InSession Film Podcast

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with William Wyler's 1946 film THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES! We also talk more box office discourse, a potential new Oscars category for Stunts, the Beatles casting rumor and the new trailer for ALIEN: ROMULUS! - Box Office (2:00) - Oscars / Stunts (12:56) - Beatles Casting (22:11) - Alien: Romulus (34:08) - The Best Years of our Lives (1:06:43) *times may vary depending on ads Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode Sponsor: Shadow Land - See the film now On Demand and follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Héctor González who covered this year's Cannes Film Festival and he talks about all the movies he saw during the fest! Movies covered in Part 1: 28: Parthenope 27. Emilia Pèrez 26. Holy Cow 25. Simon of the Mountain 24. Rumours 23. Megalopolis 22. Black Pass 21. Bird 20. Christmas Eve in Miller's Point 19. Ghost Cat Anzu 18. The Girl with the Needle 17. When the Light Breaks 16. Ghost Trail 15. Savanna and the Mountain 14. The Story of Souleymane Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Danny Jarabek from The Rolling Tape to discuss Richard Linklater's new film HIT MAN! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Pamela Adlon comedy BABES, starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 87 of Women InSession, we discuss the legacy of River Phoenix through his performances in STAND BY ME and MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, JD and Brendan are joined by Ben Miller of the Target Audience Podcast to discuss Billy Wilder's 1945 Oscar-winner THE LOST WEEKEND! We also discuss Pixar's new direction and a controversy surrounding JD's latest hockey adventure. - Hockey Controversy (5:05) - Pixar (12:55) - The Lost Weekend (51:53) Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 86 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Jaylan Salah and talk about how her experience as an international critic! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Zita Short Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with Leo McCarey's 1944 Oscar-winning film GOING MY WAY! We also discuss this year's Cannes Film Festival winners and once again we try to decipher the box office woes of 2024. - Opening Discussion (0:45) - Cannes Winners (9:49) - Box Office Woes (17:20) - Going My Way (50:34) *Times may vary depending on ads Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this week's episode, JD and Brendan discuss George Miller's latest spectacle in FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about their cinephile journeys and how film shaped them into who they are, becoming passionate about film and awards season! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the Michael Curtiz's iconic 1943 film CASABLANCA! We also discuss the silly A QUIET PLACE discourse, the brilliance of Junkie XL's brilliant FURY ROAD score and the films from Cannes we're most excited about. - Opening Discussion (0:45) - Luca Guadagnino's New Film (8:53) - A Quiet Place Discourse (15:25) - Mad Max: Fury Road (24:38) - Cannes (38:56) - Casablanca (57:08) Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD is joined by Hannah Jocelyn of Pitchfork to discuss Jane Schoenbrun's amazing new film I SAW THE TV GLOW! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 85 of Women InSession, we discuss the great John Hughes and how he completely defined the 80s the teen comedy! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

This week on Chasing the Gold, Shadan and Erica are joined by Jordan Walker to discuss the current TV landscape and how the Emmys are shaping up! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Alice Rohrwacher's absurdist comedy-period film LA CHIMERA, starring Josh O'Connor! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan dig into the religious themes of Wes Ball's latest film KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the William Wyler 1942 war drama MRS. MINIVER! We also talk about the APES franchise, the new Gollum prequel and we raise a glass to the late-great Roger Corman! Opening / Franchises / Apes (2:24) - Gollum Prequel (14:38) - Roger Corman (32:31) - Nightbitch Poster (39:57) - Mrs. Miniver (53:03) *times may vary Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On Episode 84 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Nadine Whitney and talk about how her experience in academia and freelance has helped shaped her as a critic! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Nadine Whitney Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss THE FALL GUY, THE IDEA OF YOU and the best comedies of the year so far! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Michael Showalter's new romantic film THE IDEA OF YOU, starring the great Anne Hathaway! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss David Leitch's new action comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the John Ford 1941 film HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY! We also talk about the box office to THE FALL GUY and the dumb CODA discourse from last week. - Spider-Man 2 (0:40) - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (14:46) - The Fall Guy Box Office (26:42) - CODA Discourse (48:25) - RIP Bernard Hill (1:07:06) - How Green Was My Valley (1:16:00) *times may vary Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Be sure to see Nikki Glaser's new upcoming special "Someday You'll Die" on Max starting May 11 at 10pm EST. Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On Episode 83 of Women InSession, we discuss some of our favorite underrated Guy Pearce movies! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss Zendaya's big year so far with DUNE: PART TWO and CHALLENGERS, and how they see those films shaping up later on in the year during awards season! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss the Colin and Cameron Cairnes horror film LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, film critic Cameron Ritter joins JD and Brendan to discuss Luca Guadagnino's new sexy film CHALLENGERS! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch joins us as we begin our Best Picture Movie Series by discussing Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 film REBECCA! We also discuss what would have been with Quentin Tarantino's THE MOVIE CRITIC and JD tells a touching story of taking his son to see SPIDER-MAN 2. - JD's Story (4:48) - The Movie Critic (26:33) - Best Picture Movie Series: Rebecca (1:01:24) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://libsyn.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 82 of Women InSession, we debate the polarizing Romeo and Juliet adaptations of 1968 and 1996! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Nathan and David Zellner's latest, and very weird, film SASQUATCH SUNSET! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Zack Snyder's latest sci-fi spectacle in REBEL MOON! We review both A CHILD OF FIRE and THE SCARGIVER in this conversation. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we talk about the blockbuster movies that still hold up extremely well after all these years! We also give our thoughts on the trailers for TRAP and HIT MAN. And finally, we have a new Movie Series to announce! - Opening Discussion (1:15) - Movie Series Announcement (12:00) - A24 Draft Poll Results (20:28) - Trap / Hit Man Trailers (28:18) - Blockbusters (57:41) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://libyn.com - Get two months *free* with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 81 of Women InSession, we talk about the fascinating career of Sean Bean and his reputation for his glorious on-screen deaths! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Andy Punter to discuss the Best Actress category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Thea Sharrock's wicked little comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, starring Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, our own Shadan Larki joins JD and Brendan to discuss Alex Garland's latest film CIVIL WAR! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature a movie draft where we discuss and select the movies of A24! We also talk about Damien Chazelle's new film and the trailer for HA HA LAND aka JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. - CinemaCon / Joker Trailer (7:15) - A24 Draft (47:53) Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 80 of Women InSession, we debate all of the good and bad regarding Charlton Heston! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Cameron Ritter to discuss the Best Director category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the debut horror film from Arkasha Stevenson in THE FIRST OMEN! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Dev Patel's directorial debut with the excellent action film MONKEY MAN! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, film critic and Proud Baytriot Brandon Streussnig joins us to discuss the spectacle of Michael Bay and why he's a filmmaker that we love despite his obvious blemishes! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow Brandon on X/Twitter @BrndnStrssng Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 79 of Women InSession, we discuss Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER and the history of the Cyberpunk film! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new Doug Liman film ROAD HOUSE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Kevin Lee from AwardsWatch joins JD and Brendan to discuss the latest in the MonsterVerse franchise with GODZILLA X KONG! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Dev Patel's MONKEY MAN, we talk about some movies that are directed by the star! We also spend some time discussing the trailers for BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE and KINDS OF KINDNESS! - Opening Banter (0:30) - Trailer Talk (18:43) - Director/Star Movies (44:45) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: FINESTKIND - Win a FREE digital code by following us on social media! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 78 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Emma Stone, her two Oscars wins and the evolution of her incredible and varied career thus far! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson, Will Bjarnar Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest in the GHOSTBUSTERS franchise with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by InSession Film editor-in-chief Dave Giannini to discuss the horror film IMMACULATE, starring Sydney Sweeney! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, it's news-apalooza as we talk about the ramifications of Hollywood embracing OpenAI, the possibility of Aaron Taylor-Johnson being the next Bond, the trailers for ALIEN:ROMULUS, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE and FURIOSA, among other discussion! - Hollywood / OpenAI (7:14) - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (29:06) - Alien: Romulus (38:48) - Scream 7 News (52:19) - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (1:06:00) - Furiosa (1:17:15) - Joker: Folie à Deux (1:28:06) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 77 of Women InSession, we discuss Brad Pitt in the 1990s and why it might be the best decade of his career! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Shalah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe