Contra Zoom
Contra Zoom is a film based podcast going in depth about varying movie related subjects. Dakota Arsenault, Rachel Ho and guests go over both academic and the fun aspects of enjoying the film medium. Episodes feature lists, interviews and comparisons. Email us at [email protected]
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June 3, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 336: 2026 Canadian Screen AwardsThe 2026 Canadian Screen Awards concluded their week-long celebration. On Contra Zoom Pod, they discuss the big winners, losers and snubs.
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May 29, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 335: Interview with Tommy Avallone of MySpaceJeff Bulmer had the chance to talk with the director of the film MySpace, Tommy Avallone, for Contra Zoom Pod after it played at Hot Docs.
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May 23, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 334: 2026 Hot DocsThe 2026 Hot Docs festival, celebrating the best in documentary cinema, has come to a close. Contra Zoom Pod discusses eight films that played!
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April 17, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 333: Interview With Amalie Atkins of Agatha’s AlmanacJeff Bulmer interviews Amalie Atkins, the director of the new doc Agatha’s Almanac, which stars her grandma, who runs a 64-acre farm in Manitoba.
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April 7, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 332: Best Films of 2025Now that Oscar season has come and gone, it is finally time for Contra Zoom to put a bow on the films from 2025. We rank our top 10 films of the year.
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April 1, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 331: 2026 Canadian Screen Award NominationsThe noms for the Canadian Screen Awards have been released. Contra Zoom Pod discusses the new rule changes, our favourite nominated films and more.
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March 27, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 330: Interview With Alireza Khatami of The Things You KillJeff Bulmer of Contra Zoom Pod had the chance to interview Alireza Khatami, the director of the new film The Things You Kill.
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March 17, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 329: 2026 Oscar Wrap-UpThe 98th Oscars are now behind us! Contra Zoom Pod discuss the big moments, winners and losers from Hollywood’s biggest night.
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March 11, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod 328: 2026 Oscar PredictionsThe Oscars are next week, so it is time to predict who will come away with all the awards. Joining Dakota this week is Thomas Stoneham-Judge.
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March 8, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 327: Interview With Alison McAlpine of Perfectly A StrangenessJeff Bulmer interviews Alison McAlpine, the director of the Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Short, Perfectly a Strangeness.
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March 3, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 326: 2026 Oscar DraftContra Zoom Pod is back with their fourth annual Oscar Draft. Each player selects 5 films nominated at this year’s Oscars ceremony!
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February 26, 2026
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 325: Marty Frankenstein The Train AgentOn the latest Contra Zoom Pod, they look at the odds that Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent and Train Dreams have to win their Oscar nods.
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film
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TV
Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair Review: A Wonderful Extension to the Original
Smartly written, hilariously performed, and most importantly, entirely full of heart, the only major thing wrong with the Malcolm in the Middle sequel is that four episodes simply aren't enough.
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music
The Classics Shelf: The Ten Worst Songs to Win an Oscar
What are the worst songs to win the Oscar for Best Original Song? Bil Antoniou picks 10 flat notes in the history of the Academy Awards.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 336: 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards concluded their week-long celebration. On Contra Zoom Pod, they discuss the big winners, losers and snubs.
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