Cinebanter Special Edition - BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE

The mp3 of this show can be found here. In this episode, Michael and Tassoula can't believe how different their lists are when they announce their BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE. They also announce their next show topic. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE, Part 1
• Break
• 19:59 BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE, Part 2
• Break
• 44:50 BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE, Part 3
• 1:14:32 Credits & Outtake

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

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

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

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 #85 - CRAZY HEART

The MP3 of Cinebanter #85 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula nurse a metaphorical bottle of whiskey as they review the country crooner CRAZY HEART. In The Last Five®, Michael is wounded that Tassoula doesn't remember him sharing a favorite indie with her, while Tassoula is embarrassed she sat through the latest clichéd chick flick. They also comment on the recent GLAAD award nominations. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 CRAZY HEART Discussion
• Break
• 22:06 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 22:37 The Last Five®
• 1:00:08 GLAAD Award Nominees
• 1:07:02 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: PERSONA, Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN, A SINGLE MAN, PRISON BREAK: SEASON 1 and THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: ME AND ORSON WELLES, SWEET JANE, LEAP YEAR, THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR. PARNASSUS and PURPLE VIOLETS.

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Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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 Special Edition - 4th ANNUAL TELEBANTER

The mp3 of this show can be found here. In this episode, Michael and Tassoula fondly look back on their top 10 shows of 2009 in the 4th ANNUAL TELEBANTER. They also share listener lists and announce the topic of Cinebanter #85:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Top 10 of 2009 (10 - 6)
• Break
• 17:33 Top 10 of 2009 (5 - 1) and Listener Lists
• 1:07:51 Credits & Outtakes

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, and blubrry. Please vote for us at any of those sites and leave comments if you like what you hear.

Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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 #84 - AVATAR

The MP3 of Cinebanter #84 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula venture into Pandora as they review James Cameron's AVATAR. In The Last Five®, they both recall their thoughts on INVICTUS and a few small documentaries. They also respond to a Listener Last Five and announce their next show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 AVATAR Discussion
• Break
• 28:50 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 29:34 The Last Five®
• 53:04 Listener Last Five (Jordan in Greenville, SC)
• 1:03:09 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: ME AND ORSON WELLES, FLOWER SNAKE, INVICTUS, LAKEVIEW TERRACE and WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY? Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: A CHRISTMAS STORY, A CHRISTMAS TALE, EVERY F-ING DAY OF MY LIFE, INVICTUS and UP IN THE AIR.

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, and blubrry. Please vote for us at any of those sites and leave comments if you like what you hear.

Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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 wants to know: what were your favorite TV shows of 2009?

Michael and Tassoula are taping their annual Telebanter episode soon—that's the show where they recall their favorite TV shows from the past year. They would love to know your picks, using the following criteria:

1) Your selections have to be scripted shows (no reality shows, news/political programs or documentary-style TV allowed).

2) At least one new episode of the show has to have aired between January 1 and December 31, 2009.

Send your lists (or even just your top few favorites) to: cinebanter@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Cinebanter #83 - BROTHERS

The MP3 of Cinebanter #83 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula enlist for drama as they review Jim Sheridan's BROTHERS. In The Last Five®, Michael finds a steamy Japanese gem, while Tassoula gets scared by one of her favorite holiday tales. In addition they announce the PIRATE RADIO giveaway winner. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 BROTHERS Discussion
• Break
• 31:52 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 32:35 The Last Five®/PIRATE RADIO Giveaway Announcement
• 1:05:03 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE, NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, PIRATE RADIO, ME AND ORSON WELLES and FLOWER SNAKE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR, THE MAID, LOVE ACTUALLY, TITANIC and DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, and blubrry. Please vote for us at any of those sites and leave comments if you like what you hear.

Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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!

"Plugged In" Show Available for Download

Hear Michael and Tassoula on Episode #49 of Plugged In, by visiting this site and downloading or listening via iTunes:

http://www.pluggedinshow.org/#49

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Cinebanter Hosts on "Plugged In" Radio Show Tomorrow (12/4)

Michael and Tassoula will be guests on the WNIN public radio show "Plugged In" tomorrow, on the episode titled "Geek Cinema." The show airs December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

If you're in Evansville, Indiana, tune in to 88.3 fm, or if you're located elsewhere, you can listen via the WNIN site here:

http://wnin.org/

Be sure to click on the NPR "Listen Live" link to tune in.

If you're unable to listen tomorrow, the show will repeat Sunday night at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Following that, you'll be able to download the show as a podcast from iTunes or via the Plugged In site, which is here:

http://www.pluggedinshow.org/

After listening, tell us how we did by sending us an e-mail at cinebanter@gmail.com.

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PIRATE RADIO Giveaway Winner Announced

Congratulations to Cynthia of San Jose, Calif. who won our PIRATE RADIO prize package including an iPod cozy and a CD of the film's soundtrack.

We thank her for her donation to the show!

Sundance Line-up Announced

Visit their site here: http://festival.sundance.org/2010/ to see the chosen films.

Sundance also offers a free film download if you submit your e-mail address (see right side of home page).

The festival runs January 21 - 31 in Park City, Utah.

Spirit Award Nominations

Not too many surprises on this list:

http://www.indiewire.com/article/spirit_awards_the_nominees/

Be sure to visit Cinebanter.com the day of the awards for our live blog (we consider it our "warm-up" for the Oscars® the next day).

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Cinebanter #82 - PIRATE RADIO

The MP3 of Cinebanter #82 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rock the boat as they review PIRATE RADIO. In The Last Five®, they both discuss PRECIOUS, the "buzz film" of the year. In addition they announce the PIRATE RADIO giveaway. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 PIRATE RADIO Discussion
• Break
• 25:12 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 25:45 The Last Five®/PIRATE RADIO Giveaway
• 58:19 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LOOK BACK IN ANGER, THE MESSENGER, CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY, PRECIOUS and NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: AN EDUCATION, 2012, ELEGY, COUPLES RETREAT and THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE.

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, and blubrry. Please vote for us at any of those sites and leave comments if you like what you hear.

Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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!

What Ebert Thinks

Once A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips saved At the Movies, and I started watching again, at the back of my mind I was always wondering how Roger Ebert took the news.

Today, in his blog, I found out.

What boggles my mind is how dumb the entertainment industry is when it comes to handling film critics (and anticipating what real film fans want).

At least with the new incarnation of the classic show, they got it half right.

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.

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, and blubrry. Please vote for us at any of those sites and leave comments if you like what you hear.

Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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.