Joe Friar

SINNERS just became the most-awarded film in the history of the Houston Film Critics Society! Ryan Coogler’s exhilarating exploration of racial tension, music, and vampires – captured top honors including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Screenplay, Ensemble, Cinematography, Original Score, and Casting. Winners list: houstonfilmcritics.com/sinners-tops-h…

The ballots have been cast. The votes have been tabulated. History has been made. One movie just became the most-awarded in the history of the Houston Film Critics Society. I'm very proud of the group. The complete list of winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 20, at Noon. Until then, we will begin leaking winners on @HoustonCritics #2025HoustonFilmCriticsSocietyAwards

Here are the nominations for the 20th Houston Annual Awards voted on by the Houston Film Critics Society. @SinnersMovie leads with 14 nominations, including Best Picture of 2025 along with Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Train Dreams, and Weapons. We will announce the winners on January 20! Find the complete list of nominees here: houstonfilmcritics.com/sinners-leads-…

New trailer for the 4K restoration of Giuseppe De Santis' steamy, earthy BITTER RICE. Opening @FilmForumNYC on 1/30.

Writer-director Johannes Roberts is not monkeying around. A perfect blend of tension, jump scares, and gore. #Primate fortworthreport.org/2026/01/10/pri…

I love this film. "Is This Thing On? opens today. We interviewed comedian-actor Chloe Radcliffe, who appears in the movie. She spoke about working with Bradley Cooper, stand-up, and her web series. Listen here. #isthisthingon podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-m… open.spotify.com/episode/30PFO0…

On this 2 MOVIE GUYS PODCAST, we discuss The Testament of Ann Lee, We Bury The Dead, and The Plague. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thanks for listening. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-m… open.spotify.com/episode/7tSrnD…

The @HoustonCritics will be represented tonight at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards. Some of our members are also in the CCA. Chelsea Handler will host. Catch the show at 6 PM CST on USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen! @CriticsChoice

Have you been to the historical River Oaks Theatre recently? Three good films are showing this weekend. theriveroakstheatre.com

Catch "Resurrection" this weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Screens at 2 PM, Sat & Sun. mfah.org/events/films @janusfilms

First podcast of 2026. On this episode of 2 MOVIE GUYS, we discuss Marty Supreme, Anaconda, and Song Sung Blue. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-m… open.spotify.com/episode/507Gcq…

“We Bury the Dead” has two strengths. The first is Daisy Ridley’s emotional performance. The second being that zombies were not in the original draft. The living take precedent in the character-driven thriller. fortworthreport.org/2026/01/02/we-…

Joel Edgerton gives the worst pep talk in the history of cinema, while the young ensemble cast delivers unforgettable performances that will send shivers down your spine. Amazing film. 4 stars. fortworthreport.org/2026/01/02/the…

Like hitting a ball back and forth in rapid succession, “ping-pong” can also describe the rapid exchange of ideas delivered at a frantic pace in Josh Safdie’s gritty drama. There’s a bit of Tarkovsky and Scorsese here, but this is pure Safdie terrain. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/mar…

This is a star-studded cast, but it’s disappointing how quickly the laughs fade. The meta-comedy has its moments, but the 1997 original is funnier. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/30/ana…

We have some catching up to do, Sidney. #Scream7 #NewYear2026

It gets steamy and then, quicker than you can say “Sleeping with the Enemy,” the only thing mounting is the tension. #TheHousemaid fortworthreport.org/2025/12/22/the…

On the latest 2 MOVIE GUYS PODCAST, we review Ella McCay, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and Silent Night, Deadly Night. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Links below. bit.ly/4pTvIPd bit.ly/3MIBgNV

The #Oscars are leaving ABC and moving to YouTube beginning 2029. "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033," reads a statement. "The Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more, will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers around the world on YouTube, and to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States." variety.com/2025/film/news…

No actors. No permits. No clue. NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE. In theaters 2.13.