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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 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!
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/
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
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!