Then you need to watch TWO BITS. It's a family drama from 1995 about one summer in Philadelphia in the 1930s.
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
November 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Have you seen Al Pacino play an ageing Grandpa? No? Then you need to watch TWO BITS. It's a family drama from 1995 about one summer in Philadelphia in the 1930s.
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Reposted by Mark Searby
"I want Clooney to come in The Pitt as a patient, be an absolute nightmare for one episode, then run off into the night shouting about how he’s Batman."
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"I want Clooney to come in The Pitt as a patient, be an absolute nightmare for one episode, then run off into the night shouting about how he’s Batman."
Did you know that Al Pacino worked with director James Foley on a second film after Glengarry Glen Ross? And that it was written by Joseph Stefano, the writer of Psycho?
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Did you know that Al Pacino worked with director James Foley on a second film after Glengarry Glen Ross? And that it was written by Joseph Stefano, the writer of Psycho?
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Reposted by Mark Searby
Film Recommendation of the Day: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big films right here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 22 November 2025
Phoenix FM Film Reviews · Episode
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big films right here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
TRAIN DREAMS is now streaming on Netflix. It is one of my favourite films of the year. A truly stunning piece of work.
My review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
TRAIN DREAMS is now streaming on Netflix. It is one of my favourite films of the year. A truly stunning piece of work.
My review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
THE ROSES is now on DVD and Blu-Ray. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch are excellent in this vicious and violent version of Robert Adler's book.
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
THE ROSES is now on DVD and Blu-Ray. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch are excellent in this vicious and violent version of Robert Adler's book.
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
Have you seen Al Pacino play an ageing Grandpa? No? Then you need to watch TWO BITS. It's a family drama from 1995 about one summer in Philadelphia in the 1930s.
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Have you seen Al Pacino play an ageing Grandpa? No? Then you need to watch TWO BITS. It's a family drama from 1995 about one summer in Philadelphia in the 1930s.
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social chats about the good and bad of the film, and Al's performance: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Film Recommendation of the Day: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
WICKED: FOR GOOD is now in cinemas. It's a darker themed film than the first. However, It's still an absolute joy.
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WICKED: FOR GOOD is now in cinemas. It's a darker themed film than the first. However, It's still an absolute joy.
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My full review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
My film reviews this week include a fairy-tale musical sequel, a chilled drama about trauma, a thriller set during the 90s rave era and a British version of an American novel.
Listen here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
Listen here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
November 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My film reviews this week include a fairy-tale musical sequel, a chilled drama about trauma, a thriller set during the 90s rave era and a British version of an American novel.
Listen here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
Listen here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
#wickedforgood #traindreams #game #theroses
WICKED: FOR GOOD is now in cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WICKED: FOR GOOD is now in cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
THE ROSES is now on DVD/Blu-Ray/digital platforms. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
THE ROSES is now on DVD/Blu-Ray/digital platforms. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Wicked: For Good and Train Dreams.
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Wicked: For Good and Train Dreams.
GAME is now in UK cinemas. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
GAME is now in UK cinemas. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
Film Recommendation of the Day: NIGHTS OF CABIRIA.
9:05PM on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
9:05PM on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: NIGHTS OF CABIRIA.
9:05PM on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
9:05PM on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
On this day thirty years ago TWO BITS opened in North America.
A vastly underseen Al Pacino movie that never made the grade as a heart-warming look back at life in Philadelphia during the 1930s. Written by Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano.
A vastly underseen Al Pacino movie that never made the grade as a heart-warming look back at life in Philadelphia during the 1930s. Written by Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano.
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
On this day thirty years ago TWO BITS opened in North America.
A vastly underseen Al Pacino movie that never made the grade as a heart-warming look back at life in Philadelphia during the 1930s. Written by Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano.
A vastly underseen Al Pacino movie that never made the grade as a heart-warming look back at life in Philadelphia during the 1930s. Written by Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano.
You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/3K6JQoH
Did you know that Al Pacino worked with director on a second film after Glengarry Glen Ross? And that it was written by Joseph Stefano, the writer of Psycho?
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Did you know that Al Pacino worked with director on a second film after Glengarry Glen Ross? And that it was written by Joseph Stefano, the writer of Psycho?
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Film Critic @weinbergs.bsky.social talks to me about TWO BITS, a family drama set in 1933 Philadelphia: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Film Critic and Philadelphia native Scott Weinberg joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss TWO BITS, a little-seen family drama set in Philly during the summer of 1933.
@weinbergs.bsky.social talks about filming in the city: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
@weinbergs.bsky.social talks about filming in the city: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Film Critic and Philadelphia native Scott Weinberg joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss TWO BITS, a little-seen family drama set in Philly during the summer of 1933.
@weinbergs.bsky.social talks about filming in the city: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
@weinbergs.bsky.social talks about filming in the city: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 58: Two Bits with Scott Weinberg
Film Critic Scott Weinberg joins the podcast to discuss the little-seen Al Pacino film Two Bits that was filmed in his home city.
Spotify: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Episode 58: Two Bits with Scott Weinberg
Film Critic Scott Weinberg joins the podcast to discuss the little-seen Al Pacino film Two Bits that was filmed in his home city.
Spotify: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/CEujXWh
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST
Episode 58: Two Bits with Scott Weinberg
Film Critic Scott Weinberg joins the podcast to discuss the little-seen Al Pacino film Two Bits that was filmed in his home city.
Spotify: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Episode 58: Two Bits with Scott Weinberg
Film Critic Scott Weinberg joins the podcast to discuss the little-seen Al Pacino film Two Bits that was filmed in his home city.
Spotify: buff.ly/kmWtJdm
Apple Podcast: buff.ly/CEujXWh
Reposted by Mark Searby
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE UNTOUCHABLES.
10pm on BBC Two.
10pm on BBC Two.
November 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Film Recommendation of the Day: THE UNTOUCHABLES.
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: bit.ly/4r0cUyA
#therunningman #belen #inyourdreams
#therunningman #belen #inyourdreams
Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 15 November 2025
Phoenix FM Film Reviews · Episode
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here: bit.ly/4r0cUyA
#therunningman #belen #inyourdreams
#therunningman #belen #inyourdreams