Cinebanter #97 - THE AMERICAN

The mp3 of this show can be found here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula admire the Italian landscapes as they review Anton Corbijn's THE AMERICAN. In the Last Five®, Michael enjoys a comedy that Tassoula recommended, while Tassoula gets angry at a current documentary. Then, the hosts respond to two Listener Last Fives from two different continents. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 Discussion of THE AMERICAN
• Break
• 17:16 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 18:12 The Last Five®
• Break
• 45:24 Listener Last Fives (Miss Piggy in Germany and Peter in Virginia)
• 1:03:31 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE TILLMAN STORY, GOING THE DISTANCE, SUGAR, THE OTHER GUYS and TERMINATOR SALVATION. Tassoula's Last Five were: THE LAST EXORCISM, CAIRO TIME, BLUE STATE, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, I'M STILL HERE.

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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.

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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!