C2 - THE JOURNAL, Thursday, September 5, 2013
Entertainment
PICKS OF THE
WEEK
"Star Trek: Into Dark-
ness" (PG-13) -- Captain
James. T. Kirk (Chris
Pines) and Spock (Zach-
ery Quinto) are called
back into action when
a new threat cripples
Starfleet. John Harrison
(Benedict Cumberbatch)
is a mysterious terror-
ist with an icy gaze and
wicked intelligence. This
installment falls right in
line with the 2009 reboot
piloted by J.J. Abrams --
classic "Star Trek" themes
infused with flashy action
sequences and an attrac-
tive cast.
As the opening blast
to this summer's barrage
of blockbusters, "Into
Darkness" contains many
exploding bits. Between
the exploding bits are
mushy emotional bits, as
well as blustery arguing
bits (Spock is still going
on about that logic stuff.)
Die-hard fans and cine-
philes might take issue
with film's formulaic
nature. Ultimately, it's
not a bad idea to go into
the darkness for a few
thrills.
"War Witch" (NR)
-- When rebels attack
her village, 12-year-
old Komona (Rachel
Mwanza) is kidnapped
and forced into the life
of a'child soldier. She is
given a gun, and all of the
other 'children kidnapped
that day are told that their
rifles are their new moth-
ers and fathers. After
Rachel Mwanza in 'War Witch"
Komona is left as the sole that seemingly melt away
survivor of a government in moments.
ambush, the rebel leaders
decide she is witch, and "Peeples" (PG-13) --
a powerful asset to their Wade (Craig Robinson)
army. wants to propose to Grace
This film was shot on (Kerry Washington), but
location intheDemocratic first he has to impress
Republic of the Congo, her quirky family at their
where writer/directorwholesome home. While
Kim Nguyen did exten-this is standard"Meet the
sive research, speaking Parents"-style comedy,
with local families and it has two differentiat-
former child soldiers. The ing factors. First, Craig
movie handles its subjects Robinson is very funny
with genuine empathy and and very likable. Second,
sensitivity. The lead roles the harder this movie tries
are played by non-actors, to be funny, the more it
who bring even more sub- hurts. (Oh, my goodness!
stance and reality to story. The family dog is hump-
This is one of those films ing his leg! Such laugh-
that will stick with you ter.) While it may have the
long after it's over.Tyler Perry branding all
around it, this film comes
"Chasing Ice" (PG-13)from writer/direct0r Tina
-- This documentary fol- Gordon Chism (writer on
lows National Geographic "Drumline.")
photographer James Balog
on his quest to gather TV RELEASES
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is to set up cameras and Fifth Season"
gear to get compelling"Supernatural:
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effects of climate change. Season"
The result is a stunning "BlueBloods: The Third
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slated
21 at
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By Trisha Gedon
For a dozen years now,
GardenFest at The Botanic
Garden at Oklahoma State
University has offered gar-
dening enthusiasts a place to
come to learn more and share
gardening experiences. This
year is no exception.
Slated Sept. 21 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., the theme for
the 12th Annual GardenFest
is "Art in the Garden" and
feature a variety of ways
to combine art with horticul-
ture. In addition, there will
be numerous demonstra-
tions and vendors at this
year's event.
Laura Payne, volunteer
coordinator at The Botanic
Garden at OSU, said the
milder-than-normal summer
temperatures have been ben-
eficial in making the garden
look its best.
"We're very excited to
have the gardening enthusi-
asts come out for GardenFest
and enjoy the demonstrations
and vendors," Payne said.
"We're going to have a
bonsai demonstration which
should be a lot of fun. And
because gardening tools are
very important to the suc-
cess of a garden, we're also
going to feature a garden tool
sharpening demonstration.
Gardening goes much more
smoothly when your tools are
in proper working order."
Specialists from OSU
will be on hand to present
information about landscape
design and pruning basics.
This year's demonstrations
Hill include how to manage
water drainage issues in the
landscape, as well as glass
bead making and water color
painting.
Kim Toscano, host of Okla-
homa Gardening, the longest
running how-to gardening
program in the nation, will
be giving ornamental plant
tours. Oklahoma Gardening
airs on OETA.
"Last year was the first
year we really tried to make
GardenFest more of a festi-
val by bringing in vendors
along with our demonstra-
tions," Payne said. "This
was very successful and our
garden patrons enjoyed the
new addition to GardenFest.
We're excited Caf6 Bella Hill
be on hand as a food vendor,
and Bill Miller will showcase
his Pistol Pete art."
Payne said anyone inter-
ested in being a vendor
at this year's GardenFest
simply should contact her
at 405-744-4531 or email at
laura.payne@okstate.edu.
The Botanic Garden at OSU
is located at 3300 West 6th
Ave. in Stillwater. Events are
free; however donations are
encouraged to help support
this educational program.
For more information visit
The Botanic Garden at OSU
website at www.botanicgar
den.okstate.edu, or contact
Stephanie Latimer at 405-
744-5404.
GardenFest features Art in the Garden" and is slated Sept. 21 at The Botanic Garden
at OSU. Photo provided
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