What a tremendous honor to be receiving from the Paramount Theatre. I’ve had my best movie experiences there. The audience is always incredible, making movies feel like rock concerts. I am humbled by the recognition and thrilled to be so officially associated with my favorite theatre in the world in such an incredible, grand way.
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#Repost @paramountaustin JUST ANNOUNCED ⭐ Robert
@rodriguez Avenue of Paramount Stars Unveiling Saturday, May 25th to help kick off Opening Weekend of the 50th Summer Classic Film Series!
Just outside our doors, you can find the Avenue of Paramount Stars honoring Texas artists who have made incredible contributions to Austin culture through the city’s historic theatres ✨
Austin has played an important role in Rodriguez’s filmmaking journey since his time at
@utaustintx , where he wrote his first feature film, EL MARIACHI (1992), which went on to win the Audience Award for Best Dramatic Film at Sundance and became the lowest budget movie ever released by a major studio. In 2000, he and Elizabeth Avellán founded Austin-based production company Troublemaker Studios, which has pushed the technological boundaries of cinema through films like ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (2019) and has played a major role in making Austin a filmmaking hub.
Not only has Rodriguez premiered most of his films at the Paramount, he’s also helped expertly program many films in both 2022’s Panic at the Paramount and the 2023 Summer Classic Film Series, and we’re thrilled to say he will be back this summer to share more of his favorites.
Robert is the seventh Paramount Star recipient with previous honorees including
@ruthiefostermusic ,
@delbertmcclinton ,
@lyle_lovett , Jerry Jeff Walker, and Tuna stars Jaston Williams and Joe Sears.
We are thrilled to unveil Robert’s Paramount Star with special guests to be announced. Star unveiling is free and open to the public. More information coming soon!
For those who just can’t wait until May to start the 50th Summer Classic Film Series celebrations, February Films are coming at you soon 😉
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@rachelparkerpix