Cinebanter #93 - CYRUS

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula duke it out as they review the indie hit CYRUS. In the Last Five®, Michael praises a recent documentary, while Tassoula celebrates the anniversary of a beloved film. Plus, the hosts respond to two Listener Last Fives® from the Emerald City.

The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of CYRUS
• Break
• 19:13 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 19:47 The Last Five®
• Break
• 48:50 Listener Last Five (Seattle Edition: Gary B. and Norm G.)
• 1:02:04 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: KIDS, FUNNY PEOPLE, ANIMATRIX, THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP and RESTREPO. Tassoula's Last Five were: BEYOND HATRED, BACK TO THE FUTURE, PLEASE GIVE, NO ONE DIES IN LILY DALE and TO SIR, WITH LOVE.

Feeling lucky?

As many of you know, Michael and I love documentaries and have both been tuning into HBO's award-winning films for years. Since many of our listeners/readers enjoy hearing our Last Five segment, I thought it might be nice to offer a heads up about something one or both of us will definitely be watching in the coming weeks. The film is called LUCKY and it follows the lives of folks who have won large sums of money in the Powerball lottery. Results from the windfalls apparently provide unexpected outcomes. Here's a sneak peek:



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Trailer used with permission, courtesy of HBO Films.

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Cinebanter #92 - TOY STORY 3

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula reach for a hankie as they review the tear-jerker TOY STORY 3. In the Last Five®, Michael changes his mind about a 90s film, while Tassoula delights in a new documentary. Plus, the hosts respond to a Listener Last Five®. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of TOY STORY 3

• Break

• 23:31 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 23:56 The Last Five®

• Break

• 48:10 Listener Last Five (Sarah in Vancouver, BC)

• 53:47 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: BELLE DE JOUR, TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, KIDS and FUNNY PEOPLE . Tassoula's Last Five were: THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES, GREENBERG, HATE.COM, THE SECRET OF KELLS and JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK.

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

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