“Oscar-style” event salutes 2018’s best films and performances, honors Damir Catic
Houstonians will once again get a glimpse of awards season glamour on the evening of Thursday, January 3, 2019, when the Houston Film Critics Society returns to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for its 12th annual awards ceremony. The event- the only one of its kind staged by a regional film critics’ organization in the US-will be staged in the Brown Auditorium Theatre in the Museum’s Caroline Wiess Law Building (accessible through the Main Street entrance).
The festivities, which are open to the public at no charge will commence at 7:00 pm and will feature awards for excellence in motion pictures released in 2018, with one infamously notable exception.
The award for Best Worst Film, as determined by the voting members of the HFCS, will be presented by action movie star Dona Speir, a self-described “B Movie Queen” who starred in seven feature length films directed by the late Andy Sidaris.
“The annual Houston Film Critics’ Awards is our celebration of not just the best in film worldwide, but the exemplary contributions made by local Texans to film as well,” says Joshua Starnes, HFCS president. “There’s no better way for us to do that than with a public event for the entire community to celebrate the magic of film.”
The evening’s agenda, which includes an Oscar-style presentation of movie clips and winners in multiple categories, will feature a salute to local filmmaker and festival presenter Damir Catic for his contributions to Houston cinema.
An arrangement of the Best Song nominees will be performed live by noted Houston pianist Hank Taylor.
A silent auction, featuring unique movie collectibles, will be staged at the Hotel Za Za, site of the Awards Show After Party. While there is no charge for admission to the awards show, tickets are required to ensure a manageable level of attendance.
Beginning December 4th, you may purchase tickets online here.
The 12th Annual Houston Film Critics Society’s Movie Awards are underwritten by Allied Siding and Windows – A Courtright Family Company with promotional assistance from Gow Media’s ESPN 97.5 FM and SportsMap 94.1 FM. Dona Speir appears courtesy of Ovation Speakers and Talent. Hank Taylor appears courtesy of Bose Electronics and Ovation Speakers and Talent.
ABOUT THE HFCS
The 34 members of the HFCS are working film journalists on television, radio, online and in traditional print. Together, they reach millions of people each week across the United States with their critiques and commentaries on film. The organization, which also actively promotes the advancement of film in the Houston community, will launch a student scholarship program in 2019.