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

Unpacking the virtues of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'

La Jolla Playhouse serves up audacious theatre to WOW you

Cinema Junkie recommends 'Sinners' and 'Gazer'
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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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Amazon Original offers low-key sci-fi tale that builds sense of dread
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Two baguette distance is required at bakery and cafe
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May 31 event closes out Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration
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Indian cinema star Irrfan Khan ("The Namesake," "Life of Pi," "Hindi Medium") died at age 53 at the end of April. Cinema Junkie contributor Rebecca Romani spoke to several Indian writers and film critics about Khan and his film legacy.
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Twin screen drive-in will show 'Trolls World Tour' and 'The Invisible Man' starting Friday
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KPBS Midday EditionKickstarter project now available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube
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KPBS Midday EditionArtists discuss creating digital edition of La Jolla Playhouse's WOW Festival
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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!