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PODCAST

Phoenix FM Film Reviews

Every Saturday afternoon Film Critic & author Mark Searby joins Spencer Carter on Phoenix FM for reviews of the latest films in the cinema, on streaming, DVD/Blu Ray and on-demand.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

00:30:49

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 25 April 2026

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2026/04/24

This week Mark reviews:Michael - The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.Exit 8 - A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes that he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.Die My Love - Grace, a writer and young mother, is slowly slipping into madness. Living in rural Montana,

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00:31:04

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 18 April 2026

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2026/04/17

This week Mark reviews:Kiss of the Spider Woman - Valentin, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, who was convicted for public indecency. An unlikely bond forms as Molina recounts a Hollywood musical plot starring legendary actress Ingrid Luna.The Blue Trail - To maximise economic productivity, the Brazilian government orders elderly people to move to remote housing colonies. A 77-year-old woman refuses and embarks on a journey through the Amazon that will change her destiny

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00:24:59

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 11 April 2026

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2026/04/10

This week Mark reviews:Outcome - Hollywood actor Reef Hawk is forced to confront his problems and atone for his past after being threatened by a bizarre video from his past.The Stranger - In 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach.Father Mother Sister Brother - Estranged siblings reunite after years apart, forced to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relationships with their emotionally

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00:28:54

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 4 April 2026

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2026/04/02

This week Mark reviews:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.Fuze - An unexploded World War II bomb is discovered on a busy construction site in the centre of London. Chaos ensues as the military and police begin a mass evacuation against a ticking clock.The Housemaid - A struggling young woman is relieved to receive a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers

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00:29:15

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 28 March 2026

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2026/03/27

This week Mark reviews:Splitsville - When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage: that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos. Anaconda - A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favourite movie from their youth, but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle.Underland - This documentary, which is

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00:32:51

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 21 March 2026

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2026/03/20

This week Mark reviews:Project Hail Mary - Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.La Grazia - A widowed Italian President faces moral crisis over euthanasia legislation and pardoning killers while grappling with his late wife’s infidelity during his final months in office.Arco - In 2075, a girl witnesses a

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00:29:05

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 14 March 2026

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2026/03/13

This week Mark reviews:Resurrection - In a society where people stop dreaming to extend their lifespan, some dangerous individuals still dream, warping the fabric of time.Scarlet - A medieval princess on a quest to avenge her father’s death awakens in a realm between life and death, where she encounters an idealistic young man from the present day who shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage.Zootopia 2 - Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up

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00:26:35

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 7 March 2026

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2026/03/06

This week Mark reviews:Hoppers - 19-year-old animal lover Mabel uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver in-order to uncover mysteries within the animal world.Dolly - Macy, a young woman, is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as its own child.Sound Of Falling - A remote German farm harbours generations of secrets. Four women, separated by decades but united by trauma, uncover the truth behind its weathered walls.

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00:25:49

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 28 February 2026

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2026/02/27

This week Mark reviews:Sirat - A father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa.The Testament of Ann Lee - Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker movement, is proclaimed the female Christ by her followers. She aims to build a utopian society and the Shaker’s worship through song and dance.Dead of Winter - Barb is travelling alone through snowbound North Minnesota when she interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no

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00:32:35

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 21 February 2026

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2026/02/20

This week Mark reviews:Wasteman - Soon-to-be paroled Taylor finds his new cell mate Dee is putting his fresh start in danger. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack in their cell tests their friendship.The Secret Agent - In 1977 Brazil, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown in search of peace. He soon realises that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks.If I Had Legs I’d Kick You - With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to

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00:29:59

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 14 February 2026

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2026/02/13

This week Mark reviews:Wuthering Heights - Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th Century England. Little Amelie or the character of Rain - Amelie, a Belgian child in Japan, explores life with her companion Nishio-san. Her third birthday becomes a turning point, marking the beginning of life-altering events that shape her understanding of the world. The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are

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00:23:14

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 7 February 2026

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2026/02/06

This week Mark reviews:Twinless - A young man grieving the loss of his twin brother joins a support group for “twinless twins.”The Shepherd and The Bear - An aged shepherd struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock. While, a teenage boy becomes obsessed with tracking the bears.100 Nights of Hero - When a charming house guest arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride and their devoted maid, is thrown into chaos.

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00:31:35

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 31 January 2026

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2026/01/30

This week Mark reviews:Nouvelle Vague - A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Breathless, the French crime film that was one of the first feature films of the French New Wave of cinema.Good Fortune - A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.Is This Thing On? - As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York stand-up comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess

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00:26:08

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 24 January 2026

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2026/01/23

This week Mark reviews:Saipan - On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team’s preparation base in Saipan, following a heated discussion with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy.No Other Choice - After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.H Is For Hawk - After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named

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Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 17 January 2026

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2026/01/16

This week Mark reviews:The Rip - A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who they can rely on.The Ice Tower - Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the filming of a new adaptation for the fairy tale The Snow Queen. She becomes fascinated by its star, Christina, who is just as mysterious as the Queen she is playing.Rental Family - An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an

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00:26:17

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 10 January 2026

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2026/01/09

This week Mark reviews:Hamnet - William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. But when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece “Hamlet.”Predator: Badlands - A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.Giant - Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer, rises from humble beginnings to become a world champion, aided by

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00:28:00

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 3 January 2026

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2026/01/02

This week Mark reviews:Song Sung Blue - Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.Peter Hujar’s Day - A conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and journalist Linda Rosenkrantz from 1974 sheds light on New York’s vibrant downtown art world and the introspective journey of an artist’s life.I Swear - John Davidson was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at a young age. He

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01:09:02

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - Best films of 2025

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2025/12/24

Presenter Spencer Carter and Film Critic Mark Searby sit down to discuss their favourite films of 2025.Will Spencer choose a Superhero movie? Or did he enjoy The Naked Gun the best?Will Mark still be gushing over Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein to make his number 1 pick? Or is there something else that he thinks is better?

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00:31:36

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 27 December 2025

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2025/12/24

This week Mark reviews:Marty Supreme - Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.Sentimental Value - Sisters Nora and Agnes are reunited with their eccentric father, Gustav, a famous director who left many years previous. He returns to offer Nora the lead in his new film.Goodbye June - A fractured family must come together when sudden and trying circumstances make them question their relationships to each other.Memoir of a Snail - Grace

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00:35:38

Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 20 December 2025

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2025/12/19

This week Mark reviews:Avatar: Fire and Ash - Jake and Neytiri’s family grapple with grief after Neteyam’s death. They encounter a new, aggressive, Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang. As the conflict on Pandora escalates, a new moral focus emerges.Shelby Oaks - A woman’s obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces

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