Cinebanter #81 - AN EDUCATION

The MP3 of Cinebanter #81 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula head back to the school of life as they review AN EDUCATION. In The Last Five®, Michael is impressed with one of the Secret Movie Club selections, while Tassoula suffers through some duds. The hosts also respond to a Listener Last Five and mail in regard to their BRIGHT STAR episode. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 AN EDUCATION Discussion
• Break
• 22:55 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 23:49 The Last Five®
• 55:34 Listener Last Five (Miran in Toronto) and Listener Feedback
• 1:07:10 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: GOAL: THE DREAM BEGINS, ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS, LOOK BACK IN ANGER, THE MESSENGER and CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THE INVENTION OF LYING, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY, ACT OF GOD and THIS IS IT.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Show #81 Coming Soon

Michael and Tassoula are back from following U2 and have decided to review AN EDUCATION for their next show. They'll also share a Listener Last Five and catch up on Listener Feedback from their BRIGHT STAR episode.

Tune in November 16th for all of the fun.

And the Oscar® hosts are...

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.

In a tag-team effort to cover all bases (the always-funny comedian and the sometimes quietly funny actor), the Academy will utilize both men on March 7. Coincidentally, they are co-starring in an upcoming film together too.

I will reserve judgment until I see the broadcast, but I can honestly say I'm looking more forward to the Golden Globes, which will be hosted by Ricky Gervais.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

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Cinebanter Greatest Hits, Volume 2

The MP3 of the Greatest Hits Volume 2 episode can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula take a trip down memory lane and look back on Cinebanter shows 11 through 20, which aired between November of 2006 and February of 2007. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:57 Episode 11: Tassoula and her "re-casting"
• 02:37 Episode 12: Make for Refund
• 04:26 Episode 13: Type it, Tassoula
• 06:28 Episode 14: To Catch a Predator
• 10:02 Episode 15: Michael's Chosen Director
• 14:47 Episode 16: Live from Kinko's
• 19:01 Episode 17: Mental Gymnastics
• 22:55 Episode 18: Shut up!
• 26:24 Episode 19: "I might have insomnia, but you have narcolepsy."
• 30:11 Episode 20: The Epitome of Yentas
• 34:02 Credits and Outtakes

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Thanks for your support!

Cinebanter #80 - BRIGHT STAR

The MP3 of Cinebanter #80 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula witness a thing of beauty as they review Jane Campion's BRIGHT STAR. In The Last Five®, Michael enjoys some classic Hitchcock, while Tassoula immerses herself in U2 during a national academic conference. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 BRIGHT STAR Discussion
• Break
• 10:34 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 11:33 The Last Five®
• 39:05 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: PROZAC NATION, THE BICYCLE THIEVES, ZOO, REAR WINDOW and TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: CASABLANCA, THE HEART OF AMERICA TOUR, IT MIGHT GET LOUD, U2 3D and LAST CHANCE HARVEY.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #79 - THE INFORMANT!

The MP3 of Cinebanter #79 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula follow the trail of THE INFORMANT! as portrayed by Matt Damon. In The Last Five®, Michael searches for the ultimate in depression films, while Tassoula remembers the late Patrick Swayze. The hosts also respond to Listener Feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE INFORMANT! Discussion
• Break
• 12:25 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 12:49 The Last Five®
• Break
• 43:39 Listener Feedback
• 48:41 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: WHICH WAY HOME?, THE WAY WE GET HOME, INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, EXTRACT and PROZAC NATION Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: BIG FAN, COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER, SERAPHINE, GHOST and EXTRACT.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #78 - L'AVVENTURA

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula avoid current films to instead review the 1960 classic L'AVVENTURA. In The Last Five®, Michael finds another freaky Asian flick, while Tassoula recounts two of the most romantic films in existence. The hosts also respond to two Listener Last Fives and Listener Feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 L'AVVENTURA Discussion
• Break
• 14:10 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 14:35 The Last Five®
• Break
• 49:15 Listener Last Fives (Nathan in Lincoln; Scott in Tallahassee) & Feedback
• 1:06:04 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: DISTRICT 9, ADVENTURELAND, THE WAY WE GET BY, THE ISLE and WHICH WAY HOME? Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: SOUND AND FURY, IT MIGHT GET LOUD, BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET and WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR FATHER?

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Show Date Change: It's a Good Thing

Episode #78, originally scheduled to air on Labor Day (9/7) has been bumped to the following week (9/14) to allow our listeners time to queue up the classic film we're reviewing (L'AVVENTURA, 1960), and to let the hosts adjust to another school year in their day jobs.

In the meantime, keep the feedback regarding DISTRICT 9 and 500 DAYS OF SUMMER coming, and send us your Last Five®!

Cinebanter #77 - DISTRICT 9

The MP3 of Cinebanter #77 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula consider the moral and social implications of DISTRICT 9. In The Last Five®, Michael dislikes one of his partner's recommendations, while Tassoula suffers through a horrible chick flick. The hosts also respond to two Listener Last Fives. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 DISTRICT 9 Discussion
• Break
• 16:32 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 17:09 The Last Five®
• Break
• 42:36 Listener Last Fives (Dave in Baltimore; Jordan in South Bend)
• 57:02 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: AXIS OF EVIL COMEDY TOUR, I LOVE YOU, MAN, THE BOURNE TRILOGY, ROSETTA and NOTHING IS PRIVATE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: BETTY BLUE: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, CHERI, A PERFECT GETAWAY, TOY STORY 2 and NIGHTS IN RODANTHE.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

It's DISTRICT 9 for show #77

Get your alien eyes on and head out to see the current box office topper DISTRICT 9, because MichaelVox and Tassoula will be discussing it on Monday's episode of Cinebanter.

Stay tuned!

Cinebanter #76 - 500 DAYS OF SUMMER

The MP3 of Cinebanter #76 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula spend 500 hours talking about 500 DAYS OF SUMMER, creating their longest show ever recorded. And in The Last Five®, Michael catches up with a bromance comedy, while Tassoula discovers an Australian classic. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 500 DAYS OF SUMMER Discussion
• Break
• 51:48 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 52:13 The Last Five®
• Break
• 1:27:36 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LORNA'S SILENCE, SWEPT AWAY, LIES, I LOVE YOU, MAN and THE BOURNE TRILOGY. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: PROM NIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI, ORPHAN, THE SWEETEST SOUND, PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and AFTER INNOCENCE.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

A Screenwriter Who Hates to Write

Actress Natalie Portman and Venture Capitalist Christine Aylward have launched a new Web site called MakingOf, which features behind-the-scenes content from film industry insiders.

One of the highlighted videos today is an exclusive interview with Screenwriter John August who talks about what it takes to be a successful scribe in Tinseltown.

It always amazes me how the philosophies and methods of writers in the same industry can vastly differ.

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Cinebanter #75 - THE HURT LOCKER

The MP3 of Cinebanter #75 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula blow up over the intensity of THE HURT LOCKER, then compare the work to BEAU TRAVAIL since both are war movies directed by women. In The Last Five®, Michael watches a favorite television actor in a terrible movie, while Tassoula live tweets a guilty pleasure drunk. Plus, the hosts respond to Listener Feedback from prior shows. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE HURT LOCKER Discussion
• Break
• 27:52 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 28:30 BEAU TRAVAIL Discussion
• Break
• 36:00 The Last Five®
• Break
• 1:09:43 Listener Feedback
• 1:15:47 Credits

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER; SUMMER HOURS; THE TRIALS OF TED HAGGARD; PAUL BLART: MALL COP and THE GIRL NEXT DOOR. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: JULIE & JULIA; GO; 13 GOING ON 30; MOON and SUMMER HOURS

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Join us Wednesday, July 22th for an ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND Live Tweet

Calling all Cinebanter listeners who happen to have a Twitter account: the show hosts, along with dozens of fellow film buffs around the country, will participate in a Live Tweet of ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND on Wednesday, July 22. The fun will commence at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time and everyone is welcome to Tweet with us (or just lurk and enjoy the film). There is no public broadcast of the film on that night, so you'll need to have your own copy of the movie oh hand to play along.

Follow @michaelvox and @tassoula to see what they have to say, and don't forget to use the hashtag #ESOTSM if you chime in.

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Cinebanter #74 - PUBLIC ENEMIES and DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER

The MP3 of Cinebanter #74 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula raise a glass to their 3rd year together as co-hosts with a double show featuring PUBLIC ENEMIES and DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. In the Last Five®, Michael heads to film class with Hitchcock, while Tassoula honors the recently departed Karl Malden. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 PUBLIC ENEMIES Discussion
• Break
• 17:39 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 19:27 DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER Discussion
• Break
• 31:06 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 31:41 The Last Five®
• Break
• 55:11 Listener Last Fives (Scott in Florida and Cynthia in California)
• 1:04:02 Credits and Outtake

Special note: The National Museum of Crime & Punishment (NMCP) is hosting a John Dillinger exhibit through September 1st in Washington, DC. View historic artifacts, original photographs and more associated with the famous bank robber. Learn more about John Dillinger from the museum.

Michael's Last Five® in this episode were: ADDICTED TO PLASTIC, THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, THE GOLD RUSH, ACE IN THE HOLE and FRENZY. Tassoula's Last Five® were: I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG, AWAY WE GO, FOOD, INC., A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and THE JUROR.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the original music in this episode.

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews, musings and movie-related product links at Tassoula's Movie Review Blog.

Feedback is always welcome - you may leave comments here or e-mail the hosts at cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!