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A community-based nonprofit enriching and preserving Houston’s artistic film culture and arthouse spaces.
Arthouse Houston and Artechouse present a unique immersive screening of KOYAANISQATSI on Earth Day. See the film’s powerful images wrapping around you, filling three enormous walls with Phillip Glass’s score in huge surround sound at Artechouse. Through pure sound and image KOYAANISQATSI provokes feelings and raises questions that only its audience might answer.
The event will begin with a rarely screened new short film by filmmaker Jonathan Caouette (dir. Tarnation), with an intro by the director.
Ticket purchase also includes entry into Artechouse’s full 26,000 square feet of tech-driven environment with multiple galleries designed to showcase groundbreaking works by the world’s leading digital and tech focused artists.
When: Wed, April 22nd
Where: ARTECHOUSE
Directed by:
Godfrey Reggio
Year: 1983
Length: 86 minutes
Country: United States
Language: No language
Wes & Rick’s Pix
Celebrating the cinematic influences of acclaimed Texan filmmakers Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater, both of whom spent their formative years watching films at the historic River Oaks Theatre in Houston. The films in this series are hand-selected by Wes Anderson and Rick Linklater.
Films in this series: Sex, Lies, and Videotape (Wes Anderson), Taxi Driver (Richard Linklater), The Piano (Wes Anderson), Harold and Maude (Richard Linklater), The Crying Game (Wes Anderson), Badlands (Richard Linklater), Wings of Desire (Wes Anderson), Breathless (Richard Linklater)
The Big Picture Series
Bringing and showcasing important Arthouse directors and other related artists to the community for cultural enrichment and education to help us all gain a deeper understanding of their art.
Films in this series: Hairspray (1988), Hedwig and the Angry Itch (2001)
Thanks to the Art House Convergence Visiting Members Program (VMP), your Arthouse Houston Cinephile Membership now allows you to purchase tickets at the member discount at participating independent cinemas, like the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, and many more across the country!
How does it work?
Look for the VMP window sticker at the box office the next time you visit an indie exhibitor.
When you see it, show proof of your current Arthouse Houston Cinephile Membership to receive ticket discounts. It’s that easy! You can also find a full list of participating cinemas by state here.
Some of the perks you can claim:
Find additional program information, as well as full terms and conditions here.
Active Arthouse Houston Cinephile Members can enjoy ticket discounts at more than 70 participating cinemas across 30 states—including Washington D.C.!
Arthouse Houston is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to joyously enriching and preserving Houston’s artistic film community and arthouse spaces. This mission is furthered by improving accessibility to arts and cinema through programming, public outreach, partnerships, and education to benefit our vibrant, diverse community.
Wes Anderson

Arthouse Houston is committed to ensuring accessibility to the arts for all. To support that priority, our programming includes some free and pay-what-you-can options throughout the year with public programs at museums, public parks, and schools, allowing outreach to all, including underserved communities. We present at venues that have:
We strive to continuously improve your experience and apply the relevant accessibility standards. For this reason, we are working with Rev.com to provide transcription, translation, and captioning services to our applicable programs.















Arthouse Houston is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to joyously enriching and preserving Houston’s artistic film community and arthouse spaces. This mission is furthered by improving accessibility to arts and cinema through programming, public outreach, partnerships, and education to benefit our vibrant, diverse community.
Arthouse Houston is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 88-2921447
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