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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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This year is turning out to be a good one for older actresses. Cynthia Nixon talks about her role in the new independent film “James White” (opened Dec. 4 at Arclight La Jolla). -
John Waters – the self-proclaimed "Pope of Trash" and "People’s Pervert" – returns to San Diego (Nov. 30 at The Observatory North Park) for the John Waters Christmas Tour 2015. -
Italian film composer Fabio Frizzi made his first tour of the U.S. this year with a tribute concert to director Lucio Fulci called Frizzi 2 Fulci. I saw the concert in L.A. last month and caught up with Frizzi in Wales for my first overseas Cinema Junkie podcast. -
In a year when I was breathlessly awaiting a new Bond film and a promising "Star Wars" installment, "Trumbo" (opening Friday throughout San Diego) was the film that in some ways I was most excited about because it combined so many elements I love. -
The San Diego Asian Film Festival celebrates its sweet 16 this year. Artistic director Brian Hu talked about programming the festival and highlights some festival offerings. -
Bond. James Bond. My obsession with 007 began as a child and I continue to thrill at the new films, including the latest "SPECTRE." -
Last week I gave you a tease of my Cinema Junkie podcast about the first film people remember scaring them, now listen to more memories including some horror celebrities. -
Feminist western barely qualifies as a subgenre since there are so few entries but "The Keeping Room" offers a strong entry.
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The annual celebration of Black comic creators returns to Balboa Park for its seventh year. -
It may look like a drag queen threw up in there, but "nobody leaves unhappy" from the drag palace on El Cajon Boulevard. -
This weekend, celebrate Black History Month, explore Thumbprint Gallery's latest exhibition and experience Wookieerotica. Plus, more San Diego weekend arts events. -
Breaking down the good, the bad and the ugly of this year's Academy Award nominations — plus Restaurant Week, GamerCon and how to unwind with puppy yoga. -
Caitlin Cronenberg makes an impressive feature directing debut with "Humane," which refuses to fit neatly in any genre ... just like her dad. -
The 35th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival started Monday night. Screenings run through Feb. 8, and continues virtually from Feb. 9 through 11. -
KPBS Midday EditionThis weekend in the arts: San Diego International Jewish Film Festival and San Diego Black Film Festival are coming up along with roller derby, Lunar New Year celebrations and places to go with your kids. -
There's still time to see this Best International Feature Film entry at Digital Gym Cinema.
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!