River Oaks Theatre.
Three Screens. Built in 1939. Operated by Landmark since 1976. Located in the upscale River Oaks Shopping Center at the corner of West Gray and Shepherd, the River Oaks Theatre is one of Houston’s last true movie palaces. Its kept its beautifully ornate Art Deco interior since it opened its doors in November 1939. This theatre is so charming and it’s where I go for the best independent films and foreign language cinema.
La Vie En Rose.
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I was checking out the Gap in River Oaks, and got seduced by the delicious desserts at Epicure Cafe. Ordered a “Goat Cheese Grilled Chicken Sandwhich”, which was fantastic. Sitting a few tables down from where I was, was a group of a dozen leading ladies from high class River Oaks circles, discussing an upcoming fundraising event. Quite interesting watching the interactions. I finished my delicious meal and walked down to the River Oaks Theatre to catch a movie. The life of Edith Piaf. Nothing could have prepared for this movie. Very beautiful and very intense. It was definitely a beautiful journey. From the streets of Paris to the limelight of New York’s glamorous concert halls, Edith Piaf’s life was a constant battle for love and survival. She flew so high that she could not fail to burn her wings.
