Film/Cinema
Jochen Hick “Talk Straight: The World of Rural Queers”
A documentary about four gay men trying to live a fulfilling life in a rural German town. This film series is part of Queer as German Folk, a project celebrating the intersectional histories of Germany’s and America’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. A digitally modified version of the exhibition Queer as German Folk and a full program …
Dagmar Schultz “Auer Lorde – The Berlin Years 1984-1992”
Audre Lorde came to live and teach in West-Berlin in the 1980s and became the catalyst for the Afro-German movement. This film is part of Queer as German Folk, a project celebrating the intersectional histories of Germany’s and America’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. A digitally modified version of the exhibition Queer as German Folk and a …
A Conversation with Writer, Filmmaker, and Historian Jenni Olson
online United Kingdom, LondonAs one of the world’s leading experts on LGBT film history and a longtime champion of LGBT cinema around the world, the collection first consists of materials relating to Jenni Olson’s own filmmaking – including prints, negatives, digital masters, and production and distribution documentation – and the second is Olson’s vast trove of film and …
Jochen Hick “Talk Straight: The World of Rural Queers”
A documentary about four gay men trying to live a fulfilling life in a rural German town. This film series is part of Queer as German Folk, a project celebrating the intersectional histories of Germany’s and America’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. A digitally modified version of the exhibition Queer as German Folk and a full program …
Rosa von Praunheim “I am my own Woman”
A biography about the East German collector and transgender activist Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. This film is part of Queer as German Folk, a project celebrating the intersectional histories of Germany’s and America’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. A digitally modified version of the exhibition Queer as German Folk and a full program of virtual events is presented …
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Market Square Park 301 Milam St and Congress St, Houston, TX, United StatesWe're kicking off Von Steuben Day weekend with a free screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13) where Ferris (Matthew Broderick) unabashedly lip syncs "Twist and Shout" at the Von Steuben Parade in downtown Chicago. Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Outside alcohol is not allowed to be …
Yony Leyser “Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution”
A chronicle of the cultural phenomenon known as Queercore This film series is part of Queer as German Folk, a project celebrating the intersectional histories of Germany’s and America’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. A digitally modified version of the exhibition Queer as German Folk and a full program of virtual events is presented by the Goethe-Institut …
A Movie Spooktacular at Family Movies on the Plaza
CityPlace 1200 Lake Plaza Dr., Spring, TXBoo! The ghosts and goblins will be out on the CityPlace Plaza for the October edition of Family Night at the Movies with a spooktacular viewing of "Hotel Transylvania" on Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m. To maintain social distancing, attendees must RSVP to [email protected], a limit of four guests per reservation. Spots are limited!
Movie Night: The Campaign
Market Square Park 301 Milam St and Congress St, Houston, TX, United StatesForget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor screening of The Campaign. Bring your blankets and watch as veteran politician and congressman, Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) runs against unlikely candidate Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis). Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended. Food and …
Cured presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020
Virtual Event Housotn, TXFor the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade. …
Pier Kids presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020
Virtual Event Housotn, TXFor the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade. …
Friday I’m In Love: A Night at Numbers presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020
Virtual Event Housotn, TXFor the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade. …
Movie Night: The Night Before
Market Square Park 301 Milam St and Congress St, Houston, TX, United StatesForget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor screening of The Night Before. Bring your blankets and watch as three best friends (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie) go out in search of the best Christmas Eve party in New York City. …
REELpoetry/HoustonTX
REELpoetry is a dynamic 5 day curated international festival featuring collaborations among filmmakers, poets, musicians and artists to create short poemfilms and videopoetry, REELpoetry screens short pieces from 26 countries and 67 creatives including 13 from Texas. Networking opportunities in real time each day, interactive workshops, talks, Q&A Tickets are Give-What-You-Can.
Houston Ballet Presents SFDFF Audience Favs 2019
Houston Ballet Center for Dance 601 Preston, HoustonHouston Ballet is proud to bring the award-winning San Francisco Dance Film Festival its Drive-In! Presented in partnership with Dance Film SF, this will be the first time this world-renowned film festival is screened in Houston. SFDFF Audience Favs 2019 is a curated selection of popular screen dance shorts from SFDFF’s 2019 festival. This collection …
Houston Ballet Presents SFDFF Audience Favs 2019
Houston Ballet Center for Dance 601 Preston, HoustonHouston Ballet is proud to bring the award-winning San Francisco Dance Film Festival its Drive-In! Presented in partnership with Dance Film SF, this will be the first time this world-renowned film festival is screened in Houston. SFDFF Audience Favs 2019 is a curated selection of popular screen dance shorts from SFDFF’s 2019 festival. This collection …
Cinematic Throwbacks
The Parkway at Regent Square Southwest corner of Allen Parkway and Dunlavy, Houston, TXRegent Square is expanding their calendar of outdoor programming at The Parkway with Cinematic Throwback. The moonlit movie event will feature campy classics on a giant inflatable screen. The evening will be BYOC (bring your own chair) with Bovine & Barley’s Adult Ice Cream Truck on site selling concessions for noshing. May’s throwback film will …
Houston Ballet Presents SFDFF Audience Favs 2020
Houston Ballet Center for Dance 601 Preston, HoustonHouston Ballet is proud to bring the award-winning San Francisco Dance Film Festival its Drive-In! Presented in partnership with Dance Film SF, this will be the first time this world-renowned film festival is screened in Houston. SFDFF Audience Favs 2020 is a curated selection of popular screen dance shorts from SFDFF’s 2018 festival. This collection …
Houston Ballet Presents SFDFF Audience Favs 2020
Houston Ballet Center for Dance 601 Preston, HoustonHouston Ballet is proud to bring the award-winning San Francisco Dance Film Festival its Drive-In! Presented in partnership with Dance Film SF, this will be the first time this world-renowned film festival is screened in Houston. SFDFF Audience Favs 2020 is a curated selection of popular screen dance shorts from SFDFF’s 2018 festival. This collection …
Rice Media Center Open House
Rice Media Center Gallery, at Rice University (Entrance #8 via University Blvd & Stockton Dr.) 6100 Main (Entrance #8 via University Blvd & Stockton Dr.), HoustonRice Media Center Open House Saturday, June 5 from 3-6 pm Registration required, RSVP at: vada.rice.edu (helpful links section) Stroll through the Media Center one last time to see what’s here now and what’s to come! Outdoors there will be a registration check-in table, light bevs and individually wrapped snacks, music, and areas with fun …
Cinematic Throwbacks
Regent Square 1203 Dunlavy St., Houston, TXThe Parkway’s third Thursday Cinematic Throwback series lets its hair down for a special June screening of Wigstock: The Movie, a 1995 documentary spotlighting the pioneering annual drag music festival that brought a diversity of talent and a cast of colorful characters to New York City's East Village in the 1980s and 90s. CRAFT Salon …
Coming Out – Backyard Screening
Goethe Pop Up 2309 University Blvd., Houston, TXPRIDE MOVIE NIGHT! To celebrate Pride 2021, Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) and Goethe Pop Up Houston will hold a backyard film screening of the classic 1989 German film "Coming Out" accompanied by an 80's DJ set from Houston's own Stephanie Saint Sanchez: DJ ESTEFF. Doors open and music starts at 7pm and the film …
CINEMATIC THROWBACK
The Parkway at Regent Square Southwest corner of Allen Parkway and Dunlavy, Houston, TXCalling the Knights of the Round Table! The Parkway is leading a quest to find the Holy Grail with this month’s feature flick, Monty Python. Gates open at 7 PM for photo bus fun, and pre-movie concessions from Bovine & Barley’s Adult Ice Cream Truck. There will be a contest for best watch party …
CINEMATIC THROWBACK
THE PARKWAY AT ALLEN PARKWAY & DUNLAVY 77019 THE PARKWAY AT ALLEN PARKWAY & DUNLAVY, HoustonCalling the Knights of the Round Table! The Parkway is leading a quest to find the Holy Grail with this month’s feature flick, Monty Python. Gates open at 7 PM for photo bus fun, and pre-movie concessions from Bovine & Barley’s Adult Ice Cream Truck. There will be a contest for best watch party …
Cinematic Throwback: Selena
The Parkway at Regent Square Southwest corner of Allen Parkway and Dunlavy, Houston, TXThe Parkway honors The Queen of Tejano music for National Hispanic Heritage Month with a special edition of Regent Square’s Cinematic Throwback series featuring Selena. The 1997 biographical musical drama tells the story of Selena Quintanilla’s life and rising career with Jennifer Lopez in the title role. A critical success and cited by many as …