Cinebanter

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula head back to the school of life as they review AN EDUCATION. In The Last Five, Michael is impressed with one of the Secret Movie Club selections, while Tassoula suffers through some duds. The hosts also respond to a Listener Last Five and mail in regard to their BRIGHT STAR episode. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 AN EDUCATION Discussion 22:55 To Sum It Up 23:49 The Last Five 55:34 Listener Last Five (Miran in Toronto) and Listener Feedback 1:07:10 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula take a trip down memory lane and look back on Cinebanter shows 11 through 20, which aired between November of 2006 and February of 2007. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Episode 11: Tassoula and her "re-casting" 02:37 Episode 12: Make for Refund 04:26 Episode 13: Type it, Tassoula 06:28 Episode 14: To Catch a Predator 10:02 Episode 15: Michael's Chosen Director 14:47 Episode 16: Live from Kinko's 19:01 Episode 17: Mental Gymnastics 22:55 Episode 18: Shut up! 26:24 Episode 19: "I might have insomnia, but you have narcolepsy." 30:11 Episode 20: The Epitome of Yentas 34:02 Credits and Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula witness a thing of beauty as they review Jane Campion's BRIGHT STAR. In The Last Five, Michael enjoys some classic Hitchcock, while Tassoula immerses herself in U2 during a national academic conference. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 BRIGHT STAR Discussion 10:34 To Sum It Up 11:33 The Last Five 39:05 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula follow the trail of THE INFORMANT! as portrayed by Matt Damon. In The Last Five, Michael searches for the ultimate in depression films, while Tassoula remembers the late Patrick Swayze. The hosts also respond to Listener Feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE INFORMANT! Discussion 12:25 To Sum It Up 12:49 The Last Five 43:39 Listener Feedback 48:41 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula avoid current films to instead review the 1960 classic L'AVVENTURA. In The Last Five, Michael finds another freaky Asian flick, while Tassoula recounts two of the most romantic films in existence. The hosts also respond to two Listener Last Fives and Listener Feedback about their most recent show. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 00:32 L'AVVENTURA Discussion 14:10 To Sum It Up 14:35 The Last Five 49:15 Listener Last Fives (Nathan in Lincoln; Scott in Tallahassee) & Feedback 1:06:04 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula consider the moral and social implications of DISTRICT 9. In The Last Five, Michael dislikes one of his partner's recommendations, while Tassoula suffers through a horrible chick flick. The hosts also respond to two Listener Last Fives. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 DISTRICT 9 Discussion 16:32 To Sum It Up 17:09 The Last Five 42:36 Listener Last Fives (Dave in Baltimore; Jordan in South Bend) 57:02 Credits & Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula spend 500 hours talking about 500 DAYS OF SUMMER, creating their longest show ever recorded. And in The Last FiveÂ, Michael catches up with a bromance comedy, while Tassoula discovers an Australian classic. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 500 DAYS OF SUMMER Discussion 51:48 To Sum It Up 52:13 The Last Five 1:27:36 Credits & Outtakes

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula blow up over the intensity of THE HURT LOCKER, then compare the work to BEAU TRAVAIL since both are war movies directed by women. In The Last Five, Michael watches a favorite television actor in a terrible movie, while Tassoula live tweets a guilty pleasure drunk. Plus, the hosts respond to Listener Feedback from prior shows. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 THE HURT LOCKER Discussion 27:52 To Sum It Up 28:30 BEAU TRAVAIL Discussion 36:00 The Last Five 1:09:43 Listener Feedback 1:15:47 Credits

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula raise a glass to their 3rd year together as co-hosts with a double show featuring PUBLIC ENEMIES and DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. In the Last Five, Michael heads to film class with Hitchcock, while Tassoula honors the recently departed Karl Malden. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 PUBLIC ENEMIES Discussion 17:39 To Sum It Up 19:27 DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER Discussion 31:06 To Sum It Up 31:41 The Last Five 55:11 Listener Last Fives (Scott in Florida and Cynthia in California) 1:04:02 Credits and Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula gasp in horror at each other's reaction to the new Sam Raimi flick DRAG ME TO HELL. Plus, Tassoula reveals her top five movies from the 35th annual Seattle International Film Festival. The breakdown is as follows: 00:00 Intro 00:32 DRAG ME TO HELL Discussion 27:13 To Sum It Up 28:07 SIFF 2009 50:38 Credits and Outtake

In this episode, Michael and Tassoula rise to this occasion by reviewing the animated feature UP. In the Last FiveÂ, 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 FiveÂ, 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 50sâtwice. 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