{"id":146270,"date":"2026-01-23T12:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/146270\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:58:14","slug":"how-to-have-the-best-sunday-in-l-a-according-to-bryan-fuller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/146270\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ask Bryan Fuller about his idea of a perfect Sunday in L.A., and he quickly conjures an arts-filled itinerary that includes stops at famous horror-movie locations, much like scenes from his television shows \u201cPushing Daisies\u201d <\/a>and \u201cHannibal.\u201d<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cIf I\u2019m feeling ambitious, I\u2019ll drive out to South Pasadena and revisit the sets for the original \u2018Halloween\u2019 movie<\/a>, which serve as a beautiful reminder of Los Angeles\u2019 filmmaking history,\u201d Fuller says. \u201cMichael Myers\u2019 childhood home sits near the railroad tracks. Walk two blocks to Laurie Strode\u2019s house where Jamie Lee Curtis\u2019 character lived, and about a block further is the hardware store where Michael Myers famously took his mask and various other murderous implements. That\u2019s my idea of a Sunday adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends.<\/p>\n

Known for his imaginative stories and bold visuals in series like \u201cWonderfalls\u201d and \u201cAmerican Gods,\u201d Fuller recently directed the film \u201cDust Bunny,\u201d <\/a>about a 10-year-old girl who hires a hit man to kill a monster under her bed. With this creative energy in mind, it\u2019s no surprise that some of his favorite spots in Los Angeles revolve around art and architecture, including the Broad and the Los Angeles Athletic Club. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot going on downtown that I absolutely love,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

But before any Sunday adventure, Fuller always starts his day with his dogs at home in Silver Lake<\/a>. \u201cIf I had an ideal day, I would start with a lot of doggy time,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s always a joy to watch them. We have elderly dogs that need to be cared for, and it\u2019s nice to take care of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for length and clarity.<\/p>\n

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8 a.m.: Dogs and breakfast in a bar<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about the dogs first thing in the morning. There are three in the house: Louise, an 18-year-old puggle; Henry, a 13-year-old Chihuahua terrier and Lily, a 1\u00bd-year-old chug. We used to take Louise on really long walks, but now I follow her around the yard and look out for coyotes.<\/p>\n

Depending on the day, we\u2019ll either make pancakes at home or go to Relentless Brewing & Spirits<\/a> in Eagle Rock. It\u2019s a bar that serves breakfast, and they have the best ube French toast that will make sweet, sweet love to your mouth, and you\u2019ll be glad that it did. It\u2019s just the right level of sweetness and it doesn\u2019t assault your sweet tooth.<\/p>\n

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10 a.m.: Get lost in an Infinity Mirror Room at the Broad<\/p>\n

As a big fan of events downtown, I love the Broad<\/a>. It\u2019s a perfectly curated museum that\u2019s digestible. The Broad\u2019s focus is on pop-culture mass appeal, but it also has a deep history of contemporary art that feels accessible to the public. Some of their exhibitions <\/a>are marvels to see, from Jeff Koons\u2019 \u201cBalloon Dog\u201d<\/a> to new exhibits by Indigenous artists<\/a>. They lure you in with pop art, then offer you more. It feels like a tasty confection with nutritional value.<\/p>\n

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Noon: Swim laps in a historic landmark<\/p>\n

I enjoy swimming at the Los Angeles Athletic Club<\/a>. The pool is on the sixth floor and surrounded by windows, so you can see beautiful early 20th century Los Angeles buildings. The tiled pool has a romantic feel, like it\u2019s from another era.<\/p>\n

1:30 p.m.: Lunch at KazuNori<\/p>\n

After swimming, I always visit KazuNori: the Original Hand Roll Bar<\/a> on Main Street. I get two orders of albacore sashimi and I drink water, so I feel like Aquaman. I am eating of the sea, and it feels right at that moment. It\u2019s the perfect post-swim refuel.<\/p>\n

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2 p.m.: Visit a classic horror movie location<\/p>\n

If I were spending my ideal day downtown, I\u2019d visit what\u2019s now East West Players <\/a>\u2014 I highly recommend seeing one of their plays \u2014 which used to be the Union Church<\/a>. The church was a filming location for \u201cPrince of Darkness,\u201d one of my favorite John Carpenter movies from 1987. It reminds me of when I worked at a movie theater in high school, and we played it all the time. My manager thought I was a devil worshiper because I watched it so much. The church is important in the film, and standing outside brings back memories and makes me grateful to be in L.A., telling stories and appreciating the city\u2019s movie history. It\u2019s a little bittersweet since filming in Los Angeles is rare these days.<\/p>\n

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3 p.m.: Catch a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse<\/p>\n

If I\u2019m in the mood for a movie, I would then head to the Alamo Drafthouse<\/a>. It is a fantastic movie theater that shows great art house films you can\u2019t find anywhere else. Also, it strictly enforces conduct that other theaters have forgotten. I\u2019ve had so many bad experiences at other theaters with people on their phones and talking. I miss the days of the ArcLight. There\u2019s nothing like the threats of Sasquatch coming into the theater,<\/a> stuffing you in a sleeping bag and beating you against a tree in one of their Don\u2019t Talk PSAs<\/a> to dissuade you from using your phone.<\/p>\n

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5 p.m.: Shop for vintage eyewear Elvis would appreciate<\/p>\n

I love shopping for vintage eyewear at Gentleman\u2019s Breakfast<\/a> in Echo Park. They have amazing glasses from throughout the 20th century. I even found gold frames from the same brand Elvis wore<\/a> on his 1972 tour. They have great Gucci and Dior options, plus military releases from the \u201840s and \u201850s and cuff links. The shop is actually in a garage, and the owner opens the door to create a small speakeasy where you can sip bourbon, smoke cigars and hang out.<\/p>\n

7 p.m.: Dinner at San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles<\/p>\n

I love the San Laurel<\/a> restaurant at Conrad Los Angeles<\/a>. It has a fantastic patio with beautiful views of the Broad, Disney Hall and the Music Center. There are all sorts of reasons to go, but mostly it\u2019s the great food. The salads are amazing. I usually get a bunch of salads and the crab and fennel soup. Also, I want to support chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s<\/a>, who is doing wonderful things in the world, one meal at a time. I was so fortunate to work with him as a culinary consultant on \u201cHannibal.\u201d He was so excited to pitch different ways to cook people.<\/p>\n

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9 p.m.: Dog snuggles and sci-fi reruns<\/p>\n

After dinner, I like to end the day on the couch with the dogs, even if it\u2019s just watching an hour of an old TV show. I enjoy having their heads on my lap and my hands on their bellies. Right now, we\u2019re rewatching the 1978 \u201cBattlestar Galactica\u201d television series. Many of the episodes surprisingly hold up. <\/p>\n