Pure Cinema Podcast
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 637 ratingsA 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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Episodes
Film Debuts with Sean Baker
January 21, 2019 04:30 - 2 hours - 124 MBElric and Brian are joined by filmmaker and cinephile Sean Baker (THE FLORIDA PROJECT, TANGERINE, STARLET) to talk about some feature film debuts that they like very much! Five films because each and quite a variety of cinema to be had in this group - newer and older! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecine...
10 Films Because 2018
January 09, 2019 04:30 - 2 hours - 153 MBElric and Brian do their version of a "Top 10" films of 2018 list - but in the PCP way, it's "10 films Because" (each) and not a regular top 10. Also discussed, a recent outing to the New Beverly for a Christmas-themed double bill and some "Let's Get Physical" Blu-ray picks. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/p...
New Beverly Calendar: January, 2019
January 04, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBElric and Brian are joined by actor/filmmaker/cinephile Pat Healy and Phil Blankenship to discuss the New Beverly Calendar for January 2019.
Scorsese: Part One
December 17, 2018 04:30 - 3 hours - 177 MBWith this episode, Elric and Brian begin their three-part series covering the narrative films of director Martin Scorsese. Starting here with chronologically with WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR and working their way up to RAGING BULL, they discuss the movies and offer an pairing to go with each one. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Fac...
Film Discoveries of 2018
December 05, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBOn this episode, Elric and Brian hangout and talk about the first their experience at the re-opening night at the New Beverly, their favorite Blu-ray releases of the year and their favorite older film discoveries that they saw for the first time in 2018. Enjoy! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ ...
New Beverly Calendar: December, 2018
November 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis is our first "Calendar Episode" where we look at and talk through all through programming for a single month at the New Beverly Cinema (our new partner) in Los Angeles. Elric and Brian are joined by Phil Blankenship (social media manager for the New Beverly -- also previously a guest on our "Bonkers" episode) to talk about all the films (double features, midnights, kiddie matinees etc) playing at the theater for December. If you are not an L.A. native, definitely check out this episode ...
"The Return"
November 14, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBWe are back! And we have some big news about the show and new things that are happening with it! Have a listen as we discuss those changes as well as a range of topics from Orson Welles' THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND (and it's accompanying documentary), some picks for the Barnes and Noble Criterion sale, the demise of Filmstruck and Noirvember! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram:...
Episode 36: Peary's Cult Movies 3
August 13, 2018 03:00 - 3 hours - 187 MBFor their Season Three Finale, Elric and Brian return to their tradition of using one of Danny Peary's Cult Movies books as the jumping off point for the episode. They each choose their usual "Five Films Because" from the book and also throw in a short list of three movies each that they feel deserved to be highlighted from season three. During the break between seasons, be sure to look for them on Patreon, where they will continue to crank out exclusive bonus content! You can help support...
More 90s Cult!
July 30, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis episode was originally recorded in 2017 for our Patreon subscribers, but we've spruced it up with clips for all of you to check out! We offer more picks each in rapid succession to compliment our original 90s Cult episode (ep 15). Apologies for the sound quality as it was recorded via Skype before we were able to streamline that process. Please think about supporting the show on Patreon! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Sho...
Episode 35 - "Bonkers!"
July 16, 2018 03:30 - 2 hours - 144 MBElric and Brian are joined by film programmer/social media master Phil Blankenship to discuss the many joys of brain melting, noggin sizzling bonkers cinema. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 34 - "Toon Time"
July 02, 2018 03:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBElric and Brian turn a spotlight on animated films for this episode - preceded by a discussion of their earliest experiences with the form and of course "5 Films Because" each. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 33 - Movie Satires with Adam Rifkin
June 18, 2018 03:30 - 2 hours - 152 MBOn this episode, Elric and Brian have their first guest of season three as they are joined by director Adam Rifkin to discuss movie satires (and Adam's new films THE LAST MOVIE STAR and DIRECTOR'S CUT). Some good Burt Reynolds talk to be had here too! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's ...
Episode 32 - Late 80s Cult Movies - 1985-89
June 04, 2018 03:30 - 2 hours - 158 MBElric and Brian keep on keeping on with the 80s cult theme this episode, moving into the back of the decade to discuss 10 more gems each. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 31 - Early 80s Cult Movies - 1980-84
May 21, 2018 03:30 - 3 hours - 172 MBElric and Brian return to another of their "Cult Movies" episodes - this time tackling the first half of the 1980s with ten picks each! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 30 - An Exploitation Sampler
May 07, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBAfter going in depth on John Carpenter and Documentaries, Elric and Brian go breezier with this "Exploitation Sampler" episode, in which they each choose a film from the categories of Blaxploitation, Hicksploitation, Canuxploitation, Sexploitation and one 'wild card' category of exploitation. This will hopefully just be a lead in to deeper dives into many if not all of these categories at a later date. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Foll...
Episode 29 - Documentaries!
April 23, 2018 03:00 - 2 hours - 156 MBAfter their epic Carpenter two-parter, the boys are back to talk documentaries in a similarly epic way (in a single episode this time). For this round, Elric and Brian offer up 5 Documentaries because and an additional 5 recommendations each that are currently available streaming! 20 plus documentaries! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and...
Episode 28B - Carpenter! (Part Two)
April 05, 2018 03:00 - 3 hours - 194 MBElric and Brian return to the great John Carpenter again to talk about and pair the films from the second half of his career including such classics as BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, THEY LIVE and IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (and many more)! This episode is just as epic as the first part, and may be the longest episode of PCP to date! A proper tribute to an incredible gentleman! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Sho...
Episode 28A - Carpenter! (Part One)
March 26, 2018 03:00 - 3 hours - 189 MBIn this episode, Elric and Brian follow up on a promise they made back in the Tarantino episode to do a full tribute and pairings for the great John Carpenter! This turned out to be a huge task as ALL of Carpenter's films are being discussed and paired and thus the first two-part episode of Pure Cinema is born! This round they cover his first ten films - from DARK STAR to STARMAN! Watch for part two and the rest! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinem...
Alternate Oscars 2018
March 12, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBYou saw who the winners were for this year's Academy Awards last week - now listen to us talk about who we think should have also been recognized as we take another page from Danny Peary's book and run down our own lists of "Alternate Oscars". You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter:...
Episode 27 - "Jail Bait" (Prison Movies)
February 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this episode, Elric and Brian go behind bars for a discussion about some of their favorite Prison Movies! This topic was certainly influenced/inspired by last year's release of BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99, which they talk about at the top of the show. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Tw...
Episode 26 - "Romance"
February 12, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBJust in time for Valentine's Day, Elric and Brian indulge their romantic sides and offer up lists of films that they feel are about love and the complications involved with it. Watch these movies with your special someone (or your pets)! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitt...
Episode 25 - "America!" (Season Three Premiere)
January 28, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBElric and Brian return for Season Three of Pure Cinema with a special announcement (their new partnership with the film website The Pink Smoke) and to discuss films that make them think of America (for better or worse). Some iconic movies discussed here and some that are more off the beaten path. The show will be coming out every two weeks this season so if you are looking for more episodes, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.co...
Ten Films Because 2017
December 20, 2017 00:02 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBAs a sort of an end of the year wrap-up show, Elric and Brian each put together lists of "10 films Because" that are some favorite first time watches from 2017 - so not a traditional top ten, but a mix of new and old films that they enjoyed seeing over the past year. Check out our Patreon for tons more exclusive content! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Episode 24: Peary's Cult Movies 2
November 07, 2017 02:30 - 3 hours - 171 MBOn this season two finale of the show, Brian and Elric go epic with an in depth discussion of some of their favorite discoveries from Danny Peary's book CULT MOVIES 2. This episode even includes an interview with Peary himself! Enjoy! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter....
Episode 23: Horror Movie Music
October 23, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBOn this second October episode, Elric and Brian are joined by Elric's Shockwaves Podcast co-host Rob Galluzzo to talk about some film music - specifically some of their favorite scores and composers for horror films.
Episode 22: Horror Triple Features
October 09, 2017 03:30 - 2 hours - 131 MBOn this special October episode, Elric and Brian are joined by Filmmaker Jackson Stewart (BEYOND THE GATES) as all three of them choose SIX Horror film triple features for your enjoyment! (get it? 6-6-6!) You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitte...
Episode 21: Life Cycle
September 25, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBOn this episode Elric and Brian choose films from 5 different segments of life - Childhood, Adolescence, The 20s Drift, Adulthood and The Twilight Years. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 20: Twilight Time
September 11, 2017 03:30 - 2 hours - 140 MBOn this episode, Elric and Brian announce a quick format change before diving deep into one of their favorite boutique Blu-ray labels - Twilight Time. Twilight Time is a haven for cult and classic film fans alike and it was tough to choose only five films each to highlight! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/pu...
Episode 19: Tarantino
August 21, 2017 03:30 - 3 hours - 184 MBin honor of the 25th Anniversary of RESERVOIR DOGS, Elric and Brian run down and discuss all of Quentin Tarantino's films and suggest a pairing for each one of them. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 18: Silent Cinema
August 14, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week's episode, Elric and Brian go full ahead into the world and influence of Silent Movies and call out some favorites as well as offering some possible good entry points for folks that have yet to dive into this incredibly exciting, funny and dramatic partition of cinema. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.faceboo...
Bonus Episode - "The Extended Handshake" (from Patreon)
August 07, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBFor this mid-season bonus, we are releasing the very first episode we did for our Patreon subscribers when we launched - which is an extension of/sequel to our very first "Handshake Movies" section of the pilot episode of the show. Here, we dive back into the well of some of our personal favorites and discuss Five more Handshake films each! Enjoy! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Inst...
Episode 17: "New York"
July 31, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBOn this episode, Elric and Brian take some time out from their trip to New York City (working on Brian's Danny Peary documentary) and talk about their experience in the few days they've been there and discuss some of their favorite films that make them think of New York. The episode includes clips from some folks they talked to while in the city - with each guest talking about a few New York movies of their own. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinema...
Episode 16: "Based on a True Story"
July 24, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBOn this episode, Elric and Brian are honored to be joined by screenwriter Larry Karaszewski (ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, MAN ON THE MOON, BIG EYES and THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON) to discuss and break down the biopic genre into more broad and diverse categories. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purec...
Episode 15: 90s Cult Movies
July 17, 2017 03:30 - 2 hours - 132 MBTaking a page from Season 1 - on this episode Elric and Brian examine some films from the 1990s that they think fit into the cult category (each picking 10 movies to highlight). You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 14: "High School"
July 10, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBPure Cinema Season Two is in full effect as Elric and Brian talk High School movies with screenwriter Dan Waters (HEATHERS, BATMAN RETURNS, DEMOLITION MAN, ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE)! You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bob...
Episode 13: "Summer!" (Season Two Premiere)
July 03, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBElric and Brian kick of Pure Cinema Season Two with a discussion of some of their favorite “Summer” movies! It’s full-on summertime! Kick back and enjoy! Also - check out our Patreon for bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Summer Bonus Episode: Code Red!
June 12, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBOn this special summer bonus episode, Elric and Brian take a deep dive into the Code Red DVD label and sit down with the one-man-band behind it - Mr. Bill Olsen. After their chat with Bill, they run though a group of films from Code Red that they like and think are worthy of picking up. They also choose one film each from Scorpion Releasing (basically a sister company to Code Red, run by Bill's brother Walt) to highlight as well. Enjoy! You can help support this show by going to: https://w...
Patreon Announcement!
May 30, 2017 19:58 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBHey Pure Cinema Listeners - here is just a quick announcement about the Patreon campaign we just launched for the show! If you are a superfan of the show and interested in supporting us (and getting bonus content) - head over to www.patreon.com/purecinemapod to check it out and perhaps join our little club!
Episode 12: Peary's Cult Movies 1
May 22, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBFor this finale of the first season of the show, Elric and Brian reflect on the previous 11 (& 1/2) episodes and call out some favorite moments and discoveries that have come about because of them as well as some ideas they have for season two. The focus of episode 12 is on Danny Peary's Cult Movies 1 and they each choose their "5 Films Because" from this book, which has been incredibly important and formative to both of them. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.pat...
Episode 11: "Crime Story"
May 08, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBOn this week's show, Elric and Brian welcome guest Josh Olson (Academy Award nominated screenwriter of A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE) and enter into the gritty world of crime films - each offering "5 Films Because" in a demonstration of their love for the genre.
Episode 10: Dysfunctional Families
May 01, 2017 09:21 - 1 hour - 105 MBInspired by Scream Factory's new Blu-ray release of John Waters' film SERIAL MOM, Elric and Brian discuss the film and offer up suggestions of things to pair with it. Next, they diverge into the topic of dysfunctional families in cinema and offer their 5 films because for movies that have both real and created familial situations.
Bonus Episode #1- Listener Questions Answered!
April 17, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 56.9 MBOn this first bonus episode, Elric and Brian field a whole bunch of listener questions in an epic conversation that runs almost two and a half hours! From their favorite Kubrick, Joe Don Baker and Sybil Danning films, to movies that make them weepy and their most fond memories of theatrical screenings plus much much more! Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Episode 9: Neo & Noir
April 10, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis week, Elric and Brian plunge into the dark and seedy world of Neo-Noir movies and offer up five recommendations each with a classic Noir film to pair with every one as a "chaser".
Episode 8: Rip-Offs
April 03, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this week's show, Elric and Brian are joined by their first guest - Stephen Scarlata (JODOROWSKY'S DUNE, BEYOND THE GATES) - to talk about some of their favorite "Ripoff Movies". The impetus for this episode is the release of CATHY'S CURSE on Blu-ray from Severin Films, which we take some time to discuss at the top of the show before delving into the wild world of cinematic Rip-off's.
Episode 7: Cult Movies 2000 & Beyond
March 27, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis week, Elric and Brian talk about how Cult Movies are born and run down lists of 10 films each that they feel are cult films from the year 2000 to the present. You can help support this show by going to: https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Follow the Show on Twitter: twitter.com/purecinemapod Instagram: www.instagram.com/purecinemapod/ and Facebook: www.facebook.com/purecinemapod/ Elric's Twitter: twitter.com/elrickane Brian's Twitter: twitter.com/bobfreelander
Episode 6: Scream Factory
March 20, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, in honor of Scream Factory's fifth anniversary, Elric and Brian talk about their appreciation for the label and each do a '5 Films Because' list to highlight some Blu-rays they enjoy that have been released by Scream over the years.
Episode 5: MacGuffins
March 13, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBElric and Brian select 5 Films each from the "Master of Suspense" Alfred Hitchcock and offer a more contemporary movie to pair with every one of their choices.
Episode 4: Death Wishes
March 06, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBRevenge is in the air this week as Elric and Brian briefly discuss Macon Blair's new film I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE (now on Netflix) and then each offer a film that could pair with it and delve deep into their "5 Films Because" lists of revenge movies.
Episode 3: Cut and Print!
February 27, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBElric and Brian talk briefly about the importance (or not) of the Academy Awards and go through a list of their Alternate Oscars. They also discuss films about filmmaking and each list "5 Films Because" on that topic.
Episode 2: Space Invaders!!!
February 20, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBElric and Brian discuss Denis Villeneuve's film ARRIVAL, each pair it with another movie and run through their Alien/First Contact "5 Films Because" lists.