All About Al: The Pacino podcast

May 20 2024

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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.

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Episode 18: The Devil's Advocate with Simon Thompson

May 20 2024 33 mins

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 s

Episode 17: Glengarry Glen Ross with James Foley

May 06 2024 43 mins

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,

Episode 16: The Pacino Pod

Apr 22 2024 59 mins

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 A

Episode 15: Any Given Sunday with Leslie Pitt

Apr 08 2024 44 mins

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,

Episode 14: BSKYB Advert with Peter Lydon

Mar 25 2024 31 mins

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 rece

Episode 13: Insomnia with James King

Mar 11 2024 43 mins

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

Episode 12: Dog Day Afternoon with Sandra Kazan

Feb 26 2024 32 mins

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 Sa

Episode 11: Frankie & Johnny with Helen Cox

Feb 12 2024 39 mins

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.

Episode 10: Scarecrow with Garry Michael White

Jan 29 2024 36 mins

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 t

Episode 9: Righteous Kill with Blake Howard

Jan 15 2024 42 mins

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