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June 26, 2023 66 mins

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

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