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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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01:32:38

Topaz (1969) - Ep 17

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2023/02/22

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! Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We will take listener requests under consideration: topics, specific reviews, etc. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to us. Thank you! Follow us on Letterboxd.com to see

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01:07:31

The Verdict (1982) - Ep 16

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2023/02/15

Join us this week on The Searchers as we discuss Sidney Lumet's 1982 character study, The Verdict, starring Paul Newman. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We will take listener requests under consideration: topics, specific reviews, etc. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to us. Thank you! Follow us on Letterboxd.com to see what we're watching and to read our individual movie reviews! Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue:

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01:18:02

Cinema Crusades II - Ep 15

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2023/02/08

The moment you've all been anticipating. "Cinema Crusades" is back! Ben and Chris shoot the sh!t regarding Studio Ghibli's filmography, VHS nostalgia, Terrence Hill & Bud Spencer, some martial arts, Chris' love of John Frankenheimer, "highly" anticipated 2023 films (hint: the biggest one may or may not be about a bear on cocaine!!!), and more. Join us for another laid-back Searchers episode! NEW: Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd.com to see what

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01:31:54

Donovan’s Reef (1963) - Ep 14

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2023/02/01

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

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01:29:54

The Old Way (2023) - Ep 13

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2023/01/25

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

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01:13:48

Cop (1988) - Ep 12

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2023/01/18

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.

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01:25:04

Rush (1991) - Ep 11

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2023/01/11

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/

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01:40:40

Red Peony Gambler (1968) - Ep 10

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2023/01/04

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

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01:47:23

Remember the Night (1940) - Ep 9

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2022/12/29

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

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02:08:36

Down Twisted (1987) - Ep 8

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2022/12/24

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

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02:05:02

The Big Country (1958) - Ep 7

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2022/12/21

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

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02:00:13

Cinema Crusades I - Ep 6

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2022/12/19

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!

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02:14:40

Kevin Conroy Appreciation, Batman TAS - Ep 5

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2022/12/17

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).

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01:16:14

Seven Chances (1925) - Ep 4

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2022/12/16

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!

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01:28:11

Charade (1963) - Ep 3

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2022/12/15

Kevin and Ben review Charade (1963) and discuss their limited exposure to director Stanley Donen's filmography.

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02:25:23

Eastern meets Western - Ep 2

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2022/12/15

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.

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01:27:48

Introduction to The Searchers - Ep 1

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2022/12/15

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.

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