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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'Park Opera' redefines opera in Balboa Park
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La Jolla Playhouse serves up audacious theatre to WOW you
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Spies are back in style as the "Mission Impossible" and 007 franchises serve up new entries, and "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." TV show gets a big screen reboot. The latest "Mission Impossible" film looks a lot like an old James Bond film. -
“A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence,” which opened Friday at the Digital Gym Cinema, is the final part of a Swedish trilogy about being human. -
A 4K restoration of "The Third Man" opens at the Ken Cinema and that's cause for celebration. -
Actor Nicholas Hoult, of "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Warm Bodies," was nineteen when I interviewed him. He was starring with Gabriel Byrne in Richard E. Grant autobiographical film about growing up in Swaziland, "Wah-Wah." Hoult has grown up on screen in starting with "About A Boy" and on through playing Hank/Beast in the "X-Men" films. -
This week Sir Ian McKellan appears as Sherlock Holmes in a new film. So Cinema Junkie looks back to the archives for an interview with the actor about playing Richard III. -
After more than a century, Sherlock Holmes’ popularity continues to rise with a play at the Globe, more of the BBC series in the wings, and now Sir Ian McKellan taking on the role of the great detective for the feature film, “Mr. Holmes." -
"The Overnight” has been stirring buzz since its premiere at Sundance earlier this year. It's a raunchy comedy but with more than sex on its mind. -
It’s summer so that means Shakespeare takes the stage at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. But for its 80th anniversary, the Globe is adding a twist to the Summer Shakespeare season — films.
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KPBS Midday EditionActor Gary Oldman talks about Mick Herron, British spies and why James Bond doesn't fart -
Hive of creativity will hold a party on Tuesday. -
San Diego's micro-cinema has diverse offerings for this weekend and beyond. -
Tuesday, Digital Gym Cinema hosts a single screening of the gorgeous 4K restoration of the 1951 Mexican film noir "Victims of Sin." Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see it on the big screen. -
Eli Roth carves up a 'Thanksgiving' feast while Ridley Scott serves up an overstuffed 'Napoleon.' -
"Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" expands the monsterverse with 10-part streaming show on Apple TV+. -
With Thanksgiving around the corner, you may have some extra time on your hands. And what better way to spend it than watching a movie with family. -
This Saturday will be the last chance to try and purchase badges for next summer's pop culture convention.
Beth Accomando is taking a short break from film reviews and arts coverage to create a six-part video podcast called Stripper Energy. Check it out!