Cinebanter #118 - CLOUD ATLAS

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are left empty by CLOUD ATLAS. In the Last Five®, both hosts spend time in indie theaters for some new hits. They also respond to a Listener Last Five. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of CLOUD ATLAS

• Break

• 18:14 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 18:51 The Last Five®

• Break

• 50:09 Listener Last Five (Craig in Queensland)

• 1:02:36 Credits 

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: ARGO; THE SESSIONS; LOOPER; ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST and WARRIOR. Tassoula's Last Five were: THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER; THE BAD SEED; SYBIL; FLIGHT and DEAD POET'S SOCIETY.

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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 Special Edition - SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS

The MP3 of this Special Edition of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rewind the year in independent film as they reveal their picks for the Spirit Awards. Plus, the duo catch up on some of their mail in an extended Listener Last Five® segment. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Spirit Award Nominations Discussion
• Break
• 19:29 Listener Last Fives® (Dave in Huntington Beach and Glenn in Stoughton)
• Break
• 36:09 Listener Last Five® (Jordan in South Bend)
• 48:05 Credits and Outtakes

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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.

We hope you enjoy the show!