Cinebanter Special Edition - SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS

The MP3 of this Special Edition of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rewind the year in independent film as they reveal their picks for the Spirit Awards. Plus, the duo catch up on some of their mail in an extended Listener Last Five® segment. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Spirit Award Nominations Discussion
• Break
• 19:29 Listener Last Fives® (Dave in Huntington Beach and Glenn in Stoughton)
• Break
• 36:09 Listener Last Five® (Jordan in South Bend)
• 48:05 Credits and Outtakes

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When Film Independent updates their site, the Sample Ballot for the Spirit Awards will be available here.

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!

New Written Reviews

Just in time for the holidays—Michael and Tassoula have new written reviews to share.

Michael watched CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR, while Tassoula saw SEVEN POUNDS.

Look for a new Cinebanter episode early next week featuring the hosts' Spirit Awards picks, plus a dip into the mailbag for several Listener Last Fives®.

Cinebanter #64 - MILK

The MP3 of Cinebanter #64 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula differ in their degrees of praise for MILK. In the Last Five®, Michael excitedly travels to the slums of India, while Tassoula takes a lengthy trip through Australia. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 MILK Discussion - Part 1
• Break
• 18:04 MILK Discussion - Part 2
• Break
• 32:58 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 33:34 The Last Five®
• 1:02:52 Credits and 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.

And, if you're compelled to donate to the show, there is a PayPal button labeled 'Make a Donation' to the left of this blog. All donations are much appreciated.

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: DEEP BLUE SEA, MAXED OUT, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, 36 FILLETTE and AN AFFAIR OF LOVE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: LOVE, ACTUALLY, BAD SANTA, AUSTRALIA, P.S. I LOVE YOU and THE DUCHESS.

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!

The wait is almost over...

The Cinebanter publicity team is pleased to announce that Michael and Tassoula will return to the airwaves early next week with their review of MILK in episode #64.

In the meantime, Tassoula will mourn the cancellation of her favorite network show, ELI STONE (R.I.P.)