Film and Cinema

from Oklahoma Magazine September 2021

Closing Thoughts

FRAMEWORK: EXPLORING THE ARTISTIC PROCESS

Through Feb. 27 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum There is more to art than meets the eye. Behind every piece of art is a creative process. nationalcowboymuseum.org TATTOOING: RELIGION, REALITY AND REGRET Through May 8 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Tattooing is a custom dating back thousands of years in North America. nationalcowboymuseum.org WEITZENHOFFER COLLECTION Ongoing Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art In 2000, the University of Oklahoma received the single most important collection of French Impressionism ever given to an American public university. ou.edu/fjjma

SPORTS

OKC DODGERS BASEBALL

Sept. 2-7, 16-21, 29-30 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Enjoy America’s favorite pastime. milb.com/oklahoma-city ENERGY FC SOCCER Sept.

12, 26, 29 Taft Stadium Enjoy some exciting semi-pro soccer with the Energy FC. energyfc.com

COMMUNITY

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY

WALK Sept. 3 Paseo Arts District Visitors can enjoy art openings, wine tastings, live music and other activities. thepaseo.org 2021 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR Sept. 16-26 State Fair Park One of the most beloved Oklahoma traditions returns. okstatefair.com

THE STATE

PERFORMANCES

RON WHITE Sept. 3 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant Visit the Choctaw Grand Theater to see comedian Ron White. choctawcasinos.com THE CEMENT OPRY Sept. 4 410

N. Main, Cement The Cement Opry is a monthly live variety show held in the Jesse James Ballroom. travelok.com DUNCAN LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS: JUST DESSERTS Sept. 17-25 Marlow Opera House Head to the Marlow Opera House for a fun night of a hilarious murder mystery, drinks and homemade desserts. duncanlittletheatre.com

CONCERTS

LYNYRD SKYNRD Sept.

4 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant One of the world’s most iconic rock bands visits

Durant. choctawcasinos.com KEITH URBAN Sept. 11 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant Country crooner Urban visits the Durant stage. choctawcasinos.com

ART

WHAT I KNOW: GIFTS FROM GORDON W.

BAILEY Through Oct. 11 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Ark. What I Know is an exhibition about knowledge featuring works from a variety of artists. crystalbridges.org STATE OF THE ART Ongoing

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Ark. Crystal Bridges opens the new decade with the opening of the Momentary, and the debut of State of the Art 2020. crystalbridges.org

SPORTS

PRCA RODEO OF CHAMPI-

ONS Sept. 3-5 Beutler Brothers Rodeo Arena, Elk City For over 75 years, Elk City has hosted one of the most renowned rodeos in the state of Oklahoma. elkcityrodeo.com OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL Sept. 4, 11, 25 Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater The Cowboys are back in action in Stillwater. okstate.com UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL Sept. 11, 18, 25 Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman See the Sooners take on early season foes. soonersports.com

COMMUNITY

CHEROKEE NATIONAL

HOLIDAY Sept. 2-5 Virtual The Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah celebrates the signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution in 1839. travelok.com ROCKLAHOMA Sept. 3-5 1421 W. 450 Rd., Pryor Enjoy an epic three-day rock music festival featuring more than 70 entertainment acts on three stages. rocklahoma.com SENIOR GAMES Sept. 9 Simmons Center, Duncan Seniors over the age of 50 who are looking to stay active and engage in a little friendly competition are invited to attend the annual Senior Games. simmonscenter.com BISON VIEW 5K Sept. 11 Broadway and 4th St., Sulphur The Bison View leads runners through the scenic Chickasaw National Recreation Area. okc. enmotive.com OKLAHOMA HERITAGE FARM FALL FESTIVAL Sept. 25-Oct. 31 38512 US Hwy. 75, Ramona Celebrate autumn with a trip to the Oklahoma Heritage Farm Fall Festival in Ramona. okheritagefarm.com

FOR MORE EVENTS IN TULSA, OKC AND AROUND THE STATE, HEAD TO OKMAG.COM. Ushering in Fall Flicks

A unique assortment of lms grace the screen this month.

September arrives with, I assume, a lot of Oklahoma heat still shining down upon us. is month, I’ve got a wide variety of choices with mostly smaller lms and one big action tent pole spectacle for good measure. I’d also like to inform you that it is my birthday month – so please plan accordingly.

Starting the month strong is ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. e second installment of Phase Four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the lm stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, a man who must confront his past when the Ten Rings organization pulls him back into his former life. Co-starring Awkwa na, Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh, the lm tells an action-packed origin story with some bonkers set pieces and ght choreography. It releases on Sept. 3.

Next up is a period drama called e Eyes of Tammy Faye. Based on a 2000 documentary of the same name, the adaptation sets out to dramatize the life of the titular Tammy Faye, a televangelist, singer and television personality who gained undue popularity in the ’70s and ’80s with her then husband, Jim Bakker. Filled with all the ups and downs of their turbulent, lavish and often criticized lifestyle, the lm looks like an acting showcase for its two leads, Jessica Chastain and Andrew Gar eld. Directed by Michael Showalter ( e Big Sick), it should also have a fair bit of comedy dashed in. It’s out on Sept. 17.

To add some British are to your life, I recommend this next lm called e Duke. e lm stars Jim Broadbent as Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver who steals a portrait of the Duke of Wellington and sends ransom notes, saying that the painting will be returned if the government invests more money in elderly care. Based on true events and co-starring Helen Mirren and Matthew Goode, the lm is shaping up to be quite a good time, full of English humor and wit. It releases on Sept. 17.

If you’re looking for something odd, e Nowhere Inn should likely satisfy. Starring Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, plus Carrie Brownstein and Dakota Johnson as ctionalized versions of themselves, the thriller mockumentary seems like it’s going to start out normal and just go way o the rails. e trailer doesn’t give much away, which is a blessing in this spoiler-laden age, so I’m optimistic it’ll be an insane ride that people will be trying to piece together long after they leave the theater. It releases Sept. 17.

Lastly, a South Korean television show with a plethora of awards under its belt recently became available in the U.S.. Titled Beyond Evil, the show focuses on two police o cers and their unwavering determination to catch a serial killer. e drama, literally translated as Monster, will likely be a thrilling ride full of some dark turns. If you need a good detective mystery, it’s streaming on Net ix now. DREW JOSEPH ALLEN

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