Cinema Junkie
Satisfy your celluloid addiction and mainline film 24/7 with Cinema Junkie’s Beth Accomando. So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, feel like taking a deep dive into a genre, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place. You can also find Beth's coverage of other arts and culture events here.
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25th anniversary of 'In the Mood for Love'
How FilmOut, San Diego's LGBTQ+ Film Festival, began
Bringing 'The Heart' to life
'Batman Azteca' wows Comic-Con
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Cinema Junkie welcomes back David F. Walker, but this time to discuss his new graphic novel, "Big Jim and the White Boy," a clever reimagining of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." -
Find out what our critics and San Diego Cinephiles think about the 97th Academy Award nominations — including the biggest snubs, surprises and upcoming must-watch movies in 2025. -
With "Humane," Caitlin Cronenberg channels her father David Cronenberg's influence while carving out her own unique voice in horror filmmaking. -
KPBS Midday Movies critics Beth Accomando and Yazdi Pithavala face off in a battle between Christmas action-horror and feel good holiday fare. The Christmas Smackdown is refereed by KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon. -
Film programmers Matt Rotman of Bonkers Ass Cinema and Eddie Gurrola of Popcorn Reef join Cinema Junkie to sing the praises of grindhouse cinema. -
A cinephile's dilemma of having two film festivals happening at the same time: TCM Film Festival and San Diego Asian Film Festival's Spring Showcase. -
Film editor Laurent Sénéchal just received an Oscar nomination for his work on 'Anatomy of a Fall' and he discusses the challenges of editing the tense thriller. -
A bonus holiday edition! Cinema Junkie's Beth Accomando and Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithavala have created a cinematic shopping list to get you through the holidays and avoid any lumps of coal.
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Famous 1962 interview between the Master of Suspense and French filmmaker is now a film -
Original comic book art on display through Jan. 31 -
Actress Cynthia Nixon talks about challenges of her role -
Guest blogger Rebecca Romani says 'Theeb,' Jordan's entry for the Oscars is a stunning example of new Arab cinema. The film is now playing at the Ken Cinema. -
Indie filmmaker Ryan Coogler reinvigorates the 'Rocky' franchise -
Guest blogger Rebecca Romani says "Queens of Syria" — Yasmin Fedda's new documentary which had its U.S. debut this weekend at the San Diego Arab Film Festival — is a powerful commentary on refugees, war and the cycles of history. -
Guest blogger Rebecca Romani says The San Diego Arab Film Festival, which runs through Sunday, has some interesting films in its line-up, including a animated documentary and a film about Palestinian Christians.
Stripper Energy just received an Emmy for Journalistic Enterprise, you can watch the six-part video podcast now.