Pure Cinema Podcast

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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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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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 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!
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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
 
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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
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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