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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 18: The Devil's Advocate with Simon Thompson

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/05/20

Al Pacino playing the Devil should be a big enough sell to anyone. Add into the mix Keanu Reeves, as the hot-shot lawyer who is seduced by a big-time New York City law firm, and Charlize Theron, as his wife who begins to be plagued by visions and nightmares. It's a film that speaks about vanity, ego, greed, jealousy, lust and the loss of innocence. It also features some excellent scene chewing from Al Pacino.Film & TV journalist Simon Thompson joins the podcast to discuss this 1997

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Episode 17: Glengarry Glen Ross with James Foley

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2024/05/06

Glengarry Glen Ross features an all-star cast including Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Jonathan Pryce and, of course, Al Pacino. Based on David Mamet's play about real estate salesmen trying to get even with their bosses by stealing the good sales leads.Director James Foley joins the podcast to discuss working on the film. He talks about how he first met Pacino, what it was like working with him on the film and how he has reflected on it for the first time very recently.All About

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Episode 16: The Pacino Pod

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2024/04/22

To celebrate the birthday of Al Pacino (25th April 1940), All About Al: The Pacino Podcast welcomes Jane and Kalie from The Pacino Pod to discuss the man himself and why his filmography is so fascinating. A wide-ranging discussion that takes in a lot of Pacino's work and where Jane and Kalie stand on the good, and not so good, performances he has given 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

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Episode 15: Any Given Sunday with Leslie Pitt

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2024/04/08

Any Given Sunday is a exhilarating film about an American Football team. It see's Al Pacino play the coach of the Miami Sharks, an embattle coach who is trying to get his team to all pull in the right direction. He also faces problems from the team's new owner. It's on and off the field turmoil.The film features a huge ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Dennis Quaid, James Woods, LL Cool J, Mathew Modine, Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret, Aaron Eckhart, John C. McGinley, Cameron Diaz and many more

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Episode 14: BSKYB Advert with Peter Lydon

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2024/03/25

It's rare for Al Pacino to appear in an advert. However, in 2013 he made an advert for Sky in the UK. A brief 1 minute advert advertising their broadband service. It was directed by Peter Lydon.Lydon joins the podcast to discuss making the advert with Pacino. In this discussion, peter talks about how involved Al was with the process, what it was liking directing him and why he received late-night phonecalls from the actor after they had finished filming. All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written,

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Episode 13: Insomnia with James King

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2024/03/11

Insomnia seems to be the forgotten Christopher Nolan film when discussing the directors filmography. But it stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank - three Academy Award winners. How can it be forgotten/overlooked?BBC Radio 2 film critic James King joins the podcast to discuss why Insomnia is such an intense film, how Pacino's performance is so natural and what makes this a great remake.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode 12: Dog Day Afternoon with Sandra Kazan

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2024/02/26

Dog Day Afternoon is one of Al Pacino's greatest films. It still stands the test of time today. Based on the true story of two friends who try to rob a bank. But the robbery doesn't go according to plan. Released in 1975 and starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Penelope Allen and more. It was written for the screen by Frank Pierson and directed by Sidney Lumet.Actor Sandra Kazan discusses what it was like being in the film, how scared she was of Pacino's performance and why her

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Episode 11: Frankie & Johnny with Helen Cox

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2024/02/12

Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer re-team for a rom-com set in a diner in New York City. Adapted from the Broadway play by Terence McNally and directed for the screen by Garry Marshall, it see's Johnny, just released from prison, gets a job in a diner and falls for a waitress named Frankie. He is a bit of a loner and keeps to himself but is determined that their romance will blossom.Romance and mystery author Helen Cox joins the podcast to discuss this 1991 rom-com. She talks about what struggles both

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Episode 10: Scarecrow with Garry Michael White

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2024/01/29

Writer Garry Michael White used his own experiences to write the story for Scarecrow. The film depicted two lone guys joining up to trek across America. It was Al Pacino's third lead role and it placed him opposite Gene Hackman. However, troubles between the two actors and studio interference caused problems when making the film. However, it went on to win the Palme D'or award at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.White talks about the influences for writing Scarecrow, why the film was cut by the studio

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Episode 9: Righteous Kill with Blake Howard

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2024/01/15

Righteous Kill saw the re-teaming of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro after the masterpiece that is Heat. However, their second film together wasn't well received by critics and audiences alike. Australian film critic Blake Howard joins the podcast to discuss what went right and wrong with the film, who is having a good time making the film and why he has never seen the film before.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Episode 8: Carlito's Way with Rozalla

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2024/01/01

Singer/Songwriter Rozalla sang the theme song for Carlito's Way. She also had two amazing experiences with Pacino. She explains how she came to record the theme song, what it was like first meeting Pacino and how their second meeting at the film's premiere was show-stopping.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 7: Al Pacino figures with Chris Sully

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2023/12/18

Al Pacino doesn't get many figures dedicated to him or his characters from toy manufacturers. As it is coming up to the gift giving season and maybe some are looking for an Al Pacino figure for their collection, I talk to ex-Funko marketing guru Chris Sully about what makes a successful Funko Pop, why there are so few Al Pacino figures and whether the man himself would need to give authorisation for his likeness to be used.ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST is written, presented and edited by Mark

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Episode 6: Scarface with Pepe Serna

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2023/12/04

As Scarface celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, actor Pepe Serna talks about appearing in the film. He discusses how he got the role as Angel Fernandez, Tony Montana's right hand man, what it was like working with Pacino and why he think the film is now bigger than ever.This episode of the podcast ties in with the 4k re-release of Scarface in UK cinemas. Here are the programme notes: https://parkcircus.com/latest/P2736-Scarface%3A-Programme-NotesAll About Al: The Pacino podcast is written,

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Episode 5: Angels In America with Victoria Luxford

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2023/11/20

Film critic Victoria Luxford talks about her love of the mini-series Angels In America. The show is about several disparate but connected individuals who go through the AIDS crisis in the mid-1980s. The first three episodes premiered on HBO on 7th December 2003. The following week would see the remaining three episodes air. The show would go on to win many awards for its cast and crew.Luxford discusses how she came to be obsessed with the mini-series, why she believes it to be a hugely important

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Episode 4: Carlito's Way with Alan Jones

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2023/11/06

International film critic, broadcaster, author and journalistAlan Jones joins the podcast to talk about Carlito's Way. Jones discusses why he thinks Carlito's Way is one of the best movies to feature disco in it and how it gets it right. He also talks about interviewing Brian De Palma and why the director will never forget him. This episode is released to tie-in with the film's 30th anniversary release in North America. Carlito's Way is a sophisticated movie about a gangster who grew a heart and was

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Episode 3: House of Gucci with Roberto Bentivegna

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2023/10/23

Roberto Bentivegna co-wrote the screenplay for House of Gucci. Based on shocking real events, the drama is about the Gucci family and how the Italian fashion dynasty was brought to it's knees thanks to betrayal, decadence, revenge -- and ultimately murder.Bentivegna talks about how he worked closely with director Ridley Scott on each draft of the screenplay, who he had in mind for the character of Patrizia while it was being written and what it was like watching Al Pacino recite the dialogue that he

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Episode 2: Bobby Deerfield with Marthe Keller

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2023/10/09

Marthe Keller co-starred with Al Pacino in the race car melodrama Bobby Deerfield. Playing the impulsive and enigmatic Lillian, who Pacino's Deerfield falls for while struggling to overcome grief. Yet Lillian has a dark secret herself.Keller talks about how she had to audition for Pacino, what their relationship was like during filming, and afterwards, and why she thinks director Sydney Pollack's film didn't find an audience upon release in North America. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written,

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Episode 1: Scent of a Woman with Gabrielle Anwar

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2023/09/25

Gabrielle Anwar starred in Scent of a Woman with Al Pacino. Her screen time might have been less than fifteen minutes, yet her appearance is one of the most iconic sequences from an Al Pacino movie.Anwar discusses how she got the role in the film, what training she went through and what it was like dancing toe-to-toe with Al Pacino. All About Al: The Pacino podcast is written, edited and presented by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All About Al: The Pacino podcast teaser trailer

All About Al: The Pacino podcast ·

2023/09/03

COMING SOON! September 2023. A brand new podcast series about the career of Al Pacino. Presented by film critic and Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man author Mark Searby, this fortnightly podcast series will be a deep dive into the work of the iconic actor. It will feature interviews with actors, directors, producers, film critics and academic scholars. All About Al: The Pacino podcast begins on the 25th September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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