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Joe Friar

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Joe Friar is the Vice President of the Houston Film Critics Society (HFCS), a member of The Critics Choice Association (CCA), Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA), and reviews films for 104.7 KVIC (radio), Fort Worth Report (online), and The Victoria Advocate (print/online).

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Pink Floyd at Pompeii (1972) “For Pink Floyd fans, the film is a must-see thanks to a stunning 4K restoration and the new Dolby Atmos sound mix—a visual and aural experience. ” – Fort Worth Report Apr 24, 2025 Full Review Warfare (2025) 93% 4/4 “Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza assault your senses with a 95-minute immersive experience that places you in the combat zone as a member of the Alpha One Navy SEAL team. Extraordinary. ” – Fort Worth Report Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Drop (2025) 84% 3/4 “The latest Blumhouse release is fun even as it’s pulling the wool over your eyes. The cat-and-mouse thriller delivers Hitchcock vibes, offering a plethora of suspects that we meet along the way. Meghann Fahy sells it with a convincing performance.” – Fort Worth Report Apr 11, 2025 Full Review The Alto Knights (2025) 40% 3/4 “Rather than being a distraction, the highlight here is De Niro playing opposite himself. Double the actor unfortunately doesn’t make the film twice as good, but if you love mobster films, I couldn’t think of better company than this bunch.” – Fort Worth Report Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Disney's Snow White (2025) 40% 2.5/4 “Rachel Zegler is the best part of the live-action remake. Gal Gadot is a bit stiff, and the songs are hit-and-miss. The movie looks spectacular and is best suited for families with young kids. ” – Fort Worth Report Apr 9, 2025 Full Review The Woman in the Yard (2025) 44% 2.5/4 “About as thrilling as watching the grass grow. The potential for an interesting horror-drama is here, but the execution is flawed. The final act becomes confusing as the audience tries to decipher the woman’s identity. ” – Fort Worth Report Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Death of a Unicorn (2025) 54% 3/4 “Aside from the shoddy effects and clichéd moments, Alex Scharfman delivers a fantastical horror-comedy highlighted by Jenna Ortega and Will Poulter, who make great antagonists.” – Fort Worth Report Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Freaky Tales (2024) 74% 3/4 “Mendelsohn is fun to hate, Pascal turns in another memorable performance, but Ji-young Yoo is the film’s secret weapon as the anthology film celebrates B-movie culture while aiming for cult status.” – Fort Worth Report Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Opus (2025) 41% 3/4 “The film needs a bit more “shock” and a little less “awe.” It plays better as a satire than horror, but Edebiri and Malkovich are entertaining to watch. ” – Fort Worth Report Mar 22, 2025 Full Review Novocaine (2025) 81% 3/4 “Jack Quaid’s rinse-and-repeat action-comedy is more fun than a root canal. It’s a mind-numbing thrill ride. Team Midthunder all the way.” – Fort Worth Report Mar 15, 2025 Full Review Queen of the Ring (2024) 73% 3/4 “A bit glamorous for a wrestling film; the ladies look like models, but it has a terrific cast, well-choreographed action, and a worthy tribute to trailblazing Mildred Burke. ” – Fort Worth Report Mar 11, 2025 Full Review Rule Breakers (2025) 84% 3/4 “This is an inspiring story with good performances by the young cast. Take your daughter to see this film!” – Fort Worth Report Mar 11, 2025 Full Review In the Lost Lands (2025) 24% 1/4 “This movie would not exist without a green screen. I believe there is a better sc-fi action film somewhere in the lost lands, this is not it. ” – Fort Worth Report Mar 11, 2025 Full Review There's Still Tomorrow (2023) 89% 3.5/4 “A nostalgic trip to the yesteryears of Italian Cinema. Paola Cortellesi’s powerful performance grounds the actor’s directorial debut, which, despite a few minor tone adjustments (primarily affecting U.S. audiences), is refreshing and honest. Che bello!” – Fort Worth Report Mar 10, 2025 Full Review Mickey 17 (2025) 77% 3.5/4 “Excess is the strength behind the sci-fi comedy, not its weakness. Bong Joon-ho lets his imagination run wild, unleashing a satirical and visionary science fiction extravaganza. Robert Pattinson fully commits to the role. Mark Ruffalo steals the spotlight” – Fort Worth Report Mar 8, 2025 Full Review Last Breath (2025) 80% 3/4 “There must be something in the water because this remake is just as gripping even when you know the outcome. Filled with good performances and tense moments. Harrelson emerges as the film’s emotional core.” – Fort Worth Report Mar 5, 2025 Full Review Riff Raff (2024) 59% 3/4 “Crime doesn’t pay, but this comedy does, thanks to a shady bunch led by Jennifer Coolidge and Bill Murray. ” – Fort Worth Report Mar 5, 2025 Full Review My Dead Friend Zoe (2024) 95% 3.5/4 “ Sonequa Martin-Green and Natalie Morales are terrific. The film is funny, touching, and the best moving-going experience I’ve had this year. ” – Fort Worth Report Mar 5, 2025 Full Review Millers in Marriage (2024) 56% 3/4 “Burns knows how to craft three-dimensional characters, and here, they are played by an exceptional cast. What a great ensemble. We need more thought-provoking adult films for adults.” – Fort Worth Report Feb 24, 2025 Full Review Cleaner (2025) 50% 3/4 “Daisy Ridley removes dirt, grime, and terrorist slime in the B-movie action thriller. The action scenes are well-choreographed with good special effects. Campbell is proficient at creating tension, and the performances are solid. ” – Fort Worth Report Feb 24, 2025 Full Review The Unbreakable Boy (2025) 48% 2.5/4 “The film should have been about Austin’s struggles and triumphs, but it shifts the focus to Zachary Levi's alcoholic father. The drama tries too hard to tug at your emotions while losing focus on its ambitions. The performances are good.” – Fort Worth Report Feb 23, 2025 Full Review Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025) 83% 3.5/4 “The next great Rock n Roll documentary has arrived. Fantastic. ” – Fort Worth Report Feb 22, 2025 Full Review The Devil and the Daylong Brothers (2025) 3/4 “Southern Gothic horror musical? You bet. Lin-Manuel Miranda meets Mumford & Sons with a dash of Tarantino. The songs are very good. ” – Fort Worth Report Feb 22, 2025 Full Review Companion (2025) 93% 3.5/4 “Love short circuits in the clever science fiction thriller. Sophie Thatcher joins the ranks of scream queen-final girl. It’s bloody entertaining watching a relationship become a neural network nightmare in the feature film debut by Drew Hancock.” – Fort Worth Report Feb 22, 2025 Full Review Heart Eyes (2025) 81% 3.5/4 “A fun ride that reinforces Josh Ruben as the master of horror-comedy. Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding are delightful in the slasher comedy with a soon-to-be iconic villain. ” – Fort Worth Report Feb 22, 2025 Full Review
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