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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Unpacking the virtues of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'

La Jolla Playhouse serves up audacious theatre to WOW you

Cinema Junkie recommends 'Sinners' and 'Gazer'

WorldBeat Center's Sound Healing Garden
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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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Founder Lloyd Kaufman talks about satire, Shakespeare, and being old enough to finally play Prospero
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Roller skating facility goes from hosting bouts to offering recreational skating
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Barbara Kopple weaves engrossing tale of rescue mission
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Bodhi Tree Concerts hopes to also highlight how voting rights are still under attack
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UPDATE: CSUSM offers new space for pop-up film and music series
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Egor Abramenko's love for dinosaurs translates into a modern creature feature
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KPBS Midday EditionCOVID forces festival online this weekend
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KPBS Midday EditionCelebration of all things tiki goes online starting Friday
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!