Contra Zoom Pod
410 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsContra Zoom is a film based podcast going in depth about varying movie related subjects. Dakota Arsenault and guests go over both academic and the fun aspects of enjoying the film medium. Episodes feature lists, interviews and comparisons. Visit contrazoompod.com for more details!
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61: 2018 Oscars Recap
March 28, 2019 23:58 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBOn this Episode Dakota Arsenault and Sammy Feilchenfeld recap and review the 90th Academy Awards that were handed out on Sunday March 4th, with the Best Picture being awarded to The Shape of Water. Some thoughts discussed include: Dunkirk became the 17th film to win both Sound Editing and Sound Mixing Netflix won it’s first full length feature award when Icarus was awarded Best Doc Jordan Peele is the first black person to win Best Original Screenplay for Get Out Roger Deakins finally w...
60: 2018 Oscars Recap
March 28, 2019 23:58 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBOn this Episode Dakota Arsenault and Sammy Feilchenfeld recap and review the 90th Academy Awards that were handed out on Sunday March 4th, with the Best Picture being awarded to The Shape of Water. Some thoughts discussed include: Dunkirk became the 17th film to win both Sound Editing and Sound Mixing Netflix won it’s first full length feature award when Icarus was awarded Best Doc Jordan Peele is the first black person to win Best Original Screenplay for Get Out Roger Deakins finally w...
60: Oscar Predictions 2018 Part 2
March 28, 2019 23:54 - 1 hour - 106 MBDakota Arsenault is joined by Mehek Seyid to talk about this year’s Oscar’s nominees as they make some bold predictions. They say who they think should win, will win and who was snubbed. Check out Part 1 from earlier this week for the rest of the picks. Look at the images below to see their final picks. Easy to watch nominated films: On Netflix- Mudbound, Icarus, Strong Island, On Body and Soul, Heroin(e), Revolting Rhymes, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Last Men in Aleppo and Beau...
59: Oscar Predictions 2018 Part 2
March 28, 2019 23:54 - 1 hour - 106 MBDakota Arsenault is joined by Mehek Seyid to talk about this year’s Oscar’s nominees as they make some bold predictions. They say who they think should win, will win and who was snubbed. Check out Part 1 from earlier this week for the rest of the picks. Look at the images below to see their final picks. Easy to watch nominated films: On Netflix- Mudbound, Icarus, Strong Island, On Body and Soul, Heroin(e), Revolting Rhymes, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Last Men in Aleppo and Beau...
59: Oscar Predictions 2018 Part 1
March 28, 2019 23:52 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBDakota Arsenault is joined by Mehek Seyid to talk about this year’s Oscar’s nominees as they make some bold predictions. They say who they think should win, will win and who was snubbed. Watch out for Part 2 coming later this week with the rest of their picks. Look at the images below to see their final picks. Easy to watch nominated films: On Netflix- Mudbound, Icarus, Strong Island, On Body and Soul, Heroin(e), Revolting Rhymes, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Last Men in Aleppo a...
58: Oscar Predictions 2018 Part 1
March 28, 2019 23:52 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBDakota Arsenault is joined by Mehek Seyid to talk about this year’s Oscar’s nominees as they make some bold predictions. They say who they think should win, will win and who was snubbed. Watch out for Part 2 coming later this week with the rest of their picks. Look at the images below to see their final picks. Easy to watch nominated films: On Netflix- Mudbound, Icarus, Strong Island, On Body and Soul, Heroin(e), Revolting Rhymes, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Last Men in Aleppo a...
58: Interview with Mitchell Cushman Director of Jerusalem
March 28, 2019 23:49 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBDakota Arsenault had the opportunity to chat with Mitchell Cushman, director of the play Jerusalem that is currently showing at Crow’s Nest Theatre until March 10th. You may remember Mitchell who previously appeared on Contra Zoom back on episode three when he talked about directing Mr. Burns a Post Electric Play. Special thanks to Mr. Cushman and to Red Eye Media for setting up this chat. Look for Dakota’s review of the play coming soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/co...
57: Interview with Mitchell Cushman Director of Jerusalem
March 28, 2019 23:49 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBDakota Arsenault had the opportunity to chat with Mitchell Cushman, director of the play Jerusalem that is currently showing at Crow’s Nest Theatre until March 10th. You may remember Mitchell who previously appeared on Contra Zoom back on episode three when he talked about directing Mr. Burns a Post Electric Play. Special thanks to Mr. Cushman and to Red Eye Media for setting up this chat. Look for Dakota’s review of the play coming soon.
57: Get Out From Dunkirk and Call Me By the Post
March 28, 2019 23:48 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThis is the second Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom of the year, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. Last week he talked about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Darkest Hour and Lady Bird. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about Dunkirk, Get Out, Call Me By Your Name and The Post. For the last written primer check it out HERE. These are the nominations for Dunkirk. Best Picture Best Director- Christophe...
56: Get Out From Dunkirk and Call Me By the Post
March 28, 2019 23:48 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThis is the second Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom of the year, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. Last week he talked about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Darkest Hour and Lady Bird. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about Dunkirk, Get Out, Call Me By Your Name and The Post. For the last written primer check it out HERE. These are the nominations for Dunkirk. Best Picture Best Director- Christophe...
55: Lady Bird Hour Outside Ebbing, Missouri
March 28, 2019 23:47 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBThis is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom of the year, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Darkest Hour and Lady Bird. These are the nominations for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Picture Best Actress- Frances McDormand Best Supporting Actor- Sam Rockwell Best Supporting Actor- Woody Harrelson Best O...
56: Lady Bird Hour Outside Ebbing, Missouri
March 28, 2019 23:47 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBThis is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom of the year, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Darkest Hour and Lady Bird. These are the nominations for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Picture Best Actress- Frances McDormand Best Supporting Actor- Sam Rockwell Best Supporting Actor- Woody Harrelson Best O...
55: 2017 Wrap Up
March 28, 2019 01:55 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBSammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota to talk about the biggest news stories of 2017. This isn’t the usual top movie of the year podcast, but instead reflecting on the year that was and what to expect for 2018. For an amazing Best Of list check out Rachel Gordon’s Top 25 Films of 2017, Live in Limbo’s official Best Of list. – Best Picture Winner mixup back in Feb causing LaLaLand to think it won when Moonlight actually did. – Horror movies absolutely raking in the dough with IT, Get Out, Split a...
54: 2017 Wrap Up
March 28, 2019 01:55 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBSammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota to talk about the biggest news stories of 2017. This isn’t the usual top movie of the year podcast, but instead reflecting on the year that was and what to expect for 2018. For an amazing Best Of list check out Rachel Gordon’s Top 25 Films of 2017, Live in Limbo’s official Best Of list. – Best Picture Winner mixup back in Feb causing LaLaLand to think it won when Moonlight actually did. – Horror movies absolutely raking in the dough with IT, Get Out, Split a...
53: Wings to Moonlight 1978-1987 Part 2
March 28, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHere is part two of our Best Picture Countdown of movies that won between 1978-1987. On the last episode we ran down the bottom five films, click HERE to see the list and listen to the episode. On this episode Stephanie Prior joins Dakota again and they talk about the best of that decade. Here are the bottom five pictures in our ratings. Dakota’s ratings come first and Stephanie’s second next to each film. 5. The Last Emperor 7.9/10 7.5/10 4. The Deer Hunter 8.4/10 7.7/10 3. Amadeus 7.5...
54: Wings to Moonlight 1978-1987 Part 2
March 28, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHere is part two of our Best Picture Countdown of movies that won between 1978-1987. On the last episode we ran down the bottom five films, click HERE to see the list and listen to the episode. On this episode Stephanie Prior joins Dakota again and they talk about the best of that decade. Here are the bottom five pictures in our ratings. Dakota’s ratings come first and Stephanie’s second next to each film. 5. The Last Emperor 7.9/10 7.5/10 4. The Deer Hunter 8.4/10 7.7/10 3. Amadeus 7.5...
53: From Wings to Moonlight 1978-1987 Part 1
March 28, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAfter more than a year off from continuing the Best Picture Ranking series, it is back with a vengeance! Stephanie Prior steps in to join Dakota to review the Best Picture winners from the 1978-1987 Oscars (the 50th-59th winners). The series also got a much overdue name changing dropping the Birdman for the most recent winner Moonlight. If you missed the last time the series was discussed click HERE. Site photographer Cole Leuthel joins us to talk about his three favourite movies. Do The R...
52: From Wings to Moonlight 1978-1987 Part 1
March 28, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAfter more than a year off from continuing the Best Picture Ranking series, it is back with a vengeance! Stephanie Prior steps in to join Dakota to review the Best Picture winners from the 1978-1987 Oscars (the 50th-59th winners). The series also got a much overdue name changing dropping the Birdman for the most recent winner Moonlight. If you missed the last time the series was discussed click HERE. Site photographer Cole Leuthel joins us to talk about his three favourite movies. Do The R...
52: State of the Cinematic Universe
March 28, 2019 01:41 - 1 hour - 38 MBFor this massive episode Sammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota Arsenault again to talk about all things concerning the new trend of “Cinematic Universes”, starting with reviews of both Justice League and Thor: Ragnarok the films that helped kick this new style of moving making off. After reviewing the two latest superhero movies, the guys look to see what the future holds for both the MCU and DCEU. – For the MCU about 20 films are already in the pipeline to come out over the next 10 years barrin...
51: State of the Cinematic Universe
March 28, 2019 01:41 - 1 hour - 38 MBFor this massive episode Sammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota Arsenault again to talk about all things concerning the new trend of “Cinematic Universes”, starting with reviews of both Justice League and Thor: Ragnarok the films that helped kick this new style of moving making off. After reviewing the two latest superhero movies, the guys look to see what the future holds for both the MCU and DCEU. – For the MCU about 20 films are already in the pipeline to come out over the next 10 years barrin...
50: Bladerunner 2049
March 23, 2019 01:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBAfter being out for over a month, Dakota Arsenault finally gets around to talking about the new Blade Runner 2049 movie. Sammy Feilchenfeld returns to talk about what he calls his favourite movie of the year so far. Since this movie has been out for so long, spoilers are talked about in this episode so listeners be warned! – Sammy and Dakota want to heap all the praise on all the amazing actresses in this movie specifically singling out Robin Wright, Ana De Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Hiam Abbas...
51: Bladerunner 2049
March 23, 2019 01:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBAfter being out for over a month, Dakota Arsenault finally gets around to talking about the new Blade Runner 2049 movie. Sammy Feilchenfeld returns to talk about what he calls his favourite movie of the year so far. Since this movie has been out for so long, spoilers are talked about in this episode so listeners be warned! – Sammy and Dakota want to heap all the praise on all the amazing actresses in this movie specifically singling out Robin Wright, Ana De Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Hiam Abbas...
49: History of the Dracul
March 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBOn this very special episode Dakota Arsenault celebrates reaching the milestone of 50 episodes! The very first one was back in April of 2015 discussing the first ten Best Picture Winner’s can be found HEREand marvel at how much better the quality has gotten (and notice the run times are much shorter!) A bit of the podcast’s history is shared including the origin of our name. Special thanks goes out to Sean Chin, Live in Limbo’s Editor in Chief and the creator and host of Capsulewho sent in...
50: History of the Dracul
March 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBOn this very special episode Dakota Arsenault celebrates reaching the milestone of 50 episodes! The very first one was back in April of 2015 discussing the first ten Best Picture Winner’s can be found HEREand marvel at how much better the quality has gotten (and notice the run times are much shorter!) A bit of the podcast’s history is shared including the origin of our name. Special thanks goes out to Sean Chin, Live in Limbo’s Editor in Chief and the creator and host of Capsulewho sent in...
48: TIFF 2017 Wrap Up
March 22, 2019 03:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Toronto International Film Festival wrapped a few weeks ago and Mehek Seyid makes a return to Contra Zoom where she talks about the 28 (!) films she saw at this year festival. The films that won top honours were Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, which won the People’s Choice award, with I, Tonya and Call Me By Your Name being named as runner ups. The top Canadian film was Les Affamés. We also talk about the ethics of having the audience vote on People’s Choice and why it might be a bit...
49: TIFF 2017 Wrap Up
March 22, 2019 03:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Toronto International Film Festival wrapped a few weeks ago and Mehek Seyid makes a return to Contra Zoom where she talks about the 28 (!) films she saw at this year festival. The films that won top honours were Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, which won the People’s Choice award, with I, Tonya and Call Me By Your Name being named as runner ups. The top Canadian film was Les Affamés. We also talk about the ethics of having the audience vote on People’s Choice and why it might be a bit...
47: Summer Movie Season Post Mortem
March 22, 2019 02:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode Sammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota Arsenault as they discuss the end of the summer movie season. This episode includes talk on some summer movie highlights, the media’s decision to cause a panic about low attendance rates for crappy movies, the success of IT and the emergence of the app Movie Pass. – THR talks about what a poor few weeks August was for the box office. – Movie Pass might be the greatest idea ever, except it is only for Americans. – A fancy infographic about th...
48: Summer Movie Season Post Mortem
March 22, 2019 02:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode Sammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota Arsenault as they discuss the end of the summer movie season. This episode includes talk on some summer movie highlights, the media’s decision to cause a panic about low attendance rates for crappy movies, the success of IT and the emergence of the app Movie Pass. – THR talks about what a poor few weeks August was for the box office. – Movie Pass might be the greatest idea ever, except it is only for Americans. – A fancy infographic about th...
47: Make/Remake Dawn of the Dead
March 22, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWith the recent passing of Horror legend George A. Romero, we here at Contra Zoom thought we should honour him by dedicating an episode of Make/Remake to him. In this Make/Remake series we discuss how remade films are both similar and different from each other, without going super in depth into if they are “good” or “bad” movies. Much like the first iteration of this Make/Remake series (Seven Samurai/The Magnificent Seven), host Dakota Arsenault is joined once again by Stephanie Prior who ...
46: Make/Remake Dawn of the Dead
March 22, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWith the recent passing of Horror legend George A. Romero, we here at Contra Zoom thought we should honour him by dedicating an episode of Make/Remake to him. In this Make/Remake series we discuss how remade films are both similar and different from each other, without going super in depth into if they are “good” or “bad” movies. Much like the first iteration of this Make/Remake series (Seven Samurai/The Magnificent Seven), host Dakota Arsenault is joined once again by Stephanie Prior who ...
46: Canadian Filmmakers
March 22, 2019 00:33 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBOn this special episode, Dakota Arsenault is joined by Sammy Feilchenfeld as they discuss the greatest aspect of Canada- our filmmakers! From talking about their favourite Canadian produced films like Incendies, Men With Brooms, C.R.A.Z.Y. and many more to just plain talking about their favourite Canadian directors like Denis Villeneuve, Jean-Marc Vallée, David Cronenberg and Deepa Mehta. Episode was originally posted on July 15, 2017 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/con...
45: Canadian Filmmakers
March 22, 2019 00:33 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBOn this special episode, Dakota Arsenault is joined by Sammy Feilchenfeld as they discuss the greatest aspect of Canada- our filmmakers! From talking about their favourite Canadian produced films like Incendies, Men With Brooms, C.R.A.Z.Y. and many more to just plain talking about their favourite Canadian directors like Denis Villeneuve, Jean-Marc Vallée, David Cronenberg and Deepa Mehta. Episode was originally posted on July 15, 2017
44: Wonder Woman and an Appreciation of Female Directors
March 22, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBOn this week’s episode Sierra Nutkevitch joins Dakota Arsenault and they talk about the latest DC film Wonder Woman directed by Patty Jenkins. In the second part of the episode the two discuss their favourite films directed by women and the importance of female fronted movies. Sierra wrote an excellent review of the Wonder Woman film that is worth reading before listening to the pod. Sierra recommends a few great Wonder Woman stories fans of the movie should check out. Anything by Gail S...
45: Wonder Woman and an Appreciation of Female Directors
March 22, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBOn this week’s episode Sierra Nutkevitch joins Dakota Arsenault and they talk about the latest DC film Wonder Woman directed by Patty Jenkins. In the second part of the episode the two discuss their favourite films directed by women and the importance of female fronted movies. Sierra wrote an excellent review of the Wonder Woman film that is worth reading before listening to the pod. Sierra recommends a few great Wonder Woman stories fans of the movie should check out. Anything by Gail S...
44: Make/Remake: Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven
March 22, 2019 00:05 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBThis is the first episode of a new series called Make/Remake where we look at two films, an original and a remake and compare and contrast the films. It isn’t about anointing, which one is the superior film or deriding remakes as unoriginal. This series is about looking at two films that tell the same story and how the utilize the art of telling a story in both similar and different ways. This week Dakota Arsenault is joined by Stephanie Prior to talk about Seven Samurai and The Magnificen...
43: Make/Remake: Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven
March 22, 2019 00:05 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBThis is the first episode of a new series called Make/Remake where we look at two films, an original and a remake and compare and contrast the films. It isn’t about anointing, which one is the superior film or deriding remakes as unoriginal. This series is about looking at two films that tell the same story and how the utilize the art of telling a story in both similar and different ways. This week Dakota Arsenault is joined by Stephanie Prior to talk about Seven Samurai and The Magnificen...
43: Toronto Screenwriting Conference 2017
March 22, 2019 00:04 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBOn this week’s episode Dakota Arsenault introduces interviews that Sierra Nutkevitch conducted at the Toronto Screenwriting Conference this year. Christina Jennings– Chairman & CEO of Shaftesbury. Christina talks about what it is like to take the plunge and follow your passions and the greatness Canada has to offer in terms of content creators. Michelle Daly– Senior Director of Comedy at CBC. Michelle talks about what makes Canadian content so great and the abundance of funny women. Co...
42: Toronto Screenwriting Conference 2017
March 22, 2019 00:04 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBOn this week’s episode Dakota Arsenault introduces interviews that Sierra Nutkevitch conducted at the Toronto Screenwriting Conference this year. Christina Jennings– Chairman & CEO of Shaftesbury. Christina talks about what it is like to take the plunge and follow your passions and the greatness Canada has to offer in terms of content creators. Michelle Daly– Senior Director of Comedy at CBC. Michelle talks about what makes Canadian content so great and the abundance of funny women. Co...
41: Top 10 Films of 2016
March 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBRachel Gordon and Dakota Arsenault discuss the top films of 2016, even though it is now 4 months into 2017, as they needed time to digest everything. They were going to just award the top spot to La La Land, but at the last second decided not to. A few guests who also talk about their number one movie of last year join them this week. Gilles Leblanc- Rogue One Sierra Nutkevitch- Moana Sean Chin- Arrival Mehek Seyid- Moonlight Rachel Gordon’s top 10 list: 10. Don’t Think Twice 9. Litt...
42: Top 10 Films of 2016
March 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBRachel Gordon and Dakota Arsenault discuss the top films of 2016, even though it is now 4 months into 2017, as they needed time to digest everything. They were going to just award the top spot to La La Land, but at the last second decided not to. A few guests who also talk about their number one movie of last year join them this week. Gilles Leblanc- Rogue One Sierra Nutkevitch- Moana Sean Chin- Arrival Mehek Seyid- Moonlight Rachel Gordon’s top 10 list: 10. Don’t Think Twice 9. Litt...
41: Post Oscars Recap 2017
March 21, 2019 23:58 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBAfter all the craziness of the Oscars Dakota Arsenault and Mehek Seyid needed to talk about what transpired. – La La Land was accidentally named Best Picture because of an envelope mixup – Jimmy Kimmel making fun of non-white names isn’t cool – John Legend performed both La La Land songs – Mahershala Ali was the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar – Damien Chazelle is the youngest Best Director winner ever – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won the first Oscar for a Potter-verse...
40: Post Oscars Recap 2017
March 21, 2019 23:58 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBAfter all the craziness of the Oscars Dakota Arsenault and Mehek Seyid needed to talk about what transpired. – La La Land was accidentally named Best Picture because of an envelope mixup – Jimmy Kimmel making fun of non-white names isn’t cool – John Legend performed both La La Land songs – Mahershala Ali was the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar – Damien Chazelle is the youngest Best Director winner ever – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won the first Oscar for a Potter-verse...
40: Oscar Predictions 2017 Part 2
March 21, 2019 23:56 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBJust in time for your last minute Oscar pool’s Dakota Arsenault and Rachel Gordon host the second annual Contra Zoom Oscar Extravaganza! Your hosts are joined by film buff and Capsule co-host Mehek Seyid. Here are the final predictions for Part 2 of the two-part special. If you missed Part 1, listen HERE. There will be a recap episode after the Oscars. Best Documentary Dakota- O.J.: Made in America Rachel- O.J.: Made in America Mehek- O.J.: Made in America Best Foreign Language Film ...
39: Oscar Predictions 2017 Part 2
March 21, 2019 23:56 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBJust in time for your last minute Oscar pool’s Dakota Arsenault and Rachel Gordon host the second annual Contra Zoom Oscar Extravaganza! Your hosts are joined by film buff and Capsule co-host Mehek Seyid. Here are the final predictions for Part 2 of the two-part special. If you missed Part 1, listen HERE. There will be a recap episode after the Oscars. Best Documentary Dakota- O.J.: Made in America Rachel- O.J.: Made in America Mehek- O.J.: Made in America Best Foreign Language Film ...
39: Oscar Predictions 2017 Part 1
March 21, 2019 23:54 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBJust in time for your last minute Oscar pool’s Dakota Arsenault and Rachel Gordon host the second annual Contra Zoom Oscar Extravaganza! Your hosts are joined by film buff and Capsule co-host Mehek Seyid. Here are the final predictions for Part 1 of the two part special. Best Live Action Short Film Dakota- Enemies Within (not on pod) Best Documentary Short Film Dakota- Joe’s Violin Best Animated Short Film Dakota- Blind Vaysha (not on pod) Rachel- Pearl Best Sound Mixing Dakota-La ...
38: Oscar Predictions 2017 Part 1
March 21, 2019 23:54 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBJust in time for your last minute Oscar pool’s Dakota Arsenault and Rachel Gordon host the second annual Contra Zoom Oscar Extravaganza! Your hosts are joined by film buff and Capsule co-host Mehek Seyid. Here are the final predictions for Part 1 of the two part special. Best Live Action Short Film Dakota- Enemies Within (not on pod) Best Documentary Short Film Dakota- Joe’s Violin Best Animated Short Film Dakota- Blind Vaysha (not on pod) Rachel- Pearl Best Sound Mixing Dakota-La ...
38: Manchester by the Lion
March 21, 2019 23:52 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBOn this last episode of this year’s breakdown of the Best Picture nominated films Dakota Arsenault talks about Manchester By the Sea and Lion. On last week’s episode of Contra Zoom he discussed Hell or High Water, Fences and Moonlight. These are the nominations for Manchester By the Sea Best Picture Best Actor- Casey Affleck Best Supporting Actor- Lucas Hedges Best Supporting Actress- Michelle Williams Best Director- Kenneth Lonergan Best Original Screenplay- Kenneth Lonergan These...
37: Manchester by the Lion
March 21, 2019 23:52 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBOn this last episode of this year’s breakdown of the Best Picture nominated films Dakota Arsenault talks about Manchester By the Sea and Lion. On last week’s episode of Contra Zoom he discussed Hell or High Water, Fences and Moonlight. These are the nominations for Manchester By the Sea Best Picture Best Actor- Casey Affleck Best Supporting Actor- Lucas Hedges Best Supporting Actress- Michelle Williams Best Director- Kenneth Lonergan Best Original Screenplay- Kenneth Lonergan These...
37: Hell or High Fences in Moonlight
March 21, 2019 23:50 - 50 minutes - 23 MBOn this second episode of this year’s breakdown of the Best Picture nominated films Dakota Arsenault and Rachel Gordon talks about Moonlight, Fences and Hell or High Water. On last week’s episode of Contra Zoom he discussed Hidden Figures and La La Land. These are the nominations for Moonlight Best Picture Best Supporting Actor- Mahershala Ali Best Supporting Actress- Naomie Harris Best Directing- Barry Jenkins Best Cinematography- James Laxton Best Film Editing- Joi McMillon and...
36: Hell or High Fences in Moonlight
March 21, 2019 23:50 - 50 minutes - 23 MBOn this second episode of this year’s breakdown of the Best Picture nominated films Dakota Arsenault and Rachel Gordon talks about Moonlight, Fences and Hell or High Water. On last week’s episode of Contra Zoom he discussed Hidden Figures and La La Land. These are the nominations for Moonlight Best Picture Best Supporting Actor- Mahershala Ali Best Supporting Actress- Naomie Harris Best Directing- Barry Jenkins Best Cinematography- James Laxton Best Film Editing- Joi McMillon and...