Movies

Earlier this year, the Houston Cinema Arts Society announced that Michael Robinson would become the festival’s new lead festival programmer, guiding the curatorial vision for the 2026 festival that runs October 1–11.

STOP! THAT! TRAIN! embraces absurd comedy while centering drag performers as stars, not punchlines, in a rare mainstream queer ensemble film.

The Dads documents fathers of transgender children as they confront political attacks, healthcare restrictions, and fear while building community through the Dads Foundation.

Adam’s Apple follows a trans teen’s journey through adolescence using years of home footage, highlighting family support, transition, and the universal experience of growing up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Golden Globe Awards delivered several standout moments for LGBTQ viewers, from a pointed Wanda Sykes punchline to the onstage appearance of the stars of Heated Rivalry.