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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Films made between 1930 and 1934 have come to be known as pre-Code and display defiance of the self-censorship rules Hollywood laid down for itself. I will talk about the delicious naughtiness and sensational social realism of these films with Danny Reid of Pre-Code.com. -
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. -
Cinema Junkie is technically on holiday break but here's something old and something new to start the year: an archive of my Reel Science episode plus my picks for the best films of 2018. -
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. -
Cinema Junkie is taking a holiday break and will be re-posting popular podcasts in the interim. This week I pull up an archive show appropriate for the Christmas season but with some perverse holiday cheer and that means revisiting "Christmas Smackdown" with Mark Nutter and Cynthia Carle. Proceed with caution. -
Stunt driver Steve Lepper picks his favorite car movies as well as the best car chases ever put on film. -
Legendary Hong Kong producer Raymond Chow died earlier this month. This podcast pays tribute to his legacy with San Diego Asian Film Festival artistic director Brian Hu. Plus we get a preview of the 19th annual festival. -
A discussion of witches through history and on film from ancient Rome to "Rosemary's Baby" and Monty Python.
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KPBS Midday EditionFrom Alaska to Wales, retired teacher Doug Green empowers students to explore cultures, tell stories and build meaningful connections. -
San Diego came alive in 2024 with festivals celebrating dance, food, film and quirky traditions. -
KPBS Midday EditionFrom derogatory insult to a symbol of empowerment, the changing meaning of the word "queer" is explored, and "Queer" actor Drew Droege reflects on his journey of embracing it and its cultural impact. -
Scripps Ranch High alum and former "SNL" star ponders: What if a global computer apocalypse did end up ushering in the new millennium? -
The center's founder celebrates 30 years with a 25-year lease, $1 million grant, exciting renovations and plans to inspire future generations. -
San Diego Filipino Cinema marks its sixth anniversary with CineLibre, featuring a free screening of San Diego Filipino Film Festival short films and conversations with filmmakers, including Luke Lace and Marissa Roxas. -
Local critics pick overlooked films of 2024 to be grateful for. -
Actress Lucy Lawless makes an impressive directing debut with 'Never Look Away' about photojournalist Margaret Moth.
Stripper Energy just received an Emmy for Journalistic Enterprise, you can watch the six-part video podcast now.