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Cinema Junkie

Beth Accomando
Academy Awards
Sinners
Music
Tactical Frivolity
Racism
Film Noir
Shakespeare
Film Editing
Challengers
The Substance
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Ryan Coogler
Silent Film
Grindhouse Cinema
Exploitation Films
The Room Next Door
Night Bitch
Anorah
Femme Fatales
Black Culture

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.

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Latest Episodes

Christopher Nolan wants you to see his epic tale of ancient Greece in 70mm IMAX but is it worth a trip to the cinema? Cinema Junkie hosts Midday Movies to find out.

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Find out how a film critic and a drag queen created and self-published a delightful children's book about 'Your Fluff is Enough.'

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This summer there are big Hollywood blockbusters like 'Supergirl' but also indie hits like 'The Furious,' so here's a rundown of what's in theaters now and coming up in cinemas later this season.

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'Dead, White and Blue' is made from 100 percent recycled film and filmmaker Mike Davis explains what that means.

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Rashmi Gandhi
Author of Your Fluff is Enough
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Episode: 'Your Fluff is Enough'
Dara Noi
Illustrator for Your Fluff is Enough
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Episode: 'Your Fluff is Enough'
Yazdi Pithavala
Movie Wallace podcaster
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Episode: Cinema Junkie and Midday Movies go on a summer viewing vacation
Mike Davis
Mastermind behind Dead, White and Blue; filmmaker
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Episode: 'Dead, White and Blue' -- A green movie!
David F. Walker
Author of Black Film, A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies
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Episode: Cinema Junkie Book Club: 'Black Film' by David F. Walker
Andrew Boyd
Co-founder of Beautiful Trouble and a longtime creative campaigner
Beautiful Trouble
Episode: Tackling Tactical Frivolity, Part Two: Joy as Rebellion
Marin Exler
Creative director of Trillionaires for Trump and younger voice in the conversation about protest
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Episode: Tackling Tactical Frivolity, Part Two: Joy as Rebellion
Jota Mun
Filmmaker of the documentary 'Between Goodbyes'
Episode: Celebrating Asian Cinema, Old and New
Brian Hu
Artistic director of the Pacific Arts Movement
Pacific Arts Movement
Episode: Celebrating Asian Cinema, Old and New

Hosts

Beth Accomando
KPBS film critic and host of the primary film-focused series, known for deep dives into cinema history and interviews with filmmakers.
Kim Luperi
Contributor with focus on pre-code cinema and related topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • News, insight, deep dives and entertainment

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perkcasso
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeborahWalshFNP
    United States5 years ago
  • Great

    Crushing’ It!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommy12111123
    United States7 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    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 .

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    5
    just jimm
    United States7 years ago
  • Changed my life!

    The presense of Cinema Junkie is invaluable to San Diego and the Thelma Schoonemaker interview literally changed my life as an editor! I could not recommend a better film podcast from a smart, passionate curator. I genuinely don't have enough good things to say, so listen up yourself! It's an essential for fans of film!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonbhamm
    United States8 years ago

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'Your Fluff is Enough'
Q: How did you approach the visual design to make the characters appealing and easy for children to draw?
Dara describes adopting soft, round shapes, minimalistic color palettes, and large expressive eyes to convey character and emotion, aiming for a look that is cuddly, approachable, and aesthetically simple for young artists to replicate.
'Your Fluff is Enough'
Q: What inspired you to tell Lenny's story through a farm setting and a four-book series?
Rashmi explains that the core idea began with a personal reflection on self-worth and family stories, then evolved into a farm-themed world with characters representing different flaws that become strengths, designed to resonate with children and adults alike.
Cinema Junkie and Midday Movies go on a summer viewing vacation
Q: So how does Supergirl hold up, and what stood out to you in this first summer discussion?
Beth notes the film is fun with a charming lead performance, while Yazdi highlights the film's visual inspirations and its balance of action and heart, though both agree some plot choices feel muddled.
'Dead, White and Blue' -- A green movie!
Q: What inspired you to pursue this path of using archival footage?
Inspiration comes from exploitation filmmakers of the 50s and 60s, and a desire to work with limited resources by turning archival material into entertaining, subversive stories that comment on modern society.
'Dead, White and Blue' -- A green movie!
Q: For this particular film, where did you find the government footage and the material you drew on?
The material largely comes from government productions and public-domain films, which are available through sources like the Library of Congress and the National Archives, allowing me to repurpose and remix them creatively.

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This series centers on film history, criticism, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, often featuring in-depth interviews with filmmakers, scholars, and industry observers. Episodes cover a wide range of cinema—from niche subgenres and archival material to historical shifts in representation and production codes—aimed at cinephiles who crave context, craft, and cultural insight. Noteworthy traits include long-form conversations, strong curatorial framing by a dedicated film critic, and a tendency to spotlight underrepresented filmmakers and eras, making it a compelling listen for both enthusiasts and professionals seeking film literacy and industry perspective.

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1. Rashmi Gandhi
2. Dara Noi
3. Yazdi Pithavala
4. Mike Davis
5. David F. Walker
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7. Marin Exler
8. Jota Mun

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