Cinebanter

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula take their banter to the small screen as they reveal their Top 10 television shows of 2006. Also, Michael offers a special report about his viewings at the 17th Annual Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula agree that Chris Cooper is brilliant in BREACH. They also deliver their Last Five and share recent Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BREACH Discussion 09:34 To Sum It Up 10:08 The Last Five 39:26 Listener Feedback 44:33 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula announce their plans for blogging during the Independent Spirit Awards and the Oscars. Tune in to find out when you should log on to cinebanter.com and join in the excitement.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula offer an uncharacteristically brief review of THE PAINTED VEIL, starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. They also deliver their Last Five® and share their Oscar picks and predictions for Sunday’s ceremony. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE PAINTED VEIL Discussion 9:31 To Sum It Up 10:03 The Last Five® 30:02 Oscar Picks and Predictions 50:05 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula each share their Top 10 Films of 2006.

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula enjoy the acting performances in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND despite the story's flaws. They also deliver their Last Five, respond to two Listener Last Five lists, and respond to more feedback about their CHILDREN OF MEN show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND Discussion 25:53 TO SUM IT UP 26:19 The Last Five 47:11 Listener Last Five 56:33 Listener Feedback 1:04:00 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula applaud the amazing creativity of PAN'S LABYRINTH. They also deliver their Last Five and digress into a full-on tangent about the overrated film DREAMGIRLS. Michael also tells us What Went Wrong at the Theater and both hosts respond to feedback about their CHILDREN OF MEN show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 PAN's LABYRINTH Discussion 18:46 TO SUM IT UP 19:29 The Last Five®/DREAMGIRLS Rant (mini-spoilers) 50:35 What Went Wrong at the Theater 54:06 Listener Feedback 1:02:54 Credits and Outtakes

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

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula have a dreadful fight over the effectiveness of CHILDREN OF MEN, starring Clive Owen. They also share their Last Five® and their picks for the upcoming SAG Awards on January 28. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 CHILDREN OF MEN Discussion 26:16 TO SUM IT UP 27:02 The Last Five® 40:23 SAG Award Picks 51:48 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula give props to the young Jaden Smith during their review of THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (which also stars Jaden's dad Will). They also share their Last Five®, discuss a Listener Last Five, welcome Average Matt back to the Cinebanter studios, and respond to Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS Discussion 17:31 TO SUM IT UP 18:19 The Last Five/Listener Last Five 44:29 Average Matt 50:35 Listener Feedback 58:48 Credits and outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula battle over the merit of BLOOD DIAMOND, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou. They also share their Last Five®, and argue about Premiere Magazine's recent Overrated Films feature. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BLOOD DIAMOND Discussion Break 21:30 TO SUM IT UP Break 22:01 The Last Five Break 33:55 Overrated Films Pow-wow 1:04:59 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula lament the unnecessary amount of characters featured in BOBBY, which stars half of Hollywood. They also share their Last Five, comment on a Listener Last Five, and weigh in on the recent Independent Spirit Award nominations. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro • 00:32 BOBBY Discussion • Break • 22:07 TO SUM IT UP • Break • 22:46 The Last Five • Break • 39:37 Listener Last Five • Break • 44:11 Independent Spirit Award Nominations Discussion • 58:26 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula marvel at the complexities of suburban life portrayed in LITTLE CHILDREN starring Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson. They also share their Last Five. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 LITTLE CHILDREN Discussion Break 49:33 TO SUM IT UP Break 50:10 The Last Five 1: 03:40 Credits and outtakes

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

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula debate the controversial humor of BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN. They also share their Last Five, welcome Average Matt back to the show and discuss What Went Wrong at the Theater. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro • 00:32 BORAT Discussion • Break • 28:13 TO SUM IT UP • Break • 28:51 The Last Five® • Break • 39:42 Average Matt • Break • 49:55 What Went Wrong at the Theater® • 55:30 Credits and outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula reveal the magic of THE PRESTIGE starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. They also share their Last Five® and a large dose of Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro • 00:32 THE PRESTIGE Discussion • Break • 26:56 TO SUM IT UP • Break • 27:32 The Last Five® • Break • 45:43 Listener Feedback • 53:17 Credits and outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula celebrate Director Martin Scorsese's return to form and ponder the intricate ending of THE DEPARTED. They also share their Last Five® and Listener Feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro • 00:32 THE DEPARTED Discussion • Break • 27:21 TO SUM IT UP • Break • 28:06 The Last Five® • Break • 40:13 Listener Feedback • 45:30 Credits and outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula contemplate political agendas and the extent of suffering caused by Lennon's FBI surveillance as they review the new documentary THE U.S. VS. JOHN LENNON. They also share their Last Five® and Michael's surprise Beatles segment for Tassoula. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro • 00:32 THE U.S. VS. JOHN LENNON Discussion • Break • 26:49 TO SUM IT UP • Break • 27:30 The Last Five® • Break • 42:10 Surprise Segment • 49:34 Credits and outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula dissect the complications of cheating and other relationship nightmares as they review THE LAST KISS starring Zach Braff and Jacinda Barrett. They also deliver their Last Five® and respond to Listener Feedback from their HALF NELSON show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro/00:31 THE LAST KISS Discussion, Part 1/Break/20:51 THE LAST KISS Discussion, Part 2/Break/36:08 The Last Five®/Break/47:30 Listener Feedback /54:32 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula debate key scenes in the classroom drama HALF NELSON starring Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps. They also deliver their Last Five®, get embarrassed about having to make Corrections to their last show and recount the finest school cinema during Tassoula's surprise segment for Michael. The breakdown is as follows: • 00:00 Intro • 00:32 HALF NELSON Discussion, Part 1 • Break • 20:56 HALF NELSON Discussion, Part 2 • Break • 31:35 To Sum It Up • Break • 32:36 The Last Five® • Break • 47:12 Corrections • Break • 49:19 Surprise Segment • 56:42 Credits and outtakes. We hope you enjoy the show.