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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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Cinema Junkie speaks with filmmaker Errol Morris about his new documentary "The Pigeon Tunnel," which explores the life and work of David Cornwell, better known by his pen name of John Le Carré. -
Moises Esparza looks back on ten years of programming for San Diego Latino Film Festival to curate a list of film recommendations. -
In the early Twentieth Century, Anna May Wong was deemed too Chinese to play white roles and too American to play Chinese roles but that did not stop her from becoming an international icon. Cinema Junkie speaks with Yunte Huang, author of a new biography on the Asian American Actress. -
Steve Chu juggles duties as a judge and a pop culture nerd. -
To celebrate Comic-Con, we are convening a Midday Movies edition to highlight a few of our favorite superhero movies. -
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Directors talk about staging the Bard's romantic comedies and why they are still relevant. -
Ben Model has dedicated himself to creating music scores to bring silent films back to glorious life. He discusses the process to creating these scores and his passion to save these films and share them with new audiences.
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The feature film debut of "Alien" director Ridley Scott's son features top-notch talent and enticing early scenes. But for Luke Scott, it's tough having a lot to live up to — especially when working in the same genre. -
KPBS Midday EditionYou can meet the author at Wednesday's book release party at Hillcrest Brewing Co. -
A blind man turns the tables on three invaders in this new film by "Evil Dead" director Fede Alvarez. -
The three-day event, which caters to the geek and cosplay community, takes over 12 acres of the California Center for the Arts in Escondido this weekend. -
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KPBS Midday EditionInnerMission Productions tackles one of the Bard's 'problem' plays for the modern audience -
KPBS Midday EditionComedy looks to marriage, relationships, and SoCal life -
Crime drama provides timely social commentary
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!