Pure Cinema Podcast

Pure Cinema Podcast

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.

Episodes

September 8, 2025 85 mins

In this Episode, Elric and Brian offer up yet another "sampler" style show, this time with each picking a film from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.

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This September the New Beverly Cinema proudly showcases a full slate of film in glorious 35mm, from Barbara Stanwyck pre-codes and Robert Mitchum noirs to French New Wave and ‘80s horror sequels. We present a pair of classic sci-fi creature features, spotlight Lon Chaney in two Tod Browning rarities, highlight Sofia Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch and much, much more! Plus, our tribute to Michael Madsen continues with a speci...

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August 14, 2025 61 mins

In this special bonus episode, Brian and Elric are joined by Filmmaker Joe Begos (BLISS, V.F.W., CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS) who starred in, wrote, directed and even operated camera on his new movie JIMMY & STIGGS as well as his co-star Matt Mercer to talk about how they made the film and some of its influences. The film premieres this weekend and is a featured midnight movie on Friday and Saturday nights at The Vista too!

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August 7, 2025 91 mins

In this episode, Elric and Brian return to the aisle of the Pure Cinema Virtual Video store to recommend some films from various sections (including Comedy, Horror, War, Romance and more). If you enjoy this episode, go back and check out previous Video Store sampler episodes!

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This very special episode of the podcast is dedicated to the late great Michael Madsen who passed away recently. We are Joined by Quentin Tarantino and Jules McLean to talk about Madsen and for this show Quentin prepared a list of 10 performances from Madsen (film and TV) that he loves (and that don't come from any of his own films). We talk about all of them and what made Michael so special. A wonderful tribute to an incredible ac...

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July 25, 2025 107 mins

This August the New Beverly Cinema pays tribute to actor Michael Madsen, the unforgettable star of Reservoir Dogs and frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator. We also showcase a series of New Hollywood classics, share animation from Studio Ghibli and Walt Disney Productions, spotlight an exhilarating pair of modern western updates, debut a brand new print of a Norm Macdonald comedy fave, uncover a trio of rarities starring Acquanet...

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July 1, 2025 114 mins

In this episode, Brian and Elric look back at a bunch of movies that are turning 50 and run down their individual Top 10's from the year 1975 as well as some of their favorite new-to-them watches from the year.

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June 23, 2025 135 mins

This July the New Beverly Cinema proudly presents a pair of western rarities by director George Sherman, recently showcased by Quentin Tarantino at the Cannes Film Festival, debuts brand new 35mm prints of two underseen arthouse horror gems, spotlights Disney animation in vibrant I.B. Technicolor, plus screens timeless classics, cult favorites, matinees, midnights, and much more! Phil and Brian are joined this month by John Moret, ...

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June 2, 2025 152 mins

Elric and Brian continue their "Anything Goes" series, this time focusing on the films of the 1970s. They are joined by one of their favorite and most returning-est guests, screenwriter Larry Karaszeski (ED WOOD, MAN ON THE MOON, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME) who brings his usual encyclopedic knowledge and humor to the show.

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May 23, 2025 178 mins

Throughout June the New Beverly proudly presents a host of cinematic favorites in glorious 35mm, from hilarious Preston Sturges screwball classics to action-packed New York City adventures, showcases the indelible work of Lana Turner, Mariel Hemingway, and Burt Lancaster, spotlights Stanley Kubrick’s epic Full Metal Jacket, plus highlights must-see film noir and Hong Kong rarities, international gems by Pedro Almodóvar and Jean-Pie...

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In this episode, Elric and Brian are inspired by Soderbergh's latest film BLACK BAG to go back and each watch a film of his that they had missed. After that, they delve into five more films each that they hadn't seen before that are from directors they find interesting. Lots to be discovered here!

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April 28, 2025 122 mins

Elric, Brian and Phil are back to talk about the films playing at the New Beverly and May's calendar brings a delightful variety of classic cinema (comedy, horror and more), arthouse, 70s and 80s genre all-timers, Carl Franklin, Gene Hackman and more.

Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/

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On a special bonus episode Elric is joined by Director Joshua Erkman to discuss his neo-noir horror film 'A Desert'. They discuss photography, the challenges of indie filmmaking and Josh delivers an intriguing 5 Films Because. 
 
A Desert is released by DARK SKY FILMS and will be in limited theaters in May. 

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April 1, 2025 136 mins

In this episode, Brian and Elric look back at a bunch of movies that are turning 25 this year and run down some of their favorite recent new watches from the year 2000 as well as their individual top 10s from that banner year.

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March 24, 2025 100 mins

Throughout April the New Beverly Cinema proudly presents a collection of film treasures projected in glorious 35mm, including a stunning new film print of Richard Kelly’s cult classic Donnie Darko, a triple feature of rarities starring pioneering icon Anna May Wong, and a pair of Rosanna Arquette comedies celebrating their 40th anniversaries. Plus, ‘70s rock operas, Schrader & Spielberg, The Dead End Kids, world cinema f...

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March 4, 2025 117 mins

On this episode, Brian and Elric are joined by longtime film aficionado Drew McWeeny to talk about movies from a period that Drew is very familiar with: the 1980s. 

Check out Drew's new Podcast The Hip Pocket: https://open.spotify.com/show/3THI6JD4MVojIeZjBbZM2c

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February 24, 2025 106 mins

This March the New Beverly celebrates a series of iconic on-screen duos, presents rarely-screened films featuring Jack Benny and Mae West, highlights a pair of ‘70s thrillers written by Jo Heims, showcases writer-director Sean Baker’s award-winning new film Anora, and hosts the Los Angeles 35mm debut of the comedy sensation Hundreds of Beavers! Plus, international masterpieces, cult hits, midnig...

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February 3, 2025 93 mins

In this episode, Elric and Brian have watched 5 movies each that they have meant to see but for one reason or another haven't gotten around to until now. This round is very much like a low key film discoveries show for those that are fans of that kind of thing.

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January 27, 2025 128 mins

This February, the New Beverly Cinema proudly presents a feast of film in glorious 35mm, including rarely screened films directed by Frank Capra, a double bill of Peter Bogdanovich comedies, screwball sidesplitters starring Jean Arthur, crime films scored by Quincy Jones, ‘80s creature features, the LA premiere of The Dead Thing, an international masterpiece directed by Yasujirô Ozu, rare I.B. Technicolor prints, and much more! Elr...

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January 6, 2025 95 mins

In this Episode, Elric and Brian return to their annual tradition of talking about some of their favorite film discoveries of the year. 

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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!)

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