Pure Cinema & Antenna Releasing Present: THE JAR! Screening Announcement!
Release Date: 05/11/2026
Pure Cinema & Antenna Releasing Present: THE JAR! Screening Announcement!
Pure Cinema Podcast
Hello Los Angeles Listeners! A very time sensitive announcement here! We are hosting the first of some collaborative screenings we are doing with 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! Consider supporting Pure...
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The Psychotronic Video Guide (w/ Patton Oswalt)
Pure Cinema Podcast
Elric 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 ! 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! Listen to the previous Psychotronic Encyclopedia...
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New Beverly Calendar: May 2026
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This May the New Beverly proudly pays tribute to actor George Peppard with a retrospective of rarely screened films, showcases a series of silent classics, highlights thrilling swashbuckler adventures, and spotlights the powerhouse partnership between director Tony Scott and superstar Denzel Washington. Plus, Italian buddy comedies, Sally Yeh Hong Kong favorites, midnights, weekend matinees, and more! Elric, Brian and Phil discuss it all! Check out all things New Beverly here: Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help...
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The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film
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In this episode, Brian and Elric highlight Michael Weldon's amazing and influential book The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film and each choose Five films to discuss from it (though it ends up being more than that). They also use a few clips from friend of the show Bill Ackerman's Supporting Characters podcast interview with Weldon from back in 2022. Check out the entire interview here: Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everyhting): This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: This...
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New Beverly Calendar: April 2026 (William Beaudine)
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Throughout April The New Beverly (and the Video Archives Cinema Club) present a wide-ranging retrospective dedicated to director William Beaudine, including silent film masterpieces with live musical accompaniment, sparkling pre-code gems, and rarely-seen treasures! Plus, swashbuckling classics, Dean Martin westerns, The Whole Bloody Affair, midnights, matinees & more! Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by from the . Check out Will's recent book on Ed Wood as well: Check out all things New Beverly here: Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here: If You...
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Bonus: James L. Neibaur - Author of Directed By William Beaudine: An Overview
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For this very special bonus episode, Brian talks to author , who literally wrote the book on Director William Beaudine! He has also written more than 30 other books examining legendary actors, filmmakers, and film genres, often exploring them film by film. His subjects include Buster Keaton, Chaplin, Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, Jean Harlow, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, James Cagney, Clint Eastwood, the Monster Movies of Universal Studios and more, but this discussion is focused on his book . For this bonus, Brian chats with Neibaur about Beadine and his career, in line with the director tribute...
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Director William Beaudine Part 2: The Bowery Boys (w/ Quentin Tarantino)
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Quentin Tarantino returns for part two of our look at director William Beaudine. This time, he turns his attention to Beaudine’s Bowery Boys films, tracing their evolution from the Dead End Kids to the Little Tough Guys to the East Side Kids and finally to the Bowery Boys. A selection of these films will be screening this April at both the Video Archives Cinema Club and the New Beverly: Check out all things New Beverly here: Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista Here: Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything):...
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Director William Beaudine (w/ Quentin Tarantino)
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For this very special episode, Quentin Tarantino returns to the show to discuss a filmmaker he’s a huge fan of: William Beaudine. If you’re not familiar with Beaudine, Quentin is here to change that—and then some. He’s also put together a major tribute to the director, taking place this April at both the New Beverly and the Video Archives Cinema Club. Tune in as Brian and Elric chat with QT to explore the fascinating story of this underappreciated filmmaker, along with highlights from his incredibly long and prolific career. Check out all things New Beverly here: Have A look at what's...
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Director Missing Pieces
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Elric and Brian jump back into their long running "Missing Pieces" series with more films they had previously missed from directors they love. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everyhting): This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: The show is now on BlueSky: As are Brian: Elric: and the New Beverly:
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New Beverly Calendar: March 2026
Pure Cinema Podcast
The New Bev’s tribute to its time as the Eros continues throughout March! From Russ Meyer & Radley Metzger to Fellini & Buñuel, films starring international icons Christina Lindberg and Rosalba Neri, classic adult films, and beyond! Brian and Phil are joined by the New Beverly's own Brian Quinn to discuss the month's offerings. Check out all things New Beverly here: Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista Here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to: Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: The show is now on BlueSky: As are...
info_outlineHello 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/
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