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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Interview with 'Sunshine' actress Maris Racal
San Diego Filipino Film Festival serves up packed weekend
I was a scare actor for a night at Haunted Trail
San Diego Italian Film Festival celebrates courage
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Author Sloan De Forest talks about the challenges and agonies of compiling a list of films for her new book, "TCM Must-See Sci-Fi: 50 Movies That Are Out Of This World." -
My apologies for getting this podcast out a week late, but I had the TCM Classic Film Festival and Reel Science 2.0 to cover! -
Death. No one likes to talk about it and no one likes to think about how he or she might actually exit this world. But the Hemlock Society of San Diego has some film suggestions that might change your mind. -
If you are a geek like I am, then the news that Comic-Con is going to open a museum was something to be excited about. Cinema Junkie sits down with executive director Adam Smith to discuss what the museum might be like and if the term is even appropriate to describe what's coming. -
Armando Iannucci, creator of "Thick of It" and "Veep," makes his feature film writing and directing debut with "The Death of Stalin." I talk with the comic genius about the challenges of doing political satire at a time when the real world is crazier than anything he can imagine. WARNING: This podcast contains explicit, Malcolm Tucker language. -
The 90th Academy Awards are Sunday and one of the most misunderstood and least appreciated of the craft categories is film editing. So here is a trio of brilliant film editors to talk about their work on this year's Oscar-nominated films and to provide insights into just what film editors do. -
My idea of a good date movie is "Shaun of the Dead." So maybe I'm not the best person to be making Valentine's Day recommendations. But there's one contemporary filmmaker who consistently tackles love with such lush romanticism that even I swoon at his movies. That filmmaker is Wong Kar-Wai. So as much as I hate Cupid's silly holiday, here's a Valentine to Wong Kar-Wai. -
Fifty-two years ago ABC launched the TV show "Batman" and forever changed the pop culture landscape.
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Olympian High School history teacher Keith Hammond moonlights as wrestler Orion Odyssey and returns to the ring for the school's annual Welcome Back Bash fundraiser. -
Through the Comic-Con Artist Intensive program, students ages 14 to 22 get a three-day crash course in comic-making — and a chance to pitch to professionals. -
From George Lucas in Hall H to voice acting favorites, comics legends and award-worthy film, here's how to navigate a Sunday full of meaning. -
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas is making his first-ever Comic-Con appearance Sunday. Here's how to get into Hall H and what you need to know about lines and wristband rules. -
Legendary creators, banned books, K-pop fandom, horror deep dives and more — Saturday's Comic-Con lineup as something for everyone. We've grouped our top panel picks by theme to help you plan your day. -
From cosplay to comics legends, monsters to manga, here are some of the most compelling panels happening Friday at Comic-Con 2025 — grouped by theme to help you plan your day. -
Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories. -
Planning for Comic-Con 2025? Check out our Wednesday and Thursday panel picks covering Marvel legends, anime, horror and more to help build your perfect schedule.
Stripper Energy just received an Emmy for Journalistic Enterprise, you can watch the six-part video podcast now.