Christa Banister

Part of what makes Stars such an engaging read is that the protagonists meet in a support group for kids with cancer.

Female-fantasy revenge tale that often feels like a shameless retread, saved only by a bit of inspired comedic casting in Mann and Diaz.

Forces the faithful to truly wrestle with what’s being shared from the pulpit on Sunday mornings.

Heaven is for Real gets its name from the realization that four-year-old Colton reportedly has while he’s being operated on.

Rife with theological exploration but never preachy, Noah sets a new standard for films to be both spiritually engaging and entertaining.

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.

What I learned from a visit to the set of the biblical epic Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky.

It’s not just the change of scenery that makes Tim Shoemaker’s Below the Surface such an exciting novel.

The mystery allows fans to see Veronica in her full detective glory again, but the case is never as intriguing as the relationships.

The bloodshed and lack of character development are laughable, and even the striking visual 'wow factor' of the original has vanished.

Star Crossed tries to incorporate relevant social commentary into its story, but leaden dialogue and lack of subtly make it more laughable than...

"In only two hours... we wanted to encourage people to go out. Change the world. Start the conversations." ~Mark Burnett

Yet another example of wasted potential, quickly devolving into flat, uninspired storytelling, one-note characters and decent effects.

Feels like Kevin Costner channeling Liam Neeson in a funnier iteration of Taken. The movies even share the same writer and producer.

Even a sucker for a good sappy tale won't find much to love in the hollow story of a ridiculous couple in a frowned-upon love affair.

A lot has changed in nearly three decades, but there's simply not much need for a RoboCop reboot. Audiences have been there, seen that.

While looking for a new directorial project that captured his attention, Clooney first became aware of the book, The Monuments Men by Robert M....

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...