Mark Searby

I've literally written THE books on some superstar actors. Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man (shorturl.at/gqDU8) Eddie Murphy: Deliriously Funny (shorturl.at/cjnpZ) Rik Mayall: Comedy Genius (rb.gy/xpsogy) Purchase links above or from e-book sellers

[Skee-Lo voice] I wish I was a little bit meeker, I wish that I was beaker, I wish I was a high pitched, terrified shrieker

Was really hoping @umbrellaent.bsky.social would use my Human Traffic extras that I did for the BFI release. Oh, well. Nevermind.

A pleasure to choose a few films to feature in this terrific book about films you might have missed and that are worth seeking out. Purchase link 👇

Rev. Julie Moret joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss playing Mistress Shore in Pacino's hybrid doc Looking For Richard: buff.ly/UDwrZR9 #alpacino #lookingforrichard

ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here: buff.ly/gzJgPTE #wildwood #klaraandthesun #ghosts

KLARA AND THE SUN is now in cinemas. A film about A.I. robots and their relationship to humans that is more interested in looking good than anything else. It is not a good film. My full review: buff.ly/gzJgPTE #klaraandthesun

GHOSTS: THE POSSESSION OF BUTTON HOUSE is a lovely and hilarious feature film send-off for the brilliant BBC comedy series. My full review here: buff.ly/gzJgPTE #ghosts

LOOKING FOR RICHARD is one of Al Pacino's most fascinating projects. A hybrid doc about Richard III. Rev. Julie Moret, who plays Mistress Shore in the film, discusses being part of such an unusual project: buff.ly/UDwrZR9

Film Recommendation of the Day: SISU 10pm on 4Seven

WILDWOOD is now in cinemas. It's a stunning achievement from Laika Studios and easily one of my favourite films of the year so far. My full review: buff.ly/gzJgPTE #wildwood #laika

Film Recommendation of the Day: THE SEVENTH SEAL 9:30pm on BBC Four.

My film reviews this week include a stop-motion family fantasy adventure, a story about a robot helping a family overcome grief and a feature film sequel to one of the best BBC comedy shows ever. Listen here: buff.ly/gzJgPTE #wildwood #klaraandthesun #ghosts

WILDWOOD is now in cinemas. My review here: buff.ly/gzJgPTE

KLARA AND THE SUN is now in cinemas. My review here: buff.ly/gzJgPTE

I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Wildwood and Klara and the Sun.

GHOSTS: THE POSSESSION OF BUTTON HOUSE is now in UK cinemas. My review of it here: buff.ly/cv0rMdW

Film Recommendation of the Day: THE SEVENTH SEAL 9:30pm on BBC Four.

You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: buff.ly/cv0rMdW

Before Julie Moret became a Reverend and an inspirational speaker she worked with Al Pacino throughout the 90s on most of his film projects. She discusses what it was like being one of his inner circle: buff.ly/dSqLrCc

LOOK AND READ: DARK TOWERS (1981) The BBC's famous literacy strand for primary school kids threw up the occasional scary serial, and this classic - written by Andrew 'House of Cards' Davies - gave kids the heebie-jeebies. With songs by Derek Griffiths, too!

Rev. Julie Moret joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss playing Mistress Shore in Pacino's hybrid doc Looking For Richard: buff.ly/UDwrZR9 #alpacino #lookingforrichard

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ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST Episode 82: Looking For Richard with Julie Moret Inspirational speaker Rev. Moret talks about working with Pacino throughout the 90s and especially on his Shakespeare hybrid documentary. Spotify: buff.ly/UDwrZR9 Apple Podcast: buff.ly/dSqLrCc

ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here: buff.ly/cOoHmXf #forgottenisland #case137 #tenzing

Who Polices the Police? CASE 137, which is in UK cinemas now, answers that question. It's a terrific drama that talks about fighting for the truth. My full review: buff.ly/cOoHmXf #case137

TENZING is now streaming on AppleTV+. It's a terrific thriller about one of the greatest Sherpas to scale Mount Everest. My full review: buff.ly/cOoHmXf #tenzing

My #LFF time comes to an end. 47 films viewed (2 more than 2025). Some highlights: Wildwood Paper Tiger Koschka Hot Water Wicker Wild Horse Nine Elsinore Moonglow Julian Club Kid

ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST Episode 81: Rediscovering John Cazale with Richard Shepard. Director Shepard talks about his documentary on the actor, and Pacino's best friend. Spotify: buff.ly/S4VeMTc Apple Podcast: buff.ly/Htlv40J

Film Recommendation of the Day: PRISCILLA 10:45pm on BBC Two.

FORGOTTEN ISLAND is now in UK cinemas. It's a really fun animated film about Filipino culture and mystical, and slightly scary, creatures. My full review here: buff.ly/cOoHmXf #forgottenisland

This morning's #LFF schedule: The Debut

Film Recommendation of the Day: LISA FRANKENSTEIN 11:10pm on Film4.

My film reviews this week include an animated adventure about Fillipino culture, a French police drama and a thriller about an unsung mountaineerer. Listen here: buff.ly/cOoHmXf #forgottenisland #case137 #tenzing

FORGOTTEN ISLAND is now in UK cinemas. My review of it here: buff.ly/cOoHmXf

CASE 137 is now in UK cinemas. My review of it here: buff.ly/cOoHmXf

I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Forgotten Island and Case 137.

Today's #LFF schedule: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Paper Tiger Koschka

Film Recommendation of the Day: LISA FRANKENSTEIN 11:10pm on Film4.

TENZING is now streaming on AppleTV+. My review of it here: buff.ly/KCEQwvt

You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: buff.ly/KCEQwvt

Tonight's #LFF schedule: Sphinx Alberta's Smile Club Kid

John Cazale and Al Pacino starred in three films together. They did stage productions together. They were also best friends. I KNEW IT WAS YOU: REDISCOVERING JOHN CAZALE looks closely at their work and friendship. @saltyshep.bsky.social, the director of the doc, talks about them: buff.ly/S4VeMTc

Yesterday someone came into a #LFF press screening an hour after the film started. Why? Why bother?

Managed to grab a signed copy of Michael Douglas' autobiography. Hoping for plenty on Black Rain and Falling Down.

Today's #LFF schedule: Tender Loving Care Klara and the Sun Prince Moonglow

Today's #LFF schedule: A Long Winter Black Church Bay Julian

I KNEW IT WAS YOU: RESICOVERING JOHN CAZALE is a fascinating doc about the late actor. It also includes a great interview with Al Pacino. Director @saltyshep.bsky.social joins All About Al: The Pacino Podcast to discuss making the doc and chatting with Al: buff.ly/Htlv40J

Today's #LFF schedule was: A Common Story Lali Behemoth!

Tonight's #LFF schedule: Ink

John Cazale's impressive acting career was tragically cut short. @SaltyShep's documentary I Kew It Was You re-examines the amazing work Cazale did and also his lifelong friendship with Al Pacino. Richard talks to me about making the doc: buff.ly/Htlv40J