Phoenix FM Film Reviews

Mark Searby
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Every Saturday afternoon Film Critic & author Mark Searby joins Spencer Carter on Phoenix FM for reviews of the latest films in the cinema, on streaming, DVD/Blu Ray and on-demand.

  1. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 21 February 2026

    4D AGO

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 21 February 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Wasteman - Soon-to-be paroled Taylor finds his new cell mate Dee is putting his fresh start in danger. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack in their cell tests their friendship. The Secret Agent - In 1977 Brazil, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown in search of peace. He soon realises that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You - With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

    33 min
  2. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 14 February 2026

    FEB 13

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 14 February 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Wuthering Heights - Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th Century England. Little Amelie or the character of Rain - Amelie, a Belgian child in Japan, explores life with her companion Nishio-san. Her third birthday becomes a turning point, marking the beginning of life-altering events that shape her understanding of the world. The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are Earth’s only hope when facing the threat of an alien invasion.

    30 min
  3. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 7 February 2026

    FEB 6

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 7 February 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Twinless - A young man grieving the loss of his twin brother joins a support group for “twinless twins.” The Shepherd and The Bear - An aged shepherd struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock. While, a teenage boy becomes obsessed with tracking the bears. 100 Nights of Hero - When a charming house guest arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride and their devoted maid, is thrown into chaos.

    23 min
  4. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 31 January 2026

    JAN 30

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 31 January 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Nouvelle Vague - A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Breathless, the French crime film that was one of the first feature films of the French New Wave of cinema. Good Fortune - A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist. Is This Thing On? - As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York stand-up comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for her family.

    32 min
  5. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 24 January 2026

    JAN 23

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 24 January 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Saipan - On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team’s preparation base in Saipan, following a heated discussion with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy. No Other Choice - After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. H Is For Hawk - After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.

    26 min
  6. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 17 January 2026

    JAN 16

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 17 January 2026

    This week Mark reviews: The Rip - A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who they can rely on. The Ice Tower - Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the filming of a new adaptation for the fairy tale The Snow Queen. She becomes fascinated by its star, Christina, who is just as mysterious as the Queen she is playing. Rental Family - An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers.

    30 min
  7. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 10 January 2026

    JAN 9

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 10 January 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Hamnet - William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. But when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece “Hamlet.” Predator: Badlands - A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Giant - Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer, rises from humble beginnings to become a world champion, aided by trainer Brendan Ingle who played a crucial role in his success.

    26 min
  8. Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 3 January 2026

    JAN 2

    Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 3 January 2026

    This week Mark reviews: Song Sung Blue - Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. Peter Hujar’s Day - A conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and journalist Linda Rosenkrantz from 1974 sheds light on New York’s vibrant downtown art world and the introspective journey of an artist’s life. I Swear - John Davidson was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at a young age. He struggled with a condition few people had witnessed, which alienated him from his familyand friends.

    28 min
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Every Saturday afternoon Film Critic & author Mark Searby joins Spencer Carter on Phoenix FM for reviews of the latest films in the cinema, on streaming, DVD/Blu Ray and on-demand.

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  • Creator
    Mark Searby
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Searby
  • Show Website
    Phoenix FM Film Reviews