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Pure Cinema Podcast
Hosted by Elric Kane & Brian Saur · EN
A weekly film podcast hosted by Elric Kane (of the Shock Waves podcast) and Brian Saur (of the Rupert Pupkin Speaks film blog) featuring discussions of new films, old films, double features, cult movies, filmmakers and movie lists among a smorgasbord of other Cinema-related things.
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New Beverly Calendar: August 2026
2w ago02:20:40Tap to summarizeAugust at the New Beverly features dark comedies with Danny Devito, buddy movies, a big Scorsese anniversary, a new Eli Roth movie, classic screwball, dirty cops, early Hitchcock and much much more! Our returning guest this month is John Moret from the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis who is always fun to talk movies with! Enjoy! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=20xhpa3yt2hhkwt4zjvfcwsaww If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts
Transcribe →Bonus Ep: Clint Howard
3w ago00:32:36Tap to summarizeIn this bonus episode, Brian talks to cult actor extraordinaire Clint Howard. They chat about his 2021 Book The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, which he cowrote with his brother Ron Howard (the audiobook version is highly recommended) as well as Clint's upcoming directorial debut film and some of his favorite underrated movies from his vast filmography. Heads up, Clint will be having a 31st Anniversary screening of his classic THE ICE CREAM MAN as part of the Burbank International Film Festival on August 7th at the AMC Burbank 16: https://www.burbankchamber.org/event-details/ice-cream-man-screening-burbank-international-film-festival Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
Transcribe →Decades Anniversary Sampler
Jul 702:01:07Tap to summarizeFor this episode, Elric and Brian look back at movies from several years which are celebrating anniversaries: 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 - each picking one movie from these years. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
Transcribe →More Movie Star Missing Pieces
Jul 601:34:04Tap to summarizeFor this episode, Elric and Brian return for some more "Missing Pieces", this time showcasing some films featuring big actors that have somehow eluded them to this point. In case you missed it, check out the previous Movie Star Missing Pieces Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/movie-stars-missing-pieces/id1204885502?i=1000615390249 Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
Transcribe →New Beverly Calendar: July 2026
Jun 2902:35:46Tap to summarizeThe delightful Millie De Chirico returns to the show once more to talk with Brian and Phil and this time it's about the New Beverly Calendar for the month of July 2026 - which is packed with good stuff! Featured this month are tons of can't miss gems from Nicolas Cage to HEAT, to Tangerine Dream, Cocteau, Westerns and other classics plus so much more! As mentioned on the episode, check out Millie's new Patreon show Our Fu**in House with her friend and former I SAW WHAT YOU DID Co-Host Danielle Henderson here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/OurEffinHouse And her other regular pod DEAR MOVIES, I LOVE YOU here: https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/dear-movies-i-love-you Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=20xhpa3yt2hhkwt4zjvfcwsaww If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts
Transcribe →Video Store Sampler Rides Again!
Jun 801:38:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Elric and Brian return to the hallowed aisles of the Pure Cinema virtual video store and each grab five movies from different sections off the shelves to recommend to you! Listen to the previous Video Store Sampler episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/video-store-sampler-the-return/id1204885502?i=1000721008792 Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
Transcribe →New Beverly Calendar: June 2026
May 2802:21:47Tap to summarizeThis June the New Beverly proudly presents the triumphant return of Blonde Ransom (which Quentin Tarantino calls "The LA rep discovery of the year!"), the biggest crowd-pleaser from our recent William Beaudine retrospective! Screening from a stunning black & white 35mm print, it's a can't-miss comedy never before released on home video or streaming that's best experienced with an appreciative audience. Plus, new 35mm prints (THE THIRD MAN, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER), some 70s cops, a great Robert Wise Noir Double, silent classics with live score, 3-D favorites, and much more! Also, be sure to Listen all the way to the end of the episode where we run through the excellent Carolco retrospective running the Vista in Late May and early June! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=20xhpa3yt2hhkwt4zjvfcwsaww If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts
Transcribe →Bonus Ep - LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ
May 1501:01:43Tap to summarizeOn this bonus episode Elric talks with one of his favorite contemporary filmmakers - LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ, about her vast film influences and the effect on her visionary work which is set to be released by Severin Films and Yellow Veil Pictures as THE WORLDS OF LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ, a box set bringing together the North American Discs of all 4 of her highly acclaimed films INNOCENCE, EVOLUTION, EARWIG and THE ICE TOWER. (Available on pre-order now, releasing 06/30/2026): https://severinfilms.com/products/the-worlds-of-lucile-hadzihalilovic-4-disc-blu-ray-box-set?srsltid=AfmBOoou-iZ8mRriGhlXEFp2Obk0PklIBg_UtIM7P4FevS-fmB5Ecvjt Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
Transcribe →Pure Cinema & Antenna Releasing Present: THE JAR! Screening Announcement!
May 1100:07:40Tap to summarizeHello Los Angeles Listeners! A very time sensitive announcement here! We are hosting the first of some collaborative screenings we are doing with Antenna Releasing THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT! This week, Wednesday May 13th at Braindead Studios, we are co-presenting this bonkers horror gem from an amazing restoration by Terror Vision! This movie is so unique and must be seen with a crowd! Come on down to BrainDead Studios on Fairfax and join us for what is going to be one of the screenings of the year. Tickets available here but this show will likely sell out, so grab em quick! https://studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/the-jar/ Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everyhting): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
Transcribe →The Psychotronic Video Guide (w/ Patton Oswalt)
May 502:33:40Tap to summarizeElric and Brian follow up their episode on Michael Weldon's amazing and epic Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film with a show about his even more epic Psychotronic Video Guide! Not only that, but this time they have a great returning guest to talk about the book with them: Patton Oswalt! Patton has lots to add to this conversation - including some songs! Check out his latest comedy special "Tea & Scotch" is coming out on YouTube on Tuesday, June 9th BUT if you want to see it early, all you have to do is download the new Gorilla Comedy + App on Tuesday May 5th! https://gorillacomedyplus.com/ Listen to the previous Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film Episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychotronic-encyclopedia-of-film/id1204885502?i=1000759988414 Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social
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