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.

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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!

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.

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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