Dakota Arsenault
Dakota Arsenault (he/him) is the creator, producer and host of Contra Zoom Pod, a film based podcast that has been on the air since 2015. The show covers a variety of topics and has covered film festivals such as TIFF, VIFF, SXSW, Hot Docs, Fantasia, Cinefest Sudbury and more! Over 200 episodes have been produced and fellow That Shelf contributor Rachel Ho co-host's. Dakota currently resides in Vancouver but Toronto is his hometown. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram, both @contrazoompod.
Articles by Dakota Arsenault:
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September 9, 2024
The Last Showgirl: TIFF 2024 ReviewEvery once in a while, a role seems so intrinsically tied to the public perception of its star that the lead performance will literally feel like the part they were born to play. The Last Showgirl, directed by Gia Coppola, has crafted such a character for Pamela Anderson.
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May 17, 2024
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story ReviewAny Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story remembers a trailblazing trans R&B singer who suddenly walked away from the industry in 1971.
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May 27, 2023
Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun ReviewBefore the Sun follows a young Indigenous woman as she tries to break out in the tough world of Indian Relay Racing.
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film
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TV
Interview: Wings of Voice Winner Isabella Henao
Wings of Voice Isabella Henao winner chats The Rehearsal, Evanescence, and awkward comedy.
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music
Bono: Stories of Surrender Review: For U2 Fans Only
U2 frontman Bono is recounting his life and career in the new Apple TV+ release Bono: Stories of Surrender.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 309: Best Films By City
To celebrate Dakota's birthday, he and Bil Antoniou name their favourite films by city, including NYC, Chicago, LA and seven others!
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