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MFAH Films Calendar
July 2010 - August 2010
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 July/August
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Back by Popular Demand!
Here´s another chance to see some of the MFAH´s most talked-about recent films.
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Classic Mexican Cinema
This program is generously sponsored by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston and Bank of America, as part of Houston Celebrates Mexico 2010, a year of events marking the bicentennial of Mexico´s independence and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. MFAH Films presents Fernando de Fuentes´s trilogy examining the revolution and the ordinary people caught up in tumultuous events of their times. Described as "the Mexican John Ford" (New York Times), de Fuentes (1894—1958) was by far the most talented filmmaker of early Mexican sound cinema. The tragic Revolución trilogy was possibly his greatest achievement. He is considered a pioneer and gifted director who combined superb technical abilities with an extraordinary sense for visual narrative.
". . . de Fuentes uses this story to show his ideas about the government´s actions during the Mexican Revolution, portraying in a very realist fashion the fears and paranoia of the urban populations in the years of the Revolution, as well as the fragility of morality in extreme circumstances such as the civil war." — www.imdb.com
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Four French Films: The New Wave, Clouzot, and Romy
French films and summer make a perfect combination! This series features restored prints of two classics and a pair of fascinating historical documentaries about several key personalities of 1960s French cinema.
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Free Summer Matinees
Escape the summer heat and humidity by relaxing inside Brown Auditorium Theater with the entire family!
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Premieres
In July/August, two new critically-acclaimed American films make their Houston premieres at the MFAH.
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Pre-Release Screening
BOTH THE 6:00 P.M. & 9:00 P.M. SCREENINGS ARE SOLD OUT.
THIS FILM OPENS THEATRICALLY IN HOUSTON ON AUGUST 20 AT THE RIVER OAKS THEATRE.
Meet former Houston Ballet star Li Cunxin at the Junior League of Houston (1811 Briar Oaks Lane) on Sunday, August 1 at 4:00 p.m. for a book signing and reading of Li´s memoir, Mao´s Last Dancer. Presented by the Asia Society Texas Center, general admission is $10; $5 for Asia Society members.
Enjoy this preview of a soon-to-be-released major motion picture. Confirmed guests include dancer Li Cunxin, actors Kyle MacLachlan, and Bruce Greenwood. Other special guests invited!
Special ticket prices apply! Individual tickets are $10. MFAH members, senior adults, students with ID, and members of Film Buffs receive a $2 discount on tickets. Ultimate Film Supporter level members of Film Buffs are admitted free.
BOTH THE 6:00 P.M. & 9:00 P.M. SCREENINGS ARE SOLD OUT.
THIS FILM OPENS THEATRICALLY IN HOUSTON ON AUGUST 20 AT THE RIVER OAKS THEATRE.
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Special Presentation
Enjoy these unique programs at MFAH Films.
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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.
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Today's Showtimes:
Upcoming Screenings:
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IMPORTANT NOTICESo 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.
Thank you in advance for
your cooperation on this matter.
PARKING OPTIONSAs MFAH Films devotees well know, there are occasional events at the museum that coincide with film nights and present parking challenges. Remember that it is always advisable to purchase your tickets in advance and to arrive early. Parking options include the south lot opposite the Caroline Wiess Law Building (entrances on Bissonnet and Main); the lot north of First Presbyterian Church on Main Street; the lot north of the Glassell School of Art; the lot behind the MFAH Administration and Junior School building (5100 Montrose); and the parking garage on Binz and Fannin ($6; $3 for MFAH members at the Patron level and above).
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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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