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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.
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- 5 days ago41 min
Episode 76: Scarecrow with Chris Wade
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.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Episode 75: The Panic In Needle Park with Marcia Jean Kurtz
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.
- Jun 28, 202638 min
Episode 74: Knox Goes Away with Jane Altoids
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.
- Jun 15, 202638 min
Episode 73: Serpico with Kalie McAlexander
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.
- Jun 1, 202647 min
Episode 72: Glengarry Glen Ross with Tom Beasley
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 Untouchables, 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.
- May 18, 202651 min
Episode 71: Hangman with Michael Cassie
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.
- May 4, 202641 min
Episode 70: 88 Minutes with Sam Clements
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.
- Apr 19, 20261h 5m
Episode 69: Neal Jones
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.
About 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 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.
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