A version of this review also will appear in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. 3 1/2 of 4 stars.
Movie review: ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’
While foodies will undoubtedly savor every gourmet moment of “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” even moviegoers who aren’t fish fans will find the refined documentary a tantalizing treat.
The debut feature documentary from American director/cinematographer David Gelb is screening at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (today), 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Noble Theater, 415 Couch …
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Soul
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds “Pound of Dirt” (Modern Vintage Recordings)
With a dynamic front woman ruling the roost and a veritable flock of talented musicians capable of flitting from Memphis soul and dirty funk to garage rock and gritty blues and back again, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds deliver an array of sonic treasures with their “Pound of Dirt.”
The nine-piece Brooklyn, N.Y.-based outfit released Tuesday its sophomore album, and the fast-paced follow-up to the group’s 2010 self-titled …
William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” gets a tuneful and entertaining update in the latest production from Reduxion Theatre Company.
The final performance is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at the company’s Broadway Theater, 1613 N Broadway Ave. But it is sold out, according to ReduxionTheatre.com.
However, Reduxion is launching its Metropolitan Library System tour of the production at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. Library performances continue March 10 at Midwest City, March 24 at Edmond, …
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. 3 of 4 stars.
Movie review: “A Cat in Paris” Sleek and spry enough to earn a surprise Academy Award nomination for best animated feature, the French adventure “A Cat in Paris” is too slight and predictable to snatch up the coveted statuette when the Oscars are handed out Saturday.
Sleek and spry enough to earn a surprise Academy Award nomination for best animated feature, the French adventure “A Cat in Paris” is too slight and predictable …
Chris Young plays March 12 at Oklahoma City Arena. (Archive photo by Nathan Poppe, For The Oklahoman)
From passionate balladeer to down-home party animal, Chris Young let fans hear his varied “Voices” Friday night at the Diamond Ballroom, where he played a solo show during a break from touring with country A-lister and Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert.
Stalwartly weathering bitter cold outside and oppressive heat inside, hundreds of fans in cowboy hats, boots and embellished jeans whooped wildly as the up-and-coming country star took the stage nearly 40 minutes after …
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. 3 1/4 of 4 stars.
Movie review: ‘Margin Call’ Writer-director J.C. Chandor’s makes his feature film debut with a taut, compelling indie that boasts an A-levesl cast, including Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci and Zachary Quinto.
Writer-director J.C. Chandor makes a sterling feature film debut with the Wall Street thriller “Margin Call,” a worthy fictional counterpart to the Charles Ferguson’s Oscar-winning documentary “Inside Job,” which also delves into the 2008 financial meltdown.
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Country
Mike McClure “Fifty Billion” (598 Recordings)
Prolific red dirt pioneer Mike McClure tinkers with numerous musical styles and moods on his latest solo album, “Fifty Billion.”
The sinewy 10-track effort marks the Ada musician’s first release on his new 598 Recordings, which he founded with business partner C.P. Sparkman. Along with starting…
A version of this review appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Soundtrack
Various artists “The Muppets Original Soundtrack” (Walt Disney Records)
The Muppets have returned to put on another show, so “it’s time to play the music” again.
As hoped, the soundtrack to the movie “The Muppets” offers a “sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational” mix of spirited new material and respectfully refurbished classics that will delight both longtime devotees and new fans of the late Jim Henson’s lovable felt creations. The soundtrack…
From Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman. 3 1/2 of 4 stars – go see it!
Movie review: “The Muppets” It’s time for a new generation to meet the late Jim Henson’s lovably hilarious felt puppets, since they are starring in the best family movie of the year.
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. 2 1/2 of 4 stars.
Movie review: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1’ Director Bill Condon gives “Twi-hard” fans the extravagant wedding and romantic honeymoon they’ve been longing to see but fails to deliver true terror or high-stakes drama in the birthing room or on the battlefield with the penultimate film in the blockbuster franchise.
Director Bill Condon gives “Twi-hard” fans the extravagant wedding and romantic honeymoon they’ve been longing to see with “The Twilight Saga:…
