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MFAH Films received the 2008 Outstanding Award for Film Programming from the Houston Film Critics Society.

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A Great Evening Starring MFAH and Cafe Express

Enjoy dinner and a movie at the MFAH and receive a special discount. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday film night, purchase your movie tickets at the box office starting at 5:30 p.m. and receive a voucher for 10% off an individual meal that weekend at the museum location of Cafe Express.

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MFAH Films Calendar
September - December 2009

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Artists on Film Learn about creative individuals through these enlightening documentaries about artists and their work. view the films

Contemporary World Cinema Explore the world through cinema with these critically acclaimed international films. view the films

Cosmic Celluloid A series of films shown in conjunction with the MFAH exhibition The Moon: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle Has Landed," on view September 27, 2009—January 10, 2010. view the films

Houston Film Critics Society 2009 Awards Presentation Join local critics as they announce their choices for the best films of 2009. The audience is invited to a reception in the museum galleries following the presentation. view the films

Movies Houstonians Love: Meals on Reels Each year, the museum invites notable Houstonians from different walks of life to present a favorite film. The 5th season of this popular series celebrates some of Houston´s noted chefs and restaurateurs. Visit the museum´s Hirsch Library and peruse the plethora of film books and periodicals available there. Featured now are books related to food on film, in conjunction with the 2009-2010 Movies Houstonians Love: Meals on Reels series. (The pictured book, Reel Food is available for purchase in the MFAH Shops.) view the films

Revivals Enjoy these classics from the history of world cinema. view the films

Target Free First Sundays: Family Flicks Target presents free admission to the MFAH on the first Sunday of every month, along with family-friendly programs that include musical performances, artist workshops, films, and more. view the films

Today's Showtimes:

Contemporary World Cinema: "35 rhums"
35 Shots of Rum
2008
French with English subtitles
Today at 7:30 PM

Upcoming Screenings:

Contemporary World Cinema: "35 rhums"
35 Shots of Rum
2008
French with English subtitles
Sat, Nov 21 7:00 PM
Sun, Nov 22 5:00 PM

Cosmic Celluloid "2001: A Space Odyssey"
1968
Fri, Nov 27 7:00 PM

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MFAH Films: Interview with Mike Akel, director of Chalk

Mike Akel, director of the film Chalk, speaks with Ray Gomez of the MFAH film department. Chalk screens at the MFAH as part of the "Texas Indie Sundays" film series.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
So that we may be of better service and to allow as many people as possible to enjoy MFAH films, it may be necessary to refrain from printing tickets for multiple film days and/or times within an hour of a posted film screening.

You may obtain film tickets at any ticket desk in the museum lobbies when the desks are open.

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your cooperation on this matter.

Be sure to check back for additional screenings or changes in the Films schedule. You can also contact us with questions about future films at film@mfah.org.

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