OKLAHOMA CINEMA NIGHTS

DIY CINEMA

2011-03-15T10:29:00.002-05:00

The “New Talkies” of the last decade have been defined as “DIY (Do It Yourself) Cinema” “Bedhead Cinema”, and the most known (and resented) “Mumblecore”, This sudden New American Independent movement emphasized what Dennis Lim, of the New York Times, called “a low-key naturalism, low-fi production values and a low-volumechatter” and each of these overlooked works displayed an intimate courage to tell very fragile and human stories, something that was very refreshing when compared to to contemporary Hollywood narratives of the new millenium.

THE NEW YEAR PARADE

DIRECTOR: Tom Quinn

YEAR: 2008

FORMAT: digital

ASPECT: 1.33

RT: 85 min

Two siblings in Philadelphia contemplate the effects of their parents divorce while the family prepares for the Mummer's New Year Parade.

ST. NICK

DIRECTOR: DAVID LOWREY
YEAR: 2009
FORMAT: digital
ASPECT: 1.78
RT: 86 min
A stark, haunting portrait of childhood following two runaway
siblings as they try to survive on the wintry plains of
the great southwest

ONE THOUSAND YEARS

DIRECTOR:   Gabriel Fleming
YEAR:              2001
FORMAT:       digital
ASPECT:         1.33
RT:                   100 min
Maria obsessively crushes on the cool-kid Keith, Emma
swallows her feelings for Maria, and two time travelers
attempt to save the world from millenial apocalypse.

WINTER DOUBLE FEATURE

2010-11-22T11:23:00.000-06:00

If you feel like having a brief respite from all the holiday hullabaloo craziness, come join OCN

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH for the Winter Screening Event!

We'll be nice and cozy and safe from the cold, inside the Kerr Auditorium in Downtown OKC.

Programming and ticket information coming real soon!

We know it was really cold in there, but...

2010-11-01T12:28:00.002-05:00

A really super humongous thanks goes out to everyone who showed up for our very first screening! We know we were competing with a lot of different events, but all the guys and gals who showed up and hung out and watched some great flicks with us get great big virtual hugs. You all have been promoted to OCN Super Friend Status. Details regarding this status are forthcoming. We really hope to see you all again at our next event in December, and we hope even more people come out and join the excitement!

See our facebook page for more photographic evidence of the fun.

HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE - TOMORROW!!!

2010-10-29T22:55:00.000-05:00

It's almost tomorrow.

You know what that means.

If you don't, we'll tell you.

It's the inaugural screening event for local organization OKLAHOMA CINEMA NIGHTS! We're showing two great films for you to enjoy on All Hallows' Eve Eve, and we'd love it if you'd come out and help us celebrate our very first event EVER! Details in red!

(Sidenote: We ran through the THE SHINING print today. It looks cool. Really cool. Really, really cool. We're so excited there is no adjective for it. You might be able to come up with one, but we've had a long day.)

OCTOBER 2010 

Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK

00PM - DOORS OPEN

COST - $6.50 

CASH ONLY (small bills please).

8:00PM - BLACK SABBATH (UNRATED (but it's pretty PG)) 92 min, Mario Bava, Italy, 1963, Digital

Following BLACK SABBATH there will be a 20-minute intermission, during which we will feature trailers from local filmmakers.

AT OR AROUND 10:00PM - THE SHINING (Rated R) 142 min, Stanley Kubrick, USA, 1980, 16mm

Please Note:

We will provide some snacks and drinks, such as Hot Cocoa, Soda Pop, Popped Corn, Punch In A Bowl, Candy, and/or Chips And Salsa.

HOWEVER there will be NO food or drink allowed in the auditorium. There is also NO SMOKING. All food and drink must be consumed in the lobby. All cigarettes must be consumed outside. Please help us keep this location looking great so we can use it again.

During INTERMISSION, you may leave the auditorium for snacks, bathroom, etc., but to re-enter you must present the ticket you will receive when you pay.

If you just want to come for ONE or THE OTHER film ONLY, you still must pay $6.50.

There will be a coat closet for coats.

***Just a few more logistics***

The Kerr Auditorium is located on the corner of Broadway and Robert S. Kerr in Downtown OKC. There is no charge for parking on the streets surrounding the auditorium. There is a lot of construction going on right outside/around the location, so we will have signs posted to help you find your way, should you get lost. Basically, the auditorium is located between Dean A. McGee and Robert S. Kerr on Broadway on the west side of the street. If you're walking, you'll see steps leading into an open corridor just north of Robert S. Kerr Ave. Go into this corridor. We'll be there, on your left. You'll probably also see our signs. And us. There's another entrance from McGee, but it's weird because you have to walk through a plywood-walled walkway. We'll still be there at the end of your journey, even if you come from this direction.

Did we mention we're really excited? We are. We have pamphlets. FREE pamphlets. And FREE food. And (nearly) FREE fun!

HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE!!!

2010-10-21T18:16:00.005-05:00

Come join us Saturday, October 30th as we celebrate All Hallows' Eve Eve with OCN's inaugural double-feature event!

DOORS OPEN:       7 PM

FIRST FILM:       8 PM

TICKETS:          $6.50   (cash only)

ADDRESS:       KERR AUDITORIUM - downtown OKC

               123 Robert S. Kerr Ave

                   OKC, OK 73102 

BLACK SABBATH
Mario Bava Italy 1963 92 minutes digital!!!

THE SHINING
Stanley Kubrick    USA    1981 142 minutes    16mm!!!



                                                   SEE YOU THERE!

HALLOWEEN DOUBLE BILL

2010-09-05T16:56:00.045-05:00

Come Join us SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th for OCN's inaugural event! We'll be showing a horror double-feature at the Kerr-Auditoriu in Downtown OKC.

Lots more info to come, real soon, we promise!