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!

Cinebanter #100 Part 1 - BLACK SWAN

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula pirouette into their 100th show with their review of BLACK SWAN. In the Last Five®, Michael is impressed with a depressing drama, while Tassoula chooses some films based on their location. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of FAIR GAME
• Break
• 20:15 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 21:07 The Last Five®
• 1:04:04 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: ALL ABOUT LILY CHOU CHOU, BLADE RUNNER, RABBIT HOLE, 127 HOURS and THE BANK JOB . Tassoula's Last Five were: SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES, HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS, THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR and 127 HOURS.

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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 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 #67 - THE CLASS

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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula give detention to the filmmakers of THE CLASS, for unfortunately disappointing them. In the Last Five®, Michael stays fiercely indie, while Tassoula finally gets to a show that sold out in 2005. In the Listener Last Five® segment, the hosts respond to an overflowing mailbag. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE CLASS Discussion
• Break
• 15:15 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 15:43 The Last Five®
• Break
• 41:54 Listener Last Five® (3)
• 55:53 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: TANDOORI LOVE, ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, GOODBYE SOLO, I DON'T WANT TO SLEEP ALONE and THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: DEAD MAN WALKING, SUNSHINE CLEANING, SEX AND LUCIA, MARCH OF THE PENGUINS and WITCH HUNT.

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 #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.

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

We hope you enjoy the show!

Talk during a movie? Get shot in the arm.

In this article in the New York Times, David Carr reports about the uneasy feat of making it to all of the Oscar® nominated films before the big day in February.

While that's a valid (and seemingly popular) rant these days, what compelled me more about the piece was his notation about the Christmas Day shooting that took place in a Philadelphia movie theater because patrons were talking during a showing of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.

The mere thought of it takes our "What Went Wrong at the Theater" Cinebanter segment to a whole new level.

And yes, I'm pleased to say the attempted murder charges have been dropped against the shooter.

So all of you talkers out there: think twice about yapping in the theater this holiday season.

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Cinebanter #21 - THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

The MP3 file of Cinebanter Episode 21 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula enjoy the acting performances in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND despite the story's flaws. They also deliver their Last Five®, respond to two Listener Last Five® lists, and respond to more feedback about their CHILDREN OF MEN show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND Discussion
• Break
• 25:53 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 26:19 The Last Five®
• Break
• 47:11 Listener Last Five®
• Break
• 56:33 Listener Feedback
• 1:04:00 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: DREAMGIRLS, LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, JACKASS 2 and MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: SING BLUE SILVER, VENUS, THE ITALIAN, THE LIVES OF OTHERS and MISS SARAJEVO.

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 movie reviews/musings 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 #20 - PAN'S LABYRINTH

The MP3 file of Cinebanter Episode 20 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula applaud the amazing creativity of PAN'S LABYRINTH. They also deliver their Last Five® and digress into a full-on tangent about the overrated film DREAMGIRLS. Michael also tells us What Went Wrong at the Theater® and both hosts respond to feedback about their CHILDREN OF MEN show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 PAN's LABYRINTH Discussion
• Break
• 18:46 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 19:29 The Last Five®/DREAMGIRLS Rant (mini-spoilers)
• Break
• 50:35 What Went Wrong at the Theater
• Break
• 54:06 Listener Feedback
• 1:02:54 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: VOLVER, NOTES ON A SCANDAL, THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED, DREAMGIRLS and LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: A BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE, WHITE HEAT, DREAMGIRLS, BENT and FRIENDS OF GOD: A ROAD TRIP WITH ALEXANDRA PELOSI.

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 movie reviews/musings 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 #19 - VOLVER

The MP3 file of Episode 19 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula share some laughs about Michael's interpretation of VOLVER. They also deliver their Last Five®, a Listener Last Five®, and Michael tells us What Went Wrong at the Theater® as this featured segment returns. And to wrap things up, the hosts respond to some Listener Feedback from across the pond. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 VOLVER Discussion
• Break
• 13:21 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 13:57 The Last Five®/Listener Last Five®
• Break
• 43:59 What Went Wrong at the Theater
• Break
• 49:03 Listener Feedback
• 55:01 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THREE COLORS TRILOGY, CHILDREN OF MEN, VENUS, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES and ROME: SEASON ONE, EPISODES 1 – 4. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: DANCING AT THE BLUE IGUANA, 21 GRAMS, NOTES ON A SCANDAL, THE WIRE: SEASON 1, EPISODES 6 – 7 and THUMBSUCKER.

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 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!

Cinebanter #14 - LITTLE CHILDREN

The MP3 file of Episode 14 of Cinebanter is available here.

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.

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.

We hope you enjoy the show!

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!

Cinebanter #7 - HALF NELSON

The MP3 file of Episode 7 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula debate key scenes in the classroom drama HALF NELSON starring Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps. They also deliver their Last Five®, get embarrassed about having to make Corrections to their last show and recount the finest school cinema during Tassoula's surprise segment for Michael. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 HALF NELSON Discussion, Part 1
• Break
• 20:56 HALF NELSON Discussion, Part 2
• Break
• 31:35 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 32:36 The Last Five®
• Break
• 47:12 Corrections
• Break
• 49:19 Surprise Segment
• 56:42 Credits and outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH, HEADING SOUTH, THE HOBART SHAKESPEAREANS, SHELTER DOGS and THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 2. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: DUPLEX, FACE, THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED, LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT and BROKEN FLOWERS.

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!

Cinebanter #4 - LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

The MP3 file of Episode 4 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, the hosts review LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE starring Abigail Breslin, Toni Collette and Steve Carell, deliver their Last Five and debate the movies of Johnny Depp's career during Michael's surprise segment for Tassoula. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:34 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE p. 1
• Break
• 13:15 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, p. 2
• Break
• 22:03 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, p. 3
• Break
• 33:12 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, p. 4
• Break
• 43:21 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 43:56 The Last Five®
• Break
• 53:50 Surprise Segment
• 59:04 Credits and outtakes

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Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THE FORGOTTEN, VERY BAD THINGS, BEYOND BORDERS, HARD CANDY and SCOOP. Michael's Last Five in this episode were: MISS SARAJEVO, EVERYONE STARES: THE POLICE INSIDE OUT, BLUE CAR, MYSTERIOUS SKIN and WORLD TRADE CENTER.

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 us at cinebanter@gmail.com

We hope you enjoy the show!