Cinebanter #107 - CONTAGION

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula wash their hands compulsively, as they review CONTAGION. In the Last Five®, Tassoula catches up with a few older documentaries, while Michael revisits the first R rated film he ever saw. They also reveal their top five films of the year so far. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of CONTAGION

• Break

• 21:47 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 22:44 The Last Five®

• Break

• 50:27 Top Five of the Year So Far

• 1:06:21 Credits

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: APOCALYPSE NOW, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, SENNA, STRAW DOGS (1971) and CIRCUMSTANCE. Tassoula's Last Five were: A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY, HARLAN COUNTY USA, IMAGE OF AN ASSASSINATION: A NEW LOOK AT THE ZAPRUDER FILM, THE WHALE and THE LAST UNICORN.

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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 Special Edition: OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS 2009

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula lick the envelopes and seal their choices for this year's Oscar® winners. They also reach deep into the Cinebanter mailbag to respond to Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Oscar Pics and Predictions
• Break
• 38:12 Cinebanter Mailbag
• 51:20 Credits and (lots of) Outtakes

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Reviews and/or notes of every movie Michael sees can be found at his MichaelVox website.

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Cinebanter #66 - THE WRESTLER and REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula bring it as they review THE WRESTLER and REVOLUTIONARY ROAD. And in the Last Five®, they both have something to say about Clint Eastwood's latest flick. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE WRESTLER Discussion
• Break
• 23:58 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 24:54 REVOLUTIONARY ROAD Discussion
• Break
• 45:06 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 45:35 The Last Five®
• 1:03:53 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: VINCE VAUGHN'S WILD WEST COMEDY SHOW, THE BICYCLE THIEF, ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO, GRAN TORINO and OWL AND THE SPARROW. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THE READER, TO LIVE, GRAN TORINO, GOODBYE LOVER and NEW IN TOWN.

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.

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Cinebanter #14 - LITTLE CHILDREN

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula marvel at the complexities of suburban life portrayed in LITTLE CHILDREN starring Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson. They also share their Last Five®. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 LITTLE CHILDREN Discussion
• Break
• 49:33 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 50:10 The Last Five®
• 1: 03:40 Credits and outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: STICK IT, CASINO ROYALE, A LITTLE ROMANCE, THE HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENT and KOKOYAKYU: HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: . Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THE NATIVITY STORY, THE BATTLE OF SHAKER HEIGHTS, DEXTER: SEASON ONE, EPISODES 1 – 7, THE STATION AGENT and THE HOLIDAY

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

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