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Author: Kim Tibbs-Krober

Learning to Drive is about overcoming road blocks to come to terms with who you are

January 30, 2016Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson learn that life isn’t always about the journey or the destination, but sometimes it’s about the people who you meet along the way in ‘Learning to Drive’… continue reading

Home Viewing Ben Kingsley, Comedy, Learning to Drive, Patricia Clarkson, Romance

Ride Along 2 should be another good day at the box office for Ice Cube & Kevin Hart

January 14, 2016Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

The brothers-in-law are back to thwart the bad guys in ‘Ride Along 2.’ Is it as funny as the first one?… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Action, Benjamin Bratt, Bruce McGill, Carlos Gomez, Comedy, Crime, Glen Powell, Ice Cube, Ken Jeong, Kevin Hart, Olivia Munn, Ride Along 2, Sherri Shepherd, Tika Sumpter, Universal Pictures, Utkarsh Ambudkar

Sisters is the female equivalent of Step Brothers, and it’s crudely hilarious

January 4, 2016Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

Looking for something other than ‘Star Wars’ to see in the theater? Try ‘Sisters,’ the newest comedy starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Amy Poehler, Boby Moynihan, Comedy, Dianne Wiest, Ike Barinholtz, James Brolin, John Cena, John Leguizamo, Maya Rudolph, Sisters, Tina Fey, Universal Pictures

A Very Murray Christmas is a touch of beautiful with its wacky, sardonic wit and wisdom

December 12, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober 1 Comment

Is there anything Bill Murray can’t do? Apparently not even he can control the weather when a snow storm threatens to put a damper on his holiday variety show’s spirits in Netflix’s ‘A Very Murray Christmas’… continue reading

Winter Holidays A Very Murray Christmas, Bill Murray, Netflix

The Muppets proves anything is possible with some holiday magic

December 9, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

Are Miss Piggy and Kermit getting back together? The mid-season finale of ‘The Muppets’ certainly makes it seem possible… continue reading

Television, The Muppets, TV Commentary ABC, Mindy Kaling, Single All the Way

That ‘epic’ drum-off between Animal and Dave Grohl on The Muppets was short-lived

December 2, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober 1 Comment

Who won the epic drum-off between the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and The Electric Mayhem’s Animal on ‘The Muppets’?… continue reading

Television, The Muppets, TV Commentary ABC, Dave Grohl, Going Going Gonzo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Good grief, can you believe A Charlie Brown Christmas celebrated its 50th anniversary?

December 2, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober 1 Comment

TV executives didn’t know what to make of it in 1965, and yet here we are still celebrating ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ 50 years later. It really wasn’t a bad little tree… continue reading

Winter Holidays A Charlie Brown Christmas

Learn from The Muppets: Don’t be a meddling Kermit

November 18, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

Can Kermit prevent Fozzie from making a mistake and moving in with his girlfriend too soon on ‘The Muppets’?… continue reading

Television, The Muppets, TV Commentary ABC, Chelsea Handler, Too Hot To Handler

Batgirl makes the Dynamic Duo a Terrific Trio in Batman’s third season

November 13, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

Holy crucial moments, Batfans! Batgirl is ready to make her sparkly debut in your DVD collection, as Season 3 of ‘Batman’ was finally released, and it’s also chock-full of bonus goodies… continue reading

Home Viewing Batman 66, Batman Complete Third Season, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Kermit rediscovers the relaxing powers of the Rainbow Connection on The Muppets

November 11, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober 1 Comment

When Kermit checks into a relaxation spa on ‘The Muppets,’ will he discover his inner chi? Find out what can possibly go wrong when he isn’t there to produce the show…. continue reading

Television, The Muppets, TV Commentary ABC, Jason Bateman, Pig's In A Blackout, Rainbow Connection

The Muppets gets back on a funnier footing in The Ex-Factor

November 4, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

When Kermit asks Miss Piggy to help him pick out a present for his new girlfriend Denise, will pigs fly on ‘The Muppets’?… continue reading

Television, The Muppets, TV Commentary ABC, Kristin Chenoweth, The Ex Factor

The Muppets proves why you should never willingly date a comedian

October 28, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

When Fozzie Bear decides to incorporate jokes into his act at his new girlfriend Becky’s expense, does he get more than he bargained for or does he enjoy the last laugh?… continue reading

Television, The Muppets, TV Commentary ABC, Pig Out

A Dichotomy of Fear: Exploring the Darkest Summits and the Highest Peaks of The Twilight Zone

October 27, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

Submitted for your approval this Halloween season, Kim Tibbs explores 10 of the most unsettling episodes of ‘The Twilight Zone’… continue reading

Halloween a major network, Rod Serling, Twilight Zone

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXVI gives fans a special Halloween treat

October 26, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

After 24 years of attempting to kill Bart Simpson, it was announced Sideshow Bob was finally going to be granted his wish on ‘The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror XXVI.’ Was it a trick or a treat?… continue reading

Television FOX, Sideshow Bob kills Bart, The Simpsons, Treehouse of Horror XXVI

Great Scott, Back to the Future Day is finally here

October 21, 2015Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

The future is now – Oct. 21, 2015. What does this trilogy have that makes it pack such a powerful nostalgic punch 30 years later?… continue reading

Movies Back to the Future, Universal Pictures

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    THE GUEST WHO WOULDN'T LEAVE  ★★✩
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    I HAVE TO KILL MY NEIGHBOR  ★★★
    A LITTLE PARK MUSIC  ★★★
    HOME MAKEOVER NIGHTMARE  ★★✩
    KIDNAPPING MY OWN DAUGHTER  ★★★
    A SEASON TO BLOSSOM  ★★✩
    DON'T TRUST THE COUPLE UPSTAIRS  ★★✩
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