Bayou City Film News

When the Russian submarine K-519 sinks in the Pacific, a quirky crew of marine biologists battle a terrorist plot to recover the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. Diving to the deepest part of the ocean in an untested mini-submersible, a seasick filmmaker (hired to document the maiden voyage) and a maniacal sub captain clash as they are forced to choose between saving the ones they love or saving mankind! Don't miss the World Premiere of the submarine thriller, Rogue Strike, starring Academy Award® Nominee Eric Roberts. For tickets https://drafthouse.com/movies/rogue-strike/houston

HCAF 2014: The only film festival in the U.S. focusing on films about the visual, performing, and literary arts. Experience the arts at the price of a movie ticket! More info at hcaf14.org 

Healing Magdalene is a 96 minute film intended to generate global awareness about the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in an effort to evoke universal change. This practice must be eliminated in order for the feminine to rise to full-capacity, and, thereby, balance the energy among the genders—an equilibrium essential for humanity to realize its greatest potential. The film challenges the viewer to ask whether or not our lives are truly significant and whether or not our actions truly do make a difference. One candle will light a dark space; a multitude will turn darkness to light. http://www.valvisions.org/film-info.htm

Op-Ed by Michelle Mower Texas has been a huge part of the movie industry almost as long as motion picture has existed. The very first motion picture to ever win an Academy Award was shot in Texas. Native Houstonian Howard Hughes was a major driving force behind the early growth of the industry in Texas. I'm sure many of you remember when films like "Terms of Endearment" and "Urban Cowboy" were made in Houston in the 80's. Not only did it give our city a source of pride when we saw "our town" on the big screen, but these films brought millions of dollars to our local economy and employed hundreds of tradesmen, artisans and other production professionals. It also brought a lot of revenue to small businesses like catering companies (to feed dozens of cast and crew people daily), lumber companies (to build sets), rental companies for camera equipment, lighting equipment, generators, etc., and even benefited individuals and families who were able to l...