Cinebanter #121 - THE GREAT GATSBY

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are relieved by the quality of THE GREAT GATSBY. In the Last Five®, Michael revisits a film that caused one of the biggest Cinebanter fights in history, while Tassoula found some documentary gems. They also announce the topic of Cinebanter #122, which will come as no surprise to their regular listeners. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Review of THE GREAT GATSBY

• Break

• 25:00 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 25:41 The Last Five®

• Break

• 1:02:26 Credits and Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: MUD; CHILDREN OF MEN; 56 UP; SORCERER and RUDY. Tassoula's Last Five were: IT'S A DISASTER; MAKE BELIEVE; THE WORLD ACCORDING TO DICK CHENEY; WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET and ONE THOUSAND PICTURES: RFK'S LAST JOURNEY.

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Special thanks to Brad Daane and 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.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #109 - J. EDGAR

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula investigate the life of FBI legend Hoover, as they review J.EDGAR. In the Last Five®, both hosts return to their indie roots. They also respond to a Listener Last Five®. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of J.EDGAR

• Break

• 20:40 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 21:22 The Last Five®

• Break

• 53:00 Listener Last Five (Steven in Northern Virginia)

• 1:03:25 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: DRIVE, MONEYBALL, MARGIN CALL, TAKE SHELTER and THE SKIN I LIVE IN. Tassoula's Last Five were: GHOSTBUSTERS, FROM THE SKY DOWN, ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN, JERRY MAGUIRE and MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE.

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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 #94 - INCEPTION

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula infiltrate each other's dreams of what a great film should look like as they disagree about INCEPTION. In the Last Five®, Michael sees the film of the book he read this summer, while Tassoula catches up with the buzz film of 2010.

The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of INCEPTION, Part 1
• Break
• 21:30 Discussion of INCEPTION, Part 2
• Break
• 45:34 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 46:09 The Last Five®
• 1:10:09 Credits & Outtake

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: MY MOTHER, THE ROAD, BIG FAN, KISSES and GHOST TOWN. Tassoula's Last Five were: LOVELY AND AMAZING, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP, MADE IN HEAVEN, A SIMPLE PLAN and THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT.

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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 #66 - THE WRESTLER and REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

The MP3 of Cinebanter #66 is available here.

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.

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 #16 - BLOOD DIAMOND

The MP3 file of Episode 16 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula battle over the merit of BLOOD DIAMOND, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou. They also share their Last Five®, and argue about Premiere Magazine's recent Overrated Films feature. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 BLOOD DIAMOND Discussion
• Break
• 21:30 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 22:01 The Last Five®
• Break
• 33:55 Overrated Films Pow-wow (you can follow along here)
• 1:04:59 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE QUEEN, CANDY, THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, EPSIODE 13, BOBBY and BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA (selected episodes from season 1). Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: STOLEN SUMMER, HIDE AND SEEK, ON THE EDGE, ASYLUM and BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.

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.

We're also currently developing our My Space page, so feel free to stop by and add 'Cinebanter' as a friend. We'll post bulletins each time a new show is available for downloading.

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

Happy Holidays!

Cinebanter #10 - THE DEPARTED

The MP3 file of Episode 10 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula celebrate Director Martin Scorsese's return to form and ponder the intricate ending of THE DEPARTED. They also share their Last Five® and Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE DEPARTED Discussion
• Break
• 27:21 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 28:06 The Last Five®
• Break
• 40:13 Listener Feedback
• 45:30 Credits and outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE U.S. VS. JOHN LENNON, RED EYE, DAZED AND CONFUSED, THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 5 and ANY GIVEN SUNDAY. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: JUNEBUG, FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, THE JOURNALIST AND THE JIHADI, ROGER DODGER and BACK TO THE FUTURE.

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 also now has movie reviews/musings at Tassoula's 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!