I absolutely loved the Rodeo Opry here in Stockyards City, just outside Oklahoma City. This is a real feel, old fashioned, mom and pop movie theater! Who doesn't love "indie movie theaters"???
Even though I'm from South Florida, everyone out there needs to support their local independent movie theaters!!! Especially a cozy and charming little place like this Rodeo Opry!!
Alright so yes, you may be wondering how a kid from Florida discovered this Rodeo Opry and how I'm writing about this little film theater located in the heart of Stockyards City, OKC.
Well...I was visiting Oklahoma for the very first time this past summer of 2021. I was exploring Oklahoma City and just doing all the casual/touristy stuff like strolling around the Brickyard Historic District and touring the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum.
And according to the Oklahoma Welcome Center, another worthwhile area to check out was to come here to Stockyards City and walk the cobblestone streets window shopping all the cool vintage cowboy themed stores.
And for myself, I love being transported back in time to simpler eras like old fashioned western towns where you feel like you're far far away from reality.
So, I showed up to Stockyards City District in late afternoon on a random Sunday back in September and I walked across this... - The Rodeo Opry - which is host to not just live musical performances but also a real film movie theater!
And what do you know, it just happened to be 6:30 pm when I was standing outside the theater and there just happened to be a 7pm film showing! And...the movie was called Wild Indian...and it just happened to be featuring two of my favorite actors...Kate Bosworth and Jesse Eisenberg and that was it! Sign me up! Get me inside!
And especially during these past 2 years with the whole pandemic...I'm not even sure if I had been inside a movie theater in years and yet here I was on a random summer evening with absolutely nothing to do but walk the streets of Stockyards City and then to stumble upon this Rodeo Opry showing a very interesting film featuring two fantastic actors....I thought to myself in my head..."I couldn't have lucked out any better"!!!
I went inside and the setting and ambiance oozed classic, simple, vintage. This Rodeo Opry was PERFECT FOR ME!
I bought my ticket and was able to choose my seat inside the theater which is a new addition for all films in conveniently reserving your seat ahead of time. But funny...I was the only movie goer that night. But fine by me. I like to be alone and had the theater all to myself.
The gentleman assisting me behind the counter was friendly.
And of course me being a movie buff...I happily bought some fresh popped popcorn and a large fountain soda. And the prices were crazy cheap as well. I believe my ticket, popcorn and soda all came to $20. In this day and age...an absolute bargain for a night out enjoying an Indie Film!
And this movie, Wild Indian was terrific. A real suspense thriller which I had never heard of, or had zero expectations of. But, it kept my interest and had me at the edge of my seat. And yes, the seat was comfortable with enough space. The popcorn was delicious as well.
Just, overall, I couldn't have asked for a better evening randomly stumbling upon this Rodeo Opry Theater in the middle of Stockyards City.
Honestly, I was ready for a double header film and would have gladly stayed for another movie showing had they offered another film.
Instead I left Stockyards City on such a high note! This Rodeo Opry was just what I needed during my travels in Oklahoma, simply a chance to take a step back and enjoy an independent film in such a charming little theater.
Anyhow, lastly, I'll just say that I'm very surprised no one has written a review about this theater. It deserves recognition and needs to be supported!
If I were an OKC resident, every time this Rodeo Opry featured a new film, I'd absolutely 100% come to watch it and I'd 100% sign up to be a club member here which they said you receive great discounts and benefits.
Rodeo Opry was such a wonderfully pleasant surprise. I just want to thank this place for still offering opportunities to be transported back in time and keeping the movie going experience classic, the way it ought to be!! read more