Cinebanter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this announcement, Michael and Tassoula explain their upcoming coverage of the Spirit Awards on Saturday, and the Oscars on Sunday.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula lick the envelopes and seal their choices for this year's Oscar winners. They also reach deep into the Cinebanter mailbag to respond to Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Oscar Pics and Predictions 38:12 Cinebanter Mailbag 51:20 Credits and (lots of) Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula bring it as they review THE WRESTLER and REVOLUTIONARY ROAD. And in the Last Five, they both have something to say about Clint Eastwood's latest flick. The breakdown is as follows: 00:32 THE WRESTLER Discussion 23:58 To Sum It Up 24:54 REVOLUTIONARY ROAD Discussion 45:06 To Sum It Up 45:35 The Last Five 1:03:53 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula age rapidly while recounting the 166 minutes of their life given to viewing THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. In the Last Five, Michael remembers the magic of Marylin Monroe, while Tassoula gets snowed in with holiday hits. In addition, the hosts respond to a Listener Last Five. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Discussion - Part 1 17:17 THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Discussion - Part 2 33:20 To Sum It Up 34:18 The Last Five 49:02 Listener Last Five (Aaron in Washington, DC) 1:03:07 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rewind the year in independent film as they reveal their picks for the Spirit Awards. Plus, the duo catch up on some of their mail in an extended Listener Last Five segment. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Spirit Award Nominations Discussion 19:29 Listener Last Fives® (Dave in Huntington Beach and Glenn in Stoughton) 36:09 Listener Last Five® (Jordan in South Bend) 48:05 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula differ in their degrees of praise for MILK. In the Last Five, Michael excitedly travels to the slums of India, while Tassoula takes a lengthy trip through Australia. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 MILK Discussion - Part 1 18:04 MILK Discussion - Part 2 Break 32:58 To Sum It Up 33:34 The Last Five® 1:02:52 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Tassoula looks back on the first ten episodes of Cinebanter, which aired between July and December of 2006. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Episode 1: Finding our voice 02:08 Episode 2: Boy/girl banter about THE BREAK UP 07:17 Episode 3: Introducing Average Matt 10:24 Episode 4: Our first fight 17:49 Episode 5: Decoding (or not) a foreign indie 19:26 Episode 6: The one with the bird 24:27 Episode 7: Gender differences 33:35 Episode 8: About a girl 39:25 Episode 9: Tassoula's Beatle confession 40:59 Episode 10: Sarah Silverman, boys? Really? 46:07 Outtake reel: Shows 1 - 10

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula compliment Clint Eastwood on his remarkable recreation of 1929 LA in their review of CHANGELING. In the Last Five, Michael gets a sneak peek at the new Michelle Williams flick, while Tassoula registers disappointment over a well-liked indie. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 CHANGELING Discussion - Part One 16:12 CHANGELING Discussion - Part Two 33:12 To Sum It Up 33:58 The Last Five® 1:03:16 Credits and Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula walk down the aisle of disagreement in their review of RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. In the Last Five, Michael repeats his distaste for the latest Spike Lee film, while Tassoula discovers a psychological thriller that she wants everyone to see. The hosts also announce what they'll see for their November 10 show (hint: there's some Oscar buzz surrounding it). The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 RACHEL GETTING MARRIED Discussion - Part 1 18:17 RACHEL GETTING MARRIED Discussion - Part 2 33:07 To Sum It Up 33:37 The Last Five 48:56 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula judge not lest ye be judged in their review of RELIGULOUS. In the Last Five, Michael registers disappointment in Spike Lee's latest flick, while Tassoula's list is influenced by a recent book she read. They also respond to a Listener Last Five and announce the film they'll review on their October 27 show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 RELIGULOUS Discussion 27:42 To Sum It Up 28:24 The Last Five 46:51 Listener Last Five (12-year-old Charlie)• 54:28 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula troubleshoot their problems with BURN AFTER READING. In the Last Five, Michael overcomes one of his embarrassing indie oversights, while Tassoula's trip to a cinema finds her in Michael's birthplace. They also provide an update on their current TV obsessions, and announce the film they'll see for show #61 (hint: it's a documentary). The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BURN AFTER READING Discussion 22:19 To Sum It Up 22:44 The Last Five 49:15 Fall TV Update/Show Notes 1:02:40 Credits and Outtake 1:03:20 Post-show note from Tassoula

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula sing the praises of Courtney Hunt's debut drama FROZEN RIVER. They also deliver their Last Five, respond to two vastly different Listener Last Fives and announce what film they chose for their next episode. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 FROZEN RIVER DISCUSSION 26:10 To Sum It Up 26:48 The Last Five 41:31 Listener Last Fives (Jordan and Branden) 1:02:36 Show Notes1:03:10 Credits and Outtakes