Cinebanter

In this episode, Tassoula shares her Top 10 Oscar picks for 2015. There are no spoilers, just basic commentary on some of the nominated films, writers, directors, musicians and actors. Enjoy!

In this episode, Tassoula shares her Top 10 Television Shows of 2014. There are no spoilers, but basic plotlines of certain shows are discussed ... so you've been warned. Enjoy!

In this episode, a classic, horror-filled Cinebanter episode is revisited just in time for the Halloween holiday. The breakdown is as follows: 0:00 Intro by Tassoula 0:32 Original 2009 Review of DRAG ME TO HELL 28:54 Credits We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane!

In this mini episode, Tassoula shares audio from the Richard Linklater Q&A that she attended back in May.  If you haven't yet seen the film, please be aware there are spoilers here (as the audience asking the questions had just screened it).

In this episode, Tassoula re-caps the recent 40th Annual Seattle International Film Festival. She shares her favorite documentary from the event, plus her top three films. The breakdown is as follows:• 00:00 Intro• 00:32 Tassoula's re-cap of the festival• 10:12 Outro

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula finish out their TOP 10 of 2013 with their Last Five and some listener feedback about their Oscar Picks and Predictions show. Michael also shares a special announcement. The breakdown is as follows: • 00:00 Intro • 00:32 THE LAST FIVE • Break • 33:54 LISTENER FEEDBACK (Paul in England) • Break • 42:04 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula disagree on THE WOLF OF WALL STREET and find common ground with CAPTAIN PHILLIPS as they announce their long-awaited TOP 10 of 2013. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 TOP 10 of 2013 (10 - 6) 23:01 TOP 10 of 2013 (5 - 1) 1:03:51 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula battle over their annual OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS. They also point out glaring omissions and respond to listener feedback. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS (part 1) 11:45 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS (part 2) 31:43 Listener Feedback (Bret in DC and Chris in San Jose) 44:04 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula take their criticism to the small screen in the 8th ANNUAL TELEBANTER episode, where they share their best television shows of 2013. The pair rated two shows exactly the same on their lists. Can you guess which ones? The breakdown is as follows:  00:00 Intro 00:32 TOP 10 - 5 of 2013 26:42 TOP 4 - 1 of 2013 1:13:24 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are underwhelmed by NEBRASKA. In The Last Five® Michael attempts to turn his daughter into a film snob, while Tassoula sees several flicks in honor of her own birthday. The final segment features the hosts responding to listener feedback about their show on 12 YEARS A SLAVE, and announcing January's show. The breakdown is as follows:00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of NEBRASKA 20:04 To Sum It Up 22:49 The Last Five 53: 07 Listener Feedback (Jordan in Boston) 1:02:34 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula wonder what they're missing in 12 YEARS A SLAVE. However, after finding some common ground in their review, all hell breaks loose in The Last Five, when Michael accuses Tassoula of spoiling two films during the segment. Michael also announces the film for December. The breakdown is as follows:00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of 12 YEARS A SLAVE 24:30 To Sum It Up 25:48 The Last Five 1:00:15 Credits

In this episode, things get heavy as Michael and Tassoula review GRAVITY. In the Last Five®, Michael recalls a heartbreaking HBO documentary, while Tassoula sees one too many bad horror flicks. The hosts also respond to a new listener from Africa. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of GRAVITY 24:14 To Sum It Up 25:04 The Last Five® 56:05 Listener Feedback 1:01:02 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula return to familiar British ground with their review of THE WORLD'S END. In the Last Five, Michael revisits a female favorite, while Tassoula is moved by a 9/11 documentary. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of THE WORLD'S END 13:14 To Sum It Up 13:54 The Last Five 50:50 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula provide a double header of reviews: FRUITVALE STATION and BLACKFISH. In the Last Five®, Michael gets to a few new indies, while Tassoula continues her bender of HBO documentaries. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of FRUITVALE STATION 19:38 To Sum It Up 20:16 Review of BLACKFISH 44:33 To Sum It Up 45:00 The Last Five® 1:01:47 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula clash over the humor of THE HEAT. In the Last Five, Michael dives into some HBO documentaries, while Tassoula takes in a mediocre horror flick. The two also respond to Listener Feedback about their BEFORE MIDNIGHT episode. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of THE HEAT 21:27 To Sum It Up 22:15 The Last Five 57:06 Listener Feedback 1:07:27 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are smitten with BEFORE MIDNIGHT, the third installment in their favorite trilogy of all time. In the Last Five®, Michael revisits a Paul Thomas Anderson hit, while Tassoula discovered a new European thriller. Tassoula also provides a wrap-up of her coverage of the 39th Annual Seattle International Film Festival. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of BEFORE MIDNIGHT, Part 1 20:02 Review of BEFORE MIDNIGHT, Part 2 46:49 To Sum It Up 47:25 The Last Five® 1:09:44 Tassoula's Top 3 from SIFF 2013 1:20:32 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are relieved by the quality of THE GREAT GATSBY. In the Last Five, Michael revisits a film that caused one of the biggest Cinebanter fights in history, while Tassoula found some documentary gems. They also announce the topic of Cinebanter #122, which will come as no surprise to their regular listeners. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Review of THE GREAT GATSBY 25:00 To Sum It Up 25:41 The Last Five 1:02:26 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula are disappointed by the critically acclaimed RUST AND BONE. In the Last Five, Michael discusses a flick from Cinequest 2013, while Tassoula sees her favorite documentary of the year (so far). They also share a few Listener Top 10 of 2012 lists and remember legendary critic Roger Ebert. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro • 00:32 Roger Ebert Remembered • 7:25 Review RUST AND BONE • 21:52 To Sum it Up • 22:30 Rust and Bone Listener Feedback • 25:42 The Last Five • 53:58 Listener Top 10 of 2012 (Benno and Jordan) • 1:09:11 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula deliver their better-late-than-never TOP 10 OF 2012. They also share honorable mentions and the worst movies they saw last year. The breakdown is as follows 00:00 Intro 00:32 TOP 10 OF 2012 (part 1) 21:29 TOP 10 OF 2012 (part 2) 33:03 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula offer their annual OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS. They also lament glaring omissions and recall their favorite moments from the nominated films. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS (part 1) 21:10 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS (part 2) 33:03 Credits and Outtakes