Cinebanter

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula listen in on THE CONVERSATION, a classic film from Francis Ford Coppola. They also deliver their Last Five and respond to the "Ladies Edition" of Listener Last Fives. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Discussion of THE CONVERSATION 19:50 To Sum It Up 20:24 The Last Five® 54:40 Listener Last Five® Ladies Edition (Laura in Brooklyn and Eileen in Berkeley) 1:10:57 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula relax in an 80s jacuzzi as they review HOT TUB TIME MACHINE. They also recap their time at the Cinequest Film Festival, resurrect the WHAT WENT WRONG AT THE THEATER segment and answer Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Discussion of HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 26:25 To Sum It Up 27:01 Cinequest Film Festival Re-cap/WHAT WENT WRONG AT THE THEATER 47:23 Listener Feedback (Top 10 of 2009 & PRECIOUS star weight debate) 1:10:22 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula at last reveal their TOP 10 OF 2009. They also address Listener Feedback from their BEST OF THE DECADE show and announce their next show topic. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Top 10 of 2009 (10 - 5) 21:07 Top 10 of 2009 (4 - 1) 49:38 Listener Feedback (Best of the Decade) 1:06:45 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula cast their ballot as they reveal their OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS for 2010. They also announce their next show topic. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Oscar Discussion, Part 1 25:30 Oscar Discussion, Part 2 45:17 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula can't believe how different their lists are when they announce their BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE. They also announce their next show topic. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE, Part 1 19:59 BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE, Part 2 44:50 BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE, Part 3 1:14:32 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula nurse a metaphorical bottle of whiskey as they review the country crooner CRAZY HEART. In The Last Five, Michael is wounded that Tassoula doesn't remember him sharing a favorite indie with her, while Tassoula is embarrassed she sat through the latest clichéd chick flick. They also comment on the recent GLAAD award nominations. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 CRAZY HEART Discussion 22:06 To Sum It Up 22:37 The Last Five 1:00:08 GLAAD Award Nominees 1:07:02 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula fondly look back on their top 10 shows of 2009 in the 4th ANNUAL TELEBANTER. They also share listener lists and announce the topic of Cinebanter #85: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Top 10 of 2009 (10 - 6) 17:33 Top 10 of 2009 (5 - 1) and Listener Lists 1:07:51 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula venture into Pandora as they review James Cameron's AVATAR. In The Last Five, they both recall their thoughts on INVICTUS and a few small documentaries. They also respond to a Listener Last Five and announce their next show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 AVATAR Discussion 28:50 To Sum It Up 29:34 The Last Five 53:04 Listener Last Five (Jordan in Greenville, SC) 1:03:09 Credits & Outtakes

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 31:52 To Sum It Up 32:35 The Last Five®/PIRATE RADIO Giveaway Announcement 1:05:03 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rock the boat as they review PIRATE RADIO. In The Last Five, they both discuss PRECIOUS, the "buzz film" of the year. In addition they announce the PIRATE RADIO giveaway. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 PIRATE RADIO Discussion 25:12 To Sum It Up 25:45 The Last Five®/PIRATE RADIO Giveaway 58:19 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula head back to the school of life as they review AN EDUCATION. In The Last Five, Michael is impressed with one of the Secret Movie Club selections, while Tassoula suffers through some duds. The hosts also respond to a Listener Last Five and mail in regard to their BRIGHT STAR episode. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 AN EDUCATION Discussion 22:55 To Sum It Up 23:49 The Last Five 55:34 Listener Last Five (Miran in Toronto) and Listener Feedback 1:07:10 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula take a trip down memory lane and look back on Cinebanter shows 11 through 20, which aired between November of 2006 and February of 2007. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Episode 11: Tassoula and her "re-casting" 02:37 Episode 12: Make for Refund 04:26 Episode 13: Type it, Tassoula 06:28 Episode 14: To Catch a Predator 10:02 Episode 15: Michael's Chosen Director 14:47 Episode 16: Live from Kinko's 19:01 Episode 17: Mental Gymnastics 22:55 Episode 18: Shut up! 26:24 Episode 19: "I might have insomnia, but you have narcolepsy." 30:11 Episode 20: The Epitome of Yentas 34:02 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula witness a thing of beauty as they review Jane Campion's BRIGHT STAR. In The Last Five, Michael enjoys some classic Hitchcock, while Tassoula immerses herself in U2 during a national academic conference. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BRIGHT STAR Discussion 10:34 To Sum It Up 11:33 The Last Five 39:05 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula follow the trail of THE INFORMANT! as portrayed by Matt Damon. In The Last Five, Michael searches for the ultimate in depression films, while Tassoula remembers the late Patrick Swayze. The hosts also respond to Listener Feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE INFORMANT! Discussion 12:25 To Sum It Up 12:49 The Last Five 43:39 Listener Feedback 48:41 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula avoid current films to instead review the 1960 classic L'AVVENTURA. In The Last Five, Michael finds another freaky Asian flick, while Tassoula recounts two of the most romantic films in existence. The hosts also respond to two Listener Last Fives and Listener Feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 00:32 L'AVVENTURA Discussion 14:10 To Sum It Up 14:35 The Last Five 49:15 Listener Last Fives (Nathan in Lincoln; Scott in Tallahassee) & Feedback 1:06:04 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula consider the moral and social implications of DISTRICT 9. In The Last Five, Michael dislikes one of his partner's recommendations, while Tassoula suffers through a horrible chick flick. The hosts also respond to two Listener Last Fives. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 DISTRICT 9 Discussion 16:32 To Sum It Up 17:09 The Last Five 42:36 Listener Last Fives (Dave in Baltimore; Jordan in South Bend) 57:02 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula spend 500 hours talking about 500 DAYS OF SUMMER, creating their longest show ever recorded. And in The Last Five®, Michael catches up with a bromance comedy, while Tassoula discovers an Australian classic. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 500 DAYS OF SUMMER Discussion 51:48 To Sum It Up 52:13 The Last Five 1:27:36 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula blow up over the intensity of THE HURT LOCKER, then compare the work to BEAU TRAVAIL since both are war movies directed by women. In The Last Five, Michael watches a favorite television actor in a terrible movie, while Tassoula live tweets a guilty pleasure drunk. Plus, the hosts respond to Listener Feedback from prior shows. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE HURT LOCKER Discussion 27:52 To Sum It Up 28:30 BEAU TRAVAIL Discussion 36:00 The Last Five® 1:09:43 Listener Feedback 1:15:47 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula raise a glass to their 3rd year together as co-hosts with a double show featuring PUBLIC ENEMIES and DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. In the Last Five, Michael heads to film class with Hitchcock, while Tassoula honors the recently departed Karl Malden. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 PUBLIC ENEMIES Discussion 17:39 To Sum It Up 19:27 DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER Discussion 31:06 To Sum It Up 31:41 The Last Five® 55:11 Listener Last Fives (Scott in Florida and Cynthia in California) 1:04:02 Credits and Outtake

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