Award Season is in Full Swing and many have asked me Libby’s “Best of 2016”! Here it is – Hell or High Water Nocturnal Animals La La Land Hacksaw Ridge Lion Hidden Figures Don’t Breathe The Girl on the Train The Innocents Sully If I had an 11 & 12 they’d go to “Manchester by…
Category: Movie Reviews
Top “Popcorn-Worthy” Netflix Picks
For years, my passion in life has been movies. Whether it’s reviewing, acting, or film production, I’ve found fulfillment in immersing myself in the art of shows, documentaries, and movies. More recently, I’ve been given some attention for my opinions on various productions, and since Netflix is such a primary venue for what I love,…
Tune in Tonight 7:00pm to KLIF.com/570 AM after the wonderful Scott Murray Show – I’ll be on the Nicole Barrett Show again to discuss recent and upcoming films
I also want to share about the upcoming film I helped produce and have a tiny role in called “Occupy Texas.” It will be premiering at the The Dallas International Film Festival, April 15th, 7:30 pm. It is starring and written by the talented NYC actor Gene Gallerano – a Dallas native who graduated from…
Faith Gets Star Treatment at the Movies!
This is a special time for me and the movies because I love film and am a Christian. There just aren’t many good faith-based movies made. I love this saying by C. S. Lewis, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by…
Oscar Picks 2016
It’s Oscar night – my favorite night of the year! Here are my 88th Annual Academy Awards Predictions. Who will win, Who should win, and Who got snubbed: Best Picture: Who will win & Who should win: “The Revenant” Biggest snub: The Hateful Eight (I’m a little torn here because I think “Mad Max: Fury…
2016 Oscar Nominees
Best Picture The Big Short Bridge of Spies Brooklyn Mad Max: Fury Road The Martian The Revenant Room Spotlight Actor in a Leading Role Bryan Cranston, Trumbo Matt Damon, The Martian Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl Actress in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett, Carol Brie Larson, Room…
Week of January 9, 2016
Ready for the Golden Globes Red Carpet Arrivals! One of my favorite nights of the year! The Revenant – Give Leo the Oscar! Riveting, exhausting… Concussion – Best thing about the movie is Will Smith. The Forest Point Break Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict – Fascinating documentary.
Libby’s Top 20 of 2015
The Martian/The Revenant Creed The Hateful Eight The Big Short Room Sicario Spotlight End of the Tour Joy The Danish Girl Brooklyn Trumbo Me & Earl & The Dying Girl Clouds of Sils Maria Malala The Visit Mr. Holmes Amy Mad Max Best of Enemies
Week of December 21, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – All I can say is Han Solo. Sisters – Tina Fey + Amy Poehler = comedy gold. In the Heart of the Sea – Recommended for cinematography and special effects (plus Chris Hemsworth). Krampus – Gremlins meets Family Vacation. Macbeth – All I can say is Michael Fassbender. Not…
Week of November 30, 2015
Spectre Hunger Games Brooklyn Trumbo Room The Martian Spotlight Night Before Secret in Their Eyes Bridge of Spies
Creed
Creed PG-13 | 133 min | Director: Ryan Coogler | Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson I didn’t expect to like this movie although I loved the first Rocky. Creed is not just another Rocky movie- it is it’s own fantastic film. I loved it from the get go. The acting was fantastic-…
Libby's Movie Hunt 