(2013) Dean Koontz’s series of Odd Thomas novels now numbers six. I stopped reading after book four because an initially good concept had grown patently awful, succumbing to the law of diminishing returns. By contrast, Stephen Sommers’ film adaptation, a would-be franchise-starter itself, never gets the chance to devolve into tedium; it is that from […]
2013
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Shelter petition group files suit against governor
Take Shelter, represented by Oklahoma City attorney David Slane, has alleged in court documents that Fallin, Attorney General Scott Pruitt and the State Chamber of Commerce conspired to defeat the petition drive, which required 160,000 signatures so the measure could be decided by voters. Slane claims the emails are necessary for a Feb. 25 Oklahoma […]
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The Best Films of 2013
10. Instructions Not Included Popular Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez made his directorial debut with this heartwarming — and heartbreaking — Spanish-language comedy that became one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2013. Derbez is the womanizing Valentín who, after a baby is abandoned on his doorstep, mostly reforms into a near-perfect dad. The setup is […]
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Acting out
The best play of the year was Lyric Theatre’s The Glass Menagerie. Smartly directed by Michael Baron, the production kept a faithfulness to the script that gave theatergoers an idea of how the play must have looked and sounded in 1945. Dawn Drake’s set design and John Fowler’s lighting balanced the real and surreal in […]
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FILM
Movie Night at the Downtown Library, enjoy a free film at the downtown library — call for titles, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 18. Downtown Library, 300 Park Avenue, 231-8650, metrolibrary.org. WED Muscle Shoals, (U.S., 2013, dir. Greg “Freddy” Camalier) documentary celebrating Rick Hall, the founder of FAME studios, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19; 5:30 p.m., Dec. 20-21; […]
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Who will take reigns on popular Halloween parade?
Tuesday’s media statement, sent to media outlets, sponsors and fans, reads: Oklahoma Gazette has announced that it will no longer produce Gazette’s Halloween Parade. As part of the news organization’s strategic planning in advance of its 35th anniversary in 2014, it will focus on its core drive of news and information delivery, with a particular […]
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Tango steps
For the first time, however, the meal will be served at the WestTown day shelter. Haley Phelps, day shelter manager, said the organization was happy to partner with Turkey Tango as a way to offer a holiday meal to their clients. “We’ve built a relationship with our guests over the years, and we wanted to […]
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PARADE JUDGES
MARY BETH BABCOCKMary Beth Babcock is a Bartlesville native and holds a bachelor’s degree in retail merchandising from OSU. She was Oklahoma Today’s 2011 Oklahoman of the Year. She opened Dwelling Spaces in Tulsa’s Blue Dome District in 2006 and opened her second location in Wayne Coyne’s Womb Gallery in November 2012. Dwelling Spaces is […]
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LIST OF ENTRIES
1. Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department 2. OKC Barons 3. A Mirage Dance Company 4. Arts Council of Oklahoma City 5. Starlite Salon 6. Crossfit 405 7. Oklahoma Atheists 8. Red Dirt Jeeps 9. Cultrix 10. Central Oklahoma Humane Society 11. Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls OKC 12. Jewel Box Theatre/Forever After Parties 13. Graham’s […]
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WHY ATTEND THE PARADE?
Maybe the location of the ghoul-fest is what draws you in. How many times a year does the city shut down entire blocks for a party? Last year more than 60,000 people were in attendance, so arriving before the droves of monsters, zombies and witches is an excellent plan. Come out and start a tradition […]