KPop Demon Hunters won best feature at the Annie Awards and in 9 other categories this year. You might recall the Anni Awards is like the Oscars of the animation industry. We've covered it over the years for how...fun and strange the ceremony was. However, Covid caused it to become an online event, which was in no way as as fun as seeing animators and voice actors come out in person to compaling and pick up awards. We're glad it's back.
To see the full list check out The Hollywood Reporter's Coverage.
Another win for KPop Demon Hunters is the news it'll becoming part of the vaunted Criterion Collection. As we were explaining to friends, any movie selected for the Criterion Collection makes it a big deal. Criterion prides itself at being the best release of the film quality wise with the best features like commentary and special extras, like hot it was made or behind the scenes footage.
Just being part of the collection is kind of an honor to any filmmaker.
The new Evangelion anime series teaser PV aired on Japan's TBS channel today, and here's English subs for the trailer!
Evas back, back again? What was pretty much a wrap-up with the last film has not stopped the Evangelion franchise from stopping. Now we're getting a new anime from some of the people who made the NieR game. Yeesh, this is gonna be dark, but probably with some crazy good mech battle animation, let's see where it goes.
People are excited for the Gun Nose Kickstarter. They're digging those old-fashioned noir detective vibes only robots can provide
Once Upon a KATAMARI - Miso Bowl and Spoon is the funniest product for a video game for some time. Modeled on the cousin who literally has a head of miso soup for a head. It's available for purchase this March.
In other video game soup related news. Resident Evil’s Umbrella Corporation filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against ramen maker Nissin. Or at least it did in the marketing for the new game Resident Evil Requiem. Check out the commercial and more info here.
Collecting the videogame crossover artwork of two tintanic franchises: Marvel and Capcom, in a new updated and upgraded edition! Read more about it here and check out the commercial.
New updated & upgraded hardcover edition, with over 140 new pages!
Ohhh, we're excited for this one; Backrooms released a teaser trailer and it's a mindf*ck. Based on a series of random internet videos and lore from the net comes a new creepy horror movie.
From different stuff we've been reading online, you can best think of the Backrooms as a place making bad copies of itself. As you see in the trailer, the copies get worse and worse of the same room like a fading memory.
Apparently the trailer is all CGI too.
Going off of more modern days fears, you sort of enter the Backrooms like clipping through reality like in a video game.
The below graphic best explains it as another A24 release.
Jeez, we utterly hate the name, but love the camera or as it's awfully called the instax mini Evo Cinema. Fujufilm marketing department you nailed it...into the ground. We hate you on par with StudioCanal's handling of the Fackham Hall movie. Jesus, guys, who thought that was a good name? It flows like a turd clinging to a bowl.
Anyway, name forgotten, this is the coolest camera ever because of the "Gen Dial" or "Jidai Dial" on the Japanese one. It's a literal dial that changes how your photo looks like from every decade starting in the 1930's till now. So you can shoot it like the camera is from the 1950's or the 1990's and all the other decades within that time-frame.
See, in Japan they have a Jidai festival and at it have plays from different eras and a large historical reenactment parade so they named it after that. Here, in English speaking countries they went with Gen, not Decade Dial or something more clever related to a time travel movie.
Same thing with the camera, like a Jules Verne camera or clock camera. Instax mini Evo Cinema is not gonna be a common term, ughhh.
It also prints out tiny photos and you can choose if you want to put a QR code on them so people can download the photo or clip. I mean, it's just perfect for parties or any occasion.
Do we wish the name wasn't pure Engrish garbage or the camera came in some other colors than black? Oh, yeah.
Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport from February 26 – March 1, 2026, continuing its commitment to artist-led, public-facing commissions and long-term engagement with the city’s creative communities. This year, Frieze Projects takes the form of ‘Body & Soul’, the fourth consecutive edition presented in partnership with Art Production Fund, bringing together newly commissioned works by Los Angeles–based artists, free and open to the public across the Frieze campus and beyond.
The Other Art Fair is a leading artist fair to discover and buy art directly from the very best emerging artistic talent. "
We’ve got a reputation for being bizarre, unexpected, and ‘never normal.’ We’ve created something different, and we want you to experience it. We combine affordable and original artworks and 160 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs – and a fully stocked bar. So why not do something impulsive, get excited, and revel in the creativity? You belong here."
Sleep will be screened from 5-10:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. All other galleries in the Foundation will be open for viewing during these extended hours. MARCIANO ART FOUNDATION 4357 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90010
Free, RSVP
As a special event on the occasion of the exhibition JOHN GIORNO: NO NOSTALGIA, the Marciano Art Foundation is proud to present a one night only screening of Andy Warhol’s epic five hour and twenty-one-minute silent film Sleep in conjunction with the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.
Conceived as a tongue-in-cheek alternative to the polish of Frieze, ANTIFREEZE will feature a curated group exhibition and art market with artists from both the Titmouse and Superchief communities, including JJ Villard, Christy Karacas, Luke Chueh, Creepy Gals, Junkyard, and MORE (full artist list TBA). In addition to the art gallery and market, the event will also feature a special screening of archival footage from Trepany House, the nonprofit arts organization currently in residence at the Titmouse Warehouse, alongside live professional wrestling matches from Circle 6 Wrestling that will transform the studio lot into a full-blown arena for spectacle, energy, and community.
Palma + Canela Lounge from 9PM - 12AM | Eventbrite HERE to reserve a spot
As part of the hotel’s ongoing Proper Presents series, this intimate live performance pairs g standout artists with an immersive ambiance, bringing music, hospitality, and community together for an unforgettable night.
Runs
Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era North America
Starts Feb 26
Select Theaters
Get into the weird anime of famous horses personified as cute girls. As of writing this, the closes location playing it is, of course, Santa Anita.
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles
Performers will provide entertainment for this two-day festival of culture, community, and health. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, February 25th 5-8PM Collector’s Paradise North Hollywood 5118 Lankershim Blvd | North Hollywood, CA 91601
PREDATOR FANS! Join us as we welcome back Eisner-nominated writer 𝗝𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗦 for an epic in-store Launch Signing for his newest Marvel series 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥: 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗!
House of Kong is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience celebrating 25 years of Gorillaz.
Operation Taco Gary's director Michael Kvamme and actor Simon Rex will participate in a Q&A following the 7:00 p.m. show on Thursday, 2/26 at the Glendale.
Academy Award-Nominated Short Film Showcase February 26, 2026, 3:00 P.M. The Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP
A Special For Your Consideration Screening of 4 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films: A Friend of Dorothy (Live Action, 21 min.,) Perfectly a Strangeness (Doc, 15 min.,) Retirement Plan (Animated, 7 min.,) and Butcher's Stain (Live Action, 26 min.)
MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN February 27, 2026, 2:00 P.M. The Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP
Followed by a Q&A with David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher films what's really
happening in his own school.
Filmmakers/actors Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman will appear in person at Landmark's Sunset Hollywood on Friday, February 27 for a Q&A after the 7:00pm show, and on Sunday, March 1 for a Q&A after the 1:30pm show!
In THE NAPA BOYS, co-starring filmmakers Armen Weitzman and Nick Corirossi, a mysterious individual known as "The Sommelier" leads a group of friends on a strange trip through wine country.
Robot Karaoke (Skunk Room) Friday, Feb 27, 2026, 8:00 PM The Elysian Theater 1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tickets are $10 adv/$12 day of.
Join us for karaoke night on impossible mode as we replace the lyrics to any SONG with words from a specific TEXT, then try to sing the results on the spot. Our songwriting system, THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, matches each line syllable-for-syllable so you can sing along if you know the tune. It all happens live: each song has never been heard before and will never be heard again.
The Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street Los Ángeles, CA 90038 General Admission - $49.95 VIP Cabaret Seating - $59.95 (21+ Only)
Taking a comic swing at the 1996 cult horror film featuring Neve Campbell and Fairuza Balk, THE CRAFT'D: An Unauthorized Musical Parody follows four teen girls who cope with the nightmares of high school life by forming a coven and rocking out to a soundtrack of 80s and 90s goth and rock hits featuring The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie and the Banshees and more - complete with a live band.
NIGHTMARE STREETSCAPES (2) Weekends Only: FRI / SAT / SUN @ 8:30p, FEB 27 - MAR 8, 2026 at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood CA 91601
$20 Advance TIX at ZombieJoes.TIX.com ($25 at door)
"Your Nighttime Terrors Await in Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's All-New Thrilling Horror-Theatre Spectacular! Join Us within the phantasmagoric realm betwixt the world of lucid dreams and life's forsaken city-streets and alleyways...as we take you on a theatrical journey of rebirth, diving-deep into the vortex of your soul-seeking passions and most fearsome of nightmares!"
Hanging With Dr. Z - LIVE Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Dynasty Typewriter At The Hayworth 2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
$36.04
Join showbiz legend Dr. Z on Saturday, February 28th at 7:00 PM. Live. Very Live. With Special Guests STEVE AGEE, MICHAEL HITCHCOCK, and MORE!
Not sure the demand, but we have a straight up Monster Hunter Concert headed to us this Feb.
"Direct from Japan, for the first time ever in the United States, experience the symphonic music of Monster Hunter LIVE!
AWR
Music Productions and PROMAX, in cooperation with Capcom, are proud to
present the U.S. premiere performance of MONSTER HUNTER ORCHESTRA
CONCERT, a greatest hits performance from the multi-million selling
action game series Monster Hunter!
From the epic main theme that
defines the game to the orchestral battle themes, the music enhances
every hunt and helps shape the emotional arc of the player’s journey.
Relive that journey with us.
Don’t miss your only chance to experience the world of Monster Hunter live in concert!"
THE BENSON MOVIE INTERRUPTION: YOUR CHOICE w/ Randy and Jason Sklar, Vanessa Gonzalez and More! Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dynasty Typewriter 2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
THE BENSON MOVIE INTERRUPTION: YOUR CHOICE is a show where comedian Doug Benson (SUPER HIGH ME, @midnight) invites some of his comedy friends to sit in the front row of the theater with mics, cracking wise during a screening of a movie that YOU choose. That’s right, audience members are encouraged to bring a dvd/blu ray of a film they would like to see ripped apart (lovingly) and a vote will be held to determine which one we watch.
With Special Guest Randy and Jason Sklar, Vanessa Gonzalez and More!
HAMMER MUSEUM 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024
Free for good
Made
in L.A. 2025 is the seventh iteration of the Hammer’s signature
biennial exhibition that showcases artists practicing throughout the
greater Los Angeles area. The 28 participants in the exhibition present
work not only made in the city but also grounded in its complex and
unfolding terrain. Neither myth nor monolith, Los Angeles is many things
to many people, and its dissonance is perhaps its most distinguishing
feature. The works presented in this year’s biennial include film,
painting, theater, choreography, photography, sculpture, sound, and
video. Attitude draws them together: Each engages with this city in ways
alternately literal, formal, material, and metaphoric. Conceived or
made in Los Angeles, they are of this city and nowhere else.
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.
Isamu Noguchi Plaza 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
"Join
us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday
tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by
JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh,
affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community
connection."
10am-4pm at @rowdtla 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.
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
American Cinematheque-A celebratedindependent theatergroup that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
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.
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!
Palm Springs Modernism Week 2026 has come to a close. The mid-century modern schemes of so many will remain in the Coachella Valley. But one man will spread his vision of Americana across this nation. Charles Phoenix. He's the host ready to roast this great nation. And, at the same time he loves every tourist trap, every famous landmark and anything that look like it came out of post-WWII. I sat down with a crowd trapped in the past and it was a fun visit at Charles Phoenix's: The Great American Retro Road Trip show.
For those who don't know the guy, we've probably posted on him quite a few times over the years. Charles Phoenix makes fun of history, more specifically on a tour bus or with the use of a slideshow. Except, the slides aren't his. You can think of him as sort of a guide on Instagram where all the photos are posted on the past. And, he gets the likes for making fun of how high people's pants were in the past. That and a lot more dirty stuff.
And, the audience ate it up. Charles does not tread lightly, he's loud and ready to make fun of anyone who decided posing while grabbing a pole or showing off their butt was a good idea.
On this slide show we were on Route 66, with it's 100th Anniversary happening now and visited the East Coast to the West Coast with everything between looking at random slides in the 50's and 60's. It's a time capsule capturing how bad people were taking photos back then as they our now.
Through every slide, Phoenix cracks jokes, like how some people look like they were ready to be dead or the fashion of the day was not the best, but he's also extremely knowledgeable of what it was like back then, the history of the buildings and how even places are holding up now. Not so many survived the test of time.
We visited iconic locals, like a corn palace in South Dakota that stands till this day and the The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, which you can apparently go on? You see it through the eyes of people on vacation and a man making fun of them.
An hour thirty flew by as we made our way back and forth across the U.S.A. making me wanting to see more of the country, meeting new people and taking my own bad pictures to make fun of.
Jewel’s Catch One, 4067 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
On-site paid parking available right next to the venue. Otherwise please leave plenty of time to find parking in the neighborhood.
$61 and up
"Step straight into the heart of 1974 with Brassroots District: LA ’74, an electrifying immersive theater and live concert experience where funk grooves, raw drama, and bold ambition collide. Lose yourself in the sights, sounds, and soul of 1970s Los Angeles as the story unfolds all around you and the music takes over — then keep the night going with an official afterparty included in your ticket."
$tarts at $65 - use code EARLYBAGEL for 18% off, while supplies last
The West Coast gets the vaunted BagelFest, the best bagels all in one place.
"BagelFest West unites top bagel makers, bakers, chefs, and food brands for a weekend celebrating bagel culture - from classic traditions to West Coast innovation. Expect unlimited bagel and schmear sampling, live demos, panels, friendly competitions, and hands-on experiences for all ages. Lineup TBA."
Well, if you were ever confused where you were going in LA or surrounding cities, you're not alone.
4 Southern California cities among world’s toughest to navigate from LA Daily News explains how LA is in third place IN-THE-WORLD as hard to navigate from a cell-service provider. Surrounding SoCal cities such as Riverside, Santa Ana and Anaheim are also high on the list.
So, whenever you feel like it's tough to find stuff, it's not because of you, it's because LA is a horrible place to find things.
Oh, and there was a Baywatch casting call Wednesday. No idea if it was to really get new stars or just to promote the series coming out.
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