Cinebanter #115 - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula suffer a battle of epic proportions as they disagree on the worth of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. In the Last Five®, Michael goes classic while Tassoula takes advice from Entertainment Weekly. They also chat about the quality of movie theater experiences in our modern age. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
• Break
• 31:53 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 32:30 The Last Five®
• Break
• 56:11 Movie Theater Experiences in the Modern Age
• 1:10:27 Credits

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: MARINA ABRAMOVIC: THE ARTIST IS PRESENT, IN THE FAMILY, RIO BRAVO, PRIVATE FEARS IN PUBLIC PLACES and VITO. Tassoula's Last Five were: GOD BLESS OZZY OSBOURNE, HUMPDAY, TO ROME WITH LOVE, THE DAYTRIPPERS and CINEMANIA.

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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 movies Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

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Cinebanter #74 - PUBLIC ENEMIES and DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER

The MP3 of Cinebanter #74 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula raise a glass to their 3rd year together as co-hosts with a double show featuring PUBLIC ENEMIES and DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. In the Last Five®, Michael heads to film class with Hitchcock, while Tassoula honors the recently departed Karl Malden. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 PUBLIC ENEMIES Discussion
• Break
• 17:39 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 19:27 DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER Discussion
• Break
• 31:06 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 31:41 The Last Five®
• Break
• 55:11 Listener Last Fives (Scott in Florida and Cynthia in California)
• 1:04:02 Credits and Outtake

Special note: The National Museum of Crime & Punishment (NMCP) is hosting a John Dillinger exhibit through September 1st in Washington, DC. View historic artifacts, original photographs and more associated with the famous bank robber. Learn more about John Dillinger from the museum.

Michael's Last Five® in this episode were: ADDICTED TO PLASTIC, THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, THE GOLD RUSH, ACE IN THE HOLE and FRENZY. Tassoula's Last Five® were: I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG, AWAY WE GO, FOOD, INC., A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and THE JUROR.

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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.

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Cinebanter #55 - THE DARK KNIGHT

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula unite with their critic peers as they review the universally praised Batman flick THE DARK KNIGHT. During the Last Five®, they have a terrible battle over the merits of WALL-E, and in the Listener Last Five, they get their sunshine stolen AND hear from a girl (who isn't Tassoula). The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE DARK KNIGHT Discussion
• Break
• 25:22 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 25:48 The Last Five®
• Break
• 51:28 Listener Last Fives (Len in PA and Kate in VA)/Show Notes
• 1:05:46 Credits and Outtake

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: WALL-E, MONGOL, FOUR MONTHS, THREE WEEKS AND TWO DAYS, ALPHA DOG and THE BALLAD OF ESEQUIEL HERNANDEZ. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: RAGING BULL, JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, WALL-E, 16 BLOCKS and BATMAN BEGINS.

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 #11 - THE PRESTIGE

The MP3 file of Episode 11 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula reveal the magic of THE PRESTIGE starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. They also share their Last Five® and a large dose of Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE PRESTIGE Discussion
• Break
• 26:56 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 27:32 The Last Five®
• Break
• 45:43 Listener Feedback
• 53:17 Credits and outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE DEPARTED, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS and THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 7. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were:'NIGHT MOTHER, MARIE ANTOINETTE, CHERNOBYL HEART, DERAILED and WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?.

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 has movie reviews/musings at Tassoula's Blog.

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We hope you enjoy the show!