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The Searchers

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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76:59

Encounter of a Spooky Kind - Episode 105

The Searchers ·

2025/10/29

The Searchers finish out October with Sammo Hung's inventive genre piece Encounter of a Spooky Kind. Nick Langdon joins the gang and helps discuss the ins and outs of this fantastic Horror Adjacent™ piece. Of course there are tangents into Hong Kong cinema, Jackie Chan, Michael Mann, and other random topics; however, we focus mainly on Sammo Hung yet again in NOT our last Sammo movie of 2025. Happy Spooky season to all the listeners! Cheers, mates. Please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or

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55:38

Thirst (2009) - Episode 104

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2025/10/28

Following Chris’s pick starring gentle giant Dolph Lundgren, we follow up with Kevin’s pick — a South Korean dark comedy and erotic horror film with Song Kang-ho as a priest who makes a radical decision out of selflessness. With plunges into Catholic humility and lustful sins, it’s a haphazard and treacherous road to find redemption, and really you’d think those concepts would float our boats, wouldn’t it? But as with the ways of the world, it’s not that simple. Join the three of us gabbing about

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57:59

Dark Angel [AKA: I Come in Peace] (1990)- Episode 103

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2025/10/22

Is it Halloween, or is it Christmas? Maybe some it's both! Join Kevin and Chris discussing the show's first Dolph Lundgren film. Does he match the undeniable power of Arnie? Are his one-liner's just as good? Tune in and find out on The Searchers' first Horror Adjacent™ episode of 2025... thanks for listening!Please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. Our episode catalogue:

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52:28

Day of the Fight (2023) - Episode 101

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2025/09/29

Alright, everyone! Chris and Kevin are back, this time driving The Searchers' stagecoach from wondrous sepia tones and into the graces of beautiful black and white. A sweet film from 2023, bearing a subdued essence and yet proving itself to be such a permeating spear that’ll strike the hearts of those who see and hear. Veteran and iconic director John Huston’s very own grandson, Jack, has taken the reins behind the camera to present his directorial debut, Day of the Fight. Reminiscent of cinematic

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58:19

Le Marginal [The Outsider] (1983) - Ep 98

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2025/08/18

The Searchers close out this arc on Jean-Paul Belmondo actioners with The Outsider from 1983, not to be confused with the Francis Ford Coppola film. Is this the famous Frenchman's Dirty Harry clone? Was he too old to do all his own stunts? Come listen to the latest episode and find out!On the next episode, Chris and Ben cover another film from the great Obayashi. Please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at

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57:36

Animal (1977) - Episode 96

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2025/07/16

Hey all, we're back! All three Searchers return to Jean-Paul Belmondo action films this time reviewing Claude Zidi's Animal from 1977. JPB stars alongside American superstar Raquel Welch hence the American release title, "Stuntwoman." We discuss the film, more about Jean-Paul Belmondo's career, and many tangents on random things like Peter O'Toole's Oscar nominations.Check Animal (1977) out on Tubi, HERE! Up next, Kevin and Chris cover Ghost Rider 2 with a special guest. Please rate us a 5/5 on

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01:03:35

Daredevil (2003) Director's Cut - ep 95

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2025/07/04

Chris and Kevin take a look at Daredevil (2003), specifically the Director’s Cut, directed by Mark Steven Johnson and starring Ben Affleck as the blind vigilante from Hell’s Kitchen. This episode explores a film often dismissed, but one that reveals more on a closer look — a story about pain, guilt, and perseverance. So hop on the Searcher's stage — we’re digging into the forgotten corner of early 2000s superhero cinema.Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched

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56:08

Cinema Crusades III: Val Kilmer, Richard Norton, and...

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2025/04/04

For the first "Cinema Crusades" episode in two years, Chris and Ben discuss the recent deaths of Val Kilmer and Richard Norton. Of course, more movies are discussed as the pair pick apart their recent watches. As promised, Crying Freeman will be discussed on episode 88. Thanks for listening. If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on air. Follow us on

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01:04:18

Looper (2012) - Ep 86

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2025/03/30

The Searchers are back with another episode, this one starting off the next arc: "the philosophical hitman." Chris picked Looper starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, directed by the now-infamous Rian Johnson. Does this movie hold up, or not? Listen and find out! Next up will be a new Cinema Crusade episode followed by a review on Crying Freeman. If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at

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01:32:17

Shanghai Noon (2000) and Shanghai Knights (2003) - Ep 85

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2025/03/18

Okay, gang. Last episode on Jackie for a while! We discuss his two "Shanghai" films with costar Owen Wilson. Next time we are back with an episode on a film from 2012 with Bruce Willis... wink wink.

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01:58:28

First Strike (1996) and Mr. Nice Guy (1997) - Ep 84...

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2025/03/04

Two Jackie films made in Australia must be discussed with the Searchers' resident Aussie, so of course that means it's another episode with Nick Langdon. The discussion focuses on the subject films and their different cuts, Sammo's vs. Jackie's direction, why New Line Cinema is never to be trusted, and much more. This may be our longest episode in over two years; so get your favorite snacks, possibly an adult beverage, and join us for more Jackie Chan.The road to episode 100 continues! Thank you

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01:10:44

Bronco Billy (1980) - Ep 81

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2025/02/04

The Searchers are all back to cover Clint Eastwood's 1980 film, Bronco Billy. Don't miss this one, folks!Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

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01:18:27

Let Him Rest in Piece (1985) [Tomo yo shizukani...

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2024/12/31

Ben is joined by frequent guest Odie Arbuckle to discuss Let Him Rest In Peace from director Yôichi Sai. Odie graciously spent hours reading the book the film is based off of in Japanese to help provide context to this episode. The discussion focuses on the similarities between Japanese and Westerns filmmaking, Okinawa, Japanese regional filmmaking, and the universal themes of the film. For the episode, Odie watched many films from the late Yôichi Sai—let him rest in peace!Happy New Year to Odie in

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01:13:21

Trading Places (1983) - Ep 77

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2024/12/24

Merry Christmas (and eventually Happy New Year's) from The Searchers. The three of us cover Trading Places starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy from 1983, directed by the now less-than-favored John Landis. Because of the hectic time of year and recent personal developments, please forgive the "rougher" cut that must be released, otherwise we'd have missed the release before Christmas Day. We can't have that for all the loyal listeners. Enjoy! If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on

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01:29:13

Joyeux Noël (2005) - Ep 76

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2024/12/09

To begin the Christmas season on The Searchers podcast, Kevin and Chris review the French film "Merry Christmas" aka Joyeux Noël from 2005 starring Diane Kruger, Guillaume Canet, and Daniel Brühl. We'll catch you for one more Christmas episode in 2024, and possibly a bonus episode--we'll see! Merry Christmas!If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on

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01:24:20

The Conversation (1974) - Ep 75

The Searchers ·

2024/11/26

This week Kevin and Chris cover movie-directin', wine-makin' Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation starring Gene Hackman. Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners and stay safe on the big travel days! Enjoy and we'll see you in December. If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on air. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched

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01:22:12

Excalibur (1981) - Ep 74 w/ Bryant Tyler

The Searchers ·

2024/11/19

Happy almost-Thanksgiving to all you lovely listeners out there. This week The Searchers cover John Boorman's Excalibur with guest and friend o' the pod Bryant Tyler. This film features the well-known Arthurian legend with a whole lot of meaningful symbology, which we'll get into and explain on the episode. It's a fun one, and thanks to Bryant for joining the gang to discuss another classic movie that audiences need to rediscover. We'll see you in December, y'all! Bryant can be found on Letterboxd,

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01:34:23

Dark City (1998) - Ep 73

The Searchers ·

2024/11/11

Searchers hosts Ben and Chris are again joined by regular Aussie guest Nick Langdon to discuss one of his favorite movies Dark City from director Alex Proyas. Several tangents about 90s neo-noir cinema, comic book films, and Australian filmmaking (and more) ensue, but it's a fun informative ride nonetheless. Thanks for joining us again, Nick! Video discussed during show: Similarities between The Matrix and Dark City ***Check out Kevin Chan's video essay on Top Gun 2, HERE. *** If you like what you

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01:17:58

Kelly's Heroes (1970) - Ep 69

The Searchers ·

2024/09/30

What's up, babe? How you doin'? We're back with some extremely positive waves with this one. Our first Clint Eastwood movie; it's about damn time! Is Kelly's Heroes an all timer war picture or is it hippy revisionism? Listen and find out, only on The Searchers!If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on air. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what

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01:23:29

After Hours (1985) - Ep 65

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2024/08/26

The Searchers review Martin Scorsese's After Hours from 1985. Including the review, we ramble on about Marty and other topics like movie runtime (who could have brought this up?), Frankenheimer, and DeNiro.If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on air. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched and/or reviewed. Ben, Chris,

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