Christa Banister

• Question of Destiny Permeates The Lucky One
  Nicholas Sparks is excited about the release of The Lucky One, his seventh best-selling novel that’s been adapted for the big screen.
  Wednesday, April 18, 2012
• Cabin in the Woods Is Cheeky Slasher Cinema
  Rather than depicting new ways to knock off the protagonists, this cheeky horror flick explores the morality behind the clichés.
  Monday, April 16, 2012
• Three Stooges Should've Remained in Reruns
  Not even truly funny supporting talent like Larry David, Jane Lynch and Sofia Vergara can save The Three Stooges.
  Friday, April 13, 2012
• Roberts the Fairest of All in Mirror Mirror
  A charming and deliciously sinister performance from Julia Roberts as the Queen ensures Mirror Mirror is no rotten apple.
  Thursday, March 29, 2012
• The Odds Are in The Hunger Games’ Favor
  Author Suzanne Collins and her legion of fans should be ecstatic with how this adaptation turned out.
  Thursday, March 22, 2012
• Jeff, Who Lives at Home Searches for Meaning
  With the film Jeff, Who Lives at Home, we’re introduced to yet another grown man with a perpetual case of Peter Pan syndrome.
  Friday, March 16, 2012
• Undefeated Breaks the Sports Movie Mold
  The 2011 Oscar winner for for Best Documentary Feature lets us connect with real-life players in a compelling, beat-the-odds story.
  Friday, March 2, 2012
• Good Deeds Is a Welcome Change from Madea
  Leaving his “Madea” persona far behind, Tyler Perry tries something different in his mostly well-intentioned drama Good Deeds.
  Monday, February 27, 2012
• Love Is a Losing Battle in This Means War
  Unfortunately, no amount of hair flips and charm from the normally crowd-pleasing Reese Witherspoon can save This Means War.
  Friday, February 17, 2012
• The Vow Explores a Love That Endures
  Inspired by the true story of Kim and Krickett Carpenter, The Vow explores a love that endures even in unimaginable circumstances.
  Wednesday, February 8, 2012
• Big Miracle Is Hardly a Whale of a Tale
  Big Miracle wants to be a whale of a tale with its heart in the right place, but the execution leaves more to be desired.
  Friday, February 3, 2012
• Good Intentions Mostly Fall Flat in Red Tails
  As the big-screen debut from Anthony Hemingway, with George Lucas as executive producer, what Red Tails lacks most is gravitas.
  Monday, January 23, 2012
• Extremely Loud Equally Moves and Unsettles
  Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close will either have you reaching for a tissue or sighing from sheer emotional exhaustion. Or both.
  Friday, January 20, 2012
• Nothing Adds Up in Lackluster Contraband
  The story of a super smuggler who’s gone straight but is forced out of “retirement” to keep his family safe falls flat in a hurry.
  Friday, January 13, 2012
• We Bought a Zoo Will Have You at Hello
  It takes a real pro like Cameron Crowe to transform what could’ve been a big mess into something meaningful with We Bought a Zoo.
  Friday, December 23, 2011
• Ghost Protocol Is a Mission Worth Accepting
  There’s plenty of life left in the Mission: Impossible franchise, thanks to an inspired script and direction from Brad Bird.
  Friday, December 16, 2011
• Second Sherlock Still Has Plenty of Spark
  Were filmmakers able to capture lighting in a bottle yet again with Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows? The answer is yes.
  Friday, December 16, 2011
• The Chipmunks Take It Easy in Chipwrecked
  A considerable diversion from The Squeakquel, Chipwrecked is far less focused on Alvin and the Chipmunks’ career prospects.
  Friday, December 16, 2011