Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Anime Expo Chibi 2024: Don't Eat Shibuya X Japanese Fried Chicken & More

 

No, no, no, SAY IT ISN'T SO! They brought back Shibuya X Japanese Fried Chicken for AX Chibi. Blech! As, we've written from our own horrible experience this place cooks some awful and overpriced food. DO NOT EAT THERE!

Frankly, it looks like a repeat of the overpriced food at AX proper. We suggest just exiting the con and eating nearby and bring a reusable water-bottle.

Looks like they've stepped up a little with telling you where parking is. But remember, the lot near the airport is the best.

And, another reminder, that you will have to wait in line to get your wristband and it will take some time. You might be in the sun, so bring something to keep cool and stay hydrated.
 
With how long AX has been happening you'd think they'd streamline entry and do away with some terrible food, sigh.
 
Not too be too negative.
 
Once inside, the Convention Hall and Artist Alley are totally worth it. It still remains as one of, if not the best Artist Alley's we've been too. And they have plenty to see and do at this year's convention. Check out the guide here.

Weekly What To Do: Anime & Art, Bye-Bye Halloween

 

Multiple Theaters
$
 
Check out some films from Poland, yeah, not Japan. There are other countries we promote here!
 
Friday, November 8 from 5 to 11 p.m.
The rink will remain open daily through January 20, 2025.
Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ is located on the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue at 1324 Fifth Street, Santa Monica, CA.
$
 
 
 
 
 
LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder, an immersive 60-minute experience designed to inspire creativity and
fun for all ages. LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder will open its doors on November 7th at Santa Monica Place, just steps from the ocean in Downtown Santa Monica. Tickets are available starting today through Fever, the leading entertainment discovery platform.




From November 9 through 11, Getty will join with the internationally renowned Edinburgh Science organization to present the free, outdoor PST ART + Science Family Festival at La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park over the Veterans Day holiday weekend. Offering participatory hands-on workshops, roving demonstrations, a full slate of performances, and a celebratory atmosphere with music and food, the festival will bring the themes of Art & Science Collide to children ages 4 to 14 and their families. 


A Film Series for You: Celebrating Giant Robot’s 30th Anniversary
November 1, 2024 -
November 17, 2024
Billy Wilder Theater
Free 

Giant Robot's 30th is being celebrated with it's own film series. Check out this eclectic collection of Japanese pop culture and strange films celebrating Giant Robot's style.
 
A giant flying robot.
Billy Wilder Theater
Free
 
"For a generation of TV-watching children growing up in Los Angeles (and across the U.S.) in the 1970s and ’80s, the fantastical sci-fi adventures of Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot achieved instant cult status upon first viewing. Originally produced by the Toei Company and airing on Japan’s NET TV in 1967 as Giant Robo, the 26-episode manga-esque series followed the high-adrenaline exploits of a schoolboy who accidentally becomes a secret agent in command of an imposing, missile-launching flying robot. In 1970, low-budget impresario Roger Corman’s American International Television company imported the action-packed Japanese series to the U.S., dubbed the dialogue, and edited numerous episodes into the compilation TV film Voyage Into Space. The beloved telefilm became a staple of local stations and UHF channels for over a decade — at one point airing five nights a week on KTLA in Los Angeles due to its popularity. "

Fri, Nov 8 @ 9:45 pm
Eagle Theatre - Vidiots'

*One of our all time favs

"One of the craziest horror films ever, the eye-popping, jaw-dropping phantasmagorical J-Horror classic House must be seen to be believed, and now’s your chance on 35mm film. Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip to the countryside to visit her aunt at their ancestral house. She invites her six friends, Prof, Melody, Mac, Fantasy, Kung Fu, and Sweet, to join her. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye."

 
Villa Theater Lab: The Unraveling
Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 2 pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2 pm
Getty Villa
Free | Advance ticket required

A classics professor has escaped to a remote mountaintop to exist on her own in isolation, only to have her carefully curated world invaded by a young video gamer and her estranged daughter. Presented by the Ghost Road Company and inspired by the myth of Circe, this performance explores the “banishment” of women of a certain age in our society. Conceived and directed by Ghost Road artistic director Katharine Noon and devised in workshop with the ensemble. Following Saturday's performance will be a Q&A with the director and members of the company.
 
*Oh, boy. I just want to know what a "gamer" is to this ensemble.


Art, Science, and Wonder in the Medieval World
Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 11 am - 3:30 pm (PST)
Getty Center and Online
Free | Advance ticket required

To complement the exhibition Lumen: The Art and Science of Light, curators and scholars will discuss the intersections of art and science in the medieval world. The presentations will explore topics such as astronomy and optics, inviting scholars of neuroscience, philosophy, and art to consider the ways that medieval people harnessed light to create immersive spaces of wonder.
 
Starts November 8
Select Theaters 

If you've enjoyed the Overlord series here comes the movies on the big screen. The web-site/listings for it are pretty scarce on info, no idea if it's just the subbed version.

This November, Toei Animation and Fathom Events will present the world English dub premiere of the highly anticipated new series “Dragon Ball DAIMA” as a three-day, limited release, which has now been expanded to include both the United States and Canada and will screen exclusively in more than 1,000 theaters locations during its November 10 - 12 run. Moviegoers will be treated to a special introduction by Japanese actor Masako Nozawa, the voice of Goku, that can only be experienced in theaters.  

Fans can now purchase tickets to the “Dragon Ball DAIMA” World English Dub Premiere theatrical release, which will screen November 10, 11 & 12 and features the first three episodes of the new series.

Nov 9-10th
Ontario Convention Center 
$
 
It may be smaller than the big one at the LA Convention Center, but it's a got plenty to see and do. It might have our favorite version of Artist Alley. While, they say it's a smaller AX, it's still booking a lot of guests and talent. We could see you spending the day there.

Unlike Anime Pasadena, your options for food and parking are much smaller. We suggest just parking at the main lot that has shuttles near the airport.
 
The IMES Spotlight Screening Series Presents: JIM HENSON IDEA MAN
5:30 P.M. on Monday, November 11th, 2024
Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
 
Followed by a Q&A with SCA Alumnus Ron Howard,
Lisa Henson and Cheryl Henson
 
New 4K restoration from Severin Films!!!
3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre, RZC 119
Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts
3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.









Extra: 
 
Free Hours at the Autry
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!
 

Thanks to the generous support of the Autry Foundation, Free Hours at the Autry* are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
 
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.
 

Street Food Cinema-Outdoor cult or recent hits you'll love.

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
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
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.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
 
Art
 
Now-2025
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission $

Giant Robot Biennale 5 features artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean,
Taylor Lee, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto, among others. Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the brand’s ethos.
 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Jed MacKay Signing

 

A short visit from one of our favorite comic writers, Jed MacKay.

Where Can I See That Coffin?

Yes, you can enjoy said coffin at the AMC 16 in Burbank. Yes, enjoy it now...after Halloween. See it with the anticipated release on Christmas. Because this vampire movie is coming out on Christmas. It's destined to suck.

Ughhhh, We're Already Looking At December: Holiday Express Train, The Game Awards & Krampus Rumpus

 Apparently we have a "holiday" train, ain't no Hanukkah I'm seeing, called the Holiday Express Train.

What is it exactly?

"Experience the holiday season like never before aboard Metrolink’s Holiday Express Train! Each train transforms into a festive wonderland, featuring dazzling decorations, joyful carolers, and unforgettable appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. With song-leading elves and lively holiday characters on board, this magical journey is packed with fun and entertainment for the whole family.

The celebration starts before you even board! Join us at the origin station for a quick and easy check-in, then immerse yourself in pre-event festivities. Enjoy kids' craft stations and music, and take part in a heartwarming charity drive supporting local communities."

You can start getting tickets now.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 - 4:30 PM
Peacock Theater
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles, CA 90015
$$

Tickets on sale now. "This year’s attendees can look forward to a night filled with world premiere announcements and trailers, live performances by The Game Awards Orchestra led by award-winning conductor, Lorne Balfe, and other surprises as the top games, creatives and studios of 2024 are honored at the live ceremony. Last year’s show featured world premiere trailers for highly anticipated games including, Exodus (Archetype Entertainment), Big Walk (House House), Marvel’s Blade (Arkane Lyon/Bethesda), God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla (Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment), Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom), Light No Fire (Hello Games), OD (Kojima Productions/Xbox Game Studios), Tales of Kenzera: ZAU (Surgent Studios and EA Originals)."

Krampus Rumpus & Holiday Market
SATURDAY, December 7
6pm Market – 8:00 PM Stage Show – 9:30 PM Krampus Attack – Midnight Close
SUNDAY, December 8 (Earlier show)

4pm Market – 7pm Stage Show – 8:30pm Krampus Attack – 10pm Close
Benny Boy Brewing 1821 Daly St. Los Angeles, CA 90031

two more events are planned for Dec 13,14th, waiting on info


"A teaming horde of wild Krampuses! Beer, cider Bavarian music, holiday crafts & food pop-ups. Arrive early for the Market or just come for the Evening Show at BENNY BOY BREWING"

Monday, November 4, 2024

Coming Up: Vote, Godzilla, The Glassworker & Night Games

 Here's things to do in November, where we're giving you some more time to plan...except for the voting.
 
 

VOTE AT THE HAMMER
2024 Presidential Election Vote Center
Monday, November 4, 10AM–7PM and Tuesday, November 5, 7AM–8PM

 
We missed some Godzilla events, they even decked out one of the trains with the King of All Monsters.
 
However, it looks like you can still celebrate Big G and see his train.
 
"If you can’t make it Saturday, Nov. 2, the Godzilla activation will remain at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station until Sunday, Nov. 10. But the celebration doesn’t end in Little Tokyo! Keep your eyes peeled for the Godzilla train on the Metro A Line. That’s right, the King of the Monsters rides Metro! This special train has been running through the heart of L.A. since September and will continue until November 18, bringing a little good-natured terror to your daily commute. "

Wednesday, November 13 · 7:30 - 10:30pm 
The Secret Movie Club Theater
1917 BAY ST 2ND FL LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
$

"Filmmaker/animator Usman Riaz has an incredible story from his origins as a child prodigy to studying at Studio Ghibli in Japan to building from scratch an animation studio in Pakistan to make his animated feature The Glassworker now Pakistan's official 2024 Oscar entry.

And he'll be with us for a post screening Q&A to talk to you about how he got it done."
 
November 15th and 16th
Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center in Downtown LA
Free

Indiecade’s Night Games are back at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, with games, music, and food trucks! Play carefully selected unique and engaging indie games, music, food trucks, tacos, booths, and so much more under the stars. 
 
*We're sad the bigger fest is gone, but night games live on.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Halloween Roundup: Time Cut Cut, Presence Please, Scary Movie Again & Costumes

People are ragging on how bad a job new horror film, Time Cut, got the early 2000's.

Presence is like a better funded In A Violent Nature coming out from A24 this January. Instead of a slasher, we're seeing the perspective from a ghost..."evil presence." The team behind it gives me pause Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp seem way too old to be doing a horror film and I don't like there latest stuff anyway.

 

Scary Movie is coming back with the Wayans Brothers behind it over at Paramount. I was re-watching some for Halloween and boy are they dated. This is a sereis that didn't need to come back, like so many others, but I guess Paramount is desperate for content.

I guess in this post this is all bad horror movie news. Maybe, that's why it came out at the end of Halloween.


 

Perfect costume, he is Johnny Bravo.