Pure Cinema Podcast

In this episode, Brian and Elric are joined by Elric's longtime friend Alexander Greenhough who has just released a new book of compiled interviews with the great Albert Brooks (which includes a new interview Alexander himself did with Brooks) called ALBERT BROOKS: INTERVIEWS (as part of the long running series of Filmmaker interview books). Elric and Alexander reminisce about growing up and watch...

In this episode, Elric and Brian Continue their tour of the Pure Cinema Virtual Video store with yet another round of 5 more picks each from various sections! 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 i...

For this Calendar episode - Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by film writer and SVP at The Blacklist Kate Hagen to talk about the month's 35mm screenings of The Holdovers, spotlighting female forward stories, celebrating classic Hollywood star Carole Lombard, editor Sally Menke, animator Ralph Bakshi, martial arts master Jackie Chan, and more! Check out all things New Beverly here:  https://thenew...

On this Episode Elric and Brian return to basics - one of the core ideas of the show, "5 Films Because". They each pick 5 movies that they wish to talk about - no real intended connections for any of them. 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...

For this VERY special episode, Elric and Brian are joined once again by Mr. QUENTIN TARANTINO! This Time Quentin is here to talk about the wonderful I.B. Technicolor Festival he is running all throughout the month of February (2024) at his Vista Theater in Hollywood, CA. For more information and tickets check soon at the Vista's website: https://www.vistatheaterhollywood.com/ and keep an eye on th...

For this month's Calendar, Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by distinguished comedian guest Patton Oswalt to talk about the February lineup - from romantic classics and animated gems to an award-winning musical, timeless screwball comedies, robust westerns, and beyond! Check out all things New Beverly here:  https://thenewbev.com/ If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by go...

In this episode, Elric and Brian return to their annual tradition of talking about their favorite older film first-time-watches of 2023 with 5 picks each! 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 yo...

Elric, Brian and Phil dig into the January New Beverly Calendar with a  sensational slate of films, including bringing some of our most requested crowd-pleasers back by popular demand, also celebrating the classic collaborations of Bette Davis and director William Wyler, and the comedies of superstar Dolly Parton with filmmaker Colin Higgins, plus dazzling Busby Berkeley musical spectaculars, vibr...

In this Episode, Elric and Brian continue their tribute to the career of the late William Friedkin, by picking out some of his perhaps lesser appreciated films and just general favorites and pairing each one with another film as well. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter:  twitter.com/p...

In this Episode, Elric and Brian pay tribute and examine the career of the late William Friedkin, by first going through five of his films they consider to be the definitive canon and pairing each one with another film as well. 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...

Brian, Elric and Phil are once again joined by Sean Fennessey from The Big Picture podcast (& others) as they talk about the New Beverly calendar for December which celebrates this season with a series of Yuletide classics & festive favorites, holiday noir & black and white comedies, Sci-Fi scares & '70s political thrillers, plus pays tribute to David Carradine, hosts our annual 'Very Tarantino Ch...

For this November/NOIRvember, Elric and Brian talk about some Cult Movie picks from the 1940s. 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter:  twitt...

This month Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by film author and podcaster Brian Raftery to discuss the November programming at the New Beverly, as they proudly present a gorgeous, brand new 35mm print of the '70s horror masterwork Messiah of Evil, showcases international masterpieces from Ingmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, and Wim Wenders, highlights Greta Garbo classics & Reese Witherspoon comedies,...

The Horror All-nighter returns! For this special October episode, Elric and Brian were joined by Patrick Bromley (from FThis Movie) to each program their own Horror All-Nighter (6 films each)! This is the third of these episodes we have done so definitely go back and check out the previous rounds: Horror All-Nighters Part Two: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Hwt462gnifTCcexD5xymq?si=17d33af267f8...

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:  https://thenewbev.com/ If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod

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: 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, 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 eclecticis...

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...

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 an...

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...

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: 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!) Follow the Show on Twitter...

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:  https://thenewbev.com/ If You Enjoy the show, You can help support us at Pure Cinema by going to: https:/...

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: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod This episode is sponsored by MUBI! Get 30 days of great cinema free at https://mubi.co...

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: https://thenewbev.com/ If Y...

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: 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 tr...