In this fantastic episode of The Artists podcast, we are joined by the legendary Sir David Sterritt—renowned film critic and scholar, celebrated for his extensive writings on Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently, Martin Scorsese.

Sterritt, who previously appeared in Episode 89 where we explored Hitchcock, Godard, and Kiarostami (a must-listen if you haven’t already!), returns to unpack the essence of Pure Cinema—a term often used but rarely understood in its full cinematic depth.

He’s written for esteemed publications like MovieMaker, Sight and Sound, and Cinéaste, and his insights offer a compelling journey through both classic and modern film thinking.

🎬 This episode dives into:


What truly defines Pure Cinema


The dance between suspense, commerce, and artistic intent


Inside Hitchcock’s mind—his process, precision, and preoccupations


Vertigo


The ever-important role of the audience


2001: A Space Odyssey


And yes, we circle back to Scorsese—briefly, but brilliantly

A treat for cinephiles, filmmakers, and anyone curious about the grammar of great cinema.

In this fantastic episode of&nbsp;The Artists&nbsp;podcast, we are joined by the legendary&nbsp;Sir David Sterritt&mdash;renowned film critic and scholar, celebrated for his extensive writings on&nbsp;Alfred Hitchcock,&nbsp;Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently,&nbsp;Martin Scorsese.
Sterritt, who previously appeared in&nbsp;Episode 89&nbsp;where we explored Hitchcock, Godard, and Kiarostami (a must-listen if you haven&rsquo;t already!), returns to unpack the essence of&nbsp;Pure Cinema&mdash;a term often used but rarely understood in its full cinematic depth.
He&rsquo;s written for esteemed publications like&nbsp;MovieMaker,&nbsp;Sight and Sound, and&nbsp;Cin&eacute;aste, and his insights offer a compelling journey through both classic and modern film thinking.
🎬 This episode dives into:
<ol>
<li>
What truly defines&nbsp;Pure Cinema
</li>
<li>
The dance between&nbsp;suspense, commerce, and artistic intent
</li>
<li>
Inside Hitchcock&rsquo;s mind&mdash;his process, precision, and preoccupations
</li>
<li>
Vertigo
</li>
<li>
The ever-important role of the&nbsp;audience
</li>
<li>
2001: A Space Odyssey
</li>
<li>
And yes, we circle back to&nbsp;Scorsese&mdash;briefly, but brilliantly
</li>
</ol>
A treat for cinephiles, filmmakers, and anyone curious about the grammar of great cinema.

THE ARTISTS podcast started in 2019 with a focus on creators and filmmakers, but, gradually realizing that Artists and Entrepreneurship are two sides of the same coin. Also, realizing that mental health is an important aspect for Artists to thrive. Hence, the gamut of knowledge and inspiration has gone beyond just creating to also building , balancing, sustaining and catapulting. The Artists Podcast endeavors to push and inspire Artists to bloom in all areas of their life by conversing with the best Artists globally.

THE ARTISTS podcast started in 2019 with a focus on creators and filmmakers, but, gradually realizing that Artists and Entrepreneurship are two sides of the same coin. Also, realizing that mental health is an important aspect for Artists to thrive. Hence, the gamut of knowledge and inspiration has gone beyond just creating to also building , balancing, sustaining and catapulting. The Artists Podcast endeavors to push and inspire Artists to bloom in all areas of their life by conversing with the best Artists globally.

The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita Bhhatia

A profession where Murphy's law is at its best!

In this podcast, we decipher the journey of the makers in the business of making films and unravel the challenges of being in this profession.

These candid conversations are also a reality check to millions out there who want to be in this very sort out and considerably glamorous profession.

New episode every Friday/ Saturday

Curated & Hosted by Suchita Bhhatia 
Brought to you by Metaphysical Lab & Ep.Log Media 

A profession where Murphy's law is at its best!
In this podcast, we decipher the journey of the makers in the business of making films and unravel the challenges of being in this profession.
These candid conversations are also a reality check to millions out there who want to be in this very sort out and considerably glamorous profession.
New episode every Friday/ Saturday
Curated &amp; Hosted by Suchita Bhhatia Brought to you by Metaphysical Lab &amp; Ep.Log Media

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