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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'Park Opera' redefines opera in Balboa Park
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"The Overnight” has been stirring buzz since its premiere at Sundance earlier this year. It's a raunchy comedy but with more than sex on its mind.
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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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Choose between Riz Ahmed and COVID-19 documentary
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Oscar-winner Stephen Mirrione talks about the art and craft of editing
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Stylish Italian thrillers serve up perfect antidote for holiday cheer
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New documentary screens through DGC@Home
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KPBS Midday EditionCritics pick old and new movies plus binge-worthy series
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Director William Friedkin dissects his film in new documentary
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The Globe's holiday favorite can't be SEEN this year but it can be HEARD
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Horror comedy twist on body swap films opens at South Bay Drive-In
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!