Press Room
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Quotes
“…The counter-culture theater has been the subject of a PBS documentary, was featured on the Sundance Channel, and has attracted more than 120 guest artists like the provocative high priestess of performance art, Laurie Anderson.” --Modern Luxury, 2008
“Worship film? This micro-cinema gives literal meaning to the phrase and passion. The pre- and post-film conversations can be as stimulating and provocative as what’s shown on screen.” –Travel+Leisure, 2008
“The Aurora Picture Show is a gem in the desert, a human-scale cinema that creates community-oriented exchange between artists and audiences…” –Bitch, the Bitch List, 2008
“Houston’s most charming and most enduring micro-cinema.” –Houston Press, 2008
“Through over fifty programs and exhibitions every year, Aurora strives to provide a public arena where artists can have a thought-provoking exchange with their audiences.” –Daily Cougar, 2009
“Famous for their off-the-wall micro-cinema, this is one stop that should be on any cinephile’s list.” –West University Buzz, 2009
Recent Articles
"Aurora Picture Show Finds Its Own Space in Upper Kirby"
(Swamplot.com, March 2012)
"Project Combines Visual, Written Arts for End Result" by Flori Meeks
(The Houston Chronicle, May 2011)
"Aurora Picture Show's Alternative Rodeo" by Troy Schultz
(The Houston Press, February 2011)
"Aurora Picture Show: Waste Land, An Oscar-Nominated Documentary" by Mike Everleth
(Badlit.com/The Journal of Underground Film, January 2011)
"Aurora Picture Show Prom packs a (spiked) punch" by Steven Thomson
(CultureMap Houston, August 2010)
"Behind the Scenes with Andrea of Aurora Picture Show" by Sara Cotner
(The Heights Life January 2010)
"Psychedelic Light Show and Rare Appearance by Silver Apples" by Mark Towns
(JazzHouston April 2009)
"Change You Can Dance To: Obama Music Videos" by Elizabeth Rigby
(Huffington Post January 2009)
"Digitally Independent Cinema" by Michael Goldman
(Filmmaker Magazine Winter 2008)
"Destination Guide: Houston: Aurora Picture Show"
(Travel + Leisure)
"Media Archeology: The Interview"
(Arts Houston April 2008)
"The Moving Picture Show" by Lisa Gray
(Houston Chronicle December 2007)
"See Modern Art in Houston" by Tess Taylor
(New York Magazine May 2007)
"Good Neighbors: The Menil and Local Nonprofits" by Tricia Wood
(Arts Houston February 2007)
"Hot Town, Cool City: Aurora Picture Show"
Awards
"Best of the City '08!" Houston Magazine, February 2008
Travelocity & IgoUgo Editor's Pick, 2007
Travelocity & IgoUgo selected Aurora Picture Show as a top insider spot in the United States.
Headliners and Newsmakers , 2007
Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best Microcinema, 2004, 2005, 2006
(Houston Press)
Ultimate Houston
(Houston Chronicle, 2004)
Best Place to Genuflect Before Seeing a Movie
(Houston Press, 2002)
Best Movie Theater That Will Never Show Gladiator
(Houston Press, 2000)
Generator Award
(Surface Magazine, 2000)
Best Hipness Quotient
(Houston Press, 1999)
