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Cinema Junkie Podcast 193: Become A Digital Explorer During The Pandemic
- May 9
- By Beth Accomando
If you are sheltering at home and growing tired with what Netflix is offering, or need to cut back on expenses and are looking for something free, here are some options.
DGC@Home Offers Guatemalan Drama 'Nuestras Madres'
- May 1
- By Beth Accomando
With sheltering at home people are turning more and more to streaming options for diversion. Here are just a few of those choices for this weekend including the DGC@Home virtual engagement of "Nuestras Madres."
Shudder Originals: Cursed Films And Zombies
- April 28
- By Beth Accomando
When dealing with real world stress and anxiety, sometimes horror can offer escape. Shudder has a few options for you.
Pop Culture And Climate Change
- April 23
- By Beth Accomando
Max Brooks' "World War Z" book and Steven Soderbergh's film "Contagion" accurately predicted many aspects of today's current pandemic and even suggested ways to better prepare for such global catastrophes. But since they were works of fiction most people dismissed them as mere entertainment. Here's how pop culture has been considering the notion of climate change for more than a century.
Streaming Options: The Good, The Bad, And The Undead
- April 17
- By Beth Accomando
With cinemas closed, online streaming is the main source for new entertainment. This weekend you can choose among Asian gangsters, trolls and New York vampires.
San Diego Comic Fest Returns For 8th Year
- March 5
- By Beth Accomando
San Diego Comic Fest bills itself as the "friendly, intimate comic convention experience." The convention kicks off its 8th year Thursday night with a reception party at the Four Points By Sheraton on Aero Drive and then runs through Sunday.
Cinema Junkie Episode 188: Celebrating Women In Horror Month With Jen And Sylvia Soska
- Feb. 21
- By Beth Accomando
February is Women in Horror Month and Canadian filmmaking twins Jen and Sylvia Soska are the perfect ambassadors.
Picking The Brain Of IDW's New President, Publisher, Chief Creative Officer
- Feb. 6
- By Beth Accomando
IDW Publishing just celebrated its 20th year in San Diego and is known for such comics as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "My Little Pony," "V Wars," and "Locke and Key," which debuts as a streaming series on Netflix this Friday.
Spoiler-Free Review Of 'Rise Of Skywalker'
- Dec. 18, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
As a card-carrying member of the original "Star Wars" fan club, KPBS' Beth Accomando knows what it means to give a spoiler-free review of the final chapter in the Skywalker Saga.
Disembodied Brains Are Scary Or How Sci-Fi Influences Science
- Nov. 22, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
I wanted to visit a scientist in his lab in order to explore how science and science fiction inspire each other. The person I decided to visit was UCSD professor and neuroscientist Alysson Muotri who uses stem cells to study the brain.
'Joker' As Wannabe Scorsese Movie
- Oct. 3, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
"Joker" hit theaters last week after nabbing the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival. This standalone DC origin film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic villain.
Cinema Junkie Episode 179: Author Joe Hill On 'NOS4A2' And Horror
- Sept. 27, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
This past June AMC launched an adaptation of Joe Hill’s novel "NOS4A2" starring Zachary Quinto as Charlie Manx and Asleigh Cummings as Vic McQueen. At Comic-Con, AMC announced that the series would be renewed for a second season. So Cinema Junkie digs into the archives for a 2013 interview when Hill stopped by the KPBS studios.
Cinema Junkie Podcast 178: 'Steam Room Stories: The Movie'
- Sept. 13, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
FilmOut San Diego hosted a screening of "Steam Room Stories: The Movie" as part of its ongoing film series. JC Calciano came to San Diego and talked about turning a YouTube series into a feature film.
Moxie Theatre Celebrates 15th Season With 'Dance Nation'
- Aug. 16, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
Moxie Theatre is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and this weekend it is opening a new play by Clare Barron called “Dance Nation.”
Comic-Con 50: Pop Culture Convention Is Ever Changing But Still A Blast
- July 22, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
Comic-Con wrapped up its 50th show Sunday night and KPBS Arts and Culture Reporter Beth Accomando has the highlights.
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