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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La Jolla Playhouse serves up audacious theatre to WOW you

Cinema Junkie recommends 'Sinners' and 'Gazer'

WorldBeat Center's Sound Healing Garden

Cinema Junkie presents Midday Movies and Dark City Dames to die for
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Cinema Junkie speaks with three of the new masters of horror contributing stories to the new comics anthology "Shook." In Part One, Rodney Barnes talks about vampires, real world horror and juggling a career in TV, film and comics.
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Author Graham Skipper talks about his new Toho authorized book on Godzilla.
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Author Luis Reyes explores the legacy of Latin and Hispanic artists in American film.
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For Thanksgiving, Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithavala joins Cinema Junkie to give thanks for the film "TÁR."
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What makes someone feel driven to tour around with a film projector in tow and screen films on 16mm? Find out on this Bonus edition of Cinema Junkie.
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Two new docuseries look back to the making of George Lucas' "Star Wars" and the founding of Industrial Light and Magic.
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Get ready for a bonkers ass ride through the wildest and most extreme horror and exploitation cinema as Greg Dohler and author Matt Rotman take the wheel to kick a new season of Cinema Junkie into high gear.
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KPBS Midday EditionThis weekend in the arts: Digital Gym Cinema movie screenings, a Latino Film Festival mixer, live music performances and a Comic Savvy open house.
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The beloved New York-style bagel maker pauses farmers market sales after a viral video sparks demand, with plans to open a dedicated storefront this summer.
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Popcorn Reef is redefining movie nights in San Diego with grindhouse gems, giallo classics and wild cult films you won't find anywhere else — even Landmark Theatres.
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The iconic San Diego venue, known for championing foreign and independent films, screens its last movie on Jan. 5.
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KPBS Midday EditionFrom Alaska to Wales, retired teacher Doug Green empowers students to explore cultures, tell stories and build meaningful connections.
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San Diego came alive in 2024 with festivals celebrating dance, food, film and quirky traditions.
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KPBS Midday EditionFrom derogatory insult to a symbol of empowerment, the changing meaning of the word "queer" is explored, and "Queer" actor Drew Droege reflects on his journey of embracing it and its cultural impact.
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Scripps Ranch High alum and former "SNL" star ponders: What if a global computer apocalypse did end up ushering in the new millennium?
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!