Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Weekly What To Do: Movies, Water Parks & More


Wed, May 21 @ 7:30 pm
Auditorium MUBI Microcinema - Vidiots' intimate 35-seat microcinema
$11

We’ve been screening some strange and obscure 16mm rarities over the last few years, but now it’s time to get even weirder with some of the most bizarro shorts ever committed to celluloid. With weird-ass films from the 1930s – 1980s, we’ve scraped the bottom of the barrel for the most insane smattering of mimes, dancing CPU units, talking animals, kiddie anger management musicals, and monkey bands. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THU MAY 22, 2025 7:00 PM
Los Feliz 3 | Q&A with filmmaker Yoko Yamanaka
$10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.
*In Japanese with English subtitles.

The young Amiko is obsessed with her classmate Aomi, a cool soccer player (and Radiohead fan) with whom she goes on a short, but memorable stroll through the park. There begins a fixation that carries over the entire school year: a period during which Amiko dare not speak to the boy, though he fills her every waking thought. So when he dares run away to the big city, Amiko becomes determined to find him, and tell him how she really feels – in other words, stalk him, on a journey that will take them from banal Nagano to the busy, anonymous streets of Tokyo.
 
 
Academy Museum
$ Admission
 
Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer is an immersive and experiential look at the works of one of the most distinctive production design teams working today. Focusing on their artistic vision and range, the exhibition highlights Greenwood and Spencer’s process and shows how they develop the overall look and visual concept of a movie and collaborate to create unique environments and settings that convey time, place, and character.
 
 

Filmmaker Karan Kandhari will appear in person at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on Saturday, May 24 for Q&As after the 4:00pm and 7:30pm shows!
 
In SISTER MIDNIGHT, the audacious debut feature from London-based Indian artist and filmmaker Karan Kandhari, rebellious small-town misfit Uma (acclaimed Indian actress Radhika Apte) arrives in Mumbai to find herself totally unsuited to life as a housewife. At odds with her prying neighbors and under the constant oppressive noise and heat of the city, she decides to break free from the shackles of domesticity and follow her own path in this bold, unpredictable, and darkly funny debut.
 
 
On Saturday, May 24, the 25-acre water park adjacent to Six Flags Magic Mountain will open for the season with giveaways, live entertainment and other surprise and delight moments. Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles will open to the public Saturday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. and run through Labor Day. Single day tickets start at $49 when purchased online or make the biggest splash with a Gold Pass and enjoy unlimited visits to Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles AND Magic Mountain; complimentary parking; food, merchandise and bring-a-friend discounts and more.  Gold Pass Memberships start at just $6.99 per month after initial payment.  will open to the public Saturday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. and run through Labor Day. Single day tickets start at $49 when purchased online or make the biggest splash with a Gold Pass and enjoy unlimited visits to Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles AND Magic Mountain; complimentary parking; food, merchandise and bring-a-friend discounts and more.  Gold Pass Memberships start at just $6.99 per month after initial payment.
 

Saturday, May 24,11am-12pm319 S. Arroyo Parkway Unit 4 | Pasadena, CA 91105
Featured Creator:Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Feral, Local Man, Uncanny Valley, Venom War: Wolverine)
 
 
Saturday, May 24, 11am-2pm 7131 Winnetka Ave | Winnetka, CA 91306
Featured Creator: Marc Guggenheim (Star Wars, X-Men, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Batman, The Flash, Arrow, JSA)
 
 
The 10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street returns Sunday, May 25th from 1pm - 5pm. This all-ages, pet-friendly tasting experience is an interactive twist on the classic board game, offering a culinary walking tour of Santa Monica's Main Street. MAINopoly allows attendees to exchange their "MAINopoly dollars" for tastings at 20 of the street's best restaurants, bars, and eateries. Once the players complete their official game board and make their way to every location, they can win a "Taste of Main Street" Prize Package valued at over $1,000. 
$23.56 and up
 
$60
 
Korean ENG Subs
 
*Always an option to check out a subbed subpar over-the-top Korean action film
 
Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.
 
 
 
 
 

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Free Hours at the Autry
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
Update: During this Wildfire season, The Autry closes off, please check day of event

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
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

C'mon Grab Your Friends: Fionna & Cake & Adventure Time Celebration More Deets

 

Dang, we're so into seeing the art and artists from Adventure Time gracing Nucleus yet again with the upcoming art show. Tickets just went up for the panel that day as well as very cheap admission prices for the opening. I think they just want to be able to spend some cash on drinks inside.

I'm gonna assume a lot of the artists behind the show will show up as they have art in the show and it's a nice sort of anniversary event for them all. That and it's not the worst drive from the valley or LA.

May 31 to June 15, 2025
210 East Main St. Alhambra CA 91801
$3 General Admission with RSVP on Opening day May 31
FREE admission, no RSVP from June 1 to June 15
 
 PANEL & SIGNING - SATURDAY MAY 31, 2025 (2:30PM - 4:30PM)

    Panel begins at 2:30 PM
    Q&A begins at 3:00 PM ending at 3:30 PM
    Signing will begin immediately after the panel and ends at 4:30 PM
    Panel attendees admitted starting at 1:30 PM to purchase items
    Limited to 110 seats. Seating position is first come first serve.
    $15 admission. Tickets will be available 1:00 PM PT May 20th. Includes admittance into the gallery for artwork viewing.
 
 PANELISTS

    Adam Muto (Writer & Storyboard artist for Adventure Time & Showrunner for Fionna & Cake)
    Ako Castuera (Writer & Storyboard artist on Adventure Time)
    Additional Panelist TBA
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Jurassic World Rebirth: Lots Of Dumb People Gonna Get Eaten

 

Jurassic World Rebirth is out in theaters this July and looking at the trailer a lot of dumb people are gonna get eaten. Definitely Mahershala Ali's character, the trailer practically broadcasts.

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Local Hype: The Tournament of Cheeseburgers, Then Progressively Worse News

 

LAist wants you to submit your favorite cheeseburger spot in all of the LA area...again. The Tournament of Cheeseburgers is back. Submit your favorite place and see if it makes it to the final round this Summer.

Eater LA has a fun little write up on the Gudetema Cafe dealing with egg prices


 

What Egg Shortage? At the Gudetama Cafe, It’s Business As Usual.

LAist has some utterly depressing news on the SoCal area. 

Anaheim's scandal-ridden Chamber of Commerce poised to close

*We can totally see that from how utterly bad the convention center is run and any events not done by Disney itself. The next WonderCon might want to ditch the Anaheim Convention Center. With such an unreliable partner in that city they might want to think of holding it some place that has it's act together.

 In largest settlement in its history, LA County approves $4 billion in massive child abuse case

*Hey, the county's not going bankrupt it's just paying people back into the 2050's. 

Court auditors say LA homelessness services are 'extremely broken' 

*Homelessness money is so badly used a third party agency might have to be in control of LA's finances towards it. It's something that should have already happened honestly. Our local government has managed it so poorly it's better that another group or agency does it that can actually shows where the money is going.

 

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Monday, May 19, 2025

SQUID GAME + Q&A May 28

 

SQUID GAME + Q&A with director and screenwriter Hwang Dong-hyuk and actors Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Choi Seung-hyun, Park Sung-hoon and Kang Ae-sim
Wed. May 28, 2025 | 7:30pm
Aero Theatre
Free Screening of Episode 206 + Popcorn and soda courtesy of Netflix!

Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 456 billion won. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from Season 1 with an impeccable list of new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yuri, and Won Ji-an rounding out the ensemble of colorful characters in the new season.
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Friday, May 16, 2025

Final Destination Bloodlines Advertising Knocking Us Dead

Final Destination Bloodlines | 4DX Experience Trailer above

We gotta admit Final Destination Bloodlines marketing is going all out. Crazy to write, because it's been so long, but good job WBs. The film starts this weekend. Will it be more than a ridiculous over-the-top blood fest, probably not, but it'll probably be fun to see in theaters.

Found on Superpunch:

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Snapple's Utterly Baffling Fantastic Four: First Steps Promo

Hoo boy, we're not sure who compelled who to connect, but Snapple is now featuring the new team from Fantastic Four: First Steps on their bottles. This isn't a new flavor or special retro packaging to be in theme with the 1960's, it's just pictures of the super heroes on Snapple for no connective reasoning.

Could Johnny Storm/The Human Torch not hawk hot sauce or just appear on Hot Ones?

 

The first teaser trailer featured Ben Grimm/The Thing tasting tomato sauce made by HERBIE, a flying helper robot. You can't stick him on a can? 

From what viewed in the grocery store near us, you can already get this new odd choice of connection to the film. Some sort of QR code on products will give you the chance to earn movie tickets, we believe, as the site said more info coming May 18th, when we tried go online ourselves.

 We couldn't get some sort of clear drink for Susan Storm/ The Invisible Woman ? 

Why Snapple of all drinks? Could have been a great promotion with "the snap" from Avenger's Infinity War/Endgame.

Sometimes we just get random marketing like Avengers promoting bananas or original Star Wars on Wheat Thins. Whomever is doing it sucks and they should try harder.

Don't buy these things.

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