Cinebanter
Boy-girl banter at its best, complete with full movie reviews and spoilers.
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula gasp in horror at each other's reaction to the new Sam Raimi flick DRAG ME TO HELL. Plus, Tassoula reveals her top five movies from the 35th annual Seattle International Film Festival. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 DRAG ME TO HELL Discussion 27:13 To Sum It Up 28:07 SIFF 2009 50:38 Credits and Outtake
Direct download: Cinebanter_73_-_DRAG_ME_TO_HELL_AND_SIFF_2009.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:52 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rise to this occasion by reviewing the animated feature UP. In the Last Five®, Michael demands that Tassoula see a specific documentary before he elaborates on it, while Tassoula revisits an early Pixar favorite. They also respond to listener feedback and agree to disagree on Eli Stone. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro  00:32 UP Discussion 20:31 To Sum It Up 21:23 The Last Five® 49:49 Listener Feedback/Eli Stone discussion 1:00:34 Credits and Outtakes
Direct download: Cinebanter_72_-_UP.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:35 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula reverse the clock and review the French classic BREATHLESS. And in the Last Five, Michael talks up a good film from his Secret Movie Club while Tassoula heads to the multiplex for a popcorn blockbuster. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BREATHLESS Discussion 18:27 To Sum It Up 18:59 The Last Five 47:26 Credits and Outtakes

Direct download: Cinebanter_71_-_BREATHLESS.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:31 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula cross the border with the hopeful immigrants of SIN NOMBRE. In the Last Five, Michael becomes a Klingon, while Tassoula is brought to tears by a Disney movie. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 SIN NOMBRE Discussion 19:09 To Sum It Up 20:08 The Last Five 1:04:59 Credits and Outtake
Direct download: Cinebanter_70_-_SIN_NOMBRE.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:17 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula seduce their listeners with talk of the sweet life in LA DOLCE VITA. In the Last Five®, Michael takes the episode number to heart with a Breillat marathon, while Tassoula bravely weighs in on a film made my Michael's pals. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 LA DOLCE VITA Discussion 20:22 To Sum It Up 21:04 The Last Five® 1:01:48 Credits and Outtakes
Direct download: Cinebanter_69_-_LA_DOLCE_VITA.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:01 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula classify their conflicting opinions of DUPLICITY. In the Last Five, Michael provides listeners with deja vu, while Tassoula revisits the 50s—twice. In the Listener Feedback segment, the hosts respond to several Top 10 of 2008 lists. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 DUPLICITY Discussion 22:14 To Sum It Up 22:46 The Last Five 45:15 Listener Feedback (3) 59:56 Credits and Outtakes
Direct download: Cinebanter_68_-_DUPLICITY.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:51 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula give detention to the filmmakers of THE CLASS, for unfortunately disappointing them. In the Last Five, Michael stays fiercely indie, while Tassoula finally gets to a show that sold out in 2005. In the Listener Last Five segment, the hosts respond to an overflowing mailbag. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE CLASS Discussion 15:15 To Sum It Up 15:43 The Last Five 41:54 Listener Last Five 55:53 Credits and Outtakes
Direct download: Cinebanter_67_-_THE_CLASS.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:09 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula avoid current films for one more episode as they present their 3rd ANNUAL TELEBANTER edition, featuring their faves from the small screen in 2008. Michael also provides his report from the recent Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, and the hosts announce what their next show will be about (hint: it's a movie). The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 TELEBANTER Discussion, Part 1 11:18 TELEBANTER Discussion, Part 2 23:29 TELEBANTER Discussion, Part 3 41:28 Michael's report from Cinequest 19 59:37 Credits and Outtakes
Direct download: Cinebanter_Special_Edition_-_TELEBANTER_AND_CINEQUEST_2009.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:41 AM
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In this episode, Michael and Tassoula, true to form, may just be the last critics to name their TOP 10 OF 2008. They also indulge listeners with a special segment "I Was Happy to Have Caught up With..." The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Top 10 of 2008 Discussion, Part 1 10:50 Top 10 of 2008 Discussion, Part 2 21:27 Top 10 of 2008 Discussion, Part 3 37:37 I Was Happy to Have Caught Up With... 46:10 Credits and Outtakes
Direct download: Cinebanter_Special_Edition_-_TOP_10_OF_2008.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:12 AM
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In this announcement, Michael and Tassoula explain their upcoming coverage of the Spirit Awards on Saturday, and the Oscars on Sunday.
Direct download: Cinebanter__LIVE_BLOG_WEEKEND_ANNOUNCEMENT.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:55 AM
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