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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In an era of fast food entertainment, “We Are Still Here” (opening June 25 at the Digital Gym Cinema) serves up a slow meal of haunted house horrors. -
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (opening June 19 in select San Diego theaters) won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
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In the past, a cinematographer's job was done when the shooting wrapped. But now, visual effects can extend their work into post-production. -
Digital Gym Cinema opens a trio of award-worthy foreign films this weekend. -
Ethan Coen goes solo with "Drive-Away Dolls" while Jonathan Glazer takes a look at an Auschwitz commandant in "The Zone of Interest." -
Edible insect ambassador Joseph Yoon is prepping a Bug Banquet at SDSU and you're invited. -
The five-day festival kicks off with musician and film composer Jason Hill in conversation -
KPBS Midday EditionCritics recommend some overlooked Black films from 2023 -
San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association will be celebrating Lunar New Year all month with lion dances. -
On the menu: a slow food film about the joys of cooking opens this weekend at Digital Gym Cinema plus some other cinematic treats.
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!