Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson is an independent film and video curator based in Houston, specializing in experimental and documentary short films. He previously worked as the Associate Creative Director at Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) from 2018 to 2022. He is a co-founder and current curator for HCAS’ regional short film competition, Borders | No Borders. Michael also co-founded the monthly nomadic queer film series, The Big Queer Picture Show, where he programs short and feature-length repertory and contemporary films. He was previously the Co-Artistic Director and Shorts Programmer for QFest, Houston’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival from 2017 to 2021. He is currently the Marketing and Communications Manager at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. Michael received his BA in Anthropology and Film at Rice University.
Arts & Entertainment

Charli xcx Skewers Pop Fame in The Moment

In 'The Moment,' Charli xcx plays herself in a sharp but uneven satire that examines brat summer, artistic identity, and…

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Why Everyone Wants to Go to the Cottage This Winter 

The steamy yet emotionally grounded HBO series Heated Rivalry exploded online, drawing queer audiences and mainstream fans into a shared…

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2025 Queer Cinema Highlights

2025 was a standout year for independent, international, and unconventional movies that showcase a true range of what queer filmmaking…

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John Cameron Mitchell Brings Hedwig Back to Houston

Arthouse Houston hosts a Dec. 28 screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Numbers Nightclub with live commentary from…

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A Day with Peter Hujar

Ira Sachs transforms a single 1974 interview into an intimate, dreamlike film that blends documentary precision with queer imagination to…

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Film/DVD

Lesbian Noir Honey, Don’t! Offers Unfiltered But Fleeting Fun 

Honey, Don’t! blends detective noir tropes with queer pulp aesthetics. The result is messy, campy, and unapologetically lesbian, prioritizing queer…

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Features

Queer: A Cinematic Exploration of Desire, Addiction, and Identity

Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' explores the complexities of desire and self-hatred in a heroin-addicted American expat's pursuit of love.

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John Waters Brings Hairspray to Life in Houston

John Waters returns to Houston for a live commentary on his movie Hairspray. Expect humor, subversion, and a Q&A with…

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‘In the Summers’ Wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

In the Summers, a film about siblings visiting their alcoholic father, wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Director Alessandra Lacorazza…

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