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Moxie Theatre Celebrates 15th Season With 'Dance Nation'
- Aug. 16
- By Beth Accomando
Moxie Theatre is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and this weekend it is opening a new play by Clare Barron called “Dance Nation.”
Comic-Con 50: Pop Culture Convention Is Ever Changing But Still A Blast
- July 22
- By Beth Accomando
Comic-Con wrapped up its 50th show Sunday night and KPBS Arts and Culture Reporter Beth Accomando has the highlights.
Comic-Con 50 Begins — A Suggested Guide Of Interesting Panels At The Con
- July 17
- By Beth Accomando
So it begins! Comic-Con kicks off its 50th convention Wednesday night.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Jane Austen To 'Game of Thrones'
- May 24
- By Nina Garin
This long weekend is all about skewing your expectations, whether it’s a new take on Jane Austen, or listening to the music of "Game of Thrones" translated through the organ. Plus, the San Diego Jewish Arts Festival begins, and local high school students try their shot at Broadway.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: 'Cats' And Comics
- April 19
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
Two modern comedy greats visit San Diego this weekend: Ali Wong and Marc Maron. Plus the musical "Cats" is back with new staging and costumes.
New 'Twilight Zone' Just One Of Streaming Options
- April 4
- By Beth Accomando
Streaming television has a lot to offer and three top choices are Jordan Peele's reboot of Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone" on CBS All Access, season two of the YouTube original series "Cobra Kai," and the debut of FX's "What we Do In The Shadows."
WonderCon Wraps Up And Comic-Con's Around The Corner
- April 1
- By Beth Accomando
WonderCon just wrapped up in Anaheim. Some people may not know that the pop culture convention is run by Comic-Con International, which takes place every summer in San Diego.
San Diego Comic Fest Marks Its 7th Year
- March 6
- By Beth Accomando
Most San Diegans probably know Comic-Con but not as many may be familiar with San Diego Comic Fest, which also focuses on comics and pop culture.
Podcast Episode 159: Women Editors Discuss The Art, Craft Of Editing
- Jan. 18
- By Beth Accomando
Oscar nominations come out Jan. 22 and, since many people may not know a lot about what a film editor does, here is an archive edition of Cinema Junkie that will enlighten you about the art and craft of film editing.
'One Man Bond' Returns
- Jan. 3
- By Beth Accomando
If you are a fan of Ian Fleming's James Bond then "Bond on Third" is the perfect show for you this weekend.
Podcast Episode 157: Holy Archives Batman
- Dec. 26, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
Holy archives! Cinema Junkie is on holiday break but enjoy this popular episode dedicated to the 1960s Batman TV show and movie, which are the subject of The Hollywood Museum's exhibit that runs through the end of the year.
'Transparent' Producer To Discuss Her Work And Its Impact At UC San Diego
- Nov. 14, 2018
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Zackary Drucker, a trans woman and multimedia artist, uses her art to give voice to the transgender community.
NOVA Documentary Explains Addiction Causes And Treatments
- Oct. 16, 2018
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for those under 50 years old.
Podcast Episode 151: Teaching Zombies
- Sept. 14, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
The Doctor of the Dead, Arnold T. Blumberg, uses zombies to teach media literacy and critical thinking. He has also just written a geeky, well-researched history of the zombie, "Journey of the Living Dead."
Bidding Goodbye To Comic-Con 2018
- July 16, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
Comic-Con concluded Sunday with what is traditionally known as kids day.