The Queens Film Society

3rd and 4th floor of The Queen Theatre

Cash bar; light refreshments provided

This large-scale musical comedy stars Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds in a lighthearted look at the infamous Chicken Ranch, a beloved Texas brothel. As a crusading television reporter aims to shut it down, the madam and the local sheriff work to keep their cherished institution running. With catchy tunes and lively performances, the film is a charming, fact-based slice of Texas culture and history.

Rated R

Introduced by Sean Griffin, Author of Free and Easy?: A Defining History of the American Film Musical Genre

Jennifer Lopez stars in this biographical drama about the life and tragic death of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. The film follows her rise to fame, her family dynamics, and enduring legacy. A heartfelt tribute to an icon whose music continues to inspire.

Rated PG

Introduced by Juan J. Alonzo, Author of Badmen, Bandits, and Folk Heroes: The Ambivalence of Mexican American Identity in Literature and Film

3rd and 4th floor of The Queen Theatre

Cash bar; light refreshments provided

This groundbreaking shocker tells the terrifying tale of a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals, including the infamous Leatherface. Known for its intense atmosphere, nerve-wracking soundtrack, and raw style, it remains a seminal work in the horror genre and a chilling portrayal of rural Texas.

Rated R

Introduced by Rick Worland, Author of The Horror Film: An Introduction

Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson, this classic Howard Hawks Western centers on a small-town sheriff who, with the help of a ragtag group of allies, must keep a murderous thug and his gang of outlaws at bay. Featuring memorable performances and thrilling action, the widely beloved Rio Bravo is a quintessential Western.

Not rated

Introduced by John H. Lenihan, Author of Showdown: Confronting Modern America in the Western Film

German auteur Wim Wenders and American screenwriters Sam Shepard and L.M. Kit Carson collaborated on this unique insider/outsider portrait of 1980s Texas, from the vast west desert to skyscraper canyons of Houston. Harry Dean Stanton stars as a man who, after vanishing for four years, reappears to reconnect with his young son (Hunter Carson) and estranged wife (Nastassja Kinski). A poignant, visually stunning, exploration of family, memory, and redemption.

Rated R

Introduced by Stefanie Harris, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M University

Directed by and starring The Talking Heads’ David Byrne, this quirky, affectionate comedy portrays the fictional town of Virgil as its eccentric residents prepare for a “Celebration of Specialness.” With its offbeat humor, catchy tunes, and unique narrative style, True Stories celebrates the surprising diversity and charm of small-town Texas life. A great cast, including John Goodman, Swoosie Kurtz, Tito Larriva, and Spalding Gray add to the fun.

Rated PG

Introduced by Daniel Humphrey, Professor of Film and Media Studies at Texas A&M University

219 N Main St. Bryan, TX 77803

Cash bar; light refreshments provided