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Would You Take A Class Called 'Sex, Drugs, And Rock 'N' Roll'?
- Sept. 16
- By Beth Accomando
San Diego State University is using comics to teach students about critical thinking at a time when such skills are most needed.
Cinema Junkie Episode 215: Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Director Destin Cretton
- Sept. 9
- By Beth Accomando
Two decades ago I met Destin Cretton at a student festival I ran and now he's directing Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Here's Destin's origin story.
FilmOut Kicks Off Thursday In-Person With 'Firebird'
- Sept. 8
- By Beth Accomando
FilmOut San Diego’s LGBTQ Film Festival returns to an in-person event Thursday night with the British-Estonian co-production "Firebird."
San Diego Rep's Latinx New Play Festival Runs Friday Through Sunday
- Sept. 1
- By Beth Accomando
San Diego Rep’s Latinx New Play Festival celebrates giving voice to underrepresented communities this weekend.
Afro-Con Is Coming This Weekend
- Aug. 30
- By Beth Accomando
The first Afro-Con or Afrofuturism Convention will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA.
'Candyman' Has A Lot To Unpack
- Aug. 27
- By Beth Accomando
Candyman began in a story by Clive Barker, was brought to vivid life by Tony Todd in a 1992 film, and is now reimagined by filmmaker Nia Da Costa. The new "Candyman" film opens Friday.
Digital Gym Cinema Will Reopen At New Downtown Location
- Aug. 27
- By Beth Accomando
Media Arts Center’s Digital Gym Cinema left its space on El Cajon Boulevard last August and moved all its film programming online because of COVID-19. But during this down time they have been prepping a new space that will open in late fall.
San Diego Rep Latinx Playwright Profile: Rachel Lynett
- Aug. 25
- By Beth Accomando
The fifth annual San Diego Repertory Theatre Latinx New Play Festival is next month and Midday Edition is highlighting three of the playwrights. This week: Rachel Lynett.
Cinema Junkie Episode 214: Hooray For Bollywood, Part 2
- Aug. 25
- By Beth Accomando
Cinema Junkie continues its month-long tribute to Indian film with Hooray For Bollywood, Part Two in which we explore contemporary Bollywood cinema.
The Studio Door Celebrates The Art, Activism Of Drag
- Aug. 20
- By Beth Accomando
The Studio Door is celebrating its seventh anniversary in style with the exhibit San Diego Drag Icons. This Saturday there will be a reception, fundraiser and food drive at the gallery.
The Return Of Halloween Haunts
- Aug. 17
- By Beth Accomando
Looks like Halloween will be happening this year. Spirit Halloween stores are coming back. So too is the Haunted Trail and an immersive haunt experience called "Delusion."
SD Rep Latinx Playwright Profile: Daniella DeJesus
- Aug. 17
- By Beth Accomando
The annual San Diego Repertory Theatre's Latinx New Play Festival is next month and Midday Edition is highlighting three of the playwrights. This week: Daniella De Jesús.
Cinema Junkie Episode 213: Hooray For Bollywood, Part 1
- Aug. 11
- By Beth Accomando
Cinema Junkie goes to India this month to explore Bollywood Cinema. Part one looks to the golden age of Bollywood.
The Globe Returns To Live Performances With 'Hair'
- Aug. 10
- By Beth Accomando
The Old Globe Theatre returns to live performances this week with "Hair" on the Festival stage.
Athenaeum’s Flicks On The Bricks Returns With Screwball Comedy
- Aug. 9
- By Beth Accomando
The Athenaeum’s Flicks on the Bricks returns this month for its 15th year with the best Screwball Sparring Matches. The outdoor film series is hosted by KPBS film critic Beth Accomando.
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MUHAMMAD ALI (New Series Premiere)
Premieres Sept. 19 - 22, 2021 at 8 p.m. followed by an encore on KPBS TV / On Demand
