Cinebanter Special Edition - TASSOULA'S TOP 10 OSCAR PICKS

The mp3 of this episode can be found here.

In this episode, Tassoula shares her Top 10 Oscar picks for 2015.

There are no spoilers, just basic commentary on some of the nominated films, writers, directors, musicians and actors.

In addition, written reviews of several of the films Tassoula discusses can be found here:

• Still Alice
• Live Action Short Film Nominees
• Selma
• The Imitation Game
• The Theory of Everything
• Nightcrawler
• Boyhood
• Finding Vivian Maier

Enjoy!

Cinebanter Special Edition - OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS 2012

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula surprise each other with their OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS. They also announce their plans for Oscar night, and their March show topic. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Oscar Picks and Predictions, Part 1

• Break

• 17:29 Oscar Picks and Predictions, Part 2

• 46:31 Credits & Outtakes

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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.

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

We hope you enjoy the show!

Wanna Join in on the Cinebanter Live Oscar Blog?

For the fifth consecutive year, Michael and Tassoula will be hosting a live blog during the Oscars®—for the second year, you're invited to join them!

Using Cover It Live, Michael and Tassoula will be able to post to their individual Twitter accounts (@michaelvox and @tassoula) and those Tweets will populate live on cinebanter.com. It will be a faster, more succinct way of posting and both hosts can comment at the same time (vs. in the past when they took turns).

The best part? If you send them your username, they'll add you to the user list and your Tweets will appear alongside theirs. You won't need to join any new websites or register anywhere. They urge those who want to participate to go this route vs. leaving comments as the show progresses—that slows the hosts down from blogging and can cause them to miss crucial parts of the broadcast.

If you want your Tweets to appear on the blog that night (February 27), please send your Twitter username to cinebanter@gmail.com. Space is limited, as there are a maximum amount of users allowed via the platform.

The blog will begin Sunday, February 27, in the afternoon, when Michael and Tassoula order their annual pizzas.

To view an archive of last year's live blog, click here.

Cinebanter Special Edition - OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS 2011

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula open their envelopes as they reveal their OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS for 2011. They also announce their next show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Oscar Discussion, Part 1
• Break
• 15:13 Oscar Discussion, Part 2
• 44:33 Credits & Outtakes

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here. Please leave comments if you like what you hear.

Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #85 - CRAZY HEART

The MP3 of Cinebanter #85 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula nurse a metaphorical bottle of whiskey as they review the country crooner CRAZY HEART. In The Last Five®, Michael is wounded that Tassoula doesn't remember him sharing a favorite indie with her, while Tassoula is embarrassed she sat through the latest clichéd chick flick. They also comment on the recent GLAAD award nominations. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 CRAZY HEART Discussion
• Break
• 22:06 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 22:37 The Last Five®
• 1:00:08 GLAAD Award Nominees
• 1:07:02 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: PERSONA, Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN, A SINGLE MAN, PRISON BREAK: SEASON 1 and THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: ME AND ORSON WELLES, SWEET JANE, LEAP YEAR, THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR. PARNASSUS and PURPLE VIOLETS.

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Want to donate to the show and help with production costs, server fees, etc.? Click on the "Make a Donation" button to the left of this blog.

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 Special Edition - U2 3D/Oscar® Picks and Predictions

The MP3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula gush over their favorite band's latest venture during their review of U2 3D and also share their Oscar® picks and predictions in the major categories. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 U2 3D Discussion
• Break
• 13:19 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 14:04 Oscar® Picks and Predictions
• 42:14 Credits and Outtakes

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, Pop Current, Podcast-Review and blubrry. Please vote for us at any of those sites and leave comments if you like what you hear.

And, if you're compelled to donate to the show, there is a PayPal button labeled 'Make a Donation' to the left of this blog. All donations are much appreciated.

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 #22 - THE PAINTED VEIL (and Oscar pics & predictions)

The MP3 file of Cinebanter Episode 22 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula offer an uncharacteristically brief review of THE PAINTED VEIL, starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. They also deliver their Last Five® and share their Oscar picks and predictions for Sunday’s ceremony. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE PAINTED VEIL Discussion
• Break
• 09:31 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 10:03 The Last Five®
• Break
• 30:02 Oscar Picks and Predictions
• 50:05 Credits and Outtakes

If you'd like to subscribe to the show (it's free, of course) via iTunes, click here.

The show is also available on Podcast Alley, Pop Current and Podcast-Review. Please vote for us at any of those sites if you like what you hear. And, if you're compelled to donate to the show, there is a PayPal button labeled 'Make a Donation' to the left of this blog. All donations are much appreciated.

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, JACKASS 2, MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY, DAYS OF GLORY (Indigénes) and CITIZEN KANE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: L’ENFANT, BABEL, LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, JESUS CAMP and AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH 2: EVENING HARDER.

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 his MichaelVox website.

Tassoula has reviews (of movies she sees at the theater only) 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!