Friday, January 17, 2025
Spike Chunsoft 40th Anniversary Sale 1/16-1/30
Hideaki Anno’s Love & Pop U.S. Premiere of 2K Restoration, Really WTF?
We’re thrilled to announce the resto premiere of Hideaki Anno’s LOVE & POP! A diaristic shot-on-video experiment, Anno's day-in-the-life snapshot captures the lives of teenage schoolgirls roving the streets of 90s bubble burst Tokyo.
— Japan Society Film (@js_film_nyc) January 16, 2025
U.S. premiere on 2/1: https://t.co/EP71LomZk2 pic.twitter.com/U80i0ksVaE
Hideaki Anno, best known for creating Evangelion and randomly voicing people in Ghibli movies, first feature, Love & Pop, is having its U.S. Premiere of the 2K Restoration. This is thanks to the Japan Society up in NYC. Which is really weird, because if you've seen it, you might never want him be allowed to direct a film again.
Set around a young high school girl and the really messed up concept of enjo kosai (compensated dating) we follow her on a pretty gross adventure on the stupidest of quests to earn money to get "a really cool ring."
Even worse than the subject matter is Anno's experimental art house look to the movie. Camera shots are everywhere from every angle, all the time. To say it's annoying is an understatement. It's a cocktail for a person to vomit as the subject matter and constant angle changes are like going on a roller coaster. A roller coaster of misspent Japanese youth.
I can't possibly figure how a 2K version was made as I believe it was shot digitally in the 90's. So, some upscaling nonsense, who knows.
This also means an eventual home video version will come out, but I wouldn't recommend it for a date night, unless you're pretty messed up.
Free Family Matinees courtesy of NEON
January 18 - February 23, 2025
Aero Theatre
Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
Here's more info and where to register, with details below.
Tickets will be made available through a free-to-enter, randomly selected drawing. Register during the registration period for a chance to attend.
Registration is open from Jan. 17 at 12 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET until Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. local time for each Event location. Registrants will be notified of the drawing results soon after.
A free Nintendo Account is required to enter. The events in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas are open to U.S. residents only.
Big Charity Draw-athon Today Jan 16th
Alex Hirsch-The situation with the LA Wildfires is URGENT. Our city is still burning, loved ones are losing everything, and victims need relief NOW. That's why me and my pals are doing a BIG CHARITY DRAW-A-THON to RAISE FUNDS for the people who need it most- and you're invited! This is your chance to help AND unlock the dumbest drawings and secret guests imaginable with your unhinged suggestions.
All proceeds will be going to the WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND 2025
Grand Theft Hamlet Is In Theaters?
I'm not sure an in-game version of Hamlet can make it playing in theaters.
Here's the the times for it at Alamo Draft House coming out this week.
As ripped from Drafthouse's info page "Two out-of-work actors desperate for purpose stumble across an idea: stage Shakespeare’s Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Shot entirely in-game, GRAND THEFT HAMLET explores their attempt to merge classical theatre with a chaotic digital landscape. With stunning visuals and unexpected moments of reflection, this engaging documentary examines how ancient cultural narratives can still resonate in new, virtual spaces, raising questions about art, isolation, and the digital world’s potential for storytelling."
Yes, I'd be happy to watch it, but I'm not sure how many others would and reading a recent review here
it seems, it's lacking on the how the two British actors behind it get so downtrodden they tried to achieve it. For those who have grown up with the game it should be a weird, but fun watch. And, hey, Mubi gave us The Substance out of nowhere, now they're give us this.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Weekly What To Do: Not That Much Happening For Some Reason
Be sure to double check if what we list is still open, with fires still going events may be postponed or cancelled.
! More details to be shared in new year, but for now, please mark your calendar!
>>Date: Jan 17, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025
>>Store Hours: 12pm - 7pm
>>Location: Little Akihabara, Little Tokyo LA
The Marciano Art Foundation
4357 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010
is free and open to the public
Lightscape is a multimedia artwork created by artist Doug Aitken in collaboration with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Lightscape is a shapeshifting act of contemporary storytelling that unfolds in various stages.
Lightscape is a multimedia artwork created by artist Doug Aitken in collaboration with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Lightscape is a shapeshifting act of contemporary storytelling that unfolds in various stages.
Jan 18-19
E. Garvey Ave.
Garvey Ave. & Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
E. Garvey Ave.
Garvey Ave. & Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Free
Kick off the Lunar New Year with a bang! Monterey Park's Lunar New Year annual festival features vendors offering unique gifts and specialty items, food booths with various types of delectable items, amusement rides, and lots of live entertainment. The traditional New Year lion and dragon dancers will kick off the festival Saturday morning. Various types of entertainment will be featured on both days. A carnival fun zone will be featured in parking lots at the corner of Garvey and Lincoln Avenues.
Saturday, January 18th & Sunday, January 19th | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Enjoy back-to-back fitness demos from brands like Nike, Lululemon, Vuori, Rumble Boxing and more as they take attendees through a morning workout session to jumpstart fitness goals this year! VIP guests will receive a swag bag valued at at least $150 and can register at 2ndandpch.com/events. All proceeds will be donated to Long Beach Century Club, benefitting Los Angeles County wildfire victims.
When: January 18 – March 30, 2025
Location: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042
Tickets: $25 per ticket, Children 2 & under get in for free
Something to Crow About is the ORIGINAL Bob Baker Spectacular, originating in 1959 when the theater was just a glint in Bob Baker’s eye. Enter through our red barn doors to delight in this historic and revitalized show—the scope of a Broadway musical plus the Wonderland touch of Hollywood. Welcome to Something to Crow About!
Retro Madness 23 will happen on January 19th, 2025 at our 2nd location @gametowerchatsworth @wecanbeheroestcg We will have over 40+ vendors so be ready to see all Retro & Modern Video Games, Comic Books, Trading Cards, Collectibles, Toys, VHS, Funkos and more!
Cinemark Celebrates its First “Bring Your Own Bucket” Day for National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19
Got a bucket or container handy? Swing by any Cinemark on National Popcorn Day (1/19) and we’ll fill ‘er to the brim with buttery popcorn.
Literally anything can be a bucket! Get creative and bring in any container, tote, or bag. We’ll load it up with the good stuff for just $5 —up to 400oz (equivalent of 2 XL popcorns).
Literally anything can be a bucket! Get creative and bring in any container, tote, or bag. We’ll load it up with the good stuff for just $5 —up to 400oz (equivalent of 2 XL popcorns).
SUN JAN 19, 2025 7:00 PM
$12.00 (member) ; $17.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.
$12.00 (member) ; $17.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.
An amazing classic on our justice system. It ain't pretty and it sure is angry.
On Mon. Jan. 20, Keida Mascaro hosts his monthly comedy showcase, Save the Robots at The Comedy Store. This month's line-up includes Dean Delray, Katherine Blanford, Billie Lee, Kaela Crawford, and many more. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to 3 different charities supporting firemen, civilians, and animal rescue.
The Comedy Store are also accepting donations for Fire and Emergency Response Teams that are continuing to fight the fires.
From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man.
This new version of Wolf Man is out in theaters Friday.
EXTRA: 
Free Hours at the Autry
Smorgasburg Los Angeles
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors.
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night 
Vidiots -A
one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious
about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant
content and special screenings.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
Let the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors. Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests, Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
Let the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors. Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests, Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
Every Sunday
10am-4pm at @rowdtla
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors.
COMEDY
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
FILM
Do
you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart
Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and
horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!
Check
out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level.
Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán.
New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style
Cinelounge - Hollywood based tiny theater, showing off indies you've never heard of
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
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