Pure Cinema Podcast Video Store Sampler: The Return
Aug 7, 2025
Elric and Brian dive into the nostalgia of video store culture, curating film recommendations across genres like Comedy and Horror. They explore the absurdity of the quirky comedy 'Trax,' and the chilling narrative of giallo horror in 'The Creature with the Blue Hand.' A reflection on war films emphasizes themes of resilience in 'Von Ryan's Express.' The hosts also celebrate hidden gems on MUBI, while whimsical moments in romance are highlighted, culminating in personal favorites from their video store adventures.
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Return To The Video Store
- Brian Saur and Elric Kane revive their virtual Pure Cinema video store format for a new sampler episode.
- They treat the show like browsing VHS aisles and pick themed sections to recommend films.
VHS Revival From A Found TV
- Brian describes receiving an old TV and reconnecting his VCR to revisit rare VHS tapes at home.
- He used that setup to rewatch Trax, a title that lacks a modern home‑video release.
Trax's Strange Cult Tone
- Trax blends action and broad comedy with unexpectedly dark moments, making its tone intentionally strange.
- Brian argues the film works as a goofy cult relic and benefits from communal, crowd viewings.