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About our Current Film Series
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 (TBA)
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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.
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One of the things in this world you genuinely and definitely cannot construct is an old building. Add to that: the rarity of an actual existing and operational movie palace. This one has a history literally like no other left in Houston.
Wes Anderson
Accessibility
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:
- First-floor access
- Seating
- Parking
- Captions
- Accessible websites
- And more
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.
Sponsors & Community Partners
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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