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!

A Tribute to Kyle MacLachlan at SIFF

Cinebanter Special Edition - OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS 2013

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula offer their annual OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS. They also lament glaring omissions and recall their favorite moments from the nominated films. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS (part 1)
• Break
• 21:10 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS (part 2)
• Break
• 33:03 Credits and Outtakes

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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 mailto:cinebanter@gmail.com.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #119 - SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are divided by the sentiment of SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. In the Last Five®, Michael confesses to dozing during one of the year's biggest hits, while Tassoula exercises bad judgment and sees a current horror flick alone. They also respond to a Listener Last Five and comment on the approaching awards season. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

• Break

• 18:01 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 18:28 The Last Five®

• Break

• 46:27 Listener Last Five (Nathan in Lincoln) & Awards Commentary

• 1:02:24 Credits and Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LOOPER; ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST; WARRIOR; LINCOLN and LAKE OF FIRE. Tassoula's Last Five were: THE SESSIONS; THE COLLECTION; TWO FAMILY HOME; A CHRISTMAS CAROL and KILLING THEM SOFTLY.

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

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.

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 #110: SHAME

The mp3 of this show is here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula fight with passion, as they disagree on SHAME. In the Last Five®, Tassoula likes what she sees at the theater, while Michael makes it through another black-and-white classic. They also give their picks on those leading this season in award wins. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:32 Discussion of SHAME

• Break

• 17:19 To Sum It Up

• Break

• 17:45 The Last Five®

• Break

• 46:03 Award Season Roundup

• 1:06:01 Credits & Outtakes

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: GREEN CHAIR, HUMP DAY, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, M and IN BETWEEN DAYS. Tassoula's Last Five were: LOVE, ACTUALLY, YOUNG ADULT, WE BOUGHT A ZOO, YOU WILL MEET A TALL, DARK STRANGER and HUGO (in 3D).

Want to contribute to the show and help with production costs and server fees? 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.

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!