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 #13 - STRANGER THAN FICTION

The MP3 file of Episode 13 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula examine the magic of Maggie Gyllenhaal and Will Ferrell's dramatic turn in STRANGER THAN FICTION. They also share their Last Five® and respond to recent Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 STRANGER THAN FICTION Discussion
• Break
• 25:16 TO SUM IT UP
• Break
• 25:53 The Last Five®
• Break
• 54:19 Listener Feedback
• 59:07 Credits and outtakes

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Michael's Last Five in this episode were: BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN , FLANNEL PAJAMAS, BABEL, THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 9 and THE QUIET ROOM. Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: HACKING DEMOCRACY, DEJA VU, CINEMANIA, DELIVER US FROM EVIL and AIRPLANE!

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.

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We hope you enjoy the show - and Happy Thanksgiving to our fellow Americans!

Cinebanter #6 - HEADING SOUTH

The MP3 file of Episode 6 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula argue about third world sexual tourism as they discuss HEADING SOUTH starring Charlotte Rampling and Karen Young. They also deliver their Last Five® and laugh about What Went Wrong At The Theater®. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:32 HEADING SOUTH Discussion
• Break
• 23:02 To Sum It Up
• Break
• 23:27 The Last Five®
• Break
• 47:46 What Went Wrong At The Theater®
• 52:55 Credits and outtakes

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Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: IN HER SHOES, NINE LIVES, LITTLE PEACE OF MINE, THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE and SAINT OF 9/11. Michael's Last Five in this episode were: LOOSE CHANGE, AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH, THE HOBART SHAKESPEAREANS, SHELTER DOGS and THE WIRE: SEASON FOUR, PART 1.

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!

Cinebanter #3 - SCOOP

The MP3 file of Episode 3 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode we review SCOOP starring Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman, introduce our special contributor "Average Matt" and deliver our Last Five. Michael also mentions What Went Wrong Outside The Theater. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:34 SCOOP p. 1
• Break
• 18:08 SCOOP, p. 2
• Break
• 31:40 Average Matt
• Break
• 37:12 The Last Five®
• Break
• 50:48 What Went Wrong At The Theater®
• 52:25 Credits and Outtakes

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Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: MONSTER HOUSE, LADY IN THE WATER, AUTO FOCUS, CLERKS II and THE NIGHT LISTENER. Michael's Last Five in this episode were: THE PERFECT STORM, FABULOUS: THE STORY OF QUEER CINEMA, TALLEDEGA NIGHTS, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA and INTO THE BLUE.

Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the music in this episode.

Reviews of every movie Michael sees can be found at michaelvox.com.

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

We hope you enjoy the show!

Cinebanter #2 - THE BREAK UP

The MP3 file of Episode 2 of Cinebanter is available here.

In this episode we review THE BREAK UP starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. The breakdown is as follows:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:25 THE BREAK UP, p. 1
• Break
• 29:16 THE BREAK UP, p. 2
• Break
• 39:33 The Last Five
• Break
• 52:25 What Went Wrong At The Theater®

Michael's Last Five in this episode were: CARS, IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL, NINE LIVES, HAPPY ENDINGS and THREE TIMES
Tassoula's Last Five in this episode were: THE DA VINCI CODE, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, THE TALENT GIVEN US, A BOY'S LIFE and IMAGINE: JOHN LENNON

Special thanks to Brad Daane and Mark Cummins for providing the music in this episode.

Reviews of every movie Michael sees can be found at michaelvox.com

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P.S. - As Michael mentioned in this episode, the Tone Rangers are an actual group. If you're interested in checking out their official Web site, click here.