All About Al: The Pacino podcast takes a look at the film, TV and stage career of Al Pacino. Presented by film critic and Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man author Mark Searby, the podcast will be a deep dive into the work of the iconic actor. Featuring interviews with actors, directors, producers, singers and many more that have worked closely with Pacino through the years. They will discuss what it is like working with the legendary performer. The podcast will also feature film critics and academic scholars from around the world as they discuss the films and themes of Al Pacino's work. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is the ultimate insider's guide to the career of a Hollywood actor who continues to dazzle, inspire and awe audiences the world over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scarecrow follows Max (Gene Hackman - The French Connection , The Conversation , Superman ), an ex-con drifter with a penchant for brawling, and Lion (Al Pacino - The Insider , Serpico , Scarface ),a homeless ex-sailor, as they partner up to head east together. This friendship road trip comedy/drama is directed by Jerry Schatzberg ( The Panic In Needle Park , Puzzle of a Downfall Child , Street Smart ) and went on to win the Palme D'or award at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. Film Writer, musician and author of Gene Hackman: The Movie Guide Chris Wade joins All About Al: The Pacino podcast to discuss the film. Chris talks about why he loves Scarecrow so much, what the relationship between Hackman and Pacino's characters shows about them as actors and how impactful the ending is. He also talks about why this film could be considered an Arthouse movie. 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 Panic In Needle Park celebrates its 55th anniversary this month. The film tells the story of heroin addict Bobby (Al Pacino - The Godfather , Frankie & Johnny , Ocean's Thirteen ) and his clean-cut girlfriend Helen (Kitty Winn - The Exorcist , Peeper , Mirrors ) as they spend their time in New York's Needle Park. As their relationship grows, so too does Bobby's pressure on Helen to try drugs. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg ( Scarecrow , Puzzle of a Downfall Child , Sweet Revenge ) and written by John Gregory Dunne ( A Star Is Born , True Confessions , Up Close & Personal ) and Joan Didion ( A Star Is Born , True Confessions , Up Close & Personal ). Actor Marcia Jean Kurtz ( Death Wish , Once Upon A Time In America , The Wrestler ) joins the podcast to discuss playing Marcie, Helen's best friend, in The Panic In Needle Park . Kurtz also talks about what it was like shooting on the streets on New York, why she was so nervous to work with Pacino and how she came to be working with Al again on Dog Day Afternoon . All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Knox Goes Away is a crime thriller about contract killer John Knox (Michael Keaton - Beetlejuice , Batman , Spotlight ), who has a rapidly evolving form of dementia. He has one last chance to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged son Miles (James Marsden - Sonic The Hedgehog , X-Men , The Notebook ). Knox is assisted by his long-time friend and former thief Xavier Crane (Al Pacino - Scarecrow , Stand Up Guys , Righteous Kill ). The Pacino Pod co-host Jane Altoids joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to talks about this 2024 film. Jane discusses why a second watch of the film wasn't as painful as first viewing, what the film actually does well in terms of talking about the central character's disease and how both Keaton and Pacino do a lot of acting with just their eyes. 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 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 Untouchable s, 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 Evi l, 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.
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.
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.
