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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SD Fringe top pick: 'Smile'
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Former TCM programmer Millie DeChirico talks about her new book, "TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema."
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In the final episode of Cinema Junkie's three-part series focused on Black Com!x Day's Get Shooked! New Masters of Horror panel, Kevin Grevioux talks about his latest projects, owning your own IPs, and monsters.
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Cinema Junkie continues its three-part series talking with the Get Shooked panelists coming for Black Comix Day. In this episode, John Jennings talks about cosmic superheroes, a crowd-funded horror anthology, and getting hooked on comics.
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Cinema Junkie speaks with three of the new masters of horror contributing stories to the new comics anthology "Shook." In Part One, Rodney Barnes talks about vampires, real world horror and juggling a career in TV, film and comics.
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Author Graham Skipper talks about his new Toho authorized book on Godzilla.
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Author Luis Reyes explores the legacy of Latin and Hispanic artists in American film.
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For Thanksgiving, Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithavala joins Cinema Junkie to give thanks for the film "TÁR."
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What makes someone feel driven to tour around with a film projector in tow and screen films on 16mm? Find out on this Bonus edition of Cinema Junkie.
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Actress Lucy Lawless makes an impressive directing debut with 'Never Look Away' about photojournalist Margaret Moth.
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A joint venture between The Globe and the University of San Diego provides unique opportunity for MFA students to perform Shakespeare.
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The Film Noir Foundation's Alan K. Rode talks about noir and film preservation.
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Charles Busch's dark comic satire echoes Grande Dame Guignol horror thrillers of '60s and '70s.
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The festival is a premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema with more than 170 films from 35 countries over 11 days.
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The festival runs through Sunday with screenings, panels and awards.
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The inaugural Halloween Film Festival will screen scary, fun short films in Mission Hills.
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The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park will introduce you to an umbrella monster and more.
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!