InSession Film Podcast

On this episode, we begin our 2001 Retrospective by reviewing one of Wes Anderson's greatest films in THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS! 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 Women InSession, we take a look at the career for the classic filmmaker Elia Kazan, whose works include A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, ON THE WATERFRONT, and EAST OF EDEN, among many others! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, 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 review Pablo Larraín's new dark comedy EL CONDE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://sponsor.com Get promo 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 Kenneth Branagh's new film A HAUNTING IN VENICE! 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 of Chasing the Gold, JD is joined by ISF Awards Editor Brian Rowe and Shadan Larki (of Women ISF) to hear their reactions after attending Telluride and TIFF respectively! 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 552, as we prepare for our upcoming 2001 Retrospective, we talk about our favorite performances from movies in 2001! Plus, a few thoughts on BARBIE campaigning for Original Screenplay and AMERICAN FICTION winning the People's Choice Award. Stay tuned for this week's review of A HAUNTING IN VENICE and EL CONDE, coming soon! - Barbie Screenplay / American Fiction (9:31) - Best Performances of 2001 (36:33) 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 54 of Women InSession, Kristin Battestella and Zita Short talk about their favorite Italian films! 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 Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch film THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS! 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, we talk about the Rotten Tomatoes controversy from last week and discuss our favorite People's Choice Award winners from the Toronto International Film Festival! Plus, a few thoughts on Hayao Miyazaki, who is apparently not retiring anymore. Stay tuned for this week's review of THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS, coming soon! - Hayao Miyazaki Discussion (5:21) - Rotten Tomatoes (11:07) - TIFF Winners (29:39) 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 53 of Women InSession, Zita Short and Amy Thomasson discuss the great Jean Simmons and why she's criminally underrated! 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 Emma Seligman's latest comedy BOTTOMS, starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri! 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, with the Fall festivals in full swing, we wanted to talk about the films we're most looking forward to as the Fall movie season begins! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - 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 52 of Women InSession, we take a look back at one of the best years in film as we travel back to 1939 cinema! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, 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, JD and Brendan review the latest film from Neill Blomkamp in GRAN TURISMO! 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 a little box office as OPPENHEIMER closes in on $1 billion, we discuss DUNE: PART TWO and give our thoughts on the trailer for Zack Snyder's REBEL MOON! Plus, we talk about the video games that we'd like to see as films! - Box Office / Dune / Rebel Moon (5:20) - Video Games We Want As Films (43:24) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Visit this episode's sponsor: https://libsyn.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 51 of Women InSession, Kristin Battestella is joined by M.N. Miller to discuss Christopher Nolan's brilliant 2001 film MEMENTO, starring the great Guy Pearce! 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 is joined by Josh Parham of Next Best Picture to discuss Ira Sachs' new film PASSAGES, starring Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw and Adèle Exarchopoulos! 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 discuss the best movies that exemplify Roger Ebert's profound quote of "it's not what a movie is about, it's how it's about it," and why we live by that ethos! We also discuss a little BLUE BEETLE box office and rant out a possible THOR 5. - Blue Beetle Box Office (2:16) - "How It's About" Movies (21:40) - Thor 5 Rant (1:31:22) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Visit this episode's sponsor: https://libsyn.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 50, Kristin Battestella and Zita Short discuss their favorite 2000s movies! 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 is joined by Rosa Parra of the Latinx Lens Podcast to review the new DCU film from Angel Manuel Soto in BLUE BEETLE! 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, Brendan and JD discuss the latest A24 horror film TALK TO ME from directors Danny and Michael Philippou! 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 is joined by David Rosen of the Piecing It Together Podcast to review the wonderful mockumentary THEATER CAMP! 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 remember the late-great William Friedkin as we discuss his very best films and why he was such a legendary filmmaker! - Remembering William Friedkin (5:58) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Visit this episode's sponsor: https://libsyn.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 49 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Zita Short further and talk about her passions and journey as a film critic! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, 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 the InSession Film Podcast, it's all about childhood nostalgic as we look back at the 1990 live-action film TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (inspired by MUTANT MAYHEM in theaters) and also take a deep dive into the world of Paul Reubens as we discuss PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE! Plus, a little more discussion on BARBIE as it crosses $1 billion at the box office. - Barbie Box Office (9:20) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (18:42) - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1:09:35) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: Fandango - Follow us on social media for your chance to win $15 OFF movie tickets! 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, Christian Eulinberg joins JD and Brendan to review the Seth Rogen-produced animated films TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM! 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 48, Brian Susbiellus joins us as we discuss our favorite movies in the Criterion Collection! 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, JD and Brendan review the Benjamin Millepied film CARMEN, starring Melissa Barrera, Paul Mescal and Rossy de Palma! 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 review the Juel Taylor film THEY CLONED TYRONE, starring John Boyega, Teyonah Parris and Jamie Foxx! 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 Disney's HAUNTED MANSION, we look back at that original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trilogy, what made it so special and why they hold up spectacularly today. We also offer up more thoughts on Barbenheimer and pay tribute to the late-grate Paul Reubens. - Paul Reubens Tribute (11:18) - Pirates of the Carribbean (24:36) - Barbenheimer Box Office (1:36:26) 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

Barbenheimer Week continues with this Women InSession bonus content episode as Shadan Larki and Erica Richards give their thoughts on Greta Gerwig's BARBIE and Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER! 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, we dive into Barbenheimer's success and how it effects Hollywood moving forward (especially with the SAG-AFTRA strike ongoing), and we also discuss PACIFIC RIM after it recently celebrated its 10th anniversary! Additionally, we update our Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig ranking we did last week on the show. - Barbenheimer Success (5:45) - Updated Nolan/Gerwig Rankings (1:04:46) - Pacific Rim 10 Years Later (1:19:12) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode Sponsor: Scream 6 - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE blu-ray of the film! 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 Christopher Nolan's latest film OPPENHEIMER, starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr. and many more! 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, Lauren Cohen from Next Best Picture joins us as we discuss Greta Gerwig's massive hit film BARBIE, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling! 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 Episode 47 of Women InSession, we dive into the world of 1980s movies and discuss our hidden gems that arguably deserve more love! 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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we open the show by discussing the WGA and SAG strikes and the massive impact this will have on Hollywood. We also celebrate Barbenheimer by ranking the films of Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig combined! - WGA and SAG Strikes (1:32) - Barbenheimer (1:07:17) 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 46 of Women InSession, we talk about Joel Schumacher's quintessential 80's movie ST. ELMO'S FIRE, starring Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andie MacDowell and Mare Winningham! Panel: Zita Short, Amy Thomasson 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 Tom Cruise's latest in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE! 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 revisit the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise and discuss why it's one of the best film franchises of the modern era! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! This episode's sponsor: TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a *free* digital code of the film! 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 Adele Lim's hysterical debut film JOY RIDE, starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu! 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 Celine Song's striking debut film PAST LIVES, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro. 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 our mid-year report as we talk about the year in film and give our Top 5 movies of 2023 so far! We also have.a brief sequel discussion to last week's show about the current state of cinema. - Cinema Discussion (4:55) - Top 5 Movies of 2023 So Far (28:28) 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 INDIANA JONES THE DIAL DESTINY, starring Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge! 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 45 of Women InSession, we thought it would be fun to create a series where we spotlight various critics, get to know them and their history with cinema, and ultimately what they love about film. And to start, we begin with our very own Amy Thomasson! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, 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 the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the current state of cinema in the wake of Pixar and THE FLASH underperforming severely at the box office. There's also the news surrounding TCM and Warner Bros. doing everything in their power to destroy themselves. But we end the show on a happy note by discussing our rankings of the Andersons - Paul Thomas and Wes! - Current State of Cinema: Part 1 (7:20) - Current State of Cinema: Part 1 (53:45) - Andersons Rankings (1:36:00) Visit https://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! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On Episode 44 of Women InSession, we discuss the Stephan Elliott film THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, starring Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Dave Giannini 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 Wes Anderson's latest film ASTEROID CITY, starring Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson! 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 Pixar's latest film in ELEMENTAL! 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the greatness of Wes Anderson and what makes him such a captivating filmmaker. We also end the show with a big announcement and reminiscing on the last five years. - Wes Anderson Discussion (3:00) - Announcement (1:07:35) 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss DC's latest film THE FLASH and what it means for the future of the DCEU! 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter