Libby’s 2016 Oscar Recap

The Oscars this year truly saluted the Cinema of Survival! Below are some observations and thoughts after the big show: Chris Rock’s monologue delivered on the high anticipations! Although all of his jokes did not… As much as I loved all of this year’s nominations, I was pretty much underwhelmed by the red carpet and…

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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…

Week of February 19, 2016

For an avid movie goer, this is the frustrating time between the Oscar nominations and the awards. Usually the the worst movies roll out such as horror films. You’d think Halloween would be when we’d see them but nope, it’s usually now – starting with: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRIDE AND PREDJUDICE AND ZOMBIES: I’m a huge Jane…

DFW South Asian Film Festival – Feb. 19-21

Come support my good friend, Jitin Hingorani, Festival Director of the 2nd Annual DFW South Asian Film Festival which kicks off this Friday, Feb. 19th through Feb. 21st, at locations in Dallas and Plano. Miss India America will open the festival on Friday the 19th, 7:30 pm, at the Hoglund Foundation Theater of the Perot…

My Visit to the Sundance Film Festival 2016

I was delighted to get to attend the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. It has been a dream of mine to go for many years. I was inspired by the variety of perspectives and artistry in the films that I saw. The Festival is presented by the Sundance Institute-the nonprofit organization that is active throughout the…

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