Cinebanter: Episodes
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula bicker about the amount of funny in TROPIC THUNDER. They also deliver their Last Five, respond to a Listener Last Five from Australia, and discuss the classic TOKYO STORY in the From the Queue segment. Tassoula's long-awaited interview with Oscar-winning screenwriter ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula survey sex and stoners in their double review featuring THE LAST MISTRESS and PINEAPPLE EXPRESS. During the Last Five, Michael enjoys a trip to Belgium, while Tassoula climbs aboard that CARRIER Michael has been raving about. And in the final segment, they announce ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula shower due praise on the exciting French film TELL NO ONE. During the Last Five, Michael catches up with some classics, while Tassoula revisits one of the all-time great blockbusters, and in Listener Feedback, they both respond to comments and theories about THE ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula unite with their critic peers as they review the universally praised Batman flick THE DARK KNIGHT. During the Last Five, they have a terrible battle over the merits of WALL-E, and in the Listener Last Five, they get their sunshine stolen AND hear from a girl (who ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula travel back in time to review 1949's THE THIRD MAN. During the Last Five, Tassoula indulges in a guilty pleasure, while Michael experiences a profound documentary. Average Matt also returns to the show with his review of PRINCE CASPIAN and Tassoula names her 5 Favorite ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula split the difference and tackle two films: SEX AND THE CITY and YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN. During the Last Five, Tassoula is left in stitches by a new Rainn Wilson comedy, while Michael confesses to a bad impulse pick. The hosts also respond to a Listener Last ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula long for more from THE VISITOR, which stars Richard Jenkins. During the Last Five, Michael is impressed by an indie from 2007, while Tassoula bonds with a single-female exploration on Sundance. The hosts also respond to Listener Feedback and defend their love of ...
In this episode, Tassoula talks to Director Rufus Williams and Lead Actor Andrew Bowen from the new film BUTTERFLY DREAMING, which will premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 29.
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula unify in their praise for IRON MAN, which stars the ever-charismatic Robert Downey, Jr. During the Last Five, Michael gushes over a military movie (of all things), while Tassoula survives a popular animated flick. The hosts also respond to Listener Feedback about ...
<div>In this episode, Michael and Tassoula realize Judd Apatow is not infallible during their review of FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. During the Last Five, Michael angers several foreign countries with his pronunciations of their films, while Tassoula dives into the first English-language film from Wong ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula tangle over the topic of abuse in SNOW ANGELS. During the Last Five, Michael goes high brow, while Tassoula continues her Errol Morris marathon. The hosts also announce what movie they'll see for their big 50th episode on May 5. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 ...
In this episode, Michael and Tassoula kinda-sorta disagree as they discuss Kimberly Peirce's new film STOP-LOSS. During the Last FiveÂ, Michael reveals which film he actually turned off before the ending, and Tassoula goes on a documentary binge. The hosts also respond to a Listener Top 10 and a Listener ...