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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Who had the best Canadian film draft? Was it Dakota, Matthew, Bil or Matt? Have your say!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Forgot this copy of Strangers on a Train!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Updated Alfred Hitchcock collection, by my count I own 40 of the films he directed, and 4 versions of Psycho (VHS, DVD, Blu, 4K). What’s your favourite from the master of suspense?

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Favourite film from the year I turned 18

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Final predictions for the Oscsrs! I am not feeling confident about Actor, Supp Actor or International!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Have you checked out the latest podcast? Here are our double bill pairings we would make with Room. Kramer vs Kramer (Dakota’s pick), Prisoners (Matthew’s pick) and The Lovely Bones (Alex’s pick). What would you make as a double bill pairings? open.spotify.com/episode/44Rr...

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

In honour of the great Martin Scorsese’s birthday, here is my ranking of the 17 films I’ve seen of his. What’s your favourite?

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Just caught the absolute bonkers Deathstalker from Canadian special effects wiz Steven Kostanski. It’s like if the Monty Python decided to make their version of Lord of the Rings.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

My body is locked and ready to watch the 35mm restoration of Jaws. Easily one of the greatest films ever made. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Now seated for Frankenstein (the 5th public screening of the film!!). I hope Guillermo approves of my sock choice! #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Roofman is a hilarious comedy about a genius robber who is just not smart. But then it turns into a tender drama about forgiving yourself and getting better. Channing Tatum is fantastic and pairs wonderfully with Kirsten Dunst (and Ben Mendelsohn as a very sincere pastor). #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Modern Whore is a delightful and educational documentary about ups and downs as a sex worker and demystifying the oldest profession in the world. Andrea Werhun is a blast to watch! #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Obsession might the most horrifying film I've ever seen. Inde Navarette is nothing short of spectacular as a girl who by a wish becomes the most in love person in the world and the lengths she will go to keep her new boyfriend. Many images will haunt me for a long time. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Steal Away from Canadian legend Clement Virgo, is a densely packed allegory about slavery, colonialism and refugees. It's haunting and beautiful even if you can't quite be sure what everything means. This will be a film that wi be studied for years. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The Ballad of a Small Player is a sweaty more intimate followup than Edward Berger's last two films. Colin Farrell may look slimy but his soul is fully bared in this film that is the last thing you'd expect. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Christy starring Sydney Sweeney is a by the numbers biopic which is a shame coming from someone as talented as David Michôd. Sweeney is fine, Ben Foster is one note but Merrit Weaver and Katy O'Brien steal their scenes. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Well Nouvelle Vague shows two things, there were so many cool artists hanging out in Paris in the 50s and the French continue to making smoking look cool. This film is a delight!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Very excited to be sitting down for the Canadian premiere of Nouvelle Vague, one of two new Richard Linklater films. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Just watched Blue Heron, a tender emotionally complicated film about how difficult it can be to love your family sometimes. It features nonconventional timeline that is as unique as it is bold. An early contender for Best Cascadian Film with @cascadiacritics.bsky.social #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Starting of my third day at #TIFF50 with The Smashing Machine followed by Blue Heron a potential Best Cascadian Film nominee, and ending with one of the two Linklater films playing in Nouvelle Vague.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Now seated for my last movie of my second day with The Secret Agent.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

About to see Eternity the new A24 film, one where I got the chance to work one day on and was in awe of the sets they built.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The Christophers (Soderbergh's 3rd movie of 2025) is a delightful two hander punctuated by the dry and witty musings of Ian McKellen and full body eye rolls from Michaela Cole. It's so much more than just an art movie and Soderbergh continues his streak of small but excellent films. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

For my second day at #TIFF50 I'll be seeing the new new new Soderbergh, The Christopher's (seriously it's his 3rd movie this year), new A24 Eternity and the surprise Brazilian hit The Secret Agent.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Movie number 4 of Day 1 at #TIFF50 will be EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert... In IMAX!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Is The Furious a particularly good movie? No. Is it absolutely batshit insane with violence so off the charts you won't know what you just saw? You bet! A man who was froze to death get his head punched off and a motorcycle takes out dozens of bad guys. Just nuts. #TIFF50

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Now seated for movie #TIFF50 number 2! The Star studded Sacrifice directed by Romain Gavras.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Starting my #TIFF journey with the new Brenden Fraser flick Rental Family!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I’m in Montreal for a completely different reason, and totally forgot that Fantasia is still going on!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Not a bad list, most of my picks made the cut! Here's what I've seen and what is on my watchlist.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Have you listened to our Mission: Impossible episode? We ranked all 8 films in the franchise and this is how it shook out. Do you agree with our picks? open.spotify.com/episode/5zbC...

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Have you caught up with the latest podcast? We talk about the Canadian Screen Award nominations. Here is our homework! open.spotify.com/episode/1vFD...

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Finally caught up with Darkest Miriam, a movie with 6 Canadian Screen Award nominations. A great time to reshare Jeff Bulmer’s review of the film from last years Fantasia Fest! contrazoompod.com/reviews-dark...

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Got some new stickers printed! Want some free ones? Send a DM of your rating or reviewing the podcast!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Having a Dakota movie day! Seeing Better Man for my Oscwr Death Race, then catching the 30th anniversary screening of Se7en! Pretty open auditorium for Better Man lol.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

So In a Violent Nature is a pretty great film. Thought Chris Nash brought such a fresh and unique vision to horror and of course the yoga scene is an all timer. Glad I finally listened to Classic Movies Live to watch it.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

In trying to do as much Oscar prep as possible I finally watched Wicked, just to shut up @darrenmoviereviews.bsky.social.

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Finally about to watch Nosferatu, my most anticipated film of 2024!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Had the chance to watch the new Canadian film #YoungWerther before it comes out this weekend. It made me homesick for Toronto and this adaptation of a classic novel is charming and fun and makes you feel a lot of emotions! Thank you @route504pr.bsky.social and VVS for having me out!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Finished my movie year with some Wong Kar-Wai and started it off with some Wes Anderson!

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

For our double bill pairing portion of our latest episode of our A24 Retrospective series on The Witch, we pick Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched and The First Omen. What movie would you pair with The Witch? Listen to the latest episode to hear more! open.spotify.com/episode/5mCU...

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

While the CGI is a mess, Gladiator II is an incredible feat. Denzel steals every scene and the movie is at its best when the political machinations are on overdrive. As someone who was never crazy about the OG, this is a superior film! #GladiatorIIVancouver

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Yorgos Lanthimos Ranked Just saw Kinds of Kindness so here is my first Bkuesky list! 1. The Lobster 2. Poor Things 3. The Favourite 4. The Killing of a Sacred Deer 5. Kinds of Kindness

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Contra Zoom Pod @contrazoompod.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Got a couple of screeners I hope to get to, but here's my rankings of what I watched during the Vancouver International Film Festival #VIFF24

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