Texas Movies

From the first documentary footage ever captured of the Galveston Hurricane in 1900 to the recent explosion in filmmaking activities, Texas has made significant cinematic contributions over the past 100 years.

This exhibition paid tribute to movies made in the Lone Star State and shined a spotlight on Texas's own homegrown filmmakers, from the unique vision of contemporary directors like Richard Linklater (Slacker), Robert Rodriquez (Spy Kids, Sin City), Tim McCanlies (Secondhand Lions; Dancer, Texas Pop. 81) and Wes Anderson (Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tanenbaums), to the work of historic Texas-based production companies, including the early westerns of the Star Film Ranch, Spanish language films made along the border, and rare films from the 1940s produced by Sack Film Amusement in Dallas.

Texas Movies was guest-curated by author Frank Thompson.

Support for the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and education programs provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation.