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Contra Zoom Pod

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Contra 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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35: La La Figures

March 21, 2019 23:48 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

On this second episode of this year’s breakdown of the Best Picture nominated films Dakota Arsenaulttalks about Hidden Figures and La La Land. On last week’s episode of Contra Zoom he discussed Hacksaw Ridge and Arrival.  These are the nominations for Hidden Figures Best Picture  Best Supporting Actress- Octavia Spencer Best Adapted Screenplay- Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi These are the nominations for La La Land Best Picture  Best Actor- Ryan Gosling Best Actress- Emma Stone...

36: La La Figures

March 21, 2019 23:48 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

On this second episode of this year’s breakdown of the Best Picture nominated films Dakota Arsenaulttalks about Hidden Figures and La La Land. On last week’s episode of Contra Zoom he discussed Hacksaw Ridge and Arrival.  These are the nominations for Hidden Figures Best Picture  Best Supporting Actress- Octavia Spencer Best Adapted Screenplay- Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi These are the nominations for La La Land Best Picture  Best Actor- Ryan Gosling Best Actress- Emma Stone...

34: The Arrival of Hacksaw Ridge

March 21, 2019 23:47 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

This is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakotadoes every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about Arrivaland Hacksaw Ridge. These are the nominations for Arrival – Best Picture  – Best Director Denis Villeneuve  – Best Adapted Screenplay Eric Heisserer  – Best Cinematography Bradford Young  – Best Film Editing Joe Walker  – Best Production Design Patrice Vermette  Paul Hotte ...

35: The Arrival of Hacksaw Ridge

March 21, 2019 23:47 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

This is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakotadoes every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about Arrivaland Hacksaw Ridge. These are the nominations for Arrival – Best Picture  – Best Director Denis Villeneuve  – Best Adapted Screenplay Eric Heisserer  – Best Cinematography Bradford Young  – Best Film Editing Joe Walker  – Best Production Design Patrice Vermette  Paul Hotte ...

33: Best Moments of 2016

March 21, 2019 23:46 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

Dakota Arsenault is proud to announce that Rachel Gordon will join Contra Zoom as the permanent co-host along with her new role as Associate Film Editor! – You can check out Andreas Babiolakis’ Top 25 Films of 2016 and Top 25 Performances of 2016. – You can find the top grossing films of 2016 HERE.  – Dakota’s thoughts on trends: Great child acting this year (Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, etc), DC movies suck but Marvel movies are still great, obsession with Letterboxd (Dakota’s...

34: Best Moments of 2016

March 21, 2019 23:46 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

Dakota Arsenault is proud to announce that Rachel Gordon will join Contra Zoom as the permanent co-host along with her new role as Associate Film Editor! – You can check out Andreas Babiolakis’ Top 25 Films of 2016 and Top 25 Performances of 2016. – You can find the top grossing films of 2016 HERE.  – Dakota’s thoughts on trends: Great child acting this year (Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, etc), DC movies suck but Marvel movies are still great, obsession with Letterboxd (Dakota’s...

33: Divine Brown and Passing Strange

March 21, 2019 23:42 - 12 minutes - 5.99 MB

On this mini-episode Dakota Arsenault talks to the lovely and talented Divine Brown, who is most well known for her music career but she is about to star in the musical Passing Strange.  Passing Strange is having its Toronto premiere later this month and it is a rock and roll epic that features a live band on stage accompanying the actors. It is being produced by Acting Up Stage Productions and Obsidian Theatre Company and it will be performed at The Opera House. The show runs from January...

32: Divine Brown and Passing Strange

March 21, 2019 23:42 - 12 minutes - 5.99 MB

On this mini-episode Dakota Arsenault talks to the lovely and talented Divine Brown, who is most well known for her music career but she is about to star in the musical Passing Strange.  Passing Strange is having its Toronto premiere later this month and it is a rock and roll epic that features a live band on stage accompanying the actors. It is being produced by Acting Up Stage Productions and Obsidian Theatre Company and it will be performed at The Opera House. The show runs from January...

31: In Memory of Bill Marshall and Praise of TIFF

March 21, 2019 23:40 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

This week Dakota is joined by Rachel Gordon to talk about the passing of TIFF founder Bill Marshall, who sadly passed away at the age of 77 on January 1st, 2017.  Dakota and Rachel share some great quotes and stories that emerged in a fantastic obituary from TIFF, which include stories from the people who knew him best.  TIFF while a massive film festival also celebrates Canadian film like no other including every ten years naming the best Canadian made films of all time.  The People’s Ch...

32: In Memory of Bill Marshall and Praise of TIFF

March 21, 2019 23:40 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

This week Dakota is joined by Rachel Gordon to talk about the passing of TIFF founder Bill Marshall, who sadly passed away at the age of 77 on January 1st, 2017.  Dakota and Rachel share some great quotes and stories that emerged in a fantastic obituary from TIFF, which include stories from the people who knew him best.  TIFF while a massive film festival also celebrates Canadian film like no other including every ten years naming the best Canadian made films of all time.  The People’s Ch...

31: Wings To Birdman 1968-1977 Part 2

March 21, 2019 23:39 - 1 hour - 38.1 MB

On this episode the guys start talk about the forth edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. The years are 1968-1977 (the 40th-49th Oscar winners). In Part One the guys reveal their bottom five of the decade. 10. Oliver!  9. Rocky  8. Patton  7. The French Connection  6. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest  Here are the top five pictures in our rankings. Dakota’s ratings come first and Andreas’ second next to each film. 5. The Sting 8.2/10 9/10 4. Midnight Cowboy 8.5/10 9/10 3. A...

30: Wings To Birdman 1968-1977 Part 2

March 21, 2019 23:39 - 1 hour - 38.1 MB

On this episode the guys start talk about the forth edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. The years are 1968-1977 (the 40th-49th Oscar winners). In Part One the guys reveal their bottom five of the decade. 10. Oliver!  9. Rocky  8. Patton  7. The French Connection  6. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest  Here are the top five pictures in our rankings. Dakota’s ratings come first and Andreas’ second next to each film. 5. The Sting 8.2/10 9/10 4. Midnight Cowboy 8.5/10 9/10 3. A...

30: Halloween Movie Suggestions

March 21, 2019 23:37 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week Dakota Arsenault is joined by special guest Rachel Gordon as they talk about their favourite movies you should watch during the Halloween season!  New Horror (1980’s on)-  Rachel suggests watching The Blair Witch Project Dakota suggests watching The Thing Classic Horror- Rachel suggests watching anything from Alfred Hitchcock specifically Psycho or The Birds Dakota suggests watching The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Comedy Horror- Rachel suggests watching The Rocky Horror Picture...

29: Halloween Movie Suggestions

March 21, 2019 23:37 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week Dakota Arsenault is joined by special guest Rachel Gordon as they talk about their favourite movies you should watch during the Halloween season!  New Horror (1980’s on)-  Rachel suggests watching The Blair Witch Project Dakota suggests watching The Thing Classic Horror- Rachel suggests watching anything from Alfred Hitchcock specifically Psycho or The Birds Dakota suggests watching The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Comedy Horror- Rachel suggests watching The Rocky Horror Picture...

29: TIFF 2016 Wrap-up

March 21, 2019 23:35 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

Mehek Seyid joins Dakota and Andreas this week as they discuss the Toronto International Film Festival including the big winners and some other must sees. Links: – La La Land was the big winner taking home the People’s Choice award and both Andreas and Mehek are in sync lavishing even more praise on the Oscar front runner. – Jackie was another film both Mehek and Andreas saw with Natalie Portman getting some serious Oscar buzz for a Best Actress win. – Lion was the only film that made Me...

28: TIFF 2016 Wrap-up

March 21, 2019 23:35 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

Mehek Seyid joins Dakota and Andreas this week as they discuss the Toronto International Film Festival including the big winners and some other must sees. Links: – La La Land was the big winner taking home the People’s Choice award and both Andreas and Mehek are in sync lavishing even more praise on the Oscar front runner. – Jackie was another film both Mehek and Andreas saw with Natalie Portman getting some serious Oscar buzz for a Best Actress win. – Lion was the only film that made Me...

27: From Wings to Birdman 1968-1977 Part 1

March 21, 2019 23:33 - 1 hour - 40.8 MB

On this episode the guys start talk about the forth edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. The years are 1968-1977 (the 40th-49th Oscar winners). Our photographer Katrina Lat joins us to talk about her favourite movies. – Down With Love – Singin’ In The Rain – Big Fish Here are the bottom five pictures in our rankings. Dakota’s ratings come first and Andreas’ second next to each film. 10. Oliver! 6/10 5/10 9. Rocky 6.5/10 6/10 8. Patton 7.5/10 8/10 7. The French Connection ...

28: From Wings to Birdman 1968-1977 Part 1

March 21, 2019 23:33 - 1 hour - 40.8 MB

On this episode the guys start talk about the forth edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. The years are 1968-1977 (the 40th-49th Oscar winners). Our photographer Katrina Lat joins us to talk about her favourite movies. – Down With Love – Singin’ In The Rain – Big Fish Here are the bottom five pictures in our rankings. Dakota’s ratings come first and Andreas’ second next to each film. 10. Oliver! 6/10 5/10 9. Rocky 6.5/10 6/10 8. Patton 7.5/10 8/10 7. The French Connection ...

26: Gene Wilder Tribute

March 21, 2019 23:31 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Even though Dakota Arsenault and Andreas Babiolakis are currently prepping for their proper return to Contra Zoom, it is only fitting for them to have a tribute to one of the greatest comedic actors ever in Gene Wilder. The guys talk about their favourite Wilder movies, moments and what made him so special.  Enjoy some great clips from some of his movies. – Puttin’ On the Ritz from Young Frankenstein – The Waco Kid introduction from Blazing Saddles – Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka and...

27: Gene Wilder Tribute

March 21, 2019 23:31 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Even though Dakota Arsenault and Andreas Babiolakis are currently prepping for their proper return to Contra Zoom, it is only fitting for them to have a tribute to one of the greatest comedic actors ever in Gene Wilder. The guys talk about their favourite Wilder movies, moments and what made him so special.  Enjoy some great clips from some of his movies. – Puttin’ On the Ritz from Young Frankenstein – The Waco Kid introduction from Blazing Saddles – Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka and...

25: Carolina Bartczak from X-Men: Apocalypse

March 20, 2019 21:40 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

Dakota Arsenault and Andreas Babiolakis review the new film X-Men: Apocalypse. In the end the guys think the film is good, but not great and nowhere near the super negative reviews some critics have been giving it. – Andreas spoke with Canadian actress Carolina Bartczak who plays Magneto’s wife, Magda, in the new summer blockbuster film X-Men: Apocalypse. Carolina talks about meeting Jennifer Lawrence for the first time and what a great actor Michael Fassbender is work with. – Dakota’s old...

26: Carolina Bartczak from X-Men: Apocalypse

March 20, 2019 21:40 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

Dakota Arsenault and Andreas Babiolakis review the new film X-Men: Apocalypse. In the end the guys think the film is good, but not great and nowhere near the super negative reviews some critics have been giving it. – Andreas spoke with Canadian actress Carolina Bartczak who plays Magneto’s wife, Magda, in the new summer blockbuster film X-Men: Apocalypse. Carolina talks about meeting Jennifer Lawrence for the first time and what a great actor Michael Fassbender is work with. – Dakota’s old...

24: TORONTO SCREENWRITING CONFERENCE WITH Emily Andras and Moira Walley-Beckett

March 20, 2019 21:23 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

This is the third year in a row that Live in Limbo has attended the Toronto Screenwriting Conference and the second year that Contra Zoom has done a pod and interviews on the great weekend. Here you can listen to last year’s episode, which features interviews with David S Goyer and Mara Brock Akil. Links: This is Part Two of our TSC coverage at Contra Zoom. On Part One there were interviews with Glen Mazzara and Stephen Falk. Make sure you read the recap of the weekend, Day 1 done by Andr...

25: TORONTO SCREENWRITING CONFERENCE WITH Emily Andras and Moira Walley-Beckett

March 20, 2019 21:23 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

This is the third year in a row that Live in Limbo has attended the Toronto Screenwriting Conference and the second year that Contra Zoom has done a pod and interviews on the great weekend. Here you can listen to last year’s episode, which features interviews with David S Goyer and Mara Brock Akil. Links: This is Part Two of our TSC coverage at Contra Zoom. On Part One there were interviews with Glen Mazzara and Stephen Falk. Make sure you read the recap of the weekend, Day 1 done by Andr...

23: Toronto Screenwriting Conference with Glen Mazzara and Stephen Falk

March 20, 2019 21:19 - 1 hour - 28.6 MB

This is the third year in a row that Live in Limbo has attended the Toronto Screenwriting Conference and the second year that Contra Zoom has done a pod and interviews on the great weekend. Here you can listen to last year’s episode, which features interviews with David S Goyer and Mara Brock Akil.  Make sure you read the recap of the weekend, Day 1 done by Andreas Babiolakis and Day 2 done by our special guest Nathaniel Roizen.  Andreas got the chance to interview two of the amazing speak...

24: Toronto Screenwriting Conference with Glen Mazzara and Stephen Falk

March 20, 2019 21:19 - 1 hour - 28.6 MB

This is the third year in a row that Live in Limbo has attended the Toronto Screenwriting Conference and the second year that Contra Zoom has done a pod and interviews on the great weekend. Here you can listen to last year’s episode, which features interviews with David S Goyer and Mara Brock Akil.  Make sure you read the recap of the weekend, Day 1 done by Andreas Babiolakis and Day 2 done by our special guest Nathaniel Roizen.  Andreas got the chance to interview two of the amazing speak...

22: Summer Movie Preview

March 20, 2019 01:55 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

This week Dakota Arsenault is joined by a special guest in Mehek Seyid to talk about some of the films we are most excited to see. April – Sing Street May – Captain America: Civil War – The Angry Birds Movie – X-Men: Apocalypse – The Lobster – The Nice Guys (Redband) June – Me Before You – The Conjuring 2 – Finding Dory – Independence Day: Resurgence – Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (Redband) – Swiss Army Man July – The BFG – Ghostbusters – Jason Bourne – Mike and Dav...

23: Summer Movie Preview

March 20, 2019 01:55 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

This week Dakota Arsenault is joined by a special guest in Mehek Seyid to talk about some of the films we are most excited to see. April – Sing Street May – Captain America: Civil War – The Angry Birds Movie – X-Men: Apocalypse – The Lobster – The Nice Guys (Redband) June – Me Before You – The Conjuring 2 – Finding Dory – Independence Day: Resurgence – Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (Redband) – Swiss Army Man July – The BFG – Ghostbusters – Jason Bourne – Mike and Dav...

22: From Wings To Birdman 1958-1967 Part 1

March 20, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

On this episode the guys start talk about the forth edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. The years are 1958-1967 (the 30th– 39th Oscar winners). You can find Edition 3 HERE and Part 2 of it HERE.  Katrina Wong-Shue joined us on this episode and talked about her favourite films of all time. – A Nightmare Before Christmas – A Goofy Movie – The Lion King – Beauty and the Beast Make sure you follow Katrina on Twitter!  10. Gigi 4/10  9. Tom Jones 5.5/10 8. Ben-Hur 7/10 7. Th...

21: From Wings To Birdman 1958-1967 Part 1

March 20, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

On this episode the guys start talk about the forth edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. The years are 1958-1967 (the 30th– 39th Oscar winners). You can find Edition 3 HERE and Part 2 of it HERE.  Katrina Wong-Shue joined us on this episode and talked about her favourite films of all time. – A Nightmare Before Christmas – A Goofy Movie – The Lion King – Beauty and the Beast Make sure you follow Katrina on Twitter!  10. Gigi 4/10  9. Tom Jones 5.5/10 8. Ben-Hur 7/10 7. Th...

20: Top 10 Films of 2015

March 20, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 33 MB

While it is March, the guys finally get around to discussing their ten favourite films of last year. Mehek Seyid who is just as passionate about movies as Dakota and Andreas joins them. Andreas moderates this episode as he had already made a post back in December talking about his twenty favourite films of last year. Also if you missed it, Andreas did a post about the twenty best performances too! Andreas’ Top 10 films of 2015 10. Ex Machina 9. Love and Mercy 8. Room 7. Mad Max: Fury Ro...

21: Top 10 Films of 2015

March 20, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 33 MB

While it is March, the guys finally get around to discussing their ten favourite films of last year. Mehek Seyid who is just as passionate about movies as Dakota and Andreas joins them. Andreas moderates this episode as he had already made a post back in December talking about his twenty favourite films of last year. Also if you missed it, Andreas did a post about the twenty best performances too! Andreas’ Top 10 films of 2015 10. Ex Machina 9. Love and Mercy 8. Room 7. Mad Max: Fury Ro...

20: Post Oscars Recap

March 20, 2019 01:45 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

This week Dakota and Andreas go over their thoughts on the 88th Oscars. From Chris Rock’s hosting to the nights big winners and losers, the guys cover it all. On the last episode Dakota, Andreas and special guest Dasha Peregedouva made their bold predictions on who they think would win. See below for how their guesses turned out. Check out Andreas’ recap of the ceremony and the big winners. Follow Dakota @Dgapa and Andreas @AndreasBabs and follow the show@ContraZoomPod on Twitter. Ways t...

19: Post Oscars Recap

March 20, 2019 01:45 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

This week Dakota and Andreas go over their thoughts on the 88th Oscars. From Chris Rock’s hosting to the nights big winners and losers, the guys cover it all. On the last episode Dakota, Andreas and special guest Dasha Peregedouva made their bold predictions on who they think would win. See below for how their guesses turned out. Check out Andreas’ recap of the ceremony and the big winners. Follow Dakota @Dgapa and Andreas @AndreasBabs and follow the show@ContraZoomPod on Twitter. Ways t...

19: OSCAR EXTRAVAGANZA 2016 PART 2

March 20, 2019 01:41 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

In part 2 of our third annual Oscar Extravaganza Dakota and Andreas are joined yet again by Dasha Peregoudova to lend her expert opinion. Our expert picks are at the bottom, look for Andreas’ post Oscar reaction’s early next week and a pod discussing the big winners and losers coming soon! Follow Dakota @Dgapa and Andreas @AndreasBabs and follow the show @ContraZoomPod on Twitter. Ways to Subscribe to Contra Zoom Podcast: Subscribe via iTunes  Subscribe via RSS Episode original post da...

18: OSCAR EXTRAVAGANZA 2016 PART 2

March 20, 2019 01:41 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

In part 2 of our third annual Oscar Extravaganza Dakota and Andreas are joined yet again by Dasha Peregoudova to lend her expert opinion. Our expert picks are at the bottom, look for Andreas’ post Oscar reaction’s early next week and a pod discussing the big winners and losers coming soon! Follow Dakota @Dgapa and Andreas @AndreasBabs and follow the show @ContraZoomPod on Twitter. Ways to Subscribe to Contra Zoom Podcast: Subscribe via iTunes  Subscribe via RSS Episode original post da...

17: Oscar Extravaganza 2016 Part 1

March 20, 2019 00:55 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

Our Oscar Extravaganza podcast used to be held over at Capsule the last few years and we are excited to have it return to the permanent home of Contra Zoom. Make sure you get up to speed with the weekly Contra Zoom episodes of past and Oscar Primers going over the contenders. Friend of the show Dasha Peregoudova who actually beat Dakota last year in his Oscar Pool, so she knows her stuff joins Dakota and Andreas this week. The gang did a trivia contest and due to some wonky math Andreas c...

18: Oscar Extravaganza 2016 Part 1

March 20, 2019 00:55 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

Our Oscar Extravaganza podcast used to be held over at Capsule the last few years and we are excited to have it return to the permanent home of Contra Zoom. Make sure you get up to speed with the weekly Contra Zoom episodes of past and Oscar Primers going over the contenders. Friend of the show Dasha Peregoudova who actually beat Dakota last year in his Oscar Pool, so she knows her stuff joins Dakota and Andreas this week. The gang did a trivia contest and due to some wonky math Andreas c...

16: Spotlight on Bear Attacks

March 05, 2019 01:55 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

This is the third Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode once again as he talks about The Revenant and Spotlight. Unfortunately due to my illness last week I was unable to talk about Brooklyn and Room, but you should still totally check those films out because they are great.  This is the last Oscar Primer Podcast, but you can check out my first and second ones t...

17: Spotlight on Bear Attacks

March 05, 2019 01:55 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

This is the third Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode once again as he talks about The Revenant and Spotlight. Unfortunately due to my illness last week I was unable to talk about Brooklyn and Room, but you should still totally check those films out because they are great.  This is the last Oscar Primer Podcast, but you can check out my first and second ones t...

15: The Big Fury Road

March 05, 2019 01:52 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This is the second Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode once again as he talks about Mad Max: Fury Road and The Big Short. These are the nominees for Mad Max: Fury Road. – Best Picture – Best Directing for George Miller  – Best Cinematography – Best Editing – Best Production Design – Best Costume Design – Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Best Sound Mixing ...

16: The Big Fury Road

March 05, 2019 01:52 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This is the second Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode once again as he talks about Mad Max: Fury Road and The Big Short. These are the nominees for Mad Max: Fury Road. – Best Picture – Best Directing for George Miller  – Best Cinematography – Best Editing – Best Production Design – Best Costume Design – Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Best Sound Mixing ...

14: Star Wars Prequels, Originals and Sequels

March 05, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Who cares that Star Wars: The Force Awakens came out way back in December! Dakota and Andreas give a review for what will end up being the first of second highest grossing film of all time! The guys really enjoyed the film with Andreas even putting the film at number 11 in his top films of 2015 post! The guys then discuss if the Original’s were as great as everyone remembers and if the Prequel’s were as terrible as everyone remembers.  The next Star Wars film has actually been pushed back ...

15: Star Wars Prequels, Originals and Sequels

March 05, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Who cares that Star Wars: The Force Awakens came out way back in December! Dakota and Andreas give a review for what will end up being the first of second highest grossing film of all time! The guys really enjoyed the film with Andreas even putting the film at number 11 in his top films of 2015 post! The guys then discuss if the Original’s were as great as everyone remembers and if the Prequel’s were as terrible as everyone remembers.  The next Star Wars film has actually been pushed back ...

13: Bridge of Martians

March 05, 2019 01:48 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, 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 The Martian and Bridge of Spies. These are the nominations for The Martian – Best Picture – Best Actor for Matt Damon – Best Adapted Screenplay  – Best Production Design – Best Sound Mixing – Best Sound Editing – Best Visual Effects These are the nominations for Bridge of Spies – B...

14: Bridge of Martians

March 05, 2019 01:48 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, 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 The Martian and Bridge of Spies. These are the nominations for The Martian – Best Picture – Best Actor for Matt Damon – Best Adapted Screenplay  – Best Production Design – Best Sound Mixing – Best Sound Editing – Best Visual Effects These are the nominations for Bridge of Spies – B...

12: Oscar Nomination Reactions

March 05, 2019 01:45 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week Dakota and Andreas go over the just announced Oscar nominations.  The guys talk about the films with the most nominations including The Revenant with 12, Mad Max: Fury Road with 10 and The Martian with 7. They also talk about surprises both good and bad and some snubs. They also go through the big categories and discuss whom the early front-runners of some key categories are: – Best Picture – Best Director – Best Actor – Best Actress – Best Supporting Actor – Best Supportin...

13: Oscar Nomination Reactions

March 05, 2019 01:45 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week Dakota and Andreas go over the just announced Oscar nominations.  The guys talk about the films with the most nominations including The Revenant with 12, Mad Max: Fury Road with 10 and The Martian with 7. They also talk about surprises both good and bad and some snubs. They also go through the big categories and discuss whom the early front-runners of some key categories are: – Best Picture – Best Director – Best Actor – Best Actress – Best Supporting Actor – Best Supportin...

12: FROM WINGS TO BIRDMAN 1947-1958 PART 2

March 01, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

*So I totally realized, that there never was an episode 11 and that makes everything out of whack, so this is actually episode 11. Enjoy!* On this episode the guys continue their talk about the third edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. Check out Part 1 from the years are 1948-1957 (the 20th– 29th Oscar winners) here. You can find Edition 1 here and Edition 2 here and Part 2 here.  In Part One the guys reveal their bottom five of the decade. 10. The Greatest Show on Earth 9. A...

11: FROM WINGS TO BIRDMAN 1947-1958 PART 2

March 01, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

*So I totally realized, that there never was an episode 11 and that makes everything out of whack, so this is actually episode 11. Enjoy!* On this episode the guys continue their talk about the third edition of their Best Picture Winners revisits. Check out Part 1 from the years are 1948-1957 (the 20th– 29th Oscar winners) here. You can find Edition 1 here and Edition 2 here and Part 2 here.  In Part One the guys reveal their bottom five of the decade. 10. The Greatest Show on Earth 9. A...

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