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All About Al: The Pacino podcast

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

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Episode 38: Cruising with Dion Baia

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2025/02/10

Cruising was a notorious movie upon release. It stoked up a lot of controversy over its footage and themes of homosexuality and violence. It also bombed at the box office and started Pacino's slump for the next few years. It derailed director William Friedkin's career for a couple of years too. However, over the past decade it has started to be re-assessed by film critic and cinephiles.Joining the podcast to discuss the film and it's legacy is film critic and podcaster Dion Baia. Not only does Baia

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Episode 37: Salome & Wilde Salome with Emily Murray

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2025/01/27

When Al Pacino became obsessed with Oscar Wilde's Salome, he didn't make it easy on himself when trying to put it on camera. Salome is a filmed version of the stage production that featured Pacino as King Herod and Jessica Chastain (Interstellar, Zero Dark Thirty, IT Chapter Two) as Salome. Wilde Salome is a behind the scenes look at trying to stage the production. While also trying to make a feature film, or at least scenes from the play. Directed by Al Pacino, it took years before it appeared on

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Episode 36: Author! Author! with Elva Josephson

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2025/01/13

Author! Author! was released in 1982. It is an autobiographical film written by playwright Israel Horovitz (The Indian Wants the Bronx) and directed by Arthur Hiller (The Out-of-Towners). It starred Al Pacino as Ivan Trevalian, a playwright trying to fix his play on Broadway while also looking after his five children after his girlfriend leaves him. It's a comedy of errors mixed with a bit of romance that saw Pacino finally do some comedy. In a World Exclusive, ex-actor Elva Josephson (The Blue

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Episode 35: Any Given Sunday with Greg Orvis

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/12/30

Any Given Sunday is a huge, bombastic movie about the world of American Football, and specifically the fortunes of the Miami Sharks. It features an all-star cast including Cameron Diaz, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, Matthew Modine, John C. McGinley, Ann-Margaret, James Woods and many ex-football stars. It also features Al Pacino, and see's him deliver one of this greatest speeches in film history. It's a drama that even non-sports fans can enjoy.To talk about appearing in the film, actor Greg Orvis joins

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Episode 34: The Godfather Part II with Gianni Russo

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/12/16

The Godfather Part II is unquestionably one of the greatest film sequels ever made. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, it continues to be lauded as one of the greatest crime films ever.Actor Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather Part I and II, joins the podcast to discuss what it was like working on the legendary films, how Al made him cry in a scene fifteen times and what Mafia family helped him get the job on the film in the first place.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is

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Episode 33: The Merchant Of Venice with Dr Andrea Smith

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/12/02

In 2004 Al Pacino lead a big screen adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Directed by Michael Radford (Il Postino, 1984, Flawless), it featured a star-studded mainly British cast and was a respectable hit at the worldwide box office.Lecturer in English, ex-BBC producer and authoritative voice on Shakespeare's work, Dr. Andrea Smith joins the podcast to discuss this adaptation, Pacino's performance and whether he was too old to play Shylock.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is

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Episode 32: N.Y.P.D. with Robert Hooks

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/11/18

N.Y.P.D. was an American crime series that ran for two seasons between 1967 - 69. It centered around three New York police detectives – Lieutenant Mike Haines (Jack Warden), Detective Jeff Ward (Robert Hooks), and Detective Johnny Corso (Frank Converse) – who fight a wide range of crimes and criminals. The show featured many real New York City locations, as well as episodes based on actual New York City police cases.In the episode called 'Deadly Circle of Violence', which was broadcast as episode 5

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Episode 31: The Insider with Lindsay Crouse

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/11/04

Is The Insider one of the greatest films about whistleblowing? As it seems to be forgotten about at times when discuss movies in that genre. However, it's an outstanding contemporary thriller with two powerhouse performances from Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Actor Lindsay Crouse (Slap Shot, The Arrival, Mr Brooks) joins ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST to talk appearing in the film as Sharon Tiller, the partner of Pacino's Lowell Bergman. Crouse discusses what it was like working with Pacino so

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Episode 30: Al Pacino's autobiography - Sonny Boy

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/10/15

Sonny Boy is the autobiography from Al Pacino. In this memoir he talks about landing his first lead role in The Panic In Needle Park, then onto The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico and The Godfather Pt II. From the 1970s highs to the 1980s lows of Cruising, Revolution and Scarface. Then back to some of his greatest works including Dick Tracy, Heat, Glengarry Glen Ross, Donnie Brasco, The Merchant of Venice and many more. Pacino also talks about his love of the stage, how The Actor's Studio

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Episode 29: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood with Dan Jolin

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/10/07

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood features a brief yet memorable performance from Al Pacino as acting agent Marvin Schwarz. Which isn't bad considering he is up against Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. Film critic and author of Quentin Tarantino: The Unofficial Guide Dan Jolin joins the podcast to discuss Pacino's performance and the film itself. He also talks about helping rank Al Pacino movies for an issue of Empire magazine.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, produced and

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Episode 28: ...And Justice For All with Chip Miller

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/09/23

...And Justice For All was originally released in October 1979. A courtroom drama with elements of slapstick comedy in it. It featured a large cast including John Forsythe (Dynasty, Charlie's Angels, Scrooged), Jack Warden (Shampoo, Heaven Can Wait, Brian's Song), Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, Transparent, The Hangover), Lee Strasberg (The Godfather, Going In Style, The Cassandra Crossing), Christine Lahti (Chicago Hope, Law & Order, Running On Empty).It told the story of Defence

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Episode 27: The Irishman with Brian Tallerico

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/09/09

The Irishman is, arguably, the last great mob movie. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Killers of the Flower Moon) and features a huge ensemble cast including Robert De Niro (Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, A Bronx Tale), Joe Pesci (Casino, Goodfellas, Home Alone), Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Piano), Anna Paquin (X-Men, True Blood, The Piano), Stephen Graham (This Is England, Snatch, Boiling Point) and many more. It also stars Al Pacino in his first ever team-up

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Episode 26: Ocean's Thirteen with Amon Warmann

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/08/26

Ocean's Thirteen may not reinvent the heist movie. However, everyone involved had a damn good time making it. The third outing of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his gang saw them face off against casino owner Will Bank (Al Pacino) as they looked to get their own back after Bank double-crosses one of Ocean's team. Released in 2007, Ocean's Thirteen was met with favourable reviews and a decent box office. It also saw Al Pacino appear in his first ever sequel outside of The Godfather saga.To discuss

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Episode 25: Empire Magazine with Nick de Semlyen

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/08/12

Empire Magazine has been at the forefront of film journalism since it's inception in the 1990s. It has featured so many interviews with the great and good of the film & TV world. In 2019, one of it's big pieces was an interview with Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Martin Scorsese for their forthcoming crime epic THE IRISHMAN. It was tasked to Nick de Semlyen to interview all of them over a period of a couple of months ready for the October 2019 issue of the magazine.Nick joins the

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Episode 24: Carlito's Way with Viggo Mortensen

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/08/05

Carlito's Way is another classic crime movie that Al Pacino has made during his illustrious career. It tells the story of a gangster who tries to go straight and tries to win back the woman he loved & lost. Along the way Carlito's old enemies, and friends, return to try and tempt him back to his old life.One of those old friends is Lalin, a wheelchair user, tries to trap Carlito into talking about his drug business by wearing a wire. Carlito recognises this and proceeds to smack his old friend

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Episode 23: The Godfather Part III with Roxana Hadadi

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/07/29

The Godfather Part III receives a lot of criticism. Many were not interested in seeing Michael try to find redemption and live a clean life. However, if viewed as an epilogue, as Coppola suggested, then it gives new life to the film. Also, it shows a man trying to do right by the family he has neglected his whole life. It features a different type of performance from Pacino, one where Michael is finally comfortable in his own skin. There is also a great performance from Talia Shire as Connie. A lot

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Episode 22: The Godfather Part II with Jen Johans

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/07/15

The Godfather Part II is seen as one of the greatest sequels ever made. It features Al Pacino reprising his role as Michael Corleone alongside Robert De Niro playing a young Vito Corleone. It's about the rise and fall of the Corleone family. Ambitious and epic in scope is The Godfather Part II.Film critic Jen Johans joins the podcast to discuss this iconic sequel. Johans talks about is the sequel is better than the first film, the relationship between Michael and Al Neri and all of the little

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Episode 21: The Godfather with Katie Smith-Wong

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/07/01

The Godfather is arguably the greatest film ever made. An absolute masterpiece. It helped kick-start Al Pacino's career with his masterful portrayal of Michael Corleone. So much has been written about the The Godfather, mainly by men. So, film critic Katie Smith-Wong joins the podcast to discuss this legendary film from a female perspective. Katie talks about how she see's Michael not as a husband to Kay, what hope she had for Kay and why the end scene is so chilling. Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode 20: The Panic in Needle Park with John Bleasdale

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/06/17

The Panic in Needle Park was Al Pacino's first starring role in the movies. It's a story of Heroin addict Bobby (Pacino) and his clean-cut girlfriend Helen (Kitty Winn) as they frequent the area in New York known as Needle Park. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg and written by husband/wife duo John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion. Released in North America in 1971. The film and it's director were nominated for the Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. Actor Kitty Winn won Best Actress at the same

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Episode 19: Axis Sally with Swen Temmel

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/06/03

American Traitor: The Trail of Axis Sally tells the true story of Mildred Gillars (played by Meadow Williams), who was forced to sing defeatist war propaganda tracks by the Nazis. She was captured by the Americans and sent to trail. Her lawyer James Laughlin (played by Al Pacino) tries to redeem her reputation.This little seen historical drama was released during 2021, when the world was caught up in a pandemic. It is based on the book Axis Sally Confidential by William Owen and features some

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