Pure Cinema Podcast New Beverly Calendar: January 2026
Dec 24, 2025
Comedian Dana Gould joins to delve into January's cinematic offerings at the New Beverly. He shares thoughts on classics like *The Godfather Part II* and discusses the charming connection in Lubitsch's comedies with Claudette Colbert. The conversation flows to the allure of Peter Sellers' political satires, plus a wild ride through the Jackass double feature. They also explore the dark humor of *Monkey Shines* and the nostalgia of family matinees, reminding everyone why catching films on the big screen remains a must!
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Experience Restored: Original Prints Matter
- The New Beverly plays a rare original IB Technicolor print of The Godfather Part II to show how 1974 audiences saw it.
- Phil urges seeing films in archival prints because color and presentation change the viewing experience.
Unlikely Casting Memory About Godfather II
- Dana Gould recounts pitching Freddie Prinze for young Vito in The Godfather Part II and losing out to De Niro in 1974.
- He frames it as a humorous behind-the-scenes memory about casting disagreements.
Studio Archival Prints Can Sparkle
- Universal's archival prints are among the best-looking studio materials for black-and-white Lubitsch comedies.
- Phil recommends seeing these restorations on the big screen for clarity and texture.