Chris Wood again #nffc

Neal Jones is probably best known for appearing in Dirty Dancing. But did you know he was Al Pacino's rehearsal partner for over two decades? Jones talks to me about being Al's go-to guy to help with new acting gigs: buff.ly/f1MFdSe

Actor Neal Jones joins ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST to discuss how he became involved in helping Pacino rehearse for Glengarry Glen Ross. Jones speaks at length about the work he has done with Al: buff.ly/f1MFdSe

ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/42qS8x7 #michael #exit8 #diemylove #survivingearth

SURVIVING EARTH is now in UK cinemas. It's a terrific British drama about immigration and mental health. My full review: bit.ly/42qS8x7 #survivingearth

MICHAEL is now in cinemas. Goodness me, how have they made this music pioneer's life so boring and soulless? My full review: bit.ly/42qS8x7 #michael

I've spent nearly two decades following/writing/talking about Al Pacino and his career. I thought I knew nearly everything about the iconic actor's work. Then Neal Jones came on ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST and blew me away with his revelations: buff.ly/f1MFdSe

Film Recommendation of the Day: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. 5pm on Channel 4.

EXIT 8 is now in UK cinemas. It is one of my favourite films of the year so far. My full review here: bit.ly/42qS8x7 #exit8

As it is Al Pacino's birthday, I should mention I wrote a rather large book on his filmography. AL PACINO: THE MOVIES BEHIND THE MAN is available on all e-book readers and as a physical copy. More details here: bit.ly/3DVsKHn #alpacino

This is a photo I took of Al Pacino at the London premiere of Wilde Salome. He was in very good spirits that day. Except for when he walked into a glass door - hahahahaha

I only just discovered this photo. Al Pacino, his best friend John Cazale and Meryl Streep (who was Cazale's partner for many years).

Happy Birthday Al Pacino.

My film reviews this week include a biopic of a music megastar, a paranoid thriller based on a computer game, a drama about postnatal depression and a British drama about immigration. Listen here: bit.ly/42qS8x7

Film Recommendation of the Day: LIVING. 9pm on Channel 4.

As it is Al Pacino's birthday, I should mention I wrote a rather large book on his filmography. AL PACINO: THE MOVIES BEHIND THE MAN is available on all e-book readers and as a physical copy. More details here: bit.ly/3DVsKHn #alpacino

This is a photo I took of Al Pacino at the London premiere of Wilde Salome. He was in very good spirits that day. Except for when he walked into a glass door - hahahahaha

MICHAEL is now in cinemas. My review of it can be heard here: bit.ly/42qS8x7

Here is Jackie Collins interviewing Al Pacino:

The publicity phot for The Godfather (I actually think its from The Godfather Part II) doesn't get seen enough. The intensity in his eyes.

SURVIVING EARTH is now in UK cinemas. My review of it here: bit.ly/42qS8x7

I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Michael and Surviving Earth.

I only just discovered this photo. Al Pacino, his best friend John Cazale and Meryl Streep (who was Cazale's partner for many years).

Film Recommendation of the Day: LIVING. 9pm on Channel 4.

DIE MY LOVE is now on DVD and Blu-Ray. My review of it here: bit.ly/42qS8x7

Happy Birthday Al Pacino.

About last night's Prodigy gig - Ferocious!

You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/42qS8x7

Neal Jones is probably best known for appearing in Dirty Dancing. But did you know he was Al Pacino's rehearsal partner for over two decades? Jones talks to me about being Al's go-to guy to help with new acting gigs: buff.ly/f1MFdSe

There's a scene in Michael where he goes to Studio 54. I'm disappointed that he got in. The scene should have had him turned away at the door by a coked-up Steve Rubell saying "Not tonight MJ. Not with those shoes & socks combo" and then his sneering laugh.

Catching up on the first episode of Fortean TV. Enjoyed hearing a quick blast of Sasha & Marie's "Be As One", an iconic 90s dance tune.

Actor Neal Jones joins ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST to discuss how he became involved in helping Pacino rehearse for Glengarry Glen Ross. Jones speaks at length about the work he has done with Al: buff.ly/f1MFdSe

ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST Episode 69: Neal Jones Actor Neal Jones talks about how he came to work with Al Pacino many, many times through the decades. Spotify: buff.ly/f1MFdSe Apple Podcast: buff.ly/7yY493H

ICYMI: You can listen again to all my reviews of this week's big film releases right here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0 #kissofthespiderwoman #thebluetrail #rebuilding

REBUILDING is in UK cinemas. Now it's an earnestly told story, but slightly underwhelming. My full review: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

THE BLUE TRAIL is now in UK cinemas. It's an entertaining satire about an older woman pushing back against a government plan to put her and any older people into a home, away from society. My full review: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

ALL ABOUT AL: THE PACINO PODCAST Episode 68: Looking For Richard with Matt Zoller Seitz Film Critic Matt Zoller Seitz discusses Pacino's directorial debut and why Pacino is trying to say Shakespeare is for everyone. Spotify: buff.ly/khW1UZL Apple Podcast: buff.ly/wHgooz2

I don't think the new adaptation of KISS OF A SPIDER WOMAN is all that. However, Jennifer Lopez is outstanding in it. It's in UK cinemas now and my full review here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

Film Recommendation of the Day: THE MEXICAN 10pm on TLC.

Film Recommendation of the Day: UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 10:30pm on ITV4.

My film reviews this week include a new musical adaptation of a stage production (before that a book), a satire about a woman fighting back against the government and a drama about starting over. Listen here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0 #kissofthespiderwoman #thebluetrail #rebuilding

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

THE BLUE TRAIL is now in UK cinemas. My review here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

I'll be on @spencercarter1.bsky.social's @phoenixfm.com show just after midday with reviews of Kiss of the Spider Woman and The Blue Trail.

Film Recommendation of the Day: UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 10:30pm on ITV4.

REBUILDING is now in UK cinemas. My review of it here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

You can listen to my reviews of this week's big film releases here: bit.ly/3QLC5Y0

"The Godfather is a sort of Richard III convention" Film critic @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social talks about how Shakespeare's work is linked to so many pieces of filmmaking and why Pacino is still obsessed with The Bard, and especially Richard III: buff.ly/khW1UZL

Last night down at the world famous City Ground. Gotta semi on now #nffc

On the latest episode of All About Al: The Pacino Podcast film critic @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social recalls a time in the 90s when he wandered through an impromptu Pacino signing for fans and how impressed he was: buff.ly/wHgooz2