x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

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.

tv & film visual arts

All Episodes

02:45:43

Kubrick: Part One

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, Elric and Brian begin their epic Two part Journey through the Filmography of director Stanley Kubrick. As always, after they discuss each film, they each offer a film to pair with it. Look for Part Two next week! Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everyhting): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is

en

01:32:09

Stephen King Movies (with Edgar Wright)

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/11/03

On this episode, director Edgar Wright (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ, BABY DRIVER) returns to the show to talk Stephen King Movies with Elric and Brian as well as his new film THE RUNNING MAN! The RUNNING MAN opens in theaters everywhere on November 14th! Tickets: https://www.fandango.com/the-running-man-2025-241290/movie-overview It's Also playing the Vista Theater in Los Angeles in 35mm starting 11/21! Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month

en

01:12:03

New Beverly Calendar: November 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/10/24

This November the New Beverly proudly presents a special 35mm first-run engagement of Osgood Perkins’ new film Keeper, showcases Burt Lancaster in a pair of noir classics directed by Robert Siodmak, and highlights the work of Bill Forsyth. Plus family matinee favorites, weekly midnight shows, and more! Elric, Brian and Phil discuss it all! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista Here:

en

02:29:00

PCP Horrothon 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Elric and Brian are back with regular guest Patrick Bromley to program their own Horrorthons of six movies each! Also discussed at the top is a recap of the actual New Beverly Horror show from this year as well! 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 https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give

en

02:03:27

New Beverly Calendar: October 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Celebrate spooky season this October at the New Beverly Cinema with a host of horrific delights, festive frights, and beyond! We pay tribute to filmmaker Scott Spiegel, showcase Coen Brothers neo-noir, and unearth a must-see rarity lost for nearly 50 years: the long rumored alternate Chinese version of a Jimmy Wang Yu martial arts fave with a different ending! Elric, Brian and Phil go through all of it on this episode! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ Have A look at

en

01:17:45

FUNNY PAGES Owen Kline Interview

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/09/14

For this special bonus epsiode, Brian speaks to filmmaker and movie fanatic Owen Kline about his debut film FUNNY PAGES which is playing at the New Beverly with FRIENDSHIP on Tuesday, September 16th and Wednesday, September 17th. Tickets for Tuesday: https://thenewbev.com/program/september-16-friendship-funny-pages/ Tickets for Wednesday: https://thenewbev.com/program/september-17-friendship-funny-pages/ Also - Check out this list of films that inspired the movie (many of which discussed in this

en

01:25:21

Decades Sampler

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/09/08

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. 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 https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!) This month we also have another new sponsor -

en

02:36:53

New Beverly Calendar: September 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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 special double feature on his birthday. For this episode, Elric, Brian and

en

01:01:27

Jimmy & Stiggs Bonus!

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2025/08/14

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! Tickets:

en

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

en

03:42:42

Quentin Tarantino's Tribute to Michael Madsen

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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,

en

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

en

02:02:37

New Beverly Calendar: May 2025

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

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:

en

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

en

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

en

262 results

Similar Podcasts

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

Nerd Culture • A Gamekings Podcast

Blammo Media

UPodcast

UPodcast

The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis

The Sarah Fraser Show

Sarah Fraser