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Friends on Film

Friends on Film

Written by: Arthouse Houston
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A podcast from Arthouse Houston—formerly known as Friends of River Oaks Theatre—a community non-profit, shining a new light on the world of film, the theatres that show them, and the artists and individuals who make it all possible. Each episode features lively discussions spanning the many areas of film, rooted in its history, present state, and future, and highlighting local programming and festivals in Houston and across the greater state of Texas.

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  • John Cameron Mitchell brings the Hedwig Experience— proving the “C” in JCM is for “Collaboration”!
    Dec 30 2025

    JCM shares thoughts on punk, drag, creativity, fascism, nuance and collaboration!

    And speaking of collaboration…PoPs!

    Picks up on that planted lead!

    …Finishing with a little Creative Mischief from Picos Hank and the Fiddle Witch before their show opening at: the 25th anniversary screening and Q&A of Suits: The Clothes Make the Man benefitting The Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts!

    To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre

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    43 mins
  • Wes Anderson’s Schemes, Lots of Spices, Hidden Gems, and LOOP38 shares a sample before their “creative mischief”
    Jun 6 2025

    Wes Anderson talks about Phoenecian Scheme, Hometown, and the honor of supporting Arthouse and others his influences including Satyajit Ray, Pops considers a slow smoker with deep spices, Margot Gerber meets a Hidden gem of a Movie Palace and Movie Palace owner, and Loop38 share a special recent track!

    This podcast concludes with our favorite film community calendar! Enjoy the ride!

    To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre

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    53 mins
  • Bob Trevino Likes it, and we LOVE Tracie Leymon, Storytellers, New beginnings and Old friends…
    Mar 26 2025

    Bob Trevino Likes it Director, Tracie Leymon is another bright new filmmaker interviewed about growing into herself as a filmmaker/storyteller in Houston, and who looks for heart, with our host Rachael Acosta. Next we feature a SNEAK of clips from the upcoming CINEMA REVIVAL, a film now in post production about a community’s efforts to save a special historic theatre from the wrecking ball. Learn how you can be a part of it. Pops the Usher, aka Robin Jones reminisces about River Oaks Theatre Storytellers in his great segment, And a little creative mischief from TRAVELER, with a clip from their upcoming CD, Little Seed. Traveler will play live on April 30th before HAROLD & MAUDE. This event is the next in our special ART IN THE ARTHOUSE programs and WES & RICK’S PIX--a monthly series of films chosen for you by Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater that deeply impacted them growing up at Houston arthouses, and they want everyone to see them on the BIG screen! The series is presented by Arthouse Houston with community Partners Houston CinemaArtsSociety, SWAMP, & Brazos Books at the River Oaks Theatre.This podcast concludes with our favorite film community calendar! Enjoy the ride!

    To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre

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    36 mins
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