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.
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New Beverly Calendar: October, 2023
09/20/2023
New Beverly Calendar: October, 2023
October is here at the New Beverly - and Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by Elric's COLORS OF THE DARK Podcast co-host Dr. Rebekah McKendry to discuss the wonderful and fright-filled month's programming. Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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90s Missing Pieces
09/01/2023
90s Missing Pieces
In this episode, Elric and Brian dig deep into the films of the 1990s and try to unearth some gems that they've never seen before. 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: September, 2023
08/24/2023
New Beverly Calendar: September, 2023
This month, Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by screenwriter Josh Miller (SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 1 &2/ VIOLENT NIGHT) and KJ Relth-Miller (from the Academy Museum in Los Angeles) to talk about the month's New Beverly Schedule! Throughout September the theater pays tribute to maverick film producer Edward R. Pressman, whose long-running and boldly original career was marked by creativity and eclecticism. While helping to entertain & inspire audiences for more than five decades, Pressman fostered the work of a wide range of inspired filmmakers. Plus - comedies written by Karen McCullah & Kirsten Smith, Hitchcock in I.B. Technicolor, classic Budd Boetticher westerns, a Harold Lloyd festival and more! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Video Store Sampler 3
08/03/2023
Video Store Sampler 3
Round three! In this episode, Elric and Brian roam the shelves of the Pure Cinema Virtual Video store with yet another round of 5 more picks each from various different sections! As mentioned in the episode, we are hosting a screening of Altman's CALIFORNIA SPLIT on Friday August 25th at 7pm at the Los Feliz 3 Theater as part of the American Cinematheque's "Friend of the Fest" Series. Get tickets here: 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: August, 2023
07/26/2023
New Beverly Calendar: August, 2023
Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by Video Archive Podcast co-hosts Roger and Gala Avary to discuss the August New Beverly Calendar which includes a big tribute to Rialto Pictures - a leading distributor specializing in the restoration & reissue of classic film, with 25 films from their first 35 years - all on 35mm. The lineup includes World Cinema masterpieces, cult favorites, rediscovered gems and a brand new 35mm print of WINTER KILLS! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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80s Missing Pieces Part Two (Patreon Bonus)
07/19/2023
80s Missing Pieces Part Two (Patreon Bonus)
More 80s Missing pieces! This Bonus Episode was originally recorded for the Pure Cinema Patreon and is getting released publicly to give all the listeners a sense of the fun stuff going on in terms of Bonus content over at the Patreon. The Patreon subscription levels are $1 and $5 per month. For $1 a month you get the Blu-ray picks episode done every month and for $5 you get that episode plus the low key conversational monthly "Hangout" episode where new film watches, streaming, Blu-ray and film book recommendations are often discussed. There are also Annual subscription levels available for both the $1 and $5 levels (with some discount at the $5 annual level). So Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting those monthly bonus episodes) via our Patreon: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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80s Missing Pieces
07/03/2023
80s Missing Pieces
In this episode, Elric and Brian examine some films from the 1980s that they've never seen until now. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus episodes) 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: July, 2023
06/16/2023
New Beverly Calendar: July, 2023
Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by actor/filmmaker Pat Healy to discuss the Timeless favorites, international classics, crime-fighting comedies, thrill-packed sci-fi flicks, shot-on-VHS oddities, and much more that make up the New Beverly July calendar! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Movie Stars Missing Pieces
06/02/2023
Movie Stars Missing Pieces
For this episode, Elric and Brian continue their "Missing Pieces" thematic, this time focusing on the films they've not previously seen from the careers of big name actors from all era's. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus episodes) 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: June, 2023
05/25/2023
New Beverly Calendar: June, 2023
Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by filmmaker Joe Lynch (WRONG TURN 2, MAYHEM and the upcoming SUITABLE FLESH) to talk about Laugh-out-loud comedies, queer cinema favorites, cult animation, grindhouse rarities, Fellini's 8½, Malick's The Thin Red Line, and many more films that are all part of the New Beverly Cinema's June Calendar! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Video Store Sampler 2
05/01/2023
Video Store Sampler 2
In this episode, Elric and Brian Continue their tour of the Pure Cinema Virtual Video store with 5 more picks from various sections! 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: May, 2023
04/20/2023
New Beverly Calendar: May, 2023
Brian and Elric and Joined by not just Phil but Also Jules Mclean from the New Beverly to talk about the May Calendar which includes some fun Video Archives programs, some precodes, 70s and 80s gems, the PSCYHO Trilogy, four Charlie Brown films and much more! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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More Documentaries
04/03/2023
More Documentaries
In this episode, Elric and Brian return to documentaries for another round of gems they've dug up in what is one of there favorite genres of filmmaking. 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: April, 2023
03/22/2023
New Beverly Calendar: April, 2023
On this episode, Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by Screenwriter extraordinaire Dan Waters (HEATHERS, DEMOLITION MAN, BATMAN RETURNS) to talk about the New Beverly calendar for the month of April - including the 40th anniversary of Valley Girl, shine a spotlight on Anti-Establishment Auteur Paul Williams, showcase a series of animated favorites, & more! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Video Store Sampler
03/06/2023
Video Store Sampler
In this episode, Elric and Brian offer up a special sampler that is designed to be reflective of sections at the old video stores. The usual five slots here, with offerings from the Cult, Horror, Western, and Classic sections as well as a bonus wild section too. 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: March, 2023
02/24/2023
New Beverly Calendar: March, 2023
On this March Calendar episode, Brian and Elric are joined by Screenwriter extraordinaire Larry Karaszewski (ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS O.J. SIMPSON) to talk about what's happening This Month at the New Beverly - from a couple neat Video Archives Podcast Double bills, silent classics, cult gems, foreign favorites, award-winning epics, and beyond – all screening in glorious 35mm! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Danny Peary's Cult Movie Stars
02/06/2023
Danny Peary's Cult Movie Stars
For this episode, Elric and Brian continue their examination of show Favorite Danny Peary's work with a closer look at his wonderful CULT MOVIE STARS Book. Each choose 5 actors from the book to highlight and one of their films to talk about. This book is Highly recommended for Cult Movie fans. 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: February, 2023
01/23/2023
New Beverly Calendar: February, 2023
This February at the New Bev we showcase romantic faves, Claudette Colbert, host a Blade triple bill, present celebrated music films, a Denzel Washington marathon, True Romance midnights, Indiana Jones matinees, and so much more! Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by special returning guest Millie De Chirico (previously of TCM Underground and currently of the I SAW WHAT YOU DID Podcast) to talk about all the cinematic goodness that February has to Offer! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Decade by Decade Pure Cinema Canon
01/09/2023
Decade by Decade Pure Cinema Canon
Happy 2023! Elric and Brian kick off the new year with a sort of response to the latest by doing their own list of the Pure Cinema Canon of Great Films by listing two films each per decade from the 1920s on up to the 2020s. This was not an easy task but was a lot of fun and hopefully makes for an enjoyable discussion. 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: January, 2023
12/22/2022
New Beverly Calendar: January, 2023
Brian, Phil and Jackie are back to talk about all the programming at the New Beverly for the month of Janaury! We're highlighting some of our big screen faves, showcasing 35mm prints of some of the most celebrated films of 2022, hosting a tribute to Jack Palance, and much, much more! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Film Discoveries of 2022 with Roger Avary and Gala Avary
12/12/2022
Film Discoveries of 2022 with Roger Avary and Gala Avary
The final big show of the year - our Film Discoveries episode! This time Elric and Brian are joined by Roger Avary and Gala Avary from the excellent Video Archives Podcast to count down some of their favorite movies seen for the first time throughout the year. It's an epic and varied list with 20 plus movies recommended for your enjoyment! Thanks for listening in 2022, we appreciate you! Check out the Video Archives podcast here: Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon:
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Double Santas! Christmas Carnage Bonus!
12/01/2022
Double Santas! Christmas Carnage Bonus!
In this very special bonus December episode, Brian and Elric are joined by filmmaker Joe Begos (BLISS, V.F.W.) and screenwriter Josh Miller (SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 1 & 2) to talk about the TWO Killer Santa movies they both have coming out in the next week or two. Joe has written and directed CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS about a killer robot Santa on the loose and Josh has co-written VIOLENT NIGHT which stars David Harbour as the real Santa Claus in a DIE HARD type situation forced to deal with some very bad people. Both films are a blast! Get VIOLENT NIGHT Tickets here (opens in Theaters 12/2): and get CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS Tickets here (Opens in Theaters 12/9): (will also be on Shudder and VOD the same day) You can help support this show by going to: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: December, 2022
11/23/2022
New Beverly Calendar: December, 2022
Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by guest Sean Fennessey (of the Big Picture Podcast and The Rewatchables) to talk about all the programming at the New Beverly for the month of December! The Cinema Speculation showcase continues, as do some Video Archives podcast double bills as well as some holiday favorites, plus some special 35mm screenings of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio & Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery! and more! Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Film Noir Sampler
11/07/2022
Film Noir Sampler
In this episode, Elric and Brian lay out some Noirvember recommendations sampler style - with Femme Fatales, Private Eyes, Criminals and much more. 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!) You can help support this show by going to: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: November, 2022
10/29/2022
New Beverly Calendar: November, 2022
This November at the New Beverly, we are celebrating the release of Quentin Tarantino’s new book, Cinema Speculation - a work of film criticism, film theory, and personal history. As such, many of this months double features (as discussed by Brian, Elric and Phil) tie directly into chapters and mentions in the book itself. Tune in to hear them talk a little about how much they enjoyed the book and (without spoiling too much of its contents) some of what's in store for you when you read it. Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Underrated British Horror (with Edgar Wright)
10/03/2022
Underrated British Horror (with Edgar Wright)
In this spooky episode for the Halloween season, Director Edgar Wright (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO) returns to the show to share a list of 10 Underrated British Horror Films for you to enjoy in October! As mentioned at the end of the episode, we do recommend checking out Edgar's new BBC MAESTRO online course on Filmmaking here: 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!) You can help support this show by going to: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: October, 2022
09/23/2022
New Beverly Calendar: October, 2022
Elric, Brian and Phil are back to talk about the October terror spectacular filled New Beverly Calendar with chilling thrills and devilish delights – all screaming in glorious 35mm! From Classic Horror to Hammer, to spoofs and so much more! Including a couple "American Giallo" Double Bills that tie in with the Video Archives Podcast! Subscribe to the Video Archives Podcast here: Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Director's "Missing Pieces" Part 3 (Post 2000)
09/01/2022
Director's "Missing Pieces" Part 3 (Post 2000)
In this 3rd "Missing Pieces" episode, Elric and Brian dig out more films they haven't seen from some of their favorite directors, but this time adding in the condition that all films chosen have to be post 2000. 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!) You can help support this show by going to: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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New Beverly Calendar: September, 2022
08/23/2022
New Beverly Calendar: September, 2022
Elric Kane Returns to the calendar to talk with Phil and Brian about the September Lineup at the New Beverly, which includes some Los Angeles films, some more Double Bills, some fun family favorites and much more! Subscribe to the Video Archives Podcast here: Check out all things New Beverly here: If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to:
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Golden Turkeys
08/01/2022
Golden Turkeys
In this episode, Elric and Brian use the Golden Turkey Awards books as a jumping off point to talk about interesting films to be found among a list of "bad" movies. 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!) Also, check out their Award-Winning MUBI Podcast series now in it's Second Season: You can help support this show by going to: Follow the Show on Twitter: Instagram: and Facebook:
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