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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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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
GANGGWAYYYYYY!!! Hop aboard this week's episode of The Searchers as we discuss Donovan's Reef, John Ford and Duke's last film collaboration, from 1963.
starring: John Wayne as Michael Patrick "Guns" Donovan, Lee Marvin as Thomas Aloysius 'Boats' Gilhooley, Elizabeth Allen as Amelia Dedham, Jack Warden as Dr. William Dedham, & Cesar Romero as Marquis Andre de Lage
This a John Ford hangout film. What does that mean? Well, come listen and find out. You'll get lots of laughs and island vibes. Mahalo nui loa!
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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/
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
This week on The Searchers, we review the recently released Nicolas Cage western film, The Old Way. We get into a discussion about the aspects of the western genre. This also marks our first time mentioning Trailer Park Boys, so look out for sh*T! Is this Cage's first western? Do we think Clint Howard's filmography is better than his brother, Ron's? Listen and find out!
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/
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
On this installment of The Searchers, Chris and Ben review the neo-noir crime film Cop (1988), starring James Woods and adapted from the crime novel, Blood on the Moon by prolific crime writer, James Elroy.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
This week, The Searchers get together for their first recording of 2023 and review 1991's Rush starring Jason Patric, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sam Elliot, and Gregg Allman.
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/
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Happy New Year! On the first 2023 episode of The Searchers, Chris and Ben review Hibotan Bakuto, or Red Peony Gambler, from 1968. The film is a ninkyo eiga ("chilvary film") starring Sumiko Fuji, Ken Takakura, and Tomisaburo Wakayama, and it's directed by Kosaku Yamashita. It's our first Japanese film that we're talking about, so hopefully what's talked about exposes you to possibly another unfamiliar corner of cinema's landscape. Tanoshinde!
(Note: The Kosaku Yamashita film Ben could not remember is Big Time Gambling Boss, and it's available on Blu-ray 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/
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Merry Christmas, ladies and gentlemen! On this special wintry episode of The Searchers, we cover the 1940 gem, Remember the Night. A classic Christmas romantic comedy starring the lovely, sweet, and enticing Barbara Stanwyck and the upstanding leading man Fred MacMurray. From a script written by the rapid-fire writer/director Preston Sturges and helmer Mitchell Leisen. Hope you enjoy this joyous season!
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Again, Merry Christmas! See you next year in 2023.
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
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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/