Pure Cinema Podcast

Elric and Brian are joined for this very special episode by returning guest Quentin Tarantino to talk about the Poverty Row Studio Grand National Pictures and the series that Quentin has planned for the Video Archives...

This September the New Beverly proudly presents a full slate of film projected in 35mm, spanning from silent classics to one of the year's most critically lauded hits, with double features showcasing Gena Rowlands...

Over on our Patreon, we do a show called 'Film Discoveries' where we talk to friends of the podcast about some of their favorite first-time watches in the last year or so. As a bonus, we offer this episode of Film...

For this Bonus Interview episode, Brian talks to filmmaker David Kittredge about his excellent new documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL - which examines the tumultuous making of the film EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC in gret...

For this episode, Elric and Brian look back at movies from several years which are celebrating anniversaries: 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 - each picking one movie from these years. Consider supporting Pure Cinema...

August at the New Beverly features dark comedies with Danny Devito, buddy movies, a big Scorsese anniversary, a new Eli Roth movie, classic screwball, dirty cops, early Hitchcock and much much more! Our returning guest...

In this bonus episode, Brian talks to cult actor extraordinaire Clint Howard. They chat about his 2021 Book The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, which he cowrote with his brother Ron Howard (the audiobook version...

For this episode, Elric and Brian return for some more "Missing Pieces", this time showcasing some films featuring big actors that have somehow eluded them to this point. In case you missed it, check out the previous...

The delightful Millie De Chirico returns to the show once more to talk with Brian and Phil and this time it's about the New Beverly Calendar for the month of July 2026 - which is packed with good stuff! Featured this...

In this episode, Elric and Brian return to the hallowed aisles of the Pure Cinema virtual video store and each grab five movies from different sections off the shelves to recommend to you! Listen to the previous Video...

This June the New Beverly proudly presents the triumphant return of Blonde Ransom (which Quentin Tarantino calls "The LA rep discovery of the year!") , the biggest crowd-pleaser from our recent William Beaudine...

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...

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...

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...

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...