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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Cinema Junkie speaks with authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid about their new book, “Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934," which they say is the perfect gift for any cinephile.
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As protests take on a more theatrical — and often humorous — tone, Cinema Junkie teams up with Midday Movies to look at tactical frivolity in film and real life.
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The new documentary “Tura!” pays tribute to badass actress and pop culture icon Tura Satana. Cinema Junkie speaks with director Cody Jarrett and Satana’s friend and manager Siouxzan Perry. Warning: Episode contains mature language.
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Cinema Junkie presents this month's Midday Movies with an exploration of surprising takes on Shakespeare, from Bollywood's "Angoor" to Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood."
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Ben Model's new book defines the visual language and lasting impact of silent cinema.
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Cinema Junkie joins Midday Movies to spotlight Digital Gym Cinema, a microcinema keeping cult classics, international gems and community film events alive in San Diego.
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Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a vampire tale, a story of the Jim Crow South, an Afrofuturistic vision and a heart-pounding tribute to the blues and Black culture. Cinema Junkie takes a deep dive into the film with critics and authors.
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Cinema Junkie celebrates Walpurgisnacht with Joe Bob Briggs, host of Shudder's "The Last Drive-In."
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From George Lucas in Hall H to voice acting favorites, comics legends and award-worthy film, here's how to navigate a Sunday full of meaning.
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"Star Wars" creator George Lucas is making his first-ever Comic-Con appearance Sunday. Here's how to get into Hall H and what you need to know about lines and wristband rules.
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Legendary creators, banned books, K-pop fandom, horror deep dives and more — Saturday's Comic-Con lineup as something for everyone. We've grouped our top panel picks by theme to help you plan your day.
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From cosplay to comics legends, monsters to manga, here are some of the most compelling panels happening Friday at Comic-Con 2025 — grouped by theme to help you plan your day.
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Often called the "Oscars of the comics industry," Comic-Con hosts the 37th annual Eisner Awards on Friday, celebrating top comics creators and titles across 32 categories.
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Planning for Comic-Con 2025? Check out our Wednesday and Thursday panel picks covering Marvel legends, anime, horror and more to help build your perfect schedule.
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"Adjunct" has its theatrical debut Thursday night at Digital Gym Cinema, with writer-director Ron Najor in person.
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A San Diego theater company is reimagining a classic fairy tale with "Gretel: The Musical," giving the Brothers Grimm story new life as a femme-centric musical.
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