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The Searchers
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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.
Episodes
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Ghostwatch (1992) - Episode 136
Hey, everyone! So Chris and Kevin have been hopping on the documentary train even when they don’t realize it! Following our coverage of the mockumentary, Waiting for Guffman, and a real documentary, Linsanity, the dudes jump onto the horror pseudo-documentary, Ghostwatch, from 1992. It’s not just...
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) - Episode 135
Ben and Chris try something very different with their first Searchers review of a Spanish language film. Was it a terrible idea? Listen and find out.
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Do the Right Thing (1989) - Episode 134
The Searchers are running the mainstream trail on this last episode before Horror Adjacent™ Month. Kevin and Chris cover whiny Spike Lee's claim to fame, Do the Right Thing (1989). Ben definitely did not use his newborn as an excuse to skip this episode. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on...
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The Lost Patrol (1934) - Episode 133 w/ Mitch Capps
On the latest entry of The Searchers, Ben is joined by returning guest Mitch Capps to cover not a Western but a "Western-adjacent" film. This time we're going back to a favorite director of the show, John Ford, with his early talkie The Lost Patrol starring Victor McLaglen and Boris Karloff.…
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The Clock (1945) - Episode 132
Back to Hollywood's Golden Age! Following our recent episode on David Lean's The Passionate Friends, Chris picks another gem from the '40s: Vincente Minnelli's The Clock, starring Judy Garland opposite Robert Walker. Does the perfect romance film exist? Take it from Haddaway: "What Is Love?" This...
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The Brown Bunny (2003) - Episode 131
Following last year's coverage of Buffalo '66, The Searchers turn to Vincent Gallo's second feature, The Brown Bunny (2003) — a film that generated controversy from its infamous Cannes premiere and the now-legendary feud between Roger Ebert and Gallo himself. Opinion on the film remains split…
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Perfect Days (2023) - Episode 130
The Searchers return to familiar territory with acclaimed Japanese arthouse director Wim Wenders — the second film of his covered on the pod, following The American Friend on episode 89. Ben and Chris dig into Japanese culture and the influences shaping Wenders' work. How good is Koji Yakusho's...
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The Passionate Friends (1949) - Episode 129
Two episodes dropping in the same week; aren't you all so lucky?! It’s been two years since we’ve covered a film from one of our favorite eras. What better than to return to it with another pick from Chris! It’s 1949’s The Passionate Friends, directed by David Lean and starring Ann Todd and the...
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Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) [ドロステのはてで僕ら] - Episode 128
We here at The Searchers Podcast have taken you, dear listeners, over rough terrain, sprawling seas, steaming asphalt, and about 30,000 feet in the sky… but have we not yet taken you back in time?? Or even into the future?? Join Chris and Kevin as they embark on a rather intriguing journey,...
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Troy (2004) - Episode 127
Folks, it’s flabbergasting that we haven’t covered an historical epic until now! So in light of the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, we choose to either prep your palette for that new cinematic adaptation of Homer’s epic poem or provide you with a possibly better rendition of screen...
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Linsanity (2013) - Episode 126
Following John Candy: I Like Me and I Am Patrick Swayze, we’re on our third coverage of a documentary, peeps! This time an exploration of the life of not an actor, but an artist. An artist of sportsmanship, former NBA star, Jeremy Lin. It’s been over a decade since the film was released, but…
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Golden Boy (1995) - Episode 125
THE SEARCHERS PODCAST! Having journeyed through 124 episodes of questions, conversations, rabbit holes, revelations, and the occasional detour into the absurd, Ben and Chris continue onward. Ever since they first set out, they have traveled the highways and byways of cinema—collecting stories,...
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Waiting for Guffman (1996) - Episode 124
Long time listeners know that there are two Schitt’s Creek fans on this show and no, Kevin ain’t one of them, and apparently that needs to be fixed. It’s Ben and Chris! Yet, Kevin’s pick for this episode is a little charmer that stars Schitt’s Creek’s two leads, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara!…
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I Am Patrick Swayze (2019) - Episode 123
In this episode, The Searchers hop aboard the Swayze Train as Chris and Ben dive into the 2019 documentary I Am Patrick Swayze and revisit the life, career, and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most magnetic stars. From Road House to Dirty Dancing and Ghost (and more), the guys reflect on the movies...
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Arthur (1981) - Episode 122
Ben surprised both Kevin and Chris with his recent review decision: Arthur (1981). Let’s take a trip to when Christopher Cross’ hit, “Arthur’s Theme”, made its way through movie theatre speakers nationwide. This sweet comedy-drama set in the Big Apple’s confines, pitting the silly lampooned wiles...
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Shogun's Shadow (1989) - Episode 121 w/ John Grace
Ben is once again joined by John Grace from the Midnight Movie Cowboys to review Shogun's Shadow (1989), starring Ken Ogata and Sonny Chiba. The Searchers love to dig into foreign cinema, especially Japan's, so it was a no brainer. So what started as a listener request turned into another collab…
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Anemone (2025) - Ep 120
We’ve covered our fair share of recent releases over the past few years, but 2025 has been selective—only Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and John Candy: I Like Me have made the cut so far. So today, we return to another standout from last year. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis in his...
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Around the World in 80 Days (2004) - Ep 119
The Searchers are again joined by Mr. Nick Langdon to discuss a Around the World in 80 Days starring Jackie Chan. This entry in the ‘Misunderstood’ mini-arc was of course chosen by Mr. Kevin Chan. In this Searchers episode, the group revisits this 2004 globe-trotting adventure to unpack its blend...
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Driven (2001) - Episode 118
Alrighty, loyal listeners! After the high-seas chaos of Cabin Boy, we’re trading waves for wheels and hitting the scorching asphalt. This week, Ben, Chris, and Kevin dive into a high-octane F1 racing drama starring Sylvester Stallone as part of our new “Misunderstood” film series. Directed by…
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Cabin Boy (1994) - Episode 117
Not every movie is a masterpiece, and not every comedy plays by the rules—but can a film be gleefully stupid and strangely brilliant at the same time? Join the gang as we dive into the wild fantasy comedy Cabin Boy (1994), the polarizing oddball from Disney’s now-defunct Touchstone Pictures…
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Fe-Biao-ary Part II: The Return of Billy Biao Biao! The Iceman Cometh (1989) and A Kid from Tibet (1991) - Episode 116
Kevin, Ben, and Chris return to the fun topic of Billy Biao Biao to discuss 1989's The Iceman Cometh and 1991's A Kid from Tibet. These are two vastly different films compared to most of Yuen Biao's filmography, figuratively and actually a departure from the Three Dragons' bread and butter. The...
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"Fe-Biao-ary" Part I: Rosa (1986) and On the Run (1988) - Episode 115
This is it... the moment some of you Hong Kong cinema fans have all been manifesting. Welcome to "Fe-Biao-ary," now officially locked into your cinematic calendars. This episode is a double bill — or as we like to joke, a “Biao Biao” (we had to brush up on our Cantonese for that heavy hitting...
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The Searchers' Top 50 Westerns - Episode 114 w/ Mitch Capps
Folks, we've returned to the great genre that inspired the show. Mitch Capps joins the three cinema cowboys on the trail in their journey to find the best films past and present. Enjoy as we wax poetic on all our favorite westerns. Next month is "Fe-Biao-ary." Join us during our discussions of...
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Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas - Episode 113 w/ Odie Arbuckle
We are back with another entry in The Searchers catalog. Get ready for an episode that isn’t only oh so brand new, but covers a film that’s oh so rare! (It is literally our most obscure review ever.) One of our frequent guests, Odie Arbuckle, joins us again with quite the pick — a Filipino action...
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Stranger Things: Series Finale - Episode 112
The Searchers cover the series finale of Strangers Things, discuss general thoughts on the entire season, and touch upon the entire series as a whole. Chris and Ben both were watching the show with their wives, so they said what the heck. Here's something we wouldn't typically do. Enjoy! Please...
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Tokyo Sonata (2008) - Ep 111
For the first episode of 2026, Ben and Chris cover Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Tokyo Sonata.
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A Christmas Carol (1984) - Episode 110
A very Merry Christmas to you all! We’ve reached the big day before the new year, and what better choice of a film to cover than Clive Donner’s A Christmas Carol from 1984? For this one, Kevin’s bringing on an old friend of his, Alan, to join us for the show. Through such subtlety in performance,...
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Eastern Condors (1987) - ep 109
This week, Eastern Condors takes us back into familiar territory with an artist we never tire of revisiting: Sammo Hung. After covering Mr. Nice Guy and Encounters of the Spooky Kind earlier in 2025, we arrive at our fourth Sammo film on the show—but this time the laughs are traded for gunfire,...
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John Candy: I Like Me (2025) - Episode 108
Alrighty, folks! Following our first John Candy feature, Only the Lonely — which we covered back in 2024 — The Searchers set off on a journey across the North American plains (well, Toronto) and into the warm, lasting memories of the beloved comedian and actor. This time, we’re diving into a...
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Trading Post V: Heroics in the Summer Heat - Episode 107
The Searchers' Trading Post is back! This edition is a whole lotta 80s since we gave each other Streets of Fire (1984) and The Legend of Billie Jean (1985). The Searchers explore each film’s rebellious spirit, its place in 80s pop culture, the amazing soundtracks, and the unforgettable characters...
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R-Point (2004) - Episode 106
Folks… did you think spooky season was over? It ain’t truly finished yet! Reaching into November now, the autumnal season has brought us to a little mash-up of Horror Adjacent™️ and Veterans Day graces. We’re covering our second South Korean film of the show. In the jungles of Southeast Asia…
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Encounter of a Spooky Kind (1980) - Episode 105
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...
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Thirst (2009) - Episode 104
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…
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Dark Angel [AKA: I Come in Peace] (1990)- Episode 103
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…
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Kull the Conqueror (1997) - Episode 102
Apologies for the delay, it's been a hectic month. Here is a recording from a couple months ago... Chris and Ben review 1997's Kull the Conqueror starring Kevin Sorbo. We'll be back with some Searcher's Horror-Adjacent™ content very soon. Thanks for listening. Thanks to Nostalgic Covers for…
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Day of the Fight (2023) - Episode 101
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...
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Lonely Heart [さびしんぼう, Sabishinbou] (aka Miss Lonely) (1985) - EPISODE 100!
The Searchers celebrate their centennial episode with honorary fourth Searcher Nick Langdon. The movie focuses on Hiroki, a young man plagued by loneliness and unrequited love. When a strange girl appears out of nowhere, he is torn between believing she’s real or a creation of his own psyche.…
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Chizuko's Younger Sister [ふたり, Futari] (1991) - Ep 99
In this episode, Ben and Chris dive deep into Nobuhiko Obayashi’s poignant 1991 drama Chizuko’s Younger Sister — a lesser-known gem that blends grief, coming-of-age, and the supernatural with the director’s signature dreamlike touch. We explore how the film captures the emotional aftermath of…
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Le Marginal [The Outsider] (1983) - Ep 98
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…
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Ghost Rider 2 (2011) - Episode 97 w/ Joe Wilson
Folks, Chris and Kevin are once more at it again. The stagecoach on this wild cinematic trail takes listeners on a third detour back onto the “Non-Algorithmic Superhero Film” route, and this time it’s rather red like the last one, but a bit more fiery. The Searchers review Neveldine and Taylor’s...
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Animal (1977) - Episode 96
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…
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Daredevil (2003) Director's Cut - Episode 95
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,...
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Beijing Watermelon (1989) [北京的西瓜, Pekin no Suika] - Episode 94
Ben and Chris come back around to Japanese cinema with a review of Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1989 film, Beijing Watermelon. While made considering Japan's and China's complicated history and produced coincidentally with the events of Tiananmen Square in 1989, Obayashi bends the rules of cinema once…
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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025) - Episode 93 w/ Tyler
Kevin and Ben are joined by Letterboxd reviewer extraordinaire and friend of the pod Tyler to discuss the new Tom Cruise movie in an effort to save cinema once again. In addition to reviewing MI 8: The Final Reckoning, we discuss the Mission Impossible series as a whole, storytelling with...
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Hulk (2003) - Episode 92
In this episode, Chris and Kevin review Ang Lee’s Hulk, a bold and visually experimental take on the superhero genre. They explore the film’s unique split-screen techniques and its psychological focus on Bruce Banner’s inner conflict. Was this ambitious, art-house approach a stroke of genius, or...
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That Man From Rio (1964) - Episode 91
In this episode, The Searchers dive into the 1964 French classic That Man from Rio, a film that blends action, comedy, and romance in the most improbable ways. Join us as we unpack Jean-Paul Belmondo’s irresistible charm as he embarks on a wild adventure through the streets of Rio de Janeiro.…
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Buffalo '66 (1998) - Ep 90
Chris and Kevin take a detour this week into the icy grip of a Buffalo winter with Buffalo '66. Written, directed by, and starring Vincent Gallo, the film also features standout performances from Christina Ricci, Anjelica Huston, and Ben Gazzara. Gallo’s background as a painter, musician, and...
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The American Friend (1977) - Ep 89
Kevin, Chris, and Ben finish off the "philosophical hitman" series with Wim Wenders' The American Friend (1977). The Searchers will return to you next time with an episode on a Vincent Gallo film before diving into their next 3 episode arc. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in May! If you...
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Crying Freeman (1995) - Ep 88
The Searchers discuss the 2nd film in their philosophical hitman series, Crying Freeman starring Mark Dacascos. We discuss our thoughts on the film, the origins of the source material, and a few tangents are made. We'll be back soon with the 3rd and final entry, The American Friend. Enjoy!
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Cinema Crusades III: Val Kilmer, Richard Norton, and more - Ep 87
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…
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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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