Christa Banister

• Greg Kinnear Channels His Inner Everyman in Heaven is for Real
  Heaven is for Real gets its name from the realization that four-year-old Colton reportedly has while he’s being operated on.
  Monday, April 14, 2014
• Noah a Biblical Epic Boldly Transformed
  Rife with theological exploration but never preachy, Noah sets a new standard for films to be both spiritually engaging and entertaining.
  Friday, March 28, 2014
• Divergent May be Derivative but It's Not a Dud
  As with many modern adaptations, much is lost in translation for those who haven't read the books. But those who have should be pleased.
  Friday, March 21, 2014
• Taking a Walk on the Ark: Behind the Scenes of Aronofsky's Noah
  What I learned from a visit to the set of the biblical epic Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky.
  Thursday, March 20, 2014
• For Fans, Veronica Mars is a Fun Trip Down Memory Lane
  The mystery allows fans to see Veronica in her full detective glory again, but the case is never as intriguing as the relationships.
  Friday, March 14, 2014
• 300: Rise of an Empire is All Guts, Little Glory
  The bloodshed and lack of character development are laughable, and even the striking visual 'wow factor' of the original has vanished.
  Friday, March 7, 2014
• Star Crossed Should’ve Played Hard to Get
  Star Crossed tries to incorporate relevant social commentary into its story, but leaden dialogue and lack of subtly make it more laughable than anything else.
  Wednesday, February 26, 2014
• Producers Say Son of God is "An Invitation to Fall in Love with Jesus"
  "In only two hours... we wanted to encourage people to go out. Change the world. Start the conversations." ~Mark Burnett
  Tuesday, February 25, 2014
• Pompeii Tries to Pull a Titanic... and Blows Up Instead
  Yet another example of wasted potential, quickly devolving into flat, uninspired storytelling, one-note characters and decent effects.
  Friday, February 21, 2014
• Humor is the Secret Weapon in 3 Days to Kill
  Feels like Kevin Costner channeling Liam Neeson in a funnier iteration of Taken. The movies even share the same writer and producer.
  Friday, February 21, 2014
• George Clooney Finds Cinematic Treasure in True Story of Monuments Men
  While looking for a new directorial project that captured his attention, Clooney first became aware of the book, The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel.
  Wednesday, February 5, 2014
• Faith Plays a Strong Supporting Role in The Gabby Douglas Story
  For most people, Lifetime movies are basically a love ‘em or hate ‘em proposition. And for anyone who really enjoys them, it’s typically more of a guilty pleasure than anything else.
  Tuesday, February 4, 2014
• Gimme Shelter Inspired by a 'Mother to the Motherless'
  “People get frustrated with so many little things these days, and these girls have been through everything,” director Krauss says.
  Wednesday, January 22, 2014
• American Hustle: Stylish, Well-Acted... and Surprisingly Empty
  A largely improvisational effort that ultimately highlights what director David O. Russell cares about the most: interesting characters.
  Wednesday, December 18, 2013
• The Hills Are on Life Support in The Sound of Music Live!
  Monday, December 9, 2013
• The Book Thief is Pretty but often Painful to Watch
  For any who see the film before reading the exceptional novel it's based on, a helpful tip is not to judge the book by the movie.
  Monday, November 25, 2013
• Catching Fire Trumps its Predecessor in Every Possible Way
  Under a new director, deeper themes lurk beneath the disturbing surface story of this sequel to offer a surprisingly relevant takeaway.
  Friday, November 22, 2013
• Lovable Loser Nobly Attempts Fatherhood in Delivery Man
  Far more enjoyable and substantial than the trailer suggested, which is a win for anyone who hopes for more from a Vince Vaughn comedy.
  Friday, November 22, 2013