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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SD Fringe adds SDSU filmmaker showcase

'Park Opera' redefines opera in Balboa Park
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It’s summer so that means Shakespeare takes the stage at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. But for its 80th anniversary, the Globe is adding a twist to the Summer Shakespeare season — films.
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In an era of fast food entertainment, “We Are Still Here” (opening June 25 at the Digital Gym Cinema) serves up a slow meal of haunted house horrors.
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“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (opening June 19 in select San Diego theaters) won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
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Conductor talks about opera and magical realism
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Irish film uses horror to explore themes about 'the other'
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The San Diego Latino Film Festival celebrates a major milestone with a few classics and some impressive new work.
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Graham Greene's novel basis for 1942 film 'This Gun for Hire'
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KPBS Midday EditionFounder Ethan Van Thillo looks back at festival's history
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Transgender actress Daniela Vega makes history at Academy Awards show
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Academy Awards focus on diversity
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Could this be the most diverse pool of nominees in Oscar history?
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!