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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Cinema Junkie presents Midday Movies and Dark City Dames to die for
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Film programmers Matt Rotman of Bonkers Ass Cinema and Eddie Gurrola of Popcorn Reef join Cinema Junkie to sing the praises of grindhouse cinema. -
A cinephile's dilemma of having two film festivals happening at the same time: TCM Film Festival and San Diego Asian Film Festival's Spring Showcase. -
Film editor Laurent Sénéchal just received an Oscar nomination for his work on 'Anatomy of a Fall' and he discusses the challenges of editing the tense thriller. -
A bonus holiday edition! Cinema Junkie's Beth Accomando and Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithavala have created a cinematic shopping list to get you through the holidays and avoid any lumps of coal. -
Apple TV+ recently launched Season 3 of "Slow Horses" starring Gary Oldman. It is also midway through its "Monarch Legacy of Monsters" show that expands Legendary’s Monsterverse. -
Cinema Junkie speaks with Fil-Am filmmaker H.P. Mendoza about human flight, ghosts on the set, and 'grief release.' -
Cinema Junkie wants to extend the spooky season to 365 days a year with some home haunting memories and scary movie recommendations. -
Cinema Junkie speaks with filmmaker Errol Morris about his new documentary "The Pigeon Tunnel," which explores the life and work of David Cornwell, better known by his pen name of John Le Carré.
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KPBS Midday EditionThis weekend in the arts: Digital Gym Cinema movie screenings, a Latino Film Festival mixer, live music performances and a Comic Savvy open house. -
The beloved New York-style bagel maker pauses farmers market sales after a viral video sparks demand, with plans to open a dedicated storefront this summer. -
Popcorn Reef is redefining movie nights in San Diego with grindhouse gems, giallo classics and wild cult films you won't find anywhere else — even Landmark Theatres. -
The iconic San Diego venue, known for championing foreign and independent films, screens its last movie on Jan. 5. -
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?
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!