Pure Cinema Podcast

Mar 04 2025 221 ep. 132 mins 5.8k

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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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Anything Goes: 80s!

Mar 04 2025 117 mins

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

New Beverly Calendar: March 2025

Feb 24 2025 106 mins

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,

New Year, New to Us

Feb 03 2025 93 mins

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

New Beverly Calendar: February 2025

Jan 27 2025 128 mins

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

Film Discoveries of 2024

Jan 06 2025 95 mins

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

New Beverly Calendar: January 2025

Dec 20 2024 146 mins

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.pa

PCP Top 10s of 2024

Dec 14 2024 108 mins

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

New Beverly Calendar: December 2024

Nov 27 2024 131 mins

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 t

1930s Gems

Nov 11 2024 106 mins

In this episode, Elric and Brian continue their long running annual tradition of highlighting underseen worthwhile films from various decades - this time taking a look at some films from the 1930s. 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

New Beverly Calendar: November 2024

Oct 28 2024 133 mins

This November the New Beverly proudly presents a cinematic feast on film! We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction with screenings of a sumptuous, newly struck 35mm print of Tarantino’s Palme d’Or-winning landmark. We pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson, highlight the work of writer-director Nicole Holofcener, spotlight a pair of pre-codes shot in two-color Technicolor,