Houstorian

Beyond River Oaks: How Houstonians Watched Movies Before Megaplexes

An historic movie theater can be just as much a work of art as the films shown inside, and the ones still standing are a reminder of our city’s architectural heritage.

06/27/2025 By James Glassman

Movie Night

Really Cool Dine-In Movie Theaters in Houston

At these luxe local theaters you can enjoy dinner and a show at the same time.

05/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo, Stephanie Bartels, and Daniel Renfrow

Films Under the Stars

Houston’s Best Outdoor Theaters and Drive-Ins for Movie Night

Grab some popcorn and your lawn chairs: You no longer have to choose between enjoying the weather and enjoying a film.

03/11/2025 By Rosemary Akpan and Meredith Nudo

The Must List

River Oaks Theatre’s Mystery VHS Show Is Always a Fun Time

The monthly Tape Worms series shows movies that aren’t shown anywhere else in Houston…but it’s a surprise.

02/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Phoenix Rising

River Oaks Theatre Reopens with New Look, New Menu, Same Vibe

Houston’s only art house movie theater overcomes contentious lease negotiations, closure, and rumors of demolition.

10/03/2024 By Meredith Nudo

AT THE MOVIES

RCC Debuts World’s First Dual Screen Rooftop Theater

Rooftop Cinema Club introduces new viewing experience plus a handful of renovations.

02/20/2023 By Shelby Stewart

The Show Must Go On

Star Cinema Grill Will Preserve the Historic River Oaks Theater

The now-closed theater will reopen to screen movies near the end of the year.

02/07/2022 By Shelby Stewart

It's Showtime

The 7 Local Theaters to See a Movie, According to a Houston Film Critic

And a look at which ones offer alcoholic drinks to sip while you watch the latest blockbuster.

01/13/2022 By Craig D. Lindsey

Reel Talk

5 Film Noir Movies to Watch for Noirvember

In a month where cinephiles are dedicated to watching this genre, check out these flicks made by people of color.

11/23/2021 By Craig D. Lindsey

ESSAY

Family Bonding Over Horror Movies

"It takes a lot to scare my mom, she knows the true definition of scary."

10/27/2021 By Rolando Rodriguez

You cool, man?

Screenings of the Dazed and Confused Cast Reunion Are Coming to Houston

The coming-of-age cult comedy from the directional mind of Houstonian-born Richard Linklater will play at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema the weekend of 4/20.

04/06/2021 By Emma Schkloven