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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 Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Chris and Ben review Basketcase (1982) and Brain Damage (1988) from director Frank Henenlotter because Chris went to Strand Theater in Seymour, CT to see Frankenhooker (1990).
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Chris and Ben review Scorpio from 1973 starring Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, and Paul Scofield.
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Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
For the first time in 2023, The Searchers are releasing on a Friday. "Why?" you may ask. Well, today is Steve McQueen's 93rd birthday. If you like speed, jazz, auteur talk, racing, or having a good time, then this episode's for you. Listen to Chris and Ben review and discuss McQueen's racing magnum opus: Le Mans (1971); we also review the 2015 documentary about the birthday boy: Steve McQueen: The Man and Le Mans. And stick around til the end to listen to Ben's dad talk about his little stint as a race car driver. Buckle up and prepare to be Steve McQueen'd!
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! or Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! Join Kevin, Chris, and Ben on this very Irish episode for a review of The Field (1990). We talk about the film, our lack of exposure to Irish cinema, Jimmy Sheridan's filmography, stage-play to silver-screen adaptations, Sean Bean memes, and drinking pints of Guinness. We also have our very first mail bag, and it's about bloody time, ya damn w@nks! Don't be a Tinker-lover, lads, and listen 'ere!
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
The band of Searchers are back this week with a review of Stardust (2007), directed by Matthew Vaughn and created by Neil Gaiman. We get into the nitty gritty about this coming-of-age fantasy film. This episode includes a good discussion about the topic of authorial intent, some trash talking Bobby DeNiro, a mention of Tom Brady (recorded on the day of Superbowl 57), and a fan favorite: Trailer Park Boys. Join us on our 20th episode!
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
PART 2 of our Hawks Hang Out! Join us on this double episode drop day for a look into the 1939 Cary Grant/Jean Arthur movie, of course directed by Howard Hawks.
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
PART 1 of our Hawks Hang Out! Join us on this double episode drop day for a look into the 1941 Gary Cooper/Barbara Stanwyck movie, Ball of Fire--of course directed by Howard Hawks. The listeners demanded it, and we give the listeners what they want!
We are also excited to have our first guest on the show: Amy Hensarling. Amy was so intrigued by Kevin's mini-review of Ball of Fire on a previous episode that she checked it out the next day. Long story short, she liked it a lot! Check out her podcast, Watch this List at https://anchor.fm/watch-this-list or https://www.youtube.com/@watchthislist. Also, you can follow Amy on Letterboxd here.
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Join us this week on The Searchers as we discuss Topaz (1969), directed by none other than Alfredooo Hitchcock. Chris claims the film is a very misunderstood Hitchcockian masterpiece. Do Ben and Kevin agree? Listen and find out!
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Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to us. Thank you!
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