Cinebanter #126 - GRAVITY

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, things get heavy as Michael and Tassoula review GRAVITY. In the Last Five®, Michael sees a heartbreaking HBO documentary, while Tassoula watches one too many bad horror flicks. The hosts also respond to a new listener from Africa. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Review of GRAVITY

• Break

• 24:14 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 25:04 The Last Five®
• Break
• 56:05 Listener Feedback

• 1:01:02 Credits and Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LOVELACE; HAPPY TOGETHER; SHORT TERM 12; DON'T STOP BELIEVIN': EVERY MAN'S JOURNEY and VALENTINE ROAD. Tassoula's Last Five were: ENOUGH SAID; THE AWAKENING; HEAVENLY CREATURES; THE CANTERVILLE GHOST and TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane, Mark Cummins and Vincent Do 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.

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

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Cinebanter #108 - THE IDES OF MARCH

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula get their political junkie fix, as they review THE IDES OF MARCH. In the Last Five®, both hosts explore new music documentaries about two of their favorite bands. They also respond to feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of THE IDES OF MARCH

• Break

• 17:19 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 18:02 The Last Five®

• Break

• 47:50 Listener Feedback (Anonymous in Sacramento)

• 57:25 Credits

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: STRAW DOGS (1971), CIRCUMSTANCE, PEARL JAM TWENTY, DRIVE and MONEYBALL. Tassoula's Last Five were: MONEYBALL, THE BEAVER, IT WAS A WONDERFUL LIFE, GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD and THE DOORS.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins, and also Vincent Do, 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.

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 #97 - THE AMERICAN

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula admire the Italian landscapes as they review Anton Corbijn's THE AMERICAN. In the Last Five®, Michael enjoys a comedy that Tassoula recommended, while Tassoula gets angry at a current documentary. Then, the hosts respond to two Listener Last Fives from two different continents. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of THE AMERICAN
• Break
• 17:16 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 18:12 The Last Five®
• Break
• 45:24 Listener Last Fives (Miss Piggy in Germany and Peter in Virginia)
• 1:03:31 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE TILLMAN STORY, GOING THE DISTANCE, SUGAR, THE OTHER GUYS and TERMINATOR SALVATION. Tassoula's Last Five were: THE LAST EXORCISM, CAIRO TIME, BLUE STATE, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, I'M STILL HERE.

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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 every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

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 #60 - BURN AFTER READING

The MP3 of Cinebanter #60 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula troubleshoot their problems with BURN AFTER READING. In the Last Five®, Michael overcomes one of his embarrassing indie oversights, while Tassoula's trip to a cinema finds her in Michael's birthplace. They also provide an update on their current TV obsessions, and announce the film they'll see for show #61 (hint: it's a documentary). The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 BURN AFTER READING Discussion
• Break
• 22:19 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 22:44 The Last Five®
• Break
• 49:15 Fall TV Update/Show Notes
• 1:02:40 Credits and Outtake
• 1:03:20 Post-show note from Tassoula

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LIVE NUDE GIRLS UNITE, NIKUTAI NO MON, BOTTLE ROCKET, NEVER FOREVER and TELL NO ONE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: BLIND SPOT: HITLER'S SECRETARY, KIRA'S REASON: A LOVE STORY, JUNEBUG, HUMBOLDT COUNTY and SEX: THE ANNABEL CHONG STORY.

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!