Cinema Junkie

Beth Accomando

4.9 (42)
PERFORMING ARTS
UPDATED BIMONTHLY

Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film Critic Beth Accomando. So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place.

DEC 8 · BONUS

Pre-Code Essentials

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 is the perfect gift for any cinephile.

34 min
NOV 20

Tackling Tactical Frivolity, Part One

Since current protests have taken on a decidedly more theatrical and even humorous tone, Cinema Junkie explores the notion of tactical frivolity as a tool in both movies and the real world. In Part One Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithaval joins the discussion.

23 min
SEP 27

Tura! Tribute to an Icon

The new documentary Tura! pays tribute to bad ass actress and pop culture icon Tura Satana. Cinema Junkie speaks with director Cody Jarrett and Tura's friend and manager Siouxzan Perry. Warning: episode contains mature language.

33 min
AUG 8 · BONUS

Unconventional Shakespeare films

Cinema Junkie presents this month's Midday Movies, with Beth Accomando and Yazdi Pithavala, and an exploration of unconventional cinematic adaptations of the Bard.

17 min
JUN 4 · BONUS

The Silent Film Universe

Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando speaks with musician Ben Model who has written a book defining the cinematic language of "The Silent Film Universe."

27 min
MAY 29 · BONUS

Celebrating Digital Gym Cinema

Cinema Junkie joins Midday Movies to celebrate San Diego's last indie art house cinema.

19 min
MAY 2

Unpacking the virtues of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'

Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" has been dominating the box office the last two weeks. One of the reasons is that people don't just want to see it once, they want to see it multiple times. That’s because the film is not just an action packed vampire tale but it is also a deeply personal film for Coogler and it is packed with both history about his Southern roots and with Black culture. To unpack the film Cinema Junkie has combined Midday Movies with interviews featuring authors John Jennings and David F. Walker. Get ready for an illuminating look at "Sinners." You can watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/eYli1Y-G1-w

1h 4m
APR 30 · BONUS

Joe Bob Briggs and Halfway to Halloween

Cinema Junkie celebrates Walpurgisnacht with Joe Bob Briggs, host of Shudder's "The Last Drive-In."

33 min

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Escape From Quarantine

"Cinema Junkie" has been on a quarantine break, but returns healthier than ever on July 14. It will be a leaner, 30-minute format, but will still feature in-depth interviews with filmmakers, scholars and cinephiles. Hosted by KPBS film critic Beth Accomando, the new format will also feature new segments. Guests and listeners will share their rants and raves about movies through fun segments called "Share Your Addiction" and "Cold Turkey." Plus, Beth is adding a companion video for each podcast called "Geeky Gourmet." She'll demonstrate how to make drinks, desserts and food themed to the films discussed in each episode. The videos will be available on the KPBS YouTube Channel, look for the Geeky Gourmet playlist or go here: https://bit.ly/GeekyGourmet If you’d like to share your addiction or rant about something that needs to stop cold turkey, you can call (619) 452-0228 to leave a message or email Beth your thoughts at podcasts@kpbs.org. Please put "Cinema Junkie" in the subject line.

07/01/2021

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4 min

4.9

out of 5

42 Ratings

News, insight, deep dives and entertainment

06/30/2023

Perkcasso

An enjoyable podcast that covers cinema history, niche films and genres, speaks with cinema historians and cinephiles and takes the occasional deep dive into a particular subject. Hosted by a cinephile herself, Beth, seeks to preserve cinematic history by bringing the often unknown or obscure to a wider audience. This show is about the love for cinema, in all its various forms, the “good” and the “bad”. No gimmicks here.
Great podcast!

09/17/2021

DeborahWalshFNP

Great podcast. Beth is an encyclopedia of cinema, love hearing her pieces! Always brings a unique spin to her interviews.
Great

10/28/2019

tommy12111123

Crushing’ It!
Amazing podcast

07/31/2019

just jimm

This is an amazing podcast , in depth interviews about all the things I love , and a deeper look at my fields of interest. Comics , movies , horror , science fiction, all the loves of my life , and all the things that make me who I am . I look forward to backtracking all the episodes .

Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film Critic Beth Accomando. So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place.