Bayou City Film News

  A USC Graduate Thesis project: By Texas Filmmaker Faroukh Virani Two Indian astronauts must cope with the death of their captain on a one-way voyage to the nearest Earth-like sanctuary.

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