(Like when a driver drifts on over to the left lane on the highway — without using the blinker, obviously — and then just chills there going, like, 60, completely oblivious and not a care in the world. The effing left lane is for effing passing, people!) See? Happens to the best of us. But […]
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SXSW FAQ
Many are part of the Oklahoma Film & Music Office’s Buffalo Lounge showcase; some even answered this question for us: What are your goals and expectations for the event? The Pretty Black Chains second SXSW appearance “Just to do what we do: Generate some buzz, play some shows, expose people to our newer sound we […]
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The mod couple
Kevin and Anita Robinson definitely fall into the “so cute it makes you sick” couples category. They’ve been married for more than 10 years, after meeting in their native Alabama. They were introduced through mutual friends at a small music club, then fostered a relationship by exchanging mixtapes. They decided to start playing music with […]
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Oldies but goodies
Jewel Box Theatre’s production of “Mystery Radio Plays” provides a glimpse into the heyday of radio by resurrecting four vintage dramas in the public domain, adapted for the stage by director Linda McDonald. The entire work takes place in the fictional studios of KJBX in Oklahoma City, where a cast of performers and sound effects […]
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Reece’s pieces
Filmmaker Mickey Reece may be his own harshest critic. In three years, the writer/director has used a handpicked circle of friends and acquaintances to make about a dozen movies around the metro. He’s lost count of the exact number, but that’s OK, as some aren’t as memorable as others. On their debut, “Le Corndog Du […]
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At the Plaza
So who wants to go first? Let’s pick Retrokc (1609 N. Blackwelder), which just opened a couple of weeks ago. Tucked just off N.W. 16th, Retrokc is a small shop with a great collection of vintage furniture, decor and retro kitsch. What I really loved about the small space was that everything felt well-chosen — […]
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When in Rome
The University of Oklahoma’s School of Musical Theatre brings the classic 1962 Broadway farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” to vibrant life with a colorful production, featuring some strong lead performances, great sets and costumes, and spot-on musical accompaniment. Taking inspiration from 2,000-yearold Roman comedies and classic vaudeville, “Forum” tells […]
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CFN Quote of the Week
—“Parks and Recreation” writer and co-creator Greg Daniels on the TV series’ city hall murals, in the Feb. 18 issue of Entertainme0nt Weekly
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Musical ‘Dream’
In a season titled “Shakes, Drugs & Rock ’n’ Roll,” Reduxion Theatre puts the sexy back into Shakespeare with its effectively titillating and appropriately titter-inducing take on the fun and fanciful tale of hot and bothered lovers under the influence of powerful potions in a late-night romp through an enchanted wood. Directed by Erin Woods, […]
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What’s up? Docs
“Strangers No More” looks at a K-12 public school in Tel Aviv, where students from 48 countries unite as one. “Children is children. In education, there’s no strangers,” says the principal. “And everyone has a special story. A real complicated story.” She’s not joking. Many of the kids have never set foot in a classroom […]