Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Old Spice x Superman Deodarant @ SDCC

We've pleaded with deodorant companies to sponsor us, a booth or just give out free samples at Anime Expo to no avail. We're glad Old Spice had the courage...maybe because we only asked Unilever based companies.

If anyone brings some to AX next year, bring a truck full. 

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Monday, July 28, 2025

Tesla Diner Opened To Mixed Views

The Tesla Diner opened last Monday at 4:20 pm (bad joke intended) to many people's surprise. No formal Grand Opening invites sent out to local media or really any media. It just opened and then people waited to try it out. It serves to the general public, but if you own a Tesla you seem to get faster service. That seemed especially true its launch week with all the hiccups and problems the restaurant is having as it just starts out. People really want to see a robot give them popcorn it seems.

It has more problems than a malfunctioning popcorn robot as protestors find it to be the ideal location to mock Musk. 

You can read about it's problems and fans trying to get a bite over the last week from these two articles on it.

Elon Musk opened a diner in Hollywood. What could go wrong? I went to find out

 ‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters have a new target: Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner



 

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

The Devil's Lettuce: A 90s Anti-Drug PSA Kickstarter

 
 
We highly recommend putting your money behind SkyCorp's latest vid speaking about the troubles of "The Devil's Lettuce."
 
You only have a few days left to give here, but the goal has already been reached. 
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Friday, July 25, 2025

Chillax With Criterion

If you ain't at Comic-Con chillax at the movies this weekend or with your Criterion Collection/ Channel. We are such a movie people city. 

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Battle Royale Screening July 30th

 

Before your Hunger Games and Squid Games the Japanese had already made Battle Royale. Setting up the genre of teenagers who have to kill each other at the amusement for others in a dystopian future. It doesn't pull it's punches, it's just a brutal as any modern revision-ing of forcing people to battle to the death.

You can see it back on the big screen thanks to the Asian World Film Festival, which is not a film festival going on right now, it just doesn't have an orginzation formally behind it. It's like when BeyondFest sponsors movie showings when the festival isn't going on.

Anyway, here's the link to tickets

Wed, Jul 30, 7:30 PM
The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
$15.49
 
 

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Cole's French Dip Closing Aug 2nd

 

Cole's, a classic LA restaurant is closing after 117 years. You have 'til August 2nd to try their very well know French Dip, which they say they invented, but it's up for debate.
 
118 East 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
 

 more info over at DTNewsLA
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Mmmm, What's That Smell? Fresh Corpse? The Corpse Flower "Green Boy" Is About To Bloom

 

 It's that special time in a young man or woman's life when their parent or some other family member drags them to a giant flower that smells awful. Yes, The Corpse Flower dubbed "Green Boy" is about to open up and reek of human death at the Huntington. Check out their website for when it is in full bloom and if and older relative drag a child or teenager to it as the defy you or or horrified over the concept.

We love the shirts for the event. Designed by UK artist, Candy Joyce, this graphic tee celebrates the Corpse Flower blooms at The Huntington. 
 

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Weekly What To Do: Less Traffic Thanks To Comic-Con

 
DORA AND THE SEARCH FOR SOL DORADO
July 23, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex, 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Free, Must RSVP

In this brand-new family movie, the world’s greatest explorer and her friends will trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

 
July 25, Friday, July 25 | 6–9 PM
La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Free
 
On July 25TH, the La Brea Tar Pits will come alive after hours with free, family-friendly programming that spans indoor exhibitions and lively outdoor spaces. The iconic Tar Pits will stay open late for hands-on science activities, live DJ sets curated by Beat Junkies Institute of Sound, local food trucks, and the always-popular Tar Bar—all set beneath a glowing summer sunset in the heart of LA.

Explore exhibitions after hours, meet real scientists at our world-famous Fossil Lab. Whether you're picnicking on the lawn, dancing to DJ sets or enjoying science-forward presentations, there's something for everyone to discover.
 
Kaiju Show at Giant Robot Store Begins Saturday 11AM
 

DOUG LOVES MOVIES w/ Paget Brewster, Jerry Trainor and More!
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
In Person: $20 Advanced / $25 Day of Show
Livestream: $15
 
Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast Doug Loves Movies since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Jon Hamm, Paget Brewster and Arden Myrin. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES!
 
Jul 25-Aug 8
Multiple LA Restaurants
$ 
 
Saturday, July 26 · 10:30am - 1pm
JAPAN HOUSE Salon, Level 5
6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
$30
 
This July, we’re proud to present a special summer edition of “Movie & Bites” for the whole family to enjoy! As part of our popular event series, discover the iconic flavors of summer in Japan alongside a screening of the animated film “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” which has been called “a magical charmer” for all ages. Expect heartwarming humor, delicious treats, and even a complimentary gift to enjoy a summery Japanese meal in your own home.
 
“The Natural World of Studio Ghibli” will present the following animated features at The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles.
 
The Boy and the Heron The Natural World of Studio Ghibli
Fri / July 25, 2025 - 8:00PM
“Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004) on Saturday, July 26, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
 “The Wind Rises” (2013) on Sunday, July 27, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
 
July 26th, Saturday: Visit Game Realms store in Burbank California for our Valley Retro Game Swap event at 12 PM to 4 PM at Game Realms in Burbank CA!
 
Summer Festival and Obon:
 
JULY 26-27 — Obon Carnival at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St, Los Angeles. www.zenshuji.org

JULY 26-27 — Obon Festival, 2-8 pm at Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista.  www.vbtemple.org
Dancers at Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo)

JULY 26-27 — Obon Festival at West LA Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave, West Los Angeles. , www.wlabt.org

JULY 26-27 — Obon Festival, 1-9 pm at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E 3rd St, Little Tokyo. 
 
The Autry Museum
$28.88 
 
‘STAND STRONG’
LONG BEACH WALLS x THINKSPACE PROJECTS
Opening Reception | Closing Party for Long Beach Walls 2025:
Saturday, July 26th from 4-9PM
Open During the Week:
Thursday, July 24 & Friday, July 25 from 1-6PM each day
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cloud opens in Los Angeles this Friday, July 25 at Landmark's Nuart Theatre for Two Weeks
 
A stylish, subversive thriller from suspense-maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse), concerning Yoshii, an ambitious, yet directionless, young factory worker from Tokyo who side hustles in the murky realm of black market reselling, cheating buyers and sellers alike. After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant. Before long his life is plagued by a series of mysterious, sinister incidents that threaten to upend his success and bring about a most violent demise. 
 
Director Joseph Kahn’s latest film, ICK, the highly anticipated horror comedy starring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, Scott Pilgrim), Malina Weissman (Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events), and Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie), is coming to theatres nationwide July 27, 28, and 29.

Prior to that, Fathom will screen ICK in select theatres in New York and Los Angeles for a one-week theatrical run starting Thursday, July 24.
 
If out at SDCC:
 
 
Extra:
 
June 27th-July 27th
Opening Hours: Open Everyday 12:00pm-7:00pm
Akiba Pop-up & Live
319 E 2nd Street #122
Los Angeles CA, 90012

Come shop exclusive pieces and enjoy our upcoming pop up with the community!







 
 
 
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, July 22, 2025

Museum of Jurassic Technology Needs Your Help After Fire

 

One of our favorite tourist traps and local nonsense purveyor sadly had a fire this July. If you've never been, it's a super strange museum on par with The Mystery Shack from Gravity Falls. We wouldn't take much of the info in their seriously. 
 
The Museum of Jurassic Technology suffered fire and smoke damage on July 8th. Still under investigation, it looks like arson from someone pushing something on fire through their door mailbox slit.
 
More deets here and here
 
You can help by donating here 
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Midsummer Scream Returns August 15-17

 

Midsummer Scream, one of the surviving horror conventions of the Summer is coming back and was warning us it might sell out.
 
August 15-17, 2025
Long Beach Convention Center
$ 
 
"Shop from 350 spooky vendors; see previews of upcoming Halloween events and attractions; panels, presentations, and performances from leading horror performers and entertainment companies; and explore over a dozen haunted attractions in the massive Hall of Shadows."
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Monday, July 21, 2025

L.A. Photo Booth Museum Now Open

 


PHOTO BOOTH MUSEUM LOS ANGELES
3827 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90026 
Hours: 
Sunday - Thursday | 1 PM  -  9 PM
Friday - Saturday | 1 PM - 9 PM
No reservations needed—just show up and have fun!
Entry is free!
Photostrips: $6.50 - $8.50
 
From what we read over on TimeOut LA there's 4 photos booths to try and perfect to grab some photos on a date or with friends. 3 old-school machines where you'll have to wait for the photos to dry, the place even has hair dryers to speed up the process. And a retro style machine, that takes digital pics.
Not sure about the exact deal, but it looks like the place will digitally scan the photos too if you want them for something else online.
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Why Predator: Badlands Looks So Much More Fun Than Jurassic World: Rebirth

 

 

After sadly watching Jurassic World: Rebirth we can tell you we're so much more hyped for Predator: Badlands. Why? Because it looks fun. It looks like the director is having fun with the sci-fi world the characters and monsters are drawn from. Rebirth isn't fun, it isn't playful. And, not blaming the actors, but the writing and chemistry between actors is extinct. It got so much more money and marketing. Heck we posted on the 7-Eleven pop-up on it multiple times. However, I can't recommend it when any other of the Jurassic Park movies would have been better. Use it to fall a sleep when hits streaming.

So save your movie budget for November and see Predator: Badlands for Thanksgiving. 

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Summerween, Wait What?

 

  
 
Yes, Summerween is a real thing. It's celebrating Halloween in the Summer and some retailers are getting into it. It comes from a cartoon called Gravity Falls that couldn't do a Halloween episode as it's set over Summer vacation, so the holiday Summerween was invented. Embraced by fans and retailers and so new it has two official dates June 22nd and July 31st, the later copying Oct 31st. However, retailers started early Halloween sales for some time now to give Halloween fans time to prep for decorations. For whatever reason this Summer has shown a bit more press for the holiday and encouragement to throw a Halloween party in the heat.
 
We went to a few stores to see what they offered. All major retailers are supposed to have some Summerween merch out. 
 
Sadly, Target  was not playing ball. Just a Summer section that needs to add a "ween" to it. They did have some delightful pool toys resembling snack food.
 
Now TJ Maxx & Marshalls were way more into the Summerween spirit.

 



 

Michael's was more in the Summerween spirit with a heavy dose of pink on every monsters, ghost and skeleton.





Oh, and Bath & Body Works really got into it, but check online for other retailers who've gotten into it.
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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Hype: Anime Comes To Criterion, Way of the Samurai/Ghost of Yōtei Film Series @ Alamo Drafthouse, Pokemon Worlds Merch & Savage Land Rogue

Best picture choice to make it as creepy as possible Criterion. 

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Kinokuniya Bookstore - Los Angeles Moving Locations

 
Kinokuniya Bookstore is temporarily closing. You can read the official statement here. The store's last day is this Sunday the 20th until it might re-open in a new location mid-August. We just called the store about the move and the couldn't say why they're moving, but the new location will still reside in Little Tokyo.

The store has been in that location since 1980 and been in Little Tokyo since 1970, first as a small store in a hotel in the area.

 
Kinokuniya Los Angeles
(Current Location)

Little Tokyo - 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St, #205
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-4480
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Movie Hype: The Mayan Theatre Closing, Regal LA Live Getting IMAX 7OMM Screen & AMC Wishes Yelling To Occur During Trailers

 

Where are those luchadores gonna fight now? Lucha VaVoom sure ain't gonna be happy. There next and possibly final show at The Mayan is this August. 

The Mayan Theatre is closing this September. More on LAist

 

Universal AMC at CityWalk  & TCL Chinese Theatre were your only other options for true IMAX.


Back to bad news; AMC will now also play a commercial before your movie during the trailers, Regal and Cinemark already did so. As it's not the movie or even a trailer a good time to maybe yell out, "boner." Or tell that commercial it sucks.

 AMC Theaters Is About To Make Going To The Movies Worse


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