Worldfest is going on right now here in Houston. It's in its 38th year and still showcases an impressive array of foreign and indie films. I saw Distortion, from Israel, last night and hope to check out as many more flicks in the coming days as real life and other screenings allow.
The festival has moved to the Meyer Park AMC, after spending most of its run at the Nova Meyerland 8, which was torn down in 2003. While I still applaud the organizers' decision to keep everything in one theater (the multiple venue approach taken by most other festivals just won't work in Houston), I miss the staff and the feel of the old place.
Some things never change, however. Festival poobah Hunter Todd still comes in to introduce each feature, and I'm still trying to narrow down my choices to a select few given my time constraints.
Tickets are easy to come by though, and screenings are taking place all week and into this weekend (schedules and synopses area accessible from the main page). Come by and check it out if you get a chance.