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. read less

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The Pure Cinema Podcast is a show about movies. The hosts of the show are Elric Kane and Brian Saur. When it comes to movies, Brian and Elric love them all. For them, the infatuation defies genre, popularity, or era. This podcast goes beyond their love for cinema. They are intent on sharing their passion with the show's listeners. Instead of focusing on one movie per episode, they go by theme. Then, they create a short list of favorite movies that fit within it.

Several podcast episodes focus on missing pieces. In those, the cohosts choose movies that they haven't watched before. One episode is about '90s movies that they have yet to watch. Their shortlist includes Desperate Hours, a 1990 thriller with Mickey Rourke. In the "80s Missing Pieces" episode, the cohosts review the 1984 thriller Firstborn. In it, the oldest son of a single mom tries to protect her from a dangerous new boyfriend.

The podcast hosts like to consider the seasons when selecting themes. October is for horror. Every year, Elric, Brian, and guests organize a "Horror All-Nighter." Each person selects six movies to watch on the scariest night of the year. After Halloween, it's time for NOIRvember. On that month's episode, Brian and Elric introduce listeners to lesser-known 1940s movies. They devote the last episode of the year to recapping their discoveries.

Angelenos might appreciate the monthly Beverly calendar episodes. The New Beverly is a repertory movie theater in Los Angeles that only projects film prints. Quentin Tarantino is the owner and lead programmer of the movie house. Cinephiles might enjoy this programming, and the podcast provides a teaser.

In the Pure Cinema Podcast, Elric and Brian examine films beyond their rating and appreciate the intent in making them. Even the biggest film fans will learn about new movies in this show.

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New Beverly Calendar: December 2024

New Beverly Calendar: December 2024

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 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 show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

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New Beverly Calendar: December 2024

New Beverly Calendar: December 2024

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 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 show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

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 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: November 2024

New Beverly Calendar: November 2024

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, plus showcase the legendary Geraldine Page, animation from Hayao Miyazaki and Don Bluth, and much more! Elric, Brian and Phil return to discuss all of it! As mentioned in the episode, Mark Borchardt's follow-up to COVEN - THE DUNDEE PROJECT is available here: https://store.foundfootagefest.com/search?type=product&q=dundee%20project And the new HEAVENLY BODIES Blu-ray is available here: https://www.funcityeditions.com/shop 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

Pure Cinema Horror-thons 2024

Pure Cinema Horror-thons 2024

In what has absolutely become an annual tradition, Elric and Brian are back - with guest Patrick Bromley from FThis Movie - to run down the programming of their virtual Horror All-Nighter shows. 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: October 2024

New Beverly Calendar: October 2024

It's October and Brian, Elric and Phil are back to talk about all spooky goings-on over at the New Beverly! Its our favorite time of the year! 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

5 Films Because 4

5 Films Because 4

For this episode, Elric and Brian are back to basics yet again with 5 Films Because each - no rhyme or reason - just because. 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: September 2024

New Beverly Calendar: September 2024

Brian is joined by film historian guests and husband wife duo Jim Hemphill and Kelly Goodner for this episode to talk about all the fun programming at the New Beverly for the Month of September - including Leonard Maltin presenting a series of rarities from the Universal vaults, Plus, the acclaimed new release His Three Daughters, films by Varda, De Palma, Kurosawa, Scorsese and much more – all on 35mm! 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

Summer Discoveries 2024!

Summer Discoveries 2024!

In this episode, Elric and Brian are joined by guest and friend of the show Bill Ackerman to talk about 5 Film Discoveries each that they have each come across through the summer of 2024. 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: August 2024

New Beverly Calendar: August 2024

August is full of film in glorious 35mm! Sharon Tate & Joan Blondell, Bruce Lee, Abbott & Costello, Kubrick & Cassavetes, foreign classics, cult faves, and more, including a 5th anniversary celebration of Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood and all will be discussed on the latest New Beverly Calendar episode! Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by special guests Matt Lynch and Emalie Soderback from Scarecrow Video in Seattle to discuss all the films. And Scarecrow Video is in trouble and really needs your help! Check out all that you can do for this amazing store here: https://scarecrowvideo.org/sos Also, check out the podcast Matt & Emily are part of called THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING US as well as their YouTube show for Scarecrow VIVA PHYSICAL MEDIA! Of course, 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 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

Pure Cinema Recommends 101 Films Part 2!

Pure Cinema Recommends 101 Films Part 2!

In their even more epic follow-up to the previous episode, Brian and Elric dive in and recommend 50 more films that they think still need attention. This time they go for some deeper cuts from the master list of 2000 plus films that have been discussed on the podcast over the years. Check out the full Master list of All 101 Films here: https://boxd.it/wWas0$ehfgTy9DxWNP3yXg And follow our Pure Cinema Letterboxd HQ account here: https://letterboxd.com/PureCinemaPod/ This very special episode is presented by Letterboxd and starting right now we have a special promo code you can use to get 20% a yearly Pro or Patron subscription there (no ads and so many more features) - use this link to get the discount: https://letterboxd.com/pro/redeem/purecinemapod/ 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 great sponsor - DIABOLIKDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

Pure Cinema Recommends 101 Films - Part 1!

Pure Cinema Recommends 101 Films - Part 1!

In this epic episode, Elric and Brian reflect back on the more than 2000 films they've talked about on the podcast over the last seven years and draft 101 films that they still think need some love and attention! This is part one of two so about 50 recommendations on this show and then look for the second round next week! This very special episode is presented by Letterboxd and starting right now we have a special promo code you can use to get 20% a yearly Pro or Patron subscription there (no ads and so many more features) - use this link to get the discount: https://letterboxd.com/pro/redeem/purecinemapod/ 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: July 2024

New Beverly Calendar: July 2024

This summer the New Bev pays tribute to Roger Corman, presents screwball comedy classics & coming-of-age favorites, hosts the 35mm premiere of The People’s Joker, and more! Brian, Phil and Jackie are joined this round by Filmmaker Rodman Flender to talk about everything on the Calendar for July! 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

5 Films Because 3

5 Films Because 3

For this episode, Elric and Brian come back for a third round of 5 Films Because each - no rhyme or reason - just because. 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: June 2024

New Beverly Calendar: June 2024

Throughout June the New Beverly highlights a host of film favorites, from supercharged ‘70s car chase classics to timeless Marx Brothers comedies, showcases the work of Elaine May, James Cagney, and Anna Faris, spotlights a series of queer cinema gems, and celebrates the 15th anniversary of the American Genre Film Archive with a special screening of their newest trailer show presented from a freshly made 35mm print! For this episode, Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by Mia Lee Vicino - the West Coast Editor for Letterboxd - to talk about all of these films! 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

Missing Pieces 2000s

Missing Pieces 2000s

In this episode, Elric and Brian examine some of their "missing pieces" from the 2000s - films they had missed until now. (As a quick note, please know this episode was originally recorded in late 2023) 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: May 2024

New Beverly Calendar: May 2024

This May the New Beverly celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it would win the celebrated Palme d’Or before taking the world by storm. Plus, a special 50th anniversary screening of The Lords of Flatbush, Disney classics in stunning I.B. Technicolor, hard hitting Jimmy Wang Yu martial arts classics, and much more, all screening in glorious 35mm! Brian, Elric and Phil are joined by guest Dan Halsted - Head Programmer at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland to talk about all these movies! 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

Fred Dekker Interview Bonus!

Fred Dekker Interview Bonus!

In this episode, we offer up an interview we did with director Fred Dekker (MONSTER SQUAD / NIGHT OF THE CREEPS) that we did in late 2023 at the Knoxville Horror Film Festival. This was originally released as a Patreon Bonus episode so Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting more monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod

5 Films Because 2

5 Films Because 2

For this episode, Elric and Brian are back to basics yet again with 5 Films Because each - no rhyme or reason - just because. 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/ Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/

New Beverly Calendar: April 2024

New Beverly Calendar: April 2024

This April The New Beverly presents a curated look at 100 years of cinematic moments from Columbia Pictures, from The Three Stooges shorts to Gloria Grahame noir, Toho epics to Wolfgang Petersen presidential thrillers, + beyond - Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by Patrick Bromley (from FThis Movie) to discuss the months offerings. Patrick also has co-authored a new book - In Search Of Darkness Book - all about 80s horror that you can order here: https://aminkpublishing.com/in-search-of-darkness 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

Albert Brooks: Interviews Book Bonus

Albert Brooks: Interviews Book Bonus

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 watching movies together from a very young age, discuss the logistics and details of putting together a book like this, and then everyone chooses a Brooks film and pairs it with another movie. ALBERT BROOKS: INTERVIEWS is available now from many online retailers. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod