The Criterion Quest

After fleeing the pretentious sausage factory revolution of Paris, Lee & Chris float down the Bengal River where they cross paths with three young women who find their young lives intertwined through friendship, first love and the land they find themselves in.

After managing to escape the ruthless world for of fruit dealing and wrestling promoting, Lee & Chris head to Paris where they cross paths with an American reporter and her former director husband as they get caught up in a mini revolution led by the workers at a sausage factory.

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Following their lengthy interrogation session with the Italian police (as well as some friendly Canadians), Lee & Chris find themselves first on a cross country vendetta with a ex-GI and a truck full of apples, before getting caught up in the boxing promoting schemes of a hoodlum on the streets of London.

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After a short respite, Lee & Chris find themselves once again back on their Quest, this time being interviewed alongside a group of colourful characters as police investigate the murder of a young prostitute. Although, they’re not alone… this time being joined by fellow travellers Jarrett & RJ from the Criterion Creeps podcast.

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As has become tradition at the beginning of each new year, Chris & Lee take some time away from the Collection to take a look back at some of their favourite, or more notable, films from the previous year. Joined by friend of the show Toby, the trio discuss everything from Tenet to Babyteeth, First Cow to Nomadland… and everything in between.
Featuring Special Guest Toby Zarb

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Music: Toxic by Archima (intro) and Come Meh Way by Sudan Archives (outro)

After their weird and wild outings in Japan, Lee & Chris head to France where they first get caught up in a love triangle, of sorts, between an ex-con, a prostitute and a local gangster before high tailing it to Paris where they team up with a world weary criminal doing everything he can to keep hold of his final score and stay out of the business for good.

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Having parted company with the Kagemusha, Lee & Chris head towards more populated areas of Japan where they find themselves in the middle of a gang war with a former cop playing both sides before running into a teenage boy who’s having a little trouble suppressing his carnal desires.

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Having witnessed miracles they couldn’t quite fathom, Chris & Lee hightail it to feudal Japan where they cross paths with a petty thief who, after it’s noticed bears a striking resemblance to a warlord, assumes the position of the dying patriarch and finds himself forced to become a true leader.

Leaving the sprawling cityscape of Los Angeles behind, Lee & Chris head to Israel where they get caught up following a mysterious carpenter who heals the sick and raise the dead while trying to unite the people of Israel by convincing them he is the son of God.

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After their lengthy stay in the castes and family homes of Sweden, Chris joins Claire as the couple spend a few days exploring the lives and relationships of a wide array of interesting people in the heart of Los Angeles.

Featuring Guest Co-Host Claire Swan.