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.

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We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #83 - BROTHERS

The MP3 of Cinebanter #83 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula enlist for drama as they review Jim Sheridan's BROTHERS. In The Last Five®, Michael finds a steamy Japanese gem, while Tassoula gets scared by one of her favorite holiday tales. In addition they announce the PIRATE RADIO giveaway winner. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 BROTHERS Discussion
• Break
• 31:52 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 32:35 The Last Five®/PIRATE RADIO Giveaway Announcement
• 1:05:03 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE, NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, PIRATE RADIO, ME AND ORSON WELLES and FLOWER SNAKE. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR, THE MAID, LOVE ACTUALLY, TITANIC and DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

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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!

Cinebanter #30: SPIDER-MAN 3

The MP3 file of Cinebanter 30 is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula giggle about Tobey Maguire's character-defining bangs in SPIDER-MAN 3. They also deliver their Last Five® and enter into a lengthy discussion about THE BRIDGE. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 SPIDER-MAN 3 Discussion
• Break
• 31:13 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 31:52 The Last Five®
• Break
• 55:50 Credits and Outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: BLACK BOOK, HOT FUZZ, SHAUN OF THE DEAD, THE BRIDGE, ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: LOLITA, THE BRIDGE, 24 HOURS ON CRAIGSLIST, CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHER WOMEN, FRONTLINE: THE LAST ABORTION CLINIC.

If you'd like to read the article Tassoula mentioned during the conversation about THE BRIDGE, click here.

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, 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!