Christa Banister

• Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, Jack the Giant Slayer's Fun
  Old-fashioned storytelling and cleverly staged action sequences remind you of old favorites like The Princess Bride and Indiana Jones.
  Friday, March 1, 2013
• Sneak is One Satisfying Sequel
  Wednesday, February 27, 2013
• Cabot Spins a Good Yarn in Waiting For Spring
  Tuesday, February 26, 2013
• Escape from Planet Earth is Surprisingly Entertaining
  The premise is well-worn and far from original, but the execution of this family-focused story has a few flashes of brilliance.
  Friday, February 15, 2013
• A Good Day to Die Hard Nowhere Close to Series' Standards
  The bulk of the film is nothing but elaborate nonsensical action sequences that don’t have any of the yippee-ki-yay of previous efforts.
  Thursday, February 14, 2013
• Gangster Squad a Stylish, Thrilling Throwback
  Don't look for much in the food-for-thought department, but Gangster Squad keeps you interested in seeing how it'll play out.
  Friday, January 11, 2013
• Promised Land Drills Its Message Too Hard
  As compelling as it has the potential to be, Promised Land is weighed down by a lack of subtlety and a heavy-handed agenda.
  Friday, December 28, 2012
• Les Miz Tries Hard but Peaks Too Soon
  If Crowe and Jackman's characters were allowed to communicate through dialogue, rather than song, it probably would've worked better.
  Monday, December 24, 2012
• With This is 40, Apatow's Shtick is Getting Old
  Unless your idea of a good time is watching a couple bicker, fight and whine about life not turning out right, this isn’t for you.
  Friday, December 21, 2012
• Streisand and Rogen Make an Affable Pair in The Guilt Trip
  For anyone keeping track at home, The Guilt Trip is officially actor Seth Rogen’s first PG-13 comedy.
  Wednesday, December 19, 2012
• Lovable Misfits Make Silver Linings Something Special
  It's anything but a typical romantic comedy. Silver Linings Playbook is more like that genre's slightly unhinged cousin.
  Wednesday, November 21, 2012
• Anna Karenina is Beautiful Yet Baffling
  Rather than a straight reenactment of the grim Russian morality tale, the filmmakers decided to tell the story as if it happened on stage.
  Friday, November 16, 2012
• Lincoln is One Stunning History Lesson
  No stilted caricature, Spielberg humanizes this beloved leader without placing him on too high of a pedestal in the process.
  Thursday, November 15, 2012
• Chasing Mavericks Rides Waves of Mentorship, Authenticity
  Even those not interested in surfing won’t mind spending two hours in the company of these characters because they feel so true to life.
  Friday, October 26, 2012
• Behind the Scenes With Everyone’s Favorite Underdog, Kevin James
  Whatever he’s doing, it’s always important to Kevin James to be part of something where audiences "can get away from the daily grind and walk away with something positive."
  Monday, October 15, 2012
• Don't Get Taken 2 the Cleaners
  All you need to know is a two-time driving test flunkie manages some major maneuvers behind the wheel. That's how dumb this sequel is.
  Friday, October 5, 2012
• Wallflower the New Breakfast Club
  Memo to believers on the perils of high school in a fallen world: we must be intentional in showing love to everyone who feels alone.
  Friday, September 28, 2012
• Despite Strong Female Leads, Won't Back Down Polluted by Politics
  As timely and noble as the issue of educational reform is, this treatment is too simplistic and needlessly political with its approach.
  Friday, September 28, 2012