The new horror film Oculus is that sort of yarn. It has its share of creepy moments — some of which might just stay with you long after you’ve left the dark of the theater — but first you have to digest some hard-to-swallow notions. The movie opens with Tim Russell (Brendon Thwaites) being discharged […]
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Buffalo exchange
The majority of the action was going on upstairs, though. When you walk onto the wooden rooftop, you have two options: turn left for the bar (always a solid maneuver) or right for the music. The downtown setting provided an elegant backdrop, with the iconic Frost Bank Tower literally right across the street. A total […]
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Legalize, regulate and tax
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has long noted that there has never been a recorded case of an overdose death attributed solely to marijuana. Johnson, a Forest Park Democrat, has started a much-needed discussion at the state Capitol about decriminalizing a substance that even President Barack Obama, who used marijuana […]
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The ‘Hurt’ rapper
Flash back to one year ago, and Jabee — arguably Oklahoma City’s biggest hip-hop artist — was on the verge of calling it a wrap. The perpetually positive emcee found himself forcing smiles. Discouraged by a dip in local support and a Kickstarter campaign that had fallen considerably short of its goal, that fandom was […]
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Jerome-coming
Gregory Jerome is quick to clarify that he’s not a typical rapper — instead a positive, thought-provoking hip-hop artist. He also feels that may be why, since returning to Oklahoma City five years ago after a stint in Nashville, his music has been ignored by the mainstream. “It’s not trendy music,” Jerome said. “It’s just like […]
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Show ’nuff!
The Nutcracker So, what’s to do for the remaining three and a half weeks until Christmas, you ask? I am so glad you did. Because there are some cool things to go see between now and the big day. To help you out, we have compiled a handy-dandy list of the cream of the crop, […]
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OKG7 inventive breakfasts
The Wedge Pizzeria 4709 N. Western Ave. thewedgeokc.com 602-3477 For the last two years, The Wedge has offered a grab-and-go breakfast for $5. It’s faster than a drive-thru, and way better. One of the most popular items is the meat horn with pepperoni, sausage and mozzarella cheese, and it’s a favorite nontraditional breakfast. Can you […]
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Jesse Jane swims with the fishes, er, a tiger
The adult film star and Oklahoma City resident has starred in countless productions, including our personal favorite … wait, never mind. Being one of the most successful pornographic actresses in the world carries with it some perks (bad word choice?), including, if you are so inclined, swimming with a tiger in your own swimming pool. […]
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
The entrepreneurial spirit Extract of cockroach is a delicacy among some Chinese, believed able to miraculously reduce inflammation, defy aging and cure tuberculosis, cancer and cirrhosis. Quartz reported in August that Yunnan province is a Silicon Valley-type business center, where pulverized roaches can sell for the equivalent of about $89 a pound, and five pharmaceutical […]
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‘Rest of OKC’
As always, parental guidance is suggested. 5 Best Write-In Comments from the “Best of OKC” Votes 1. “His voice is like silken butter and he talks about real news.” 2. “The chef looks like Japanese Mr. Rodgers.” 3. “Don’t follow social media… it turns people into scary evil zombies who text and drive.” 4. “I’ve […]