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Contra Zoom Pod

Dakota Arsenault
Toronto International Film Festival
Sinners
One Battle After Another
Canadian Screen Awards
Oscars
Paying For It
Toronto
Green Room
Agatha's Almanac
Perfectly a Strangeness
Frankenstein (1931)
Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein
Myspace
New York Film Festival
Zacharias Kunuk
Oasis
Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
Canadian Cinema
Wrong Husband

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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Our first director ranked episode since episode 175: Wes Anderson Ranked we look at the films by Paul Thomas Anderson in celebration of his 10th film being released and him winning Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars. Dakota and Jeff rank al... more

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The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards concluded their week long celebration. The big film winners were 40 Acres, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie and Honey Bunch. Matthew Simpson joins the show as we discuss the big winners, losers and snubs.

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MySpace is a new documentary about the rise and fall of the once all encompassing social media site MySpace and the effect it had on the world. Jeff Bulmer had the chance to talk with the director of the film Tommy Avallone about trying to get Tom An... more

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The 2026 Hot Docs film festival, celebrating the best in documentary cinema from around the world has come to a close. We discuss eight films that played including The Seoul Guardians, My Foreign Land, Replica, Gimme Truth, The Ballad of Judas Priest... more

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Recent Guests

Tommy Avallone
Director of the documentary MySpace
MySpace documentary
Episode: 335: Interview with Tommy Avallone of MySpace
Pedro Lima
Brazilian film critic
Independent / Brazilian film criticism
Episode: 334: 2026 Hot Docs
Rach Epstein
Writer for the site specializing in horror
Contra Zoom Pod / Horror writing
Episode: 334: 2026 Hot Docs
Amalie Atkins
Director of Agatha's Almanac
Amalie Atkins (filmmaker)
Episode: 333: Interview With Amalie Atkins of Agatha's Almanac
Randy Meehan
Cinema Cave Press critic
Cinema Cave Press
Episode: 332: Best Films of 2025
Rachel Ho
Editor at Exclaim magazine
Exclaim
Episode: 332: Best Films of 2025
Marta Djordjevic
critic, Rewind and Revive; Cascadia group member
Rewind and Revive, Cascadia
Episode: 332: Best Films of 2025
Alireza Khatami
Director of The Things You Kill
Episode: 330: Interview With Alireza Khatami of The Things You Kill
Alison McAlpine
Director of Perfectly a Strangeness
Perfectly a Strangeness
Episode: 327: Interview With Alison McAlpine of Perfectly A Strangeness

Hosts

Dakota Arsenault
Host focusing on in-depth film discussions with guests across genres and regions.
Jeff Bulmer
Co-host providing expert commentary on cinema trends, awards, and Canadian film discourse.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • All Things Movies with Dakota for the Win

    Contra Zoom Pod with Dakota is a total win. All things movies with a likable host. If you love movies I recommend this podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steel City Celtic
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    A smart and extremely well put together show that covers a wide range of cinema, and is always interesting and informative. A great listen for your weekly rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Simpson
    Canada2 years ago
  • Very knowledgable

    Great show! The host is super knowledgable but still maintains an approachable atmosphere for film discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth_Vargas
    United States2 years ago
  • Two Thumbs Up

    Consistently informative & entertaining, the pod covers a wide range of film topics with great insight and intriguing questions. The hosts have great chemistry & banter as they expertly articulate their opinions on the various films they cover. Always enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brodie Cotnam
    Canada3 years ago
  • Two Thumbs Up

    Consistently informative & entertaining, the pod covers a wide range of film topics with great insight and intriguing questions. Always enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brodie Cotnam
    Canada4 years ago

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Audience finds the mix of Canadian cinema and festival discussion valuable for industry listeners.
Episodes are informative, covering wide cinema topics with strong guest contributions.
Listeners praise deep film knowledge and engaging host–guest chemistry.
A few note uneven audio quality but still enjoy the content and insights.

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335: Interview with Tommy Avallone of MySpace
Q: Was there material about Napster that didn't make the cut?
Yes, Napster's broader story exists in the film's framing, but some deeper Napster narratives and specific incidents were left out due to archival limits and focus on MySpace' broader cultural impact.
335: Interview with Tommy Avallone of MySpace
Q: What was the biggest challenge in assembling interview subjects for the documentary?
Choosing a broad, representative cross-section of users, creators, and influencers who embodied MySpace's varied ecosystem, while balancing depth with the film's narrative pace.
335: Interview with Tommy Avallone of MySpace
Q: Why is 2025 the right time for the MySpace story to come out in this form?
Because generations now are entering the real world who only knew a world with social media evolving from basic forums, and this film captures the origin stories and the all-in-one concept of early MySpace that led to today's social platforms.
318: A24 Retrospective - Room
Q: What to you makes an A24 film?
Alex discusses vibe, aesthetic, and balance between hipster artsy pretension and substance, noting that A24 films tend to be smaller-budget, drama-driven with strong narration or voice, and often less comedic, while still delivering on artistic ambition.
318: A24 Retrospective - Room
Q: What director Dead or Alive would make a good A24 film?
The guests propose directors like Derek Cianfranc, Andrew Dominik, Ben Wheatley, and Jonathan Levine, focusing on directors whose sensibilities could align with A24's tone, budget constraints, and stylistic leanings.

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This show dives into film with in-depth analyses, festival coverage, interviews, and debates about cinema from multiple angles—storytelling, production, and industry trends. Episodes balance thoughtful critique with accessible banter, often featuring interviews with directors, critics, and industry insiders, plus listener-sourced contributions and top-10 style discussions. A standout aspect is the mix of Canadian cinema focus, Oscar-season perspectives, and cross-pertilization from guests with diverse regional and genre viewpoints, making it a strong pick for listeners who want both rigor and personality in film discourse.

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Recent guests on Contra Zoom Pod include:

1. Tommy Avallone
2. Pedro Lima
3. Rach Epstein
4. Amalie Atkins
5. Randy Meehan
6. Rachel Ho
7. Marta Djordjevic
8. Alireza Khatami

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