Starlight and Cinema

Grab the Lawn Chairs: Here’s Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in Houston

Finally, good weather has returned to Houston. It's time to enjoy this rare moment by catching a movie at one of the city's many outdoor screens.

6:00am By Rosemary Akpan and Meredith Nudo

Do It

Your Guide to Houston's Best Art and Culture Events This August

Rubik’s Cubes, retro thrillers, bold choreography, and more—August in Houston is packed with creative energy.

08/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reunion Reel

A Houston Chef Met His Dad at 40. Then, He Made a Movie About It.

Courtney Lindsay of Mo' Brunch and Brews shares the story of finally meeting his father at age 40, and the beautiful relationship that's resulted.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Artist Marty Bennett Lives an Imaginative Life of Play and Curiosity

The former NFL player is now a visual artist, musician, actor, and writer who devotes himself to chasing down all the interesting and beautiful things in the world.

06/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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

Bayougraphy

Filmmaker Shahd Shahroor Tells Palestinian Stories on Her Own Terms

She got a standing ovation at the 2024 Houston Cinema Arts Festival, and she's just getting started.

05/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Bring Your Own Beamer Lets You Show Your Work at the Menil

The museum and Aurora Picture Show present their annual crowdsourced film party, uniting professionals and amateurs in showing and celebrating shorts.

04/24/2025 By 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

The Doctor Is In

Meet the Houston Actor from Those Viral Anti–Greg Abbott Videos

Joe Grisaffi plays a doctor bearing bad news in Mothers Against Greg Abbott ads.

03/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Comeback

What Houstonians Can Expect from the New River Oaks Theatre

Reopening by the end of this year, the storied building’s revitalization will ensure it continues to operate as a hallmark of the past and future of film.

06/16/2023 By Meredith Nudo

FRIDAY Q&A

Eva Longoria Is on Fire

The acclaimed actress chats about her tequila brand and her new directorial debut film, Flamin' Hot.

03/24/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Deck the Halls

The 25 Must-See Christmas Movies With Houston Connections

The best holiday flicks with Houston ties, and where to watch them.

12/02/2022 By Camilo Hannibal Smith and Shelby Stewart

Resources

Funding Opportunities for Houston Artists

In need of support for a visual art, film, dance, or performance project? Check out this round-up of grants, open calls, residencies and more.

09/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

FILM

Where To Watch The Top Oscar-Nominated Films In H-Town Theaters

Visit the movie house closest to you, many with $5 deals, to catch a viewing and predict who will win the golden statue.

03/08/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

Local Cinema

Essay: 5 Movies Set in Houston to Watch for Black History Month

From the romance of Jason's Lyric, to the racial injustice explored in The 24th, these films will teach you something about Space City.

02/04/2022 By Craig D. Lindsey

ESSAY

Seeing Myself in Dear White People's Lionel Higgins

'I watched Lionel, popularized by Houston-born DeRon Horton, grow from season to season as he blossomed from finding identity, purpose, and love.'

12/23/2021 By Eric Ford

Essay

Why We Need Black Holiday Films, According to a Houston Cinephile

With movies set in Texas, and starring Houston legends, here's 5 holiday picks from an African-American perspective.

12/22/2021 By Chloe Gray

Helping Hands

Houston Fest Keeps It 'Reel' With Films, Art and Inclusion

The annual ReelAbilities event embraces storytelling centered on people with disabilities.

12/07/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

FILM

Two Gems You May Have Overlooked at Houston Film Fest

With 40 films screened this year, here are a couple of documentaries that made the virtual portion of the fest worth it.

11/29/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith