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  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 24 January 2026
    Jan 23 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.


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    26 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 17 January 2026
    Jan 16 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.


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    30 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 10 January 2026
    Jan 9 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.


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    26 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 3 January 2026
    Jan 2 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.

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    28 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - Best films of 2025
    Dec 24 2025

    Presenter Spencer Carter and Film Critic Mark Searby sit down to discuss their favourite films of 2025.


    Will Spencer choose a Superhero movie? Or did he enjoy The Naked Gun the best?

    Will Mark still be gushing over Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein to make his number 1 pick? Or is there something else that he thinks is better?


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    1 Std. und 9 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 27 December 2025
    Dec 24 2025

    This week Mark reviews:


    Marty Supreme - Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.


    Sentimental Value - Sisters Nora and Agnes are reunited with their eccentric father, Gustav, a famous director who left many years previous. He returns to offer Nora the lead in his new film.


    Goodbye June - A fractured family must come together when sudden and trying circumstances make them question their relationships to each other.


    Memoir of a Snail - Grace Pudel is a hoarder of snails, romance novels and guinea pigs. This is her story.


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    32 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 20 December 2025
    Dec 19 2025

    This week Mark reviews:


    Avatar: Fire and Ash - Jake and Neytiri’s family grapple with grief after Neteyam’s death. They encounter a new, aggressive, Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang. As the conflict on Pandora escalates, a new moral focus emerges.


    Shelby Oaks - A woman’s obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.


    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.


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    36 Min.
  • Phoenix FM Film Reviews - 13 December 2025
    Dec 12 2025

    This week Mark reviews:


    Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery - Detective Benoit Blanc sifts through a series of suspects when a Monsignor turns up dead.


    Predators - Exploring the controversial American TV series – To Catch A Predator – that caught child predators in sting operations, leading to arrests, and the show’s eventual cancellation.


    Eleanor The Great - After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on its own dangerous life.


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    30 Min.