Episodes

  • Bonus Ep - LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ
    May 15 2026

    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):

    https://severinfilms.com/products/the-worlds-of-lucile-hadzihalilovic-4-disc-blu-ray-box-set?srsltid=AfmBOoou-iZ8mRriGhlXEFp2Obk0PklIBg_UtIM7P4FevS-fmB5Ecvjt

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    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!)

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Pure Cinema & Antenna Releasing Present: THE JAR! Screening Announcement!
    May 11 2026

    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.

    Tickets available here but this show will likely sell out, so grab em quick! https://studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/the-jar/

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    The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social

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    Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social

    and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

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    8 mins
  • The Psychotronic Video Guide (w/ Patton Oswalt)
    May 5 2026

    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 is download the new Gorilla Comedy + App on Tuesday May 5th! https://gorillacomedyplus.com/

    Listen to the previous Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film Episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychotronic-encyclopedia-of-film/id1204885502?i=1000759988414

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    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 at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!)

    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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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • New Beverly Calendar: May 2026
    Apr 30 2026

    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/

    Have A look at what's Happening at The Vista/Video Archives Cinema Club Here: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=20xhpa3yt2hhkwt4zjvfcwsaww

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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film
    Apr 7 2026

    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 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 at https://mubi.com/purecinema (and we'd love it if you would give them a try!)

    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

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    Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social

    and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • New Beverly Calendar: April 2026 (William Beaudine)
    Apr 1 2026

    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 well: https://www.amazon.com/Ed-Wood-Made-Hollywood-USA/dp/1682196410

    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: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=20xhpa3yt2hhkwt4zjvfcwsaww

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    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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    3 hrs and 4 mins
  • Bonus: James L. Neibaur - Author of Directed By William Beaudine: An Overview
    Mar 29 2026

    For this very special bonus episode, Brian talks to author James L. Neibaur, who literally wrote the book on Director William Beaudine! He has also written more than 30 other books examining legendary actors, filmmakers, and film genres, often exploring them film by film. His subjects include Buster Keaton, Chaplin, Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, Jean Harlow, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, James Cagney, Clint Eastwood, the Monster Movies of Universal Studios and more, but this discussion is focused on his book Directed by William Beaudine: An Overview. For this bonus, Brian chats with Neibaur about Beadine and his career, in line with the director tribute taking place throughout the month of April at the New Beverly and the Video Archives Cinema Club.

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    and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

    Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rupertpupkin/

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    38 mins
  • Director William Beaudine Part 2: The Bowery Boys (w/ Quentin Tarantino)
    Mar 27 2026

    Quentin Tarantino returns for part two of our look at director William Beaudine. This time, he turns his attention to Beaudine's Bowery Boys films, tracing their evolution from the Dead End Kids to the Little Tough Guys to the East Side Kids and finally to the Bowery Boys. A selection of these films will be screening this April at both the Video Archives Cinema Club and the New Beverly:

    Check out all things New Beverly here: https://thenewbev.com/

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    Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social

    and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social

    Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rupertpupkin/

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    1 hr and 31 mins