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

Unpacking the virtues of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'

La Jolla Playhouse serves up audacious theatre to WOW you

Cinema Junkie recommends 'Sinners' and 'Gazer'
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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.
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“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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Trio of new movies offer a genie, aliens and a U.S. Marine veteran.
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Indie films offer diverse choices on screen
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For more than two decades the convention has drawn people from all over the globe to celebrate Tiki culture.
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Globe Resident Artist Patricia McGregor directs her final production before leaving for a job in New York.
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Artists who had their work evaluated by professionals are now following up on leads for jobs.
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Star Wars fan group has a booth and panel at Comic-Con.
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How to not just survive the pop culture convention but enjoy it.
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Find out what it takes to get into Hall H and why it is so popular.
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!