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Old Globe Mounts Sparkling Production Of 'Much Ado About Nothing'
- Aug. 16
- By Beth Accomando
William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," now in performance at the Old Globe Theatre, gives us Benedick and Beatrice, a pair of witty, reluctant lovers who set the tone for screwball comedies and romantic comedies where the lovers just can't seem to realize they are perfect for each other.
'Call Of Duty Black Ops 4' Is Coming To Gaming Consoles Soon
- Aug. 14
- Phillip Lorenzo
Video game releases generate as much excitement as blockbuster movies and what’s even more impressive is that the artistry and production values found in many of the games rival what Hollywood puts into its movie. That’s why I have asked Phillip Lorenzo to do a guest blog about the new "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4"that will be released soon.
August Noir Book of The Month Club: Catching Up With James M. Cain
- Aug. 13
- D. A. Kolodenko
Guest blogger D.A. Kolodenko looks to James M. Cain’s "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and Marty Holland's Can-inspired "Fallen Angel" for the August Noir Book of the Month Club to complement the Film Geeks SD Noir on the Boulevard film series at Digital Gym Cinema.
'BlacKkKlansman' Tops This Week's Movie Picks
- Aug. 10
- By Beth Accomando
It’s a wild weekend at the movies with a new Spike Lee film, a radically fun reimagining of Shakespeare, and Jason Statham facing off against a giant, prehistoric shark.
Tiki Oasis 18 Sets South Seas Cinema As Its Theme
- Aug. 7
- By Beth Accomando
Tiki Oasis 18 has chosen South Seas Cinema as its theme and will host a number of symposiums on the topic during its five-day event that kicks off Wednesday.
'The Other Side Of Everything' Offers Insight Into Modern Serbia
- Aug. 3
- By Beth Accomando
The new documentary “The Other Side of Everything” uses family history to shed light on recent events in Serbia.
Podcast Episode 148: Remembering Tab Hunter
- Aug. 3
- By Beth Accomando
Last month actor and golden boy Tab Hunter died of cardiac arrest at the age of 86. I got to interview him in 2015. Here's a podcast dedicated to him.
San Diego Noir At La Jolla Athenaeum
- July 31
- By Beth Accomando and D.A. Kolodenko
KPBS film critic Beth Accomando and Noir Book of the Month Club blogger D.A. Kolodenko present San Diego Noir at the La Jolla Athenaeum on Thursdays in August. Here’s a preview.
Classic Noir And A New 'Mission Impossible' This Weekend
- July 27
- By Beth Accomando
This weekend you can find something old and something new at the movies to escape the summer heat.
Podcast Episode 147: Comic-Con Fans And Creators
- July 20
- By Beth Accomando
Comic-Con, my home away from home, is this week and I wanted to provide a little insight into why it gives me such joy.
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Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the Cinema Junkie blog and podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film Critic Beth Accomando.
So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place.
