Saturday, September 7, 2024

The Concierge One Day Only Sept 11

 

The Concierge is coming to select theaters on September 11. This is a one-day-only event. Odd, right? Not sure why, but this less than 90-minute feature is probably only gracing movie theaters in North America so it can be up for an award.

Synopsis: Akino is a trainee concierge at the Hokkyoku Department Store, an unusual department store that caters exclusively to animals. Under the watchful eyes of the floor manager and senior concierges, Akino runs around to fulfill the wishes of customers with a myriad of needs and problems in her pursuit to become a full-fledged concierge.


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Friday, September 6, 2024

Halloween 2024 News: Uzamki and Horror Movies Galore

Our guide to all thing Halloween is up for all you need to start prepping for Halloween...if you aren't already headed to a theme park or haunt.

 
Here's the latest Halloween news.

Uzumaki, based on one of the best horror manga's ever, is starting on Adult Swim Sept 28th @ 12:30pm. It's only a few episodes, so don't miss it.

 


If you like it, check out the rest of Junji Ito's work. His latest collected short story book is called Alley from Viz. It's always a well made book from Viz, but we guess we want the backstory on how and when the stories were first released in Japan. We're guessing they were first released in a weekly/monthly comic magazine over there.


How many have you watched?

Wait, didn't we get this movie last year? Yeah, we did and it was called Totally Killer, but it was on Prime. History repeats itself.

We also have trailers for Terrifier 3 in theaters October 11th. Oddly, set during X-Mas. And, V/H/S Beyond, headed to Shudder Oct 4th. We're looking forward to Beyond a bit more as we get so many different directors in this new anthology centered around alien terrors.


We highly recommend getting a copy of the WNUF 2 (Out There Halloween Mega Tape) 2-Disc Deluxe Edition Blu-ray from Terror Vision. It's a pre-order and ships this October. It's a legacy continuation of the first WNUF movie. It once again looks like someone ripped a VHS tape to show you something pulled from the airwaves. However, this time it's a couple of tapes from the 90's showing off a talk show and a special event for a supernatural new show you've never heard of. An excellent mix of a horror story sprinkled into a in-joke of 90's culture.
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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Halloween 2024: Late Night with Chucky, Sign Language Used In Haunt, Frankenstein Comic & Stay Puft Marshmallow Man S’more

Late Night with Chucky is the craziest addition we've seen come to Horror Nights @ Universal. It's a live show hosted by Chucky. No, the actor who voices the doll isn't staying there every night, but it seems like it'll be "puppeted" and someone with a similar vocal range will be hosting it for you. You can even ask him questions via a QR code in the lobby of his theater.

"Additionally, it’s been announced today that “Late Night with Chucky,” an all-original live talk show located in the DreamWorks Theatre, will feature the notorious doll infusing his self-deprecating sense of humor as he takes over Late Night. The interactive attraction will invite guests to submit questions for Chucky to answer via a QR code available in the lobby of the theatre, but if this temperamental host doesn’t appreciate the question, guests may end up like his production team who have been eliminated from their position…permanently." via BD

Another sight to see, because you probably won't hear it, is the use of sign language in the "A Quiet Place" haunt.

From the press release:

"Mirroring the silence in the films, the haunted houses will embrace unique sound design, special effects and the adept performances of the scareactors to convey the ominous sense of dread depicted in the films. Consequential to the storyline, Halloween Horror Nights will incorporate the use of American Sign Language (ASL) for the first time ever within the “A Quiet Place” haunted houses to capture the authenticity of the films.

Fans will relive the tension that will come to life in the iconic scenes from the first two films, including traveling through the farmhouse that serves as the Abbott family’s shelter and stepping into the root cellar where Evelyn Abbott escapes to give birth as one of the creatures closes in. The snarls of the larger-than-life predators will follow guests at every spine-chilling turn, and guests must remember: if they hear you, they will hunt you."

Staying with Universal be sure to pick-up Universal Monsters: Frankenstein comic mini-series. Another take on the classic undead bolted monster.

We liked the first issue.

 

The Stay Puff Marshallow Man S'more looks pretty good and is a special food item you can only get at Horror Nights.

So is the Wooden Board Éclair – dark chocolate mousse filled éclair dripped in chocolate ganache.

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Squirrel with a Gun Review: It's A Little Nuts

Oh, did we want to love this one. Since seeing the premise, much like rest of the Internet we were the meme of "Take My Money." Sadly, the acorn didn't grow into the tree. Squirrel with a Gun has all the makings of a funny game to laugh at, but not the polish for it to be a need-to-play. We streamers and friends playing it together and those who want to punish themselves a little.

The ridiculous premise and visuals seems perfect for the age. Cute animal holding a photo realistic gun and using it to blow people away. On paper and in trailer it is a great idea...
 

 
When it comes to gameplay it's very hard to control a squirrel firing a gun. Yes, we really did just write
that and dang that's where the game's charm is. Back to playing it though. We found the pin-point accuracy needed to hit enemies, the height difference (always aiming up) and the "realistic" blow-back taxing. We want to have the speed and swiftness of a squirrel, not the boredom of setting up shots. We can't stand that.
 
Jumps with guns do feel fun, rocketing yourself up by a gun oddly feels right. Other than that, there's not much to compliment in gameplay. It's repetitive shooter and platformer unless a new concept is introduced. Someone willing to hone their skills might get more out of it, but for us, nope.

We can still see a lot of heart was put into this game with cute extras and planned free content updates. And, they made so many outfits for the squirrel. This is never gonna be a triple AAA title. It's a stupid game to blow through. It's always gonna be a game you got out of loving the idea more than the game itself.

For $20 bucks, the game is what it is, a squirrel with a gun shooting people. Could it be a lot more refined or whatever? No, because no one would have invested that much more in the concept. The people who made it, were the only people who were ever gonna make it. So, nuts to anyone demanding any more.
 
Squirrel with a Gun is out now on Steam and Epic and it'll be on PlayStation an Xbox consoles Oct 15th
 
 Game provided by publisher on Steam for review purposes.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Weekly What To Do: Hello Mavis Beacon, Can You Teach Me To Make A Sandwich?

Director Jazmin Renée Jones and co-creator Olivia McKayla Ross will appear in person at Landmark's Nuart on Friday and Saturday, September 6 & 7 for Q&As after the 7:30pm shows.

SEEKING MAVIS BEACON is a hybrid-documentary that blends myth and memory to uncover the truth behind an unsung hero in Black history: Mavis Beacon. Against the fluorescent industrial landscape of West Oakland, we follow “e-girl detectives” Jazmin (Director) and Olivia (Associate Producer) as they search for Renee L’esperance — the Haitian woman who modeled as the in-game typing instructor in 1987.
 
Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory director Justinsuperstar and subject Randi Johnson will participate in Q&A after the Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7 screenings at the Town Center.
 
From Executive Producer Mayim Bialik, when Randi is diagnosed with breast cancer, her introverted husband Brian, a traditional family man, transforms their modest Midwest home into a secret prosthetic nipple laboratory, an act of love that blossoms into a truly unexpected business, kept hidden from their church, small-town community and five unsuspecting children.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Make That Sandwich, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
September 5 @ 8:30 pm - September 12 @ 9:45pm 
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles,
$10.00 - $15.00
 
Make That Sandwich is a fan favorite sandwich making gameshow where talents like Busy Phillips, Moby, Tiny chef, Georgia Hardstark, Henry Zebrowski, Ike Berenholtz and hundreds more have joined together to invent the most delicious sandwich ever imagined live on stage while host, chef and sandwich queen Lindsay Ames makes it materialize before the audiences eyes. The show has toured around North America to sold out audiences and has had numerous pop up engagements as well as being featured at Soho House and New Yorks Comedy Festival. Do not miss this one of a kind show.
 
Prime! The Amazon Musical
September 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles
$20.00 
 
Prime! tells the human (and humanoid android) stories behind the world’s biggest and soon to be only company. Join a very special Alexa-bot as they leave their warehouse home for the first time, traveling across the country to learn just how much Amazon has changed the world… for the better! This musical adventure takes you across the entire globe, from Florida to California.
 
 

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, and the Sanrio Smile Shop 
Opening on Friday, September 6
Universal CityWalk
 
The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, adorned with a giant signature Hello Kitty bow and framed by a pastel pink and white awning, will welcome guests to enjoy a unique, grab-and-go menu with the option to dine at any one of umbrella-covered tables located just outside the walk-up venue. The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe is the first of its kind to open in Los Angeles.

 

Chinatown First Fridays
 
Dreamcast 25th Anniversary Celebration
September 7th, Saturday, 2pm
Game Realms
137 N Victory Blvd
Burbank CA 91502
$15 Venue Fee

• Play area opens at 2 PM PT
• Tournaments time TBD
• Tournaments for Marvel Vs Capcom 2 and Powerstone
• Casual play for The Typing of the Dead and Virtual On
• Special Guest speaker
• Raffle Prizes

Riso Art & Zine Fest
Saturday, September 7th
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NUCLEUS
210 East Main St
Alhambra CA 91801
FREE ADMISSION, Open to the public
The first 100 people in the door get a free riso print by Natalie Andrewson

Riso Art & Zine Fest is back at Gallery Nucleus! On Saturday September 7th from 11 AM - 5 PM, over 30 amazing Risograph artists and printers will be selling their prints, zines, and other special goods directly to the public. Each hour there will be a raffle prize featuring prints and merchandise from vendors! If you or anyone you know has any interest in learning more about Riso and the amazing artwork it can produce, don't miss this one day event!
 
Futuring
Saturday, September 7, 2024
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
M&A x Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90036
Free
 
This program is the culmination of a three-part series hosted within We Carry the Land: reorienting, extending, and now futuring. Join us as we transform the project into a projection surface that presents videos, short films, and digital works by Indigenous artists in pursuit of dynamic futures.
 
Summer Supper
Saturday, September 7, 2024
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
M&A x Craft Contemporary Courtyard 5814 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90036
$100
 
On the final weekend of We Carry the Land, we'll gather in the M&A x Craft Contemporary Courtyard to share a toast to our summer programs and to look ahead, together, toward our next seasons.

We are excited to celebrate over to-order tacos and tamales by Irekuarhikua, desserts by Kitchen Sink, beverages provided by AMASS, Brez, Ghia, and NON, goodie bags with items from Bachan’s, Greenlight, Looshi, örlö, Onyx, P.f. Candle Co., and Vacation, and a silent auction featuring Etkie, Jesse Hammer, Mahota Textiles, and Sticky Glass. We look forward to seeing you and invite you to purchase your tickets in advance!
 
The Day of the Dog Festival
Saturday, Sept 7 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Street, Santa Monica (between Ocean Park and Strand Ave)
Free

The Day Of The Dog Festival celebrates the extraordinary bond between humans and canines. This not-to-be-missed event is an opportunity for dog lovers and pet enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, meet local and national pet-related companies, and discover the latest and greatest products from over 100 leading pet exhibitors. Have a little fun while you shop with the amazing lineup of events throughout the day from doggie-wear to treats and photo booths to pet adoptions.


 
Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
 Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Free

Rooted in Conceptualism and coming from an investigatory place characterized by process, Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures is a group exhibition featuring work by artists whose approach to their practice involves a scientific mindset.  By designing and executing controlled procedures to test a hypothesis, explore relationships between variables, or investigate phenomena, the artists’ ideas are materialized and aestheticized using systems, chance, technology, and other unconventional means.


2nd Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival
Sunday, September 8th, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM PDT 
Hollywood Park (647 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069).
This is a free community event for all. 
 
The Los Angeles Kids Book Festival offers a variety of activities suitable for children of all ages, including live book readings by celebrated authors, interactive storytelling sessions, musical performances, and various arts and crafts activities. This year, the festival will bring back several authors from our inaugural event while continuing to introduce new authors and illustrators and providing fresh multicultural perspectives and stories that captivate and inspire youth.

Extra: 

 
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.
 
 
05.02.2024 (Thu.) – 11.03.2024 (Sun.)
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Free
 
 “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” is the first exhibition in which Masuda, known as the “King of Kawaii,” brings together multiple artworks unravelling the concepts within the phenomena while introducing his personal story of sharing kawaii with the world. Through his collection of artifacts from the origins of the culture and dazzling immersive art installations, visitors are invited to explore the cultural context and significance of the kawaii movement and step into the colorful world to feel the aesthetic for themselves, emphasizing its role in fostering a sense of joy, innocence, and community as a tool for self-expression and representation of a worldwide tribe to which we can all belong.
 
March 9, 2024 – September 8, 2024
Bowers Museum 
$ Admission
 
 Never-before-seen at a museum and making its American debut, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form presents the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. This exhibition is a vivid journey through the art of comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond, highlighting key creators
 


 
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Slurpee Only 5 Places To Get In The World

And, we have two of them! 7-Eleven has a Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Slurpee for the season and you can get it only five places on Earth. Luckily, we have two of them in LA!

These are the two places you can grab it near us and no where else...well, you can head to Texas, Ohio or New York, but this just seems more convenient. 


Head to these locations and hope the red light isn't on.

 5530 VALLEY BLVD, Los Angeles, California,

 2030 A WEST 8TH STREET, Los Angeles, California

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Saturday, August 31, 2024

The Winchester Tavern @ Burbank 16

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