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PODCAST

Pure Cinema Podcast

Elric Kane & Brian Saur

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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01:31:55

Video Store Sampler: The Return

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/08/07

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! Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everyhting): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at

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03:42:42

Quentin Tarantino's Tribute to Michael Madsen

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2025/07/31

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 actor that we will all miss. If you haven't heard it, we recommend

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01:47:03

New Beverly Calendar: August 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/07/25

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 Acquanetta, plus midnights, matinees, and much more – all in glorious 35mm

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01:54:12

The Year 1975

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/07/01

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. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod 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!) This month we also

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02:15:54

New Beverly Calendar: July 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/23

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, a film programmer at the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis. Check out the

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02:32:44

Anything Goes: 70s!

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema

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02:58:40

New Beverly Calendar: June 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/23

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-Pierre Melville, a Friday the 13th event, and an incredible,

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01:36:02

Still More Director's Missing Pieces

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/05

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! Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at

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02:02:37

New Beverly Calendar: May 2025

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2025/04/28

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/ 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:

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57:13

BONUS EPISODE: A Desert w/ Joshua Erkman

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/04/25

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. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at

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02:16:56

The Year 2000

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/04/01

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. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod 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!) This

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01:40:59

New Beverly Calendar: April 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/03/24

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 favorites directed by Luchino Visconti and Catherine Breillat, midnights,

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01:57:42

Anything Goes: 80s!

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/03/04

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 as well as his online writing (including and 80s movie Newsletter) here: https://drewmcweeny.substack.com/s/the-library Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon:

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01:46:59

New Beverly Calendar: March 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/02/24

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, midnights, matinees, and more! Phil and Brian are joined by perhaps the most returning-est Pure Cinema guest -

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01:33:33

New Year, New to Us

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/02/03

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. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if

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02:08:00

New Beverly Calendar: February 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/01/27

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! Elric, Brian and Phil discuss all of it on this months calendar episode

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01:35:02

Film Discoveries of 2024

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/01/06

In this Episode, Elric and Brian return to their annual tradition of talking about some of their favorite film discoveries of the year. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod 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!) This month we also have another new sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ Brian's

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02:26:56

New Beverly Calendar: January 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Elric, Brian, Phil and Jackie are back to talk about the movies playing at the New Beverly in January 2025 - including a Universal Film Noir Weekend, a pair of fun food movies, a couple wild precodes, some brand new movies and more! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ 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 The

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01:48:34

PCP Top 10s of 2024

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2024/12/14

For their end of the year show, Elric and Brian run down their Top 10 Films of 2024 as well their Top 5 Physical Media releases of the year. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod 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!) This month we also have another new sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ Brian's

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02:11:09

New Beverly Calendar: December 2024

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2024/11/27

December at the New Bev is filled with holiday favorites, ultra-rare screenings of the long-unavailable Gary Cooper film The Spoilers (1930), the new cult hit Strange Darling, and a special 35mm run of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu! Sean Fennessey (of The Big Picture Podcast) returns to the show for the 3rd December in a row to talk to Brian and Phil about the month's programming at the theater. Much fun was had! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ If You Enjoy the show, You can

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