Prince’s Magnum Opus Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Circle Cinema I have seen “Purple Rain” many times over the years, starting with its premiere in 1984. There was a fever going on for the Purple One back then that really took off with his breakout album “1999.” Loaded with bangers like “1999”, “Little Red Corvette,” and […]
Review: ‘Shared Legacies’ Recognizes Black-Jewish Unity for Civil Rights
With the week leading into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many events were planned and scheduled to commemorate the local observance of the 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Parade. On Jan. 11, I was able to attend one of these events by watching the documentary “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights […]
‘Shared Legacies’ film explores Black and Jewish storied relationship
Documentary examines the natural and notable alliance History is a record of triumphs and tragedies. History is a documentary of victors and victims. And history is a collection of the people of the past and present and their relationships. “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance” is a film that captures the history and […]
Preview: Mizna’s Arab Film Festival returns to Circle Cinema, Nov. 9
Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s only nonprofit independent historic theater, offers many unique viewing experiences for its members and guests. Circle screens an array of films, from Hollywood blockbusters to local independent films. It also showcases documentaries, silent films, and special screenings that are followed by one-of-a-kind panel discussions. Circle Cinema truly offers moviegoers visual experiences you […]
Review: Repo Man
Alex Cox’s punk masterpiece gets the 35mm treatment at Circle Cinema There was a time when the Reagan-esqe ideals of the Sharper Image catalog, conspicuous consumption, and upward mobility led to the capitulation of the free love movement and which tumbled into modern capitalism. A generation of people who spent their youths rebelling against the […]
Sundance Film Festival Indigenous Shorts Tour 2022 featured at Circle Cinema
Review: The Sundance Film Festival visits Tulsa’s favorite theater, Circle Cinema, for the Indigenous Shorts Tour. The 91-minute theatrical program featured six short films directed by Indigenous filmmakers. These films were selected from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival shorts program as well as by Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program alumni. The shorts captured aspects of identity […]
Twisted Arts Film Festival spreads local and global LGBTQ2+ stories
On Nov. 9-13, Twisted Arts held its second annual film festival, celebrating LGBTQ2+ cinema, at the Circle Cinema (10 S. Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK). The festival featured 10 films as well as live appearances, panels, and performances from Honey Mahogany, Mink Stole, Peaches Christ, and Sara Cunningham. One of the most popular live appearances was […]
Nosferatu Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
See A Classic Reborn on Halloween at the Circle Cinema As one of the most well-known silent films (of which only 25% still exist), and the first vampire film ever made, F.W. Marnau’s “Nosferatu” remains a cornerstone of horror cinema. People were shocked. It proved to be an inspiration for the burgeoning German Expressionist era, […]
“$2 Tuesdays For Students” at Circle Cinema
Circle Cinema recently announced a new discount offer for students available every Tuesday. With a valid school ID, a student may purchase a movie ticket for only $2. Students also have access to an exclusive $4 concession combo, which comes with a regular-sized soft drink and a small popcorn. With a purchase of a ticket […]
Tulsa celebrates “The Outsiders”
The Outsiders House Museum and Circle Cinema have partnered up to screen the newly remastered classic of the 1983 film, “The Outsiders.” The film was shot in Tulsa by director Francis Ford Coppola and featured a cast of the top teenage stars of the early ’80s. Two locations used in “The Outsiders” includes the Outsiders […]