Inside the MFAH

“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Fearless Filmmaker Challenges Real-Life Issues for 50 Years February 21, 2020

Groundbreaking, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert has been unafraid throughout her career to explore the various issues facing real Americans.
Celebrating Latinx Heritage September 21, 2019

“Fall Festival: Celebrating Latinx Heritage” salutes Hispanic Heritage Month with films, art-making activities, games, music, dance, poetry & more.
New Film from Mexico Explores the World of “The Chambermaid” August 5, 2019

The acclaimed Mexican film The Chambermaid opens a window to the world of a young mother who cleans rooms in a luxury hotel.
“Pre-Code” Films Explained: 3 Questions July 13, 2019

As the Museum’s summer repertory film series “Cracking the (Pre) Code” heats up, we pose some burning questions to our guest programmer.
MFAH Films: Hollywood’s “Pre-Code” Era July 7, 2019

See a lineup of exciting and provocative films from the “Pre-Code” era of Hollywood.
“Latin Wave” Returns with 11 New Films from Latin America May 1, 2019

Mark your calendars! It’s time for one of the Museum’s most popular annual festivals, Latin Wave: New Films from Latin America. The 14th edition takes place Thursday to Sunday, May 2 to 5, with 11 films on the big screen in Brown Auditorium Theater.
A Royally Inspired Q&A with Tilda Swinton October 23, 2018

In this interview inspired by the exhibition Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol, actress Tilda Swinton shares her thoughts on royal subjects with Museum director Gary Tinterow.
Beauty, Hope & Short Films: An Interview with Filmmakers Brian Ellison & Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr. July 6, 2018

MFAH Films salutes Project Row Houses for 25 years of serving Houston’s historic Third Ward! To celebrate, the Museum hosts a weekend of films from July 13 to 15, with selections that highlight the themes of family, community, and identity.
MFAH Films Celebrates the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema August 3, 2017

A natural complement to the exhibition Paint the Revolution, MFAH Films’ summer series Mexican Modernism: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema highlights classic comedies, melodramas, epics, and other classics of Mexican film.
A Summer Salute to Legendary Actor Alec Guinness July 5, 2017

Revisiting the career highlights of Alec Guinness is a treat! Learn more about the actor before you join us for a summer series celebrating some of his most memorable roles.