Friday, December 29, 2023

2024 New Year's Eve Plans For You Slighlty Expanded

 
Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 North Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
 
 The West Coast’s largest FREE New Year’s Eve event is back! With the park’s signature 3D countdown Art show projected onto L.A.’s iconic City Hall leads revelers into 2024 and La Doña and La Verdad Band topping off the highly-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration!

Plus, bring the appetite for delicious foods from 30 of LA's favorite food trucks.
 
 
 
 
Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to ring in 2024 with EVE, Hollywood’s hottest New Year’s Eve celebration featuring multiple dance locations, a captivating fireworks display and access to select rides and attractions, on Sunday, December 31 with extended hours until 2:00 a.m.

Included in the price of theme park admission, EVE is the ultimate way to usher in the new year. Beginning with a full day of theme park fun, guests can enjoy award-winning rides and attractions, before transitioning to a park-wide celebration and special midnight countdown to 2024.
 
 
 
 
 
Knott’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is included with regular daytime admission. 
Park hours on New Year’s Eve are 9am to 1am.
Knott’s Berry Farm - 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

The enchanting Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration gives guests front row seats to the final event of the year as the park rings in 2024 with a park wide-party unlike any other and everyone is invited.

The New Year’s celebration features entertaining activities for the whole family including a family-friendly comedian, live bands, swing dancing and more.

Guests are invited to count down the final moments of 2023 with festive music, party hats and noisemakers making this night extra special. The spectacular firework celebration sets the skies above Knott’s ablaze at the stroke of midnight as colorful fireworks light the start of the New Year.

The nighttime extravaganza offers a stress-free night perfect for family and friends to come together and create new memories by starting a new tradition by celebrating the New Year ’s Eve at Knott’s.

Mon Ami,1541 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
$50 – $70
PARKING:
RideShare is Recommended; Discounted $12 Valet parking will be available.
 
Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at the Westside Winter Wonderland NYE Ball at the stunning Mon Ami in Santa Monica by the beach. Ring in the New Year with glitz and glam at the Westside's hottest NYE party!

Immerse yourself in a night of glamour with hosted hors d'oeuvres, a live Jazz Band, beats from DJ Richie Rich, a Hot Toddy Station, Champagne Toast, party favors, multiple bars, photo ops, VIP tables/bottle service, and a countdown to ring in the New Year.
 
New Year’s Eve with Pink Martini
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Sunday, December 31, at 7:00PM
Sunday, December 31, at 10:30PM
$$$
 
 Pink Martini, featuring China Forbes, return for another quintessentially eclectic New Year’s program that mixes Brazilian samba, party sounds of ’30s Cuban dance music, and a dash of Parisian café cool. There’s no classier way to ring in 2024!

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The Holdovers Blu-Ray Review: That '70s Movie

 
By Jonathan Bilski

Out on the rooftop it's good ol' Paul Giamatti being a curmudgeon at an all boy's school called Barton Academy. The story has him as the only teacher left watching the "holdovers" the students unlucky enough to not go home for Christmas vacation. He's stuck with the annoying brat Angus Tully played by Dominic Sessa and the school's head chef Mary Lamb played by Da'Vine Joy Randolph. All set in the early 70's the film looks like it came out from that era. This could have been a year time classic if the story was more of comedy and not have been as long.

I'll praise Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham and the rest of the cast for their performances. Him and his young protege are a perfect foil to see bicker back and forth. Giamatti is the perfect know-it-all, worst teacher you've ever had. And, Dominic Sessa plays a perfect entitled stuck-up brat; stuck with each other over the holidays. Joy Randolph as the school chef needs to be in her own movie because the story is too long with all of them in it. And, though she plays her part well, takes away from their story with her own over dealing with her son's death in Vietnam.

There's some great lines and learning from each other. Something that could have truly been a real memorable romp. But, they wanted to add some tragedy and a predictable ending if you've seen enough like minded films. It just drags on for quite a while, more of a drama than a comedy, which I might have been tricked into believing it was from its trailer.
 
The style is rich in 70's flavor. The editor did a great job putting in the old logos from Universal and other production companies of the past at the start, everything feels of the era.
 
A little late for Christmas this one should have tried to get out with the sentiment of the season.
 
Don't know why this is a collector's edition other than coming with some extras. The Blu-ray cover could not try less. Graphic design team, take some time if you want it to stand out, don't get random images of the main cast from different parts of the movie and shove them together. Is their a real word like un-iconic? Maybe do the main characters as an illustration of the era; focus on Giamatti's eyes which are a major part of the movie.
 
That's what hurts, the detail from a great retro opening not saved on the cover of the Blu-ray. The logo captures the 70's feel, the rest is generic and thus forgettable.
 
 
Blu-ray provided by publisher for review purposes

WwTd: tHe vOiD Continues

 The minimal of all things going on this week until New Year's Eve, enjoy our theme parks, restaurants and we guess the love others, blech.
 
Fuck This Year
December 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
$20.00 

Come to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on December 29th and tell us about your shitty year. Our veteran cast of improvisers will take your stories and turn them into a fully improvised comedy show.Join us as we stick our middle fingers in the air and send 2023 screaming into the sun.
 
CatVideoFest 2023
Sat, Dec 30 1:30pm
Eagle Theatre - Vidiots' main auditorium with 271 seats 
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
$12

We’re bringing back everyone’s favorite smorgasbord of kitty videos for one last meow! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
 
SUN DEC 31, 2023 12:00 PM
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
$20.00 (member); $25.00 (general admission)

12:00pm | RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
1:55pm | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
4:10pm | INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE
6:30pm | INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL SKULL

Start times are approximate. There will be brief (approximately 5-10 minute) intermissions between films. Ticket includes entry to all films in marathon. 
 
Japanese New Year Celebration
Sunday, January 1, 2024, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Japanese Village Plaza
Free

Experience all the excitement of a traditional Japanese New Year with a full day of cultural events presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California. Bring the whole family to enjoy an energetic day in Little Tokyo filled with live entertainment and cultural activities including mochitmaki, a kimono fashion show, shamisen show, Kompo and more! 


 
Extra:
 
MoMA Contenders 2023

The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.
 
 
Tickets
$10 Hammer members | $20 general admission
 
$25
21+


Krampus' Cove is an immersive cocktail experience that takes the traditional celebrations surrounding Christmas and turns them on their head. This pop-up will celebrate the pulpy and macabre legend of Krampus and throw in some naughty elves, evil snowmen and more, all with innovative and delicious seasonally inspired cocktails. ​

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.
 

Cinespia -Just came back this week for a new season.
This hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
 
Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. Added Thursday nights to the line-up and themed nights in August and September.


 
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.
Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.

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

 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-Newcomer that manages to fill its schedule almost every night
Electric Dusk Drive-In-A drive-in, haven't you missed them?

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Animé Los Angeles 19 Jan 4th-7th & ANIME Impulse LA 2024 Jan 13th-14th

 

Jan 4th-7th
Long Beach Convention Center
 
This is probably the best community even for anime fans and a great way to start convention going in the new year.
 
"Exciting Live Entertainment, Concerts, Cosplay Masquerade, Industry Panels, Fashion Show, Idol Showcase, Enormous Exhibit & Artist Alley Hall, and much more. "

Jan 13th-14th
Fairplex (Gate 9)
2118 N White Ave,
Pomona CA 91768

"Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse (アニメ  インパルス) is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts' content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment on its mainstage, and a near endless selection of tasty treats from all sorts of food booths.

The goal for this event is to provide casual fans and otakus to have a venue to gather and indulge in fandom. To meet like-minded people and motivate creativity within the community."

Palm Springs International Film Festival 2024: Top Picks

The Palm Springs International Film Festival is happening, Jan 4th-15th. Here's our top picks on what to see.

Talking Pictures

A nicer way of putting a Q&A, many big name films like Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things and more will have directors and actors in person to answer questions on the films.


"This year, we're hosting TWO FREE panels with a number of shortlisted directors in attendance. Catch both panels back to back on January 8, at the Annenberg Theater to get a unique understanding of these films and their makers.

Each panel will have its own unqiue lineup of guests. The first panel is scheduled to begin at 12pm, followed by the second panel at 2:30pm."


Red Rooms

A fashion model’s mysterious obsession with a serial killer standing trial for murders livestreamed on the dark web sends her down a dangerous and sordid path to obtain the elusive remaining piece of the puzzle. 


The Animal Kingdom

In this surprising, expectation-defying and often humorous drama, a father (Romain Duris) and his teen son (Paul Kircher) contend with a cross-country move and an unexplained epidemic that causes people to mutate into animals. 
 

 
In this chaotically entertaining dark comedy, a film director (Song Kang-ho) obsessed with completing his masterpiece decides to reshoot the ending of a long-completed project despite increasing interference from the studio, censors, and his ragtag cast and crew. 
 

(NSFW language)
 
It’s the 1920s in Littlehampton, a British seaside town, and the residents are anonymously receiving shocking, creatively expletive-laden letters. Righteous churchgoer Edith (Olivia Colman) is neighbor to free spirit Rose (Jessie Buckley) who is arrested for the crime. As the scandal escalates, the women of the town band together to solve the mystery. 
 
In this blistering satire of a corporate world that prizes profits over humanity, radical Romanian provocateur Radu Jude takes us on a wild ride as he follows an overworked production assistant tasked with filming the victims of a workplace accident.
 
 


Tokyo is the setting of Wim Wenders’ radiant, warm story of a gentle, music-loving man (Cannes Best Actor winner Koji Yakusho) who finds joy in his simple life cleaning public toilets. But a visitor from his past challenges his monastic life. 
 
 
 
 
This charming, funny and stylish play on the traditional vampire tale tells the story of Sasha, a young vampire who can’t bring herself to kill. Facing starvation, she meets a young depressed man who could help solve both their problems. 
 

 
When her husband’s strange sleeping habits escalate from disruptive to disturbing, Soo-jin is forced to take desperate measures to protect herself and her newborn. Director Jason Yu’s startling, genre-hopping debut will keep you guessing till the very end. 
 
 
 
Award-winning Eva Longoria’s feature directorial debut follows the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who as a Frito-Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican-American heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.



While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.
 
*Big buzz from this one...when it was coming out years ago. I guess they're having a special screening? Don't bother with the sequel, the director tried to go "Hollywood" as he put it...and it sucks. It also has nothing to do with a train or anyone from the previous film, it goes by the title Peninsula.


100 Yards

A martial arts master dies and leaves his top student and his only son to duel for who inherits the school. Their action-packed rivalry unleashes waves throughout the city in this delightful blend of old-school kung fu and contemporary cool. 

Concrete Utopia

A massive earthquake rolls through Seoul, upending every apartment complex – except one. With refugees at their doorsteps, the residents of the remaining Imperial Palace apartment decide to wall out the rest of society, and an apocalyptic showdown becomes inevitable. 


Memories of Murder

*From the Director of Parasyte

In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found murdered by an unknown culprit. 


The Monk and The Gun

In this playful satire, the Bhutanese government holds a mock election to educate the locals about democracy after the king abdicates. Meanwhile, a monk is sent on a mysterious quest and crosses paths with an ensemble of colorful characters.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Final X-Mas Round-Up

 

 

If you want to see some crazy Christmas stuff, tune into this.

Ryan Gosling & Mark Ronson - I'm Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie) [Official Music Video]


 

Jon Solomon’s 2023 Holiday Radio Show

The 2023 edition of my 25-Hour Holiday Radio Show on 103.3 fm WPRB will start on Christmas Eve at 5:00 pm ET and go straight until Christmas Day at 6:00 pm ET. 

Four Gathered on Christmas Eve HC

Just came out for the holidays. It's pretty funny as the writers put themselves in the story.

"Four of the top creators in comics gather to continue the Victorian tradition of ghost stories on Christmas Eve. Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Becky Cloonan, James Harren

Four tales of the bizarre and terrifying to keep you company on the cold yule night. A unique approach to the ghost story format where the creators themselves become part of the story in this deluxe edition hard cover designed by the award-winning Phil Balsman."


Happy holidays


Wednesday, December 20, 2023

X-Mas Horror Films 2023 & One Hallmark Hanukkah Time Loop Movie Finalized List

Here's a list of all the X-Mas horror that's come on for the holidays, updated with reviews for the ones we watched. All are available for stream or rent.

It's A Wonderful Knife

On Shudder on AMC+ and Everywhere you Rent Movies

Synopsis:
A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality. 
 
* Been waiting on this one, and it's a friggin mess, but fun. The other time travel slasher film that came out this year, Totally Killer, is just better. There's some big jumps here in logic on the why and it could have had some more creative Christmas kills.


 Santa Isn't Real

Coming to VOD and Digital Platforms December 8th 

Synopsis:
After suffering a brutal attack on Christmas eve, a young woman, Nikki, struggles to convince her friends that the assailant was none other than Ol' Kris Kringle. When Santa returns to terrorize the group in their remote cabin the next Christmas, Nikki and her friends must overcome disbelief as they fight to stay alive.

* Anything from XYZ I'll give a shot.




Silent Night

For rent online

Synopsis:
From legendary director John Woo and the producer of John Wick comes this gritty revenge tale of a tormented father (Joel Kinnaman) who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death. Full of Woo’s signature style, Silent Night redefines the action genre with visceral, thrill-a-minute storytelling.

* The creator of Face-Off made a Christmas movie? And, the main character doesn't talk? My friends could not really get it that he and everyone else don't say anything. I'd say it's John Woo with a small budget. Nothing that over the top or ridiculous and coming from John Woo...that kind of sucks. The movie is mostly a montage until a third act of non-stop extreme violence.


The Sacrifice Game

Streaming on Shudder

Synopsis:
The Blackvale School for Girls, 1971. It’s bad enough that students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a gang of cult killers arrives at their doorstep—just in time for Christmas.

* Look like a classic 70's evil Satanic cult film.







Werewolf Santa

Can rent online now

Synopsis:
Santa turns into a werewolf on Christmas Eve, and wreaks havoc in a small seaside town - Lucy has a show called 'Monster Hunter's' on Youtube, but it's not doing too great with just a few viewers following her. That is until, on Christmas Eve, her camera witnesses Santa get bit by a werewolf in the local park, before turning into a werewolf himself. Lucy and her family then set off on a Christmas Eve adventure to somehow save Christmas, armed with just a rusty ice skate and a vague understanding of how werewolves operate.

*This was just bad on every level, from design to writing, usually you can give something to a film that tries and I honestly think the people did, but no one told them they're terrible. Not worth it even for a so-bad-it's-good.


The Mean One

Can rent online now

Synopsis:
In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy's parents are murdered and her Christmas is stolen by a bloodthirsty green figure in a red Santa suit.
 
*They can't legally say it, but it's the Grinch going on a murder spree on Christmas. Sounds like the perfect stupid X-Mas horror for some. Very bad reviews.








Santastein 
 
On SCREAMBOX and for rent this December
 
Synopsis:
Max was only six years old when he accidentally burned Santa to a crisp on Christmas Eve. 12 years later, Max attempts to raise Santa from the dead in order to fix his past mistakes and restore the Christmas spirit. But he soon realizes that the creature he has created is a bloodthirsty killer – and it’s headed straight for the town's Christmas party! Buckle in for some bloody holiday cheer that will leave you having a ho-ho-whole lot of fun!

*It just looks so cheap, solid, ridiculous concept, terribly made.




Secret Santa
 
Streaming now on SCREAMBOX and for rent online
 
Synopsis:
Christmas dinner brings tidings of death when someone enacts revenge, and out of the bloody madness rises a hero who must face all odds to stop an outbreak before it's too late.

*Claim to fame from director Adam Marcus, who did Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. Looks like it was shelved for quite a few years as I see it being completed 2017-2018.






 
Night of the Missing
 
On SCREAMBOX and for rent online now

Synopsis:
The sheriff of a small town is a serial killer. A mysterious woman visits him and starts a conversation about the crimes he committed.

*It just doesn't look that good.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nightmare on 34th Street
 
Out for rent online

Synopsis : A mysterious and psychopathic Santa visits a small, rural town with a bag full of unusual gifts and twisted holiday stories featuring Krampus, a murderous St. Nick and killer carol singers that are certain to ruin the Christmas season forever.







A Creature Was Stirring

For rent online

Synopsis:
As a Christmas blizzard rages outside, Faith, a nurse, keeps her daughter Charm locked in her room, injected with "holiday cheer," methadone, to sustain a delicately balanced fever--"treatment" for a mysterious affliction. When drifters Kory and Liz break in seeking shelter, they quickly discover that Faith's relationship with Charm stretches the limits of dysfunction, and both of them are concealing the malevolent fifth houseguest lurking in the shadows. Hint: it ain’t Santa.
 
*Woah, what do I even say about this. A great creature feature set around Christmas with some really f'd up sh*t. And a horny Green Lantern sex dream? They even reference real Green Lantern comic story arcs, specially Emerald Twilight.
 Add, well a Were-Porcupine that looks like Rattma's cousin from V/H/S 94 who has some Sonic the Hedgehog moves.
 
 This almost completely won me over if not for it's what-a-twist ending that's justs so horrible you might start laughing of how absurd it is.

The following are coming to Lifetime and then will be available online digitally.

Silent Night, Fatal Night

Synopsis:

Mallory Dearborn (Alex Camacho) is one of the best-selling mystery writers in the market. Against the wishes of her manager Michael (Matthew Pohlkamp), she’s decided to end her long-running detective franchise and focus on more personal matters. Desperate for a big payday, Michael takes her prisoner and, convincing the world she’s passed away, forces her to write a new, posthumous novel. Now, Mallory will spend the holidays writing her most thrilling story yet: her own escape.

* Been reading reviews and this apparently has little to nothing to do with X-Mas and just kind of sucks.

 

A Cowboy Christmas Romance

Synopsis:

One week before Christmas, a huge business deal sends real estate “closer” Lexie Crenshaw (Jana Kramer) back to a place she swore she’d never return to: her hometown of Tubac, Arizona. Back on the range, Lexie must convince Coby Mason (Adam Senn), a horse-whispering rancher, to part ways with his family’s land, while navigating her relationship with her father (Bruce Thomas) and brothers she left behind, leading her to reconsider the life she gave up 10 years ago.
 
*Ooh boy, the hype about the sex scenes in this was just that, hype. The movie is just a regular totally nonsense driven Lifetime Christmas movie of a woman giving up her career to have a family. 

One for the Jews

Round and Round

Should be streaming or be able rent online through Hallmark

Synopsis:
Rachel’s stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach, the “nice boy” Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow? Starring Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg and Rick Hoffman.

*This might have been my holiday favorite. It also actually references real nerd stuff as the heroine visits a comic book store for help.

Oh, and there's now  a shared Hanukkah Hallmark Cinematic Universe as the Deli/Bakery from last year's movie Hanukkah on Rye is visited multiple loops. I hope they keep connecting them all.

WwTd: tHe vOiD

This is it, the death knell of the year, THE VOID. The time of year in LA where there's the most little to do other than just visit the touristy stuff or (chokes) ehhh...spend time with loved ones.

We're given you what we could scrape together as X-Mas takes over the land. Yule, of course, still have the option to going to one of our many wonderful theaters and ordering Chinese food on Christmas itself.
 
*To support last-minute holiday shopping for local residents and visitors, Santa Monica City Council has extended free parking in downtown public parking structures from 90 minutes to three hours effective December 22-24, 2023.

*POKÉMON X KOGEI” available for a few more weeks, until January 7, 2024

LACMA extended hours

Holiday Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu: 11 am–6 pm
Wed (Dec. 27 and Jan. 3): 11 am – 6 pm
Fri: 11 am–8 pm
Sat, Sun: 10 am–7 pm
*The museum is closed on December 25

LA Gives Back: The Return w/ Secret Guests!
Wednesday, December 20
8PM - 2AM
Catch One
4067 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
18+

After a brief hiatus, IHC is re-launching LA Gives Back! The event is brought in partnership with promoters BROWNIES AND LEMONADE, SHREK RAVE, HEAV3N, ELECTRIC FEELS, CLUB 90S, HACK THE PLANET and RESTLESS NITES. Although this year’s lineup will be kept secret until the night-of, with a confirmed mega headliner and some of LA’s best promoters curating the stages, don’t wait to get tix!

IT'S PRINCEMAS!
Wed, Dec 20, 8:00 PM
Zebulon
Free
21+
 
IT'S PRINCEMAS!

presented by MUSICVIDEODROME

Celebrate the true reason for the season with a very purple dance party paying tribute to Minneapolis' finest pint-sized performer! We'll be sharing a wild assortment of carefully curated music videos and live performances to groove to, and you'll be dazzled by our very own MUSICVIDEODROME Dancers! Come down and prance like you're at Paisley Park—and BYORB (Bring Your Own Raspberry Beret). Hosted by IVOR & the Museum of Home Video.
 
Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Wednesday, December 20, at 8:00PM
Thursday, December 21, at 8:00PM
Friday, December 22, at 8:00PM
$$
 
 A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture, conducted by David Newman. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
 
runs through New Year’s Day
Shows run:
Wednesday - Sunday 6 - 9 pm continuously every 15 minutes
No show Monday & Tuesday
3901 Longview Valley Rd, Sherman Oaks
Free

This man goes all out for a fourteen minute experince of songs with his stellar Christmas decorations.
 
 
JOIN US on DEC. 24th for our umpteenth annual alternative Christmas Eve! That's right - It's time for the return of our Fiddler on the Roof Sing-a-Long!

Belt out your holiday spirit … or your holiday frustrations. Either way, you'll feel better as you croon along to all-time favorites like “TRADITION,” “IF I WERE A RICH MAN,” “TO LIFE,” “SUNRISE SUNSET,” “DO YOU LOVE ME?” and “ANATEVKA,” among many others.

We encourage you to come in costume! Guaranteed fun for all. Children are welcome (Fiddler is rated "G") though some themes may be challenging for young children.

Prices this year start at $16 for General Admission and $13 for Premiere Card holders. Typically, Fiddler sells out … so don't miss the buggy!
 
 
Extra:
 
MoMA Contenders 2023

The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.
 
 
Tickets
$10 Hammer members | $20 general admission
 
$25
21+


Krampus' Cove is an immersive cocktail experience that takes the traditional celebrations surrounding Christmas and turns them on their head. This pop-up will celebrate the pulpy and macabre legend of Krampus and throw in some naughty elves, evil snowmen and more, all with innovative and delicious seasonally inspired cocktails. ​

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.
 

Cinespia -Just came back this week for a new season.
This hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
 
Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. Added Thursday nights to the line-up and themed nights in August and September.


 
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.
Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.

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

 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-Newcomer that manages to fill its schedule almost every night
Electric Dusk Drive-In-A drive-in, haven't you missed them?