So, You Wanna Be a Sooner Star? A Deep Dive (Maybe More Like a Puddle) into Oklahoma's Filmography
Ever dreamt of bumping into Brad Pitt on your lunch break in Tulsa? Or maybe you're convinced Meryl Streep just lurks around every corner in Oklahoma City? Well, hold on to your Stetsons, movie buffs, because the Sooner State has a surprising little film scene.
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But First, How Many Movies Are We Talking About?
Here's the thing: pinning down an exact number is trickier than wrangling a greased pig at the county fair. There's no central database that hollers "Hey! This movie was filmed next to that diner you love!" However, we can dig through some dusty archives and online resources.
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- Wikipedia Whispers: The good folks at Wikipedia have a category dedicated to "Films Shot in Oklahoma" ([Category:Films shot in Oklahoma on Wikipedia]), and last we checked, it listed over 90 movies. Not too shabby, right?
- Location, Location, Location: IMDb allows you to search for movies filmed in specific locations. So, if you're curious about the silver screen history of your town, you can do some detective work ([IMDb Filming Location Search]).
- The Okie Filmography File: The Oklahoma Film + Music Office keeps a filmography list, but it seems they like to keep things interesting and update it every so often ([Oklahoma Filmography]).
So, the short answer? Lots! But the exact number might be a mystery more thrilling than a Hitchcock flick.
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From Westerns to Wind Chasers: A Glimpse into Oklahoma's On-Screen Adventures
Oklahoma's celluloid story goes way back, with early films capturing the Wild West spirit. Think ten-gallon hats, dusty towns, and shootouts that would make John Wayne blush. Fast forward a few decades, and you've got classics like "The Outsiders" and "Rain Man" using Oklahoma as their backdrop.
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More recently? We've seen heart-wrenching dramas like "August: Osage County" and pulse-pounding thrillers like "Twister" (and yes, the 2024 reboot too!). Heck, Sylvester Stallone even suited up and became "Tulsa King" for a recent TV series.
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Basically, Oklahoma has played everything from frontierland to farm country, and everything in between.
How To Get Your Piece of the Sooner State Silver Screen Action (Even if it's Just as an Extra)
- Brush Up on Your Rodeo Skills: While a cattle drive might not be on every director's agenda, being comfortable on a horse is always a plus.
- Practice Your Southern Drawl: Okay, maybe not a full-blown drawl, but being able to tone down your accent a touch can't hurt.
- Hit the Local Casting Calls: There are websites and organizations dedicated to connecting actors (even extras!) with productions. Keep your eyes peeled!
- Most Importantly: Don't Give Up! The road to stardom (even Okie stardom) is paved with persistence.
Remember, even if your big break doesn't come right away, hey, you might end up as an interesting background character. Someone's gotta be in those crowd scenes!
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