Podcast Episodes

The Verdict (1982) - Ep 16

Episode 16

Join us this week on The Searchers as we discuss Sidney Lumet's 1982 character study, The Verdict, starring Paul Newman.

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Cinema Crusades II - Ep 15

Episode 15

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, …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Donovan’s Reef (1963) - Ep 14

Episode 14

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" …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Old Way (2023) - Ep 13

Episode 13

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 men…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Cop (1988) - Ep 12

Episode 12

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…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Rush (1991) - Ep 11

Episode 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.

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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Red Peony Gambler (1968) - Ep 10

Episode 10

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…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Remember the Night (1940) - Ep 9

Episode 9

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 …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Down Twisted (1987) - Ep 8

Episode 8

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 …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

The Big Country (1958) - Ep 7

Episode 7

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 …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago