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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Cinema Junkie presents a special Midday Movies honoring Black women on screen and behind the camera. -
Cinema Junkie welcomes back David F. Walker, but this time to discuss his new graphic novel, "Big Jim and the White Boy," a clever reimagining of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." -
Find out what our critics and San Diego Cinephiles think about the 97th Academy Award nominations — including the biggest snubs, surprises and upcoming must-watch movies in 2025. -
With "Humane," Caitlin Cronenberg channels her father David Cronenberg's influence while carving out her own unique voice in horror filmmaking. -
KPBS Midday Movies critics Beth Accomando and Yazdi Pithavala face off in a battle between Christmas action-horror and feel good holiday fare. The Christmas Smackdown is refereed by KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon. -
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.
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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? -
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.
Stripper Energy just received an Emmy for Journalistic Enterprise, you can watch the six-part video podcast now.