Time Killing for Movie Geeks

Okay, all you MGs, if you're like me, you probably find yourself in this situation all the time: You've just finished watching your 5th movie of the day (two at the theater, two on PPV, and one on DVD), and the cinematography is starting to run together just a bit and you swear you recognize the town where they filmed that romantic, Bonanza-era, man-on-horse-rescues-damsel-in-distress-with-lots-of-cleavage scene*. But, dammit, you wonder ... where was it filmed?

That happens to me all the freakin' time**. Does it happen to you? I know. Yep.

Well, strap that horse to the post and come inside. Let me introduce you to your new home page:

movieMappr

(They need to buy a vowel, but don't hold that against them.)

Many years ago, Average Matt and Mrs. Matt lived in a tiny town called Bishop, California. Thanks to the wonder that is movieMappr, I just learned that all-time classics such as TRUE GRIT and NEVADA SMITH were filmed in that sleepy little hamlet. Who knew??!! (movieMappr, that's who.)

So, while you're anxiously waiting for the next Cinebanter*** or the next Average Matt movie review****, go knock yourself out on movieMappr.

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* Mrs. Matt refers to cleavage as "The Show." You, my faithful reader, are welcome to do likewise as long as appropriate credit is given.

** It actually never happens to me. I've never seen more than two movies in one day.

*** I have no idea when the next Cinebanter will be available.

*** I have no idea when the next Average Matt movie review will be available, but I did TiVo a PPV movie about two weeks ago. Haven't had time to watch yet. Lots going on - job change, etc. Sit tight, peeps.

Cinebanter #7 - HALF NELSON

The MP3 file of Episode 7 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula debate key scenes in the classroom drama HALF NELSON starring Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps. They also deliver their Last Five®, get embarrassed about having to make Corrections to their last show and recount the finest school cinema during Tassoula's surprise segment for Michael. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 HALF NELSON Discussion, Part 1
• Break
• 20:56 HALF NELSON Discussion, Part 2
• Break
• 31:35 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 32:36 The Last Five®
• Break
• 47:12 Corrections
• Break
• 49:19 Surprise Segment
• 56:42 Credits and outtakes

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

We're also available on Podcast Alley, Pop Current and Podcast-Review. Please vote for us at any of those sites if you like what you hear.

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH, HEADING SOUTH, THE HOBART SHAKESPEAREANS, SHELTER DOGS and THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 2. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: DUPLEX, FACE, THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED, LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT and BROKEN FLOWERS.

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

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at michaelvox.com.

Tassoula also now has movie reviews/musings at Tassoula's 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 #6 - HEADING SOUTH

The MP3 file of Episode 6 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula argue about third world sexual tourism as they discuss HEADING SOUTH starring Charlotte Rampling and Karen Young. They also deliver their Last Five® and laugh about What Went Wrong At The Theater®. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 HEADING SOUTH Discussion
• Break
• 23:02 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 23:27 The Last Five®
• Break
• 47:46 What Went Wrong At The Theater®
• 52:55 Credits and outtakes

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

We're also available on Podcast Alley, Pop Current and Podcast-Review. Please vote for us at any of those sites if you like what you hear.

Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: IN HER SHOES, NINE LIVES, LITTLE PEACE OF MINE, THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE and SAINT OF 9/11. Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LOOSE CHANGE, AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH, THE HOBART SHAKESPEAREANS, SHELTER DOGS and THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 1.

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

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at michaelvox.com.

Tassoula also now has movie reviews/musings at Tassoula's 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 #5 - HOUSE OF SAND

The MP3 file of Episode 5 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula brave the Brazillian desert and discuss HOUSE OF SAND starring Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro. They also deliver their Last Five®, read Listener Feedback and chat about What Went Wrong At The Theater®. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:31 HOUSE OF SAND Discussion
• Break
• 24:50 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 25:24 The Last Five®
• Break
• 48:55 Listener Feedback
• Break
• 51:04 What Went Wrong At The Theater®
• 52:16 Credits and outtakes

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

We're also available on Podcast Alley, Pop Current and Podcast-Review. Please vote for us at any of those sites if you like what you hear.

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LOOSE CHANGE, INVINCIBLE, DAVE CHAPPELLE'S BLOCK PARTY, THE BRIDESMAID and QUINCENEARA. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: KISS KISS BANG BANG, WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE: A REQUIEM IN FOUR ACTS, TARNATION, FACTOTUM and DROP DEAD GORGEOUS.

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

Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at michaelvox.com.

Tassoula also now has movie reviews/musings at Tassoula's Blog

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

We hope you enjoy the show!