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The Searchers podcast is the passion of three cinephiles who seek to guide you across the potentially overwhelming and untraversed regions of cinema. After a long day toiling through the grassy knolls, dry deserts, and rocky slabs, you deserve a break. Come on down and warm yourself by the fire, crack open a beer, and join us. New episodes every other week.
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Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Sup, guys? Bienvenido to this episode of The Searchers. This time we cover a very obscure crime/thriller/neo-noir/adventure film from B movie icon Albert Pyun (1953-2022): Down Twisted (aka Treasure of San Lucas) from 1987. The film stars Bond girl Carry Lowell and short time SNL host Charles Rocket. ¡Por favor, diviértete!
Find a dodgy pan & scan print of Down Twisted on Amazon; on Prime until Jan 1, 2023. (Hint: it may also be on youtube...)
The article Chris references: here
Follow us on Letterboxd.com to see what we're watching and to read our individual movie reviews! Ben, Chris, & Kevin
Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/
Merry Christmas Eve!
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Howdy, pilgrim. On this episode of The Searchers, the group reviews Hollywood Studio system darling director William Wyler's The Big Country from 1958. This western epic stars Gregory Peck, who also co-produced with Wyler. Co-starring: Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, & Burl Ives (Best Supporting Actor - Academy Award Winning Performance). Hope you enjoy!
Find a copy of The Big Country at Kino Lorber
Follow us on Letterboxd.com to see what we're watching and to read our individual movie reviews! Ben, Chris, & Kevin
Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Introducing Cinema Crusades! This version of the podcast is an opportunity for The Searchers to talk about various topics rather than review a single film.
This week Kevin and Ben talk physical media, Jackie Chan (obviously a big host favorite), anime, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, a lot more about recently watched films, and more!
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
In Chris’ debut episode, The Searchers pay tribute to the passing of beloved voice actor Kevin Conroy. This episode covers nostalgic influences and the specific review of two episodes from Batman: The Animated Series, Perchance to Dream & Beware the Grey Ghost (1992).
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
The connective tissue between Buster Keaton and one of our favorite Hong Kong stars, Jackie Chan, is apparent after watching a couple of their films. This week, Kevin and Ben review Keaton's 1925 rom-com/action film, Seven Chances. Enjoy!
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Kevin and Ben review Charade (1963) and discuss their limited exposure to director Stanley Donen's filmography.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Because of what was discussed in episode 1, Ben and Kevin revisit Jackie Chan & Hong Kong martial arts movies and John Wayne & the Country Western genre.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Welcome to the first episode of The Searchers. Kevin and Ben recorded from August to December 2022 before finally releasing the initial cache of episodes, so you'll only get 2 of us in this one. However, in a few episodes Chris joins Kevin and Ben in the search for kino.