Pure Cinema Podcast

02:00:55

New Beverly Calendar: October 2026

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/09/23

This October the New Beverly proudly presents a host of horrific rarities, festive frights, international classics, and spine-tingling delights! We showcase the Los Angeles 35mm debut of one of the year's best films for a special weeklong engagement, pay tribute to filmmaker Chuck Russell, screen a silent masterpiece with live musical accompaniment, highlight the restored version of Who Killed Teddy Bear?, plus midnights, matinees, and more! Brian, Elric and Phil talk about it all! Check out all

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Bonus Ep - Film Discoveries Sampler

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/09/15

For this episode, Brian has cut together some clips from the Pure Cinema Patreon exclusive show Film Discoveries to give a sampling of the kind of discussions that can be heard via the PCP Patreon if you subscribe at $5 / month. Brian is currently unemployed and Elric's employment situation is shifting very soon as well so now is a better time than ever to support the podcast via Patreon if you enjoy it! Thanks so so much! https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod

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01:06:36

Violence Sampler!

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/09/08

In this episode, Elric has come up with a fun sampler idea for he and Brian to work with. For this Violence Sampler, there are five Categories for the films picked: 1. Hack/Slash 2. Shoot 3. Explode 4. Fists 5. Wild Each Film was chosen to slot into one of these classifications and it was blast to put the lists together. Enjoy! Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's

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01:46:07

Grand National Pictures (w/ Quentin Tarantino)

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Elric and Brian are joined for this very special episode by returning guest Quentin Tarantino to talk about the Poverty Row Studio Grand National Pictures and the series that Quentin has planned for the Video Archives Cinema Club (inside the Vista Theater) for the month of September and beyond! Check out the listings for the shows here: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=20xhpa3yt2hhkwt4zjvfcwsaww Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our

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02:11:05

New Beverly Calendar: September 2026

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2026/08/27

This September the New Beverly proudly presents a full slate of film projected in 35mm, spanning from silent classics to one of the year's most critically lauded hits, with double features showcasing Gena Rowlands, Humphrey Bogart, Godzilla and more. We spotlight the pioneering work of Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, highlight a host of family film favorites, and celebrate the triumphant return of our Friday Matinee series! Elric, Brian and Phil are here to talk about all of it! Check out all

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01:03:23

Bonus EP: Film Discoveries with K.J. Relth-Miller

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/08/18

Over on our Patreon, we do a show called 'Film Discoveries' where we talk to friends of the podcast about some of their favorite first-time watches in the last year or so. As a bonus, we offer this episode of Film Discoveries free to everyone and we hope it may pique your interest in checking out the rest of the Film Discoveries catalog (we release one or two new episodes every month) over at patreon.com/purecinemapod Our guest for this very special bonus is K.J. Relth-Miller, director of Film

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58:39

Bonus Ep: Interview with BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL...

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/08/11

For this Bonus Interview episode, Brian talks to filmmaker David Kittredge about his excellent new documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL - which examines the tumultuous making of the film EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC in gret detail. While the movie focuses on that production and its many issues, it also serves as a lovely career retrospective for John Boorman as well. In addiotion to talking about how his doc came about, Kittredge also indulges us and offers pairings for five of his favorites from Boorman's

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02:20:40

New Beverly Calendar: August 2026

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2026/07/27

August at the New Beverly features dark comedies with Danny Devito, buddy movies, a big Scorsese anniversary, a new Eli Roth movie, classic screwball, dirty cops, early Hitchcock and much much more! Our returning guest this month is John Moret from the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis who is always fun to talk movies with! Enjoy! Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/ Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here:

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32:36

Bonus Ep: Clint Howard

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/07/17

In this bonus episode, Brian talks to cult actor extraordinaire Clint Howard. They chat about his 2021 Book The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, which he cowrote with his brother Ron Howard (the audiobook version is highly recommended) as well as Clint's upcoming directorial debut film and some of his favorite underrated movies from his vast filmography. Heads up, Clint will be having a 31st Anniversary screening of his classic THE ICE CREAM MAN as part of the Burbank International Film

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02:01:07

Decades Anniversary Sampler

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/07/07

For this episode, Elric and Brian look back at movies from several years which are celebrating anniversaries: 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 - each picking one movie from these years. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This month's episode of Pure Cinema is brought to you by - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free

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01:34:04

More Movie Star Missing Pieces

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/07/06

For this episode, Elric and Brian return for some more "Missing Pieces", this time showcasing some films featuring big actors that have somehow eluded them to this point. In case you missed it, check out the previous Movie Star Missing Pieces Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/movie-stars-missing-pieces/id1204885502?i=1000615390249 Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod

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02:35:46

New Beverly Calendar: July 2026

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2026/06/29

The delightful Millie De Chirico returns to the show once more to talk with Brian and Phil and this time it's about the New Beverly Calendar for the month of July 2026 - which is packed with good stuff! Featured this month are tons of can't miss gems from Nicolas Cage to HEAT, to Tangerine Dream, Cocteau, Westerns and other classics plus so much more! As mentioned on the episode, check out Millie's new Patreon show Our Fu**in House with her friend and former I SAW WHAT YOU DID Co-Host Danielle

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01:38:02

Video Store Sampler Rides Again!

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/06/08

In this episode, Elric and Brian return to the hallowed aisles of the Pure Cinema virtual video store and each grab five movies from different sections off the shelves to recommend to you! Listen to the previous Video Store Sampler episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/video-store-sampler-the-return/id1204885502?i=1000721008792 Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This

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02:21:47

New Beverly Calendar: June 2026

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2026/05/28

This June the New Beverly proudly presents the triumphant return of Blonde Ransom (which Quentin Tarantino calls "The LA rep discovery of the year!"), the biggest crowd-pleaser from our recent William Beaudine retrospective! Screening from a stunning black & white 35mm print, it's a can't-miss comedy never before released on home video or streaming that's best experienced with an appreciative audience. Plus, new 35mm prints (THE THIRD MAN, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER), some 70s cops, a great Robert

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01:01:43

Bonus Ep - LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ

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2026/05/15

On this bonus episode Elric talks with one of his favorite contemporary filmmakers - LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ, about her vast film influences and the effect on her visionary work which is set to be released by Severin Films and Yellow Veil Pictures as THE WORLDS OF LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ, a box set bringing together the North American Discs of all 4 of her highly acclaimed films INNOCENCE, EVOLUTION, EARWIG and THE ICE TOWER. (Available on pre-order now, releasing 06/30/2026):

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07:40

Pure Cinema & Antenna Releasing Present: THE JAR!...

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/05/11

Hello 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

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02:33:40

The Psychotronic Video Guide (w/ Patton Oswalt)

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2026/05/05

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 Psychotronic Video Guide! 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

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02:30:43

New Beverly Calendar: May 2026

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2026/04/30

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: https://thenewbev.com/

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01:46:43

The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/04/07

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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-62-michael-j-weldon/id1092702104?i=1000553133218 Consider

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03:04:05

New Beverly Calendar: April 2026 (William Beaudine)

Pure Cinema Podcast ·

2026/04/01

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 Will Sloan from the Important Cinema Club Podcast. Check out Will's recent book on Ed Wood as

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