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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Italian film composer Fabio Frizzi made his first tour of the U.S. this year with a tribute concert to director Lucio Fulci called Frizzi 2 Fulci. I saw the concert in L.A. last month and caught up with Frizzi in Wales for my first overseas Cinema Junkie podcast. -
In a year when I was breathlessly awaiting a new Bond film and a promising "Star Wars" installment, "Trumbo" (opening Friday throughout San Diego) was the film that in some ways I was most excited about because it combined so many elements I love. -
The San Diego Asian Film Festival celebrates its sweet 16 this year. Artistic director Brian Hu talked about programming the festival and highlights some festival offerings. -
Bond. James Bond. My obsession with 007 began as a child and I continue to thrill at the new films, including the latest "SPECTRE." -
Last week I gave you a tease of my Cinema Junkie podcast about the first film people remember scaring them, now listen to more memories including some horror celebrities. -
Feminist western barely qualifies as a subgenre since there are so few entries but "The Keeping Room" offers a strong entry. -
This week's horror-themed October Cinema Junkie podcast pays tribute to "Re-Animator The Musical." -
It's all about obedience and madness with reviews of "The Experimenter" and National Theatre Live's "Hamlet" with Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Eisner award-winning letterer Stan Sakai talks about his art. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Midday Movie Critics are highlighting some films that reflect trans representation on the big screen. -
The latest season of the Apple TV+ series based on Mick Herron's spy novels kicks off Sept. 4. -
New film shows how the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program changed the lives of incarcerated men. -
San Diego Central Library is launching The Swiftie Book Club. -
Renée Westbrook's award-winning one-woman show will be performed in Los Angeles on Friday. -
Black cultural center in Balboa Park looks to unite through music, art and culture. -
This weekend enjoy art, dance, cocktails and live music at Tiki Oasis.
Stripper Energy just received an Emmy for Journalistic Enterprise, you can watch the six-part video podcast now.