Christa Banister

• Bridesmaids + More Raunch - Tender Story = Bachelorette
  A recognizable cast, weddings, and raunchy pre-matrimonial hi-jinx make this a surefire crowd-pleaser, right? Wrong.
  Friday, September 7, 2012
• Premium Rush is a Thrill-a-Minute Ride
  Proves that less can indeed be more when anchored by a standout performance from the likeable Joseph Gordon Levitt.
  Friday, August 24, 2012
• Dark but Imaginative ParaNorman is Outcast-Friendly
  There’s a wonderfully relevant message tucked inside this piece of stop-motion animation, but it's more geared towards adults than kids.
  Friday, August 17, 2012
• See Jordin Sparks Sparkle
  More than "Whitney Houston's last movie," Sparkle is Jordin Sparks' moment to shine, and she definitely makes the most of it.
  Friday, August 17, 2012
• The Campaign Doesn’t Deserve Your Vote
  The occasional clever parallel to the current political climate is forgotten every time another jaw-dropping crack about sex or bodily functions occurs.
  Friday, August 10, 2012
• The Dark Knight Rises to the Occasion
  If Christopher Nolan and his cohorts don’t get some Oscar love for this series finale, they’ve been cat-burgled.
  Thursday, July 19, 2012
• Okay to Chill the Kids Out on This Ice
  Amazingly, the Ice Age franchise hasn't melted yet, which is music to a parent’s ears when searching for suitable entertainment.
  Friday, July 13, 2012
• Part of Me Highlights Perry's Christian Upbringing, Mistakes, Quirks
  If there’s a theme that rings the loudest in Part of Me, it’s to be true to yourself, even if that seems “weird” to the masses.
  Thursday, July 5, 2012
• Savages Sinks Despite Stone
  Though Oliver Stone re-establishes his directorial credibility, his young actors simply aren’t up to the task of carrying this morbid morality tale.
  Wednesday, July 4, 2012
• You're Better Off Without Ted
  Just when you think movies can't possibly get any dumber, Hollywood goes and outdoes itself with the R-rated comedy Ted.
  Friday, June 29, 2012
• Seeking a Friend Not the Usual Disaster Film
  In this “disaster film,” it’s the three weeks before the forthcoming arrival of a 70-mile wide asteroid that count.
  Friday, June 22, 2012
• Debauchery, Decadence Rule in Rock of Ages
  While the movie poster promises “nothin’ but a good time,” Rock of Ages is certainly not good cinema for the whole family.
  Friday, June 15, 2012
• Madagascar 3 a Step Up from Predecessors
  Has many inspired, imaginative moments that’ll keep audiences entertained for the short 85-minute duration.
  Friday, June 8, 2012
• Style Aside, Snow White Is a Rotten Apple
  Like so many films these days, far more attention was paid to aesthetics rather than anything resembling quality storytelling.
  Friday, June 1, 2012
• Freedom Fought for in For Greater Glory
  As a general leading the fight for religious freedom, actor Andy Garcia signed up for a role that’s admittedly more personal.
  Wednesday, May 30, 2012
• Eccentricity Doesn't Go Far in Dark Shadows
  It’s about time the dynamic duo of Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton start seeing other people—professionally speaking, anyway.
  Friday, May 11, 2012
• Heaven Hardly Lives Up to Its Title
  In addition to a paper-thin plotline and a made-for-TV feel, there’s not a single laugh in all 106 minutes—a new rom-com record.
  Friday, May 4, 2012
• Breathtaking To the Arctic Lacks Focus
  While the 3D photography is breathtaking, the narrative falls prey to blatant sentimentality.
  Monday, April 23, 2012