
Wes Anderson talks about Phoenecian Scheme, Hometown, and the honor of supporting Arthouse and others his influences including Satyajit Ray, Pops considers a slow smoker with deep spices, Margot Gerber meets a Hidden gem of a Movie Palace and Movie Palace owner, and Loop38 share a special recent track! This podcast concludes with our favorite film community calendar! Enjoy the ride! To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. ...
Jun 6, 2025
52 min

Bob Trevino Likes it Director, Tracie Leymon is another bright new filmmaker interviewed about growing into herself as a filmmaker/storyteller in Houston, and who looks for heart, with our host Rachael Acosta. Next we feature a SNEAK of clips from the upcoming CINEMA REVIVAL, a film now in post production about a community’s efforts to save a special historic theatre from the wrecking ball. Learn how you can be a part of it. Pops the Usher, aka Robin Jones reminisces about River Oaks Th...
Mar 26, 2025
36 min

Their Hair was PERFECT, but the World was a MESS–JOHN WATERS discusses his original in person November show @ Hobby Centre’s Zilkha Hall with hosts Justice and Rachael. The show is Presented by Arthouse Houston with community Partners Houston CinemaArts Festival, and Big Queer Picture Show & Media sponsor, OutSmart Magazine. John Waters talks about this unique show where he is his own opening act with a unique Directors commentary on a pre-show trailer reel followed by his own film HAIR S...
Sep 27, 2024
42 min

Friends on Film (and Other Creative Mischief) hosts Rachel Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail kick off this episode with a Q&A after a sneak preview of HIT MAN with Director, Richard Linklater. Margot Gerber, host of Arthouse Revival gets the 411 on on Friends of River Oaks with guest, Maureen McNamara. And Pops the Usher, aka: Robin Jones, shares movie going memories as well as his views…this segment is titled, You Don’t Have to be a Star... Finally, “…other creative mischief” Rac...
Jun 7, 2024
57 min

Friends on Film (and Other Creative Mischief) hosts Rachel Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail kick off this episode with a conversation between Justice and our amazing friend, Kyle MacLachlan about: his new podcast filled with twists and turns, his passion for wine, being pursued by Bear, and his great career in film and on stage. Margot Gerber, host of Arthouse Revival gets the 411 on Vidiots’ history and current strides with guest, Maggie McKay. And Pops the Usher, aka: Robin Jones, shares...
Apr 3, 2024
1 hr 8 min

This episode of Friends on Film will feature Kyle MacLachlan sharing stories about his weird and wonderful career and his passion for wine! (relaunched with Kyle when the strike is over), and NOW with other creative mischief: Cinema House Revival host Margot Gerber interviews Russ Collins, Director of Michigan Theatre Foundation, Pops the Usher (aka Robin Jones) remembers what happened after the Blue Velvet curtain went down, And Rachael Valentine-Acosta interviews Jamie Townsend from Houston...
Aug 24, 2023
47 min

In this episode of Friends On Film, hosts Rachael Valentine Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail sit down with Mike Maggart to discuss his work and friendship with Wes Anderson, in Stories from the Set. There is also a nice shoutout from Anderson talking about his upbringing in Houston, and his support and experiences with the historic River Oaks Theatre.Alongside this in-depth interview, the episode also features several exciting segments from a diverse range of individuals including ArtHouse Revival with Margot Gerber and her guest Chris Escobar—theatre owner and Director of the Atlanta Film Festival, Robin Pops Jones, and our Friends from Big Queer Picture Show.Listeners will gain insight into the creative process behind some of the most influential films of recent times, while also discovering the history and significance of the River Oaks Theatre.To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre
Jun 26, 2023
1 hr 6 min

In the debut episode of Friends On Film, hosts Rachael Valentine Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail sit down with renowned filmmaker Richard Linklater to discuss his body of work, his upbringing in Houston, and his experiences with the River Oaks Theatre.Alongside this in-depth interview, the episode also features several exciting segments from a diverse range of individuals including David Welling, Margot Gerber, Robin Jones, Maureen McNamara, Stephanie Saint Sanchez, Dwayne Cathey, and Cary Darling.Listeners will gain insight into the creative process behind some of the most influential films of recent times, while also discovering the history and significance of the River Oaks Theatre.To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre and their efforts to preserve this historic landmark, visit their website at saveriveroakstheatre.orgTo learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre
Apr 4, 2023
1 hr 9 min

A quick jump into Houston's newest podcast, "Friends on Film". Please join us for the journey!To learn more about the Friends of River Oaks Theatre programs and efforts to preserve this historic landmark. visit the website at saveriveroakstheatre.org, like, follow and share on instagram to be sure not to miss a thing at @friendsofriveroakstheatre
Mar 3, 2023
2 min
