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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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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."
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"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.
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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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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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KPBS Midday Edition'The 2 Sides Project' Looks To Unexpected Shared History
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Gilbert and Sullivan operetta still entertains after 138 years
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KPBS Midday EditionIt may be Friday the 13th, but there’s more than just horror at the box office this weekend.
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KPBS Midday EditionFilm serves up a modern take on old fables
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'Blade Runner 2049' is a mesmerizing follow up to Ridley Scott's film
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Festival serves up multiple film tracts through Sunday
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KPBS Midday EditionFestival kicks off 12 days of features and documentaries
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Musical from 1997 proves relevant today
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