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

Michael RobinsonMarch 16, 2026
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Mickey Reimagines Trans Storytelling Through Digital Collage

In Mickey, filmmaker Dano García blends archival footage, digital worlds, and personal memory to create a lyrical documentary portrait of a transgender woman and the community around her.
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Michael RobinsonMarch 13, 2026
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Manhood Investigates the Business of Male Enhancement

Daniel Lombroso’s SXSW documentary 'Manhood' investigates the booming girth-enhancement industry, using humor and empathy to explore masculinity, shame, and the men seeking confidence through cosmetic procedures.
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Michael RobinsonMarch 11, 2026
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Six Films Not to Miss at This Year’s South By Southwest

SXSW’s film lineup includes trans documentaries, coming-of-age dramas, and urgent stories of activism and survival. Here are sixtitles to keep on your radar.
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Michael RobinsonFebruary 19, 2026
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Movie Review: Pillion Softens Its Kink for Mainstream Appeal

Harry Lighton’s Pillion examines power, desire, and kink within a dominant-submissive romance, but its cautious storytelling favors mainstream palatability over deeper exploration of queer intimacy and agency.
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Michael RobinsonFebruary 14, 2026
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Movie Review: 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 the uneasy tension between pop authenticity and corporate ownership.
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Michael RobinsonDecember 24, 2025
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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 obsession fueled by memes, longing, and modern romance.
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Michael RobinsonDecember 4, 2025
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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 can be.
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Arts & Entertainment

Michael RobinsonDecember 2, 2025
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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 writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell, plus a post-screening performance.
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Michael RobinsonNovember 24, 2025
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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 honor photographer Peter Hujar.
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Movies

Michael RobinsonAugust 25, 2025
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Movie Review: 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 audiences while reworking classic genre archetypes.
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