Cinebanter #112: THE AVENGERS

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula harness their own superpowers, as they review THE AVENGERS. In the Last Five®, both find Martin Scorsese connections in their lists. They also respond to Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of THE AVENGERS

• Break

• 25:33 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 26:11 The Last Five®

• Break

• 55:32 Listener Feedback

• 1:06:31 Credits and Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE STORY OF THE WEEPING CAMEL, BERNIE, SAVING FACE, THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT and ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS. Tassoula's Last Five were: MY VOYAGE TO ITALY, 50/50, THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT, NEWLYWEDS and SAY ANYTHING.

See Tassoula in the Seattle PI (she's in the costume contest photo, to the left of "Jennifer").

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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 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 #89 - IRON MAN 2

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula bust into the summer film season as they review IRON MAN 2. They also deliver their Last Five® and answer a Listener Last Five. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of IRON MAN 2
• Break
• 23:33 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 24:08 The Last Five®
• Break
• 46:29 Listener Last Five ("Mr. Chicago")
• 1:03:21 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: HOLLY, EXTERMINATING ANGELS, SHIRI, MAMA MIA and CHLOE. Tassoula's Last Five were: THE 27 CLUB, WILLIAM KUNSTLER: DISTURBING THE UNIVERSE, BETTER OFF DEAD, HOTEL GRAMERCY PARK and VOLLMOND (a.k.a. FULL MOON).

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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 #58 - TROPIC THUNDER + ALAN BALL INTERVIEW

The MP3 of Cinebanter #58 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula bicker about the amount of funny in TROPIC THUNDER. They also deliver their Last Five®, respond to a Listener Last Five® from Australia and discuss the classic TOKYO STORY in the From the Queue segment. Tassoula's long-awaited interview with Oscar®-winning screenwriter Alan Ball, who spoke with her during the Seattle International Film Festival, closes out the show. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 TROPIC THUNDER DISCUSSION
• Break
• 14:21 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 14:46 The Last Five®
• Break
• 24:20 Listener Last Five® (Michelle in Sydney)
• Break
• 30:48 From the Queue: TOKYO STORY
• Break
• 36:11 Tassoula's interview with ALAN BALL
• 55:33 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: DRUNKEN MASTER, IN BRUGES, LAST TANGO IN PARIS, WATER and PING PONG PLAYA. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THE RECRUITER, MRS. PALFREY AT THE CLAREMONT, BEFORE SUNRISE, AN AFFAIR OF LOVE and SAN FRANCISCO.

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 #51 - IRON MAN

The mp3 of Cinebanter 51 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula unify in their praise for IRON MAN, which stars the ever-charismatic Robert Downey, Jr. During the Last Five®, Michael gushes over a military movie (of all things), while Tassoula survives a popular animated flick. The hosts also respond to Listener Feedback about their shows on SNOW ANGELS and FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 IRON MAN Discussion
• Break
• 23:53 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 24:19 The Last Five®
• Break
• 48:43 Listener Feedback (Steven in Milwaukie and Charlie in Northern Virginia)
• 56:06 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: OLDBOY, MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES, 49 UP, CARRIER and LADY VENGEANCE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THEN SHE FOUND ME, BOTTLE SHOCK, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM.

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 #24 - ZODIAC

The MP3 file of Cinebanter Episode 24 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula acknowledge David Fincher's brilliance in crafting ZODIAC. They also deliver their Last Five® and share recent Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 ZODIAC Discussion, Part 1
• Break
• 20:09 ZODIAC Discussion, Part 2
• Break
• 26:29 The Last Five®
• Break
• 49:55 Listener Feedback
• 58:46 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE HOST, PRAGUE, TRAINED IN THE WAYS OF MEN, WE SHALL OVERCOME and ELEPHANT. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: LIFE SUPPORT, WATERLAND, SAY ANYTHING, LITTLE CHILDREN and POLICE BEAT.

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 and 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!