Cinebanter

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula concur that the Coen brothers have outdone themselves in their review of their latest flick NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. During the Last Five, Michael discusses a contender in the Best Foreign Film Oscar® category and Tassoula welcomes the holiday season. To close out the show, the hosts announce what they'll review next. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Discussion 26:12 To Sum It Up 26:52 The Last Five/Show Notes 50:10 Credits and Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula go ghetto as they review the superstar-studded AMERICAN GANGSTER. In their Last Five, Michael defends Ang Lee's latest and Tassoula confesses to seeing an animated film...by choice. To close out the show, the hosts respond to a Listener Last Five and announce what they'll review next. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 AMERICAN GANGSTER Discussion 24:39 To Sum It Up 25:15 The Last Five® 42:21 Listener Last Five® (Ellen from NY)/Show Notes 49:15 Credits and Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula venture into the Alaskan wilderness for their review of INTO THE WILD. In their Last Five, Tassoula gives Michael the dish on the latest cinema sex scenes. And to close out the show, the pair resurrects their segment What Went Wrong at the Theater due to an experience Tassoula recently had. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 INTO THE WILD Discussion Break 30:44 To Sum It Up Break 31:10 The Last Five Break 47:35 What Went Wrong at the

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula cringe at the directionless musical, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, which was chosen by their listeners to review. In their Last Five, they battle over the worth of Cronenberg's latest, and discuss some difficult-to-watch documentaries. The post-script has Tassoula resting her case about a recent debate and tells of what's coming next. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 ACROSS THE UNIVERSE Discussion 17:47 KING OF KONG Discussion, Part 2 26:24 To Sum It Up27:12 The Last Five 57:51 Post Script/Show Notes 1:00:00 Credits and Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula reminisce about life in the 80s and occasionally refer back to the film they're reviewing, THE KING OF KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS. In their Last Five®, Michael is all boy with back-to-back Michael Bay choices, while Tassoula finally gets around to watching a trilogy Michael's been bugging her to see. They also ask for listener's help in an announcement at the end of the show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 KING OF KONG Discussion, Part 117:47 KING OF KONG Discussion, Part 2 33:02 To Sum It Up33:46 The Last Five®/Show Notes 57:50 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula explain why SUPERBAD was funny, yet flawed. AVERAGE MATT also weighs in on the comedy, and the hosts deliver their Last Five, discussing everything from middle-aged virgins to men on the moon. They also comment on a Listener Last Five and announce the movies they're choosing between for Cinebanter 39. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 SUPERBAD Discussion 17:57 To Sum It Up 18:25 Average Matt 25:46 The Last Five®/Listener Last Five® (Scott in Florida)/Show Notes 55:30 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula touch on each of the vignettes and celebrities featured in THE TEN. They also share their Last Five, and discuss visiting movie locations in LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...their impromptu third segment. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE TEN Discussion 26:34 To Sum It Up 27:18 The Last Five 44:43 Location, Location, Location 1:01:59 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula try to figure out what's missing from THE SIMPSONS MOVIE. They also share their Last Five®, and respond to a Listener Last Five from Chris in the UK. To close out the episode, they make a special scheduling announcement. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Discussion 14:29 To Sum It Up 15:12 The Last Five/Listener Last Five 54:35 Show Notes and SPECIAL SCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT 53:40 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula commemorate the first anniversary of their show by taping their review of BROKEN ENGLISH in the same studio. They also share their Last Five®, and MichaelVox joins Average Matt at his home studio for a joint discussion of RATATOUILLE. Tassoula and MichaelVox close out the episode with some show notes (and a lot of outtakes). The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BROKEN ENGLISH Discussion 23:02 To Sum It Up 23:34 The Last Five® 35:08 Average Matt (with MichaelVox) 50:14 Tassoula's RATATOUILLE rebuttal 51:50 Show Notes 53:40 Credits and (several) Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula pray they won't get sick as they reflect on SICKO. They also share their Last Five, and discuss the IMDB top 20 documentaries. Tassoula closes out the episode with some show notes. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 SICKO Discussion 27:23 To Sum It Up 28:05 The Last Five 42:31 Documentaries Discussion 55:54 Show Notes 58:26 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula pick apart the good and the bad from the collection of short films PARIS JE T'AIME. They also share their Last Five® and to close out the show, Average Matt returns with his review of SHREK THE THIRD. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 PARIS JE T'AIME Discussion 22:40 To Sum It Up 23:29 The Last Five® 42:41 Average Matt 50:27 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula deliver a bundle of joyful thoughts on the comedy KNOCKED UP, starring Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl. They also share their Last Five®, which sparks a GODFATHER vs. GOODFELLAS debate. The show concludes with a special interview Tassoula conducted at the Seattle International Film Festival with the filmmakers from CTHULHU. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 KNOCKED UP Discussion 17:01 To Sum It Up 17:34 The Last Five 31:52 Tassoula’s interview with CTHULHU filmmakers 50:59 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula dish out some Keri-Russell-worship-but-this-film's-not-perfect critic pie in their review of WAITRESS. They also deliver their Last Five and enter into a lengthy discussion about ONCE. The show concludes with a special Seattle International Film Festival report from Tassoula. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 WAITRESS Discussion 13:43 To Sum It Up 14:24 The Last Five/Listener Last Five 51:41 Special Report from Tassoula at the Seattle International Film Festival 1:03:34 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula giggle about Tobey Maguire's character-defining bangs in SPIDER-MAN 3. They also deliver their Last Five and enter into a lengthy discussion about the documentary THE BRIDGE. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 SPIDER-MAN 3 Discussion 31:13 To Sum It Up 31:52 The Last Five (and discussion of THE BRIDGE) 55:50 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula pick apart the funny in HOT FUZZ. They also deliver their Last Five, and close out the episode with a few SHOW NOTES. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 HOT FUZZ Discussion 13:03 To Sum It Up 13:36 The Last Five 34:53 Show Notes 38:27 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula chuckle about wartime lingerie rations in their review of BLACK BOOK. They also deliver their Last Five, and Tassoula presents Michael with a quote quiz to pay him back for the 80s soundtrack challenge in the GRINDHOUSE episode. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BLACK BOOK Discussion, Part 1 12:55 BLACK BOOK Discussion, Part 2 22:59 To Sum It Up 23:28 The Last Five 41:47 Tassoula's Quote Quiz for Michael 1:01:31 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula compare the merits of Robert Rodriguez’s PLANET TERROR and Quentin Tarantino’s DEATH PROOF in their review of GRINDHOUSE. They also deliver their Last Five® and discuss the sexiest teen flicks of the '80s. At the end of the show, Michael surprises Tassoula with a quiz about music from ‘80s movies. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 GRINDHOUSE Discussion 21:29 To Sum It Up 22:11 The Last Five® 47:01 Sexy 80s Teen Flicks chat 54:21 Michael's Music Quiz 1:05:05 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula admit to feeling disappointed in THE LOOKOUT. They also deliver their Last Five and respond to Listener Feedback. Tassoula also shares a post-show special announcement to wrap things up. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE LOOKOUT Discussion 14:18 To Sum It Up 14:52 The Last Five® 29:23 Listener Feedback 36:23 Special Announcement 37:39 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula wish to send Kal Penn back to White Castle due to his weak performance in THE NAMESAKE. They also deliver their Last Five, and Average Matt returns to share his thoughts on MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro  00:32 THE NAMESAKE Discussion 24:13 To Sum It Up 24:53 The Last Five 53:28 Average Matt 1:00:31 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula acknowledge David Fincher's brilliance in crafting ZODIAC. They also deliver their Last Five and share recent Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 ZODIAC Discussion, Part 1 20:09 ZODIAC Discussion, Part 2 26:29 The Last Five 49:55 Listener Feedback 58:46 Credits and Outtakes