5 Films Because 4
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For this episode, Elric and Brian are back to basics yet again with 5 Films Because each - no rhyme or reason - just because. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: 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!) This month we also have another new sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: September 2024
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Brian is joined by film historian guests and husband wife duo Jim Hemphill and Kelly Goodner for this episode to talk about all the fun programming at the New Beverly for the Month of September - including Leonard Maltin presenting a series of rarities from the Universal vaults, Plus, the acclaimed new release His Three Daughters, films by Varda, De Palma, Kurosawa, Scorsese and much more – all on 35mm! Check out all things New Beverly 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:
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Summer Discoveries 2024!
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In this episode, Elric and Brian are joined by guest and friend of the show to talk about 5 Film Discoveries each that they have each come across through the summer of 2024. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: 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!) This month we also have another new sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: August 2024
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August is full of film in glorious 35mm! Sharon Tate & Joan Blondell, Bruce Lee, Abbott & Costello, Kubrick & Cassavetes, foreign classics, cult faves, and more, including a 5th anniversary celebration of Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood and all will be discussed on the latest New Beverly Calendar episode! Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by special guests and from Scarecrow Video in Seattle to discuss all the films. And Scarecrow Video is in trouble and really needs your help! Check out all that you can do for this amazing store here: Also, check out the podcast Matt...
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Pure Cinema Recommends 101 Films Part 2!
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In their even more epic follow-up to the previous episode, Brian and Elric dive in and recommend 50 more films that they think still need attention. This time they go for some deeper cuts from the master list of 2000 plus films that have been discussed on the podcast over the years. Check out the full Master list of All 101 Films here: And follow our Pure Cinema Letterboxd HQ account here: This very special episode is presented by Letterboxd and starting right now we have a special promo code you can use to get 20% a yearly Pro or Patron subscription there (no ads and so many more features)...
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Pure Cinema Recommends 101 Films - Part 1!
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In this epic episode, Elric and Brian reflect back on the more than 2000 films they've talked about on the podcast over the last seven years and draft 101 films that they still think need some love and attention! This is part one of two so about 50 recommendations on this show and then look for the second round next week! This very special episode is presented by Letterboxd and starting right now we have a special promo code you can use to get 20% a yearly Pro or Patron subscription there (no ads and so many more features) - use this link to get the discount: Consider supporting Pure...
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New Beverly Calendar: July 2024
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This summer the New Bev pays tribute to Roger Corman, presents screwball comedy classics & coming-of-age favorites, hosts the 35mm premiere of The People’s Joker, and more! Brian, Phil and Jackie are joined this round by Filmmaker Rodman Flender to talk about everything on the Calendar for July! Check out all things New Beverly 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:
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5 Films Because 3
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For this episode, Elric and Brian come back for a third round of 5 Films Because each - no rhyme or reason - just because. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: 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!) This month we also have another new sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: June 2024
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Throughout June the New Beverly highlights a host of film favorites, from supercharged ‘70s car chase classics to timeless Marx Brothers comedies, showcases the work of Elaine May, James Cagney, and Anna Faris, spotlights a series of queer cinema gems, and celebrates the 15th anniversary of the American Genre Film Archive with a special screening of their newest trailer show presented from a freshly made 35mm print! For this episode, Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by - the West Coast Editor for - to talk about all of these films! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the...
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Missing Pieces 2000s
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In this episode, Elric and Brian examine some of their "missing pieces" from the 2000s - films they had missed until now. (As a quick note, please know this episode was originally recorded in late 2023) Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: 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!) This month we also have another new sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
info_outlineWith this episode, Elric and Brian begin their three-part series covering the narrative films of director Martin Scorsese. Starting here with chronologically with WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR and working their way up to RAGING BULL, they discuss the movies and offer an pairing to go with each one.
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