InSession Film Podcast

On Episode 43 of Women InSession, Kristin Battestella and Amy Thomasson discuss Sydney Pollack's TOOTSIE and Mike Nichols' THE BIRDCAGE! 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, as we are all film score nerds, we devised a bracket challenge that allowed us to determine the ultimate film score! 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 Episode 42 of Women InSession, we discuss the greatness of Billy Wilder and his 1959 classic SOME LIKE IT HOT! 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 is joined by Brandon Wettig of BrandoCritic to discuss Steven Caple Jr's latest film TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS! 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, inspired by SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, we do a full Spider-Man retrospective, covering all the movies from Sam Raimi to Marc Webb to the MCU and the animated SPIDER-VERSE movies! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! This episode's sponsor: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Follow us on social media (@InSessionFilm) for your chance to win a *free* Blu-ray! 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 are joined by Christian Eulinberg as we discuss the highly anticipated sequel SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! 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 Episode 41 of Women InSession, we get into a strong debate over what decade is the best for cinema! 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 is joined by Women InSession co-host Amy Thomasson to discuss Disney's live-action remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID! 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, inspired by Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID remake, we thought it would be fun to rank (collectively) all 10 films from Disney's iconic Renaissance Age! 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 Jay break down Paul Schrader's new film MASTER GARDENER, starring Joel Edgerton! 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 Episode 40 of Women InSession, we get giddy as we talk about our favorite 90s teen comedies! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson 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, we review the new film from Daniel Goldhaber in HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE! 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, Ryan and Jay continue our Wong Kar-wai Movie Series with what is arguably the best film of the 2000s in IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE! 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, Brendan and Jay do a little catch-up on 2023 and discuss the films we've seen, but haven't had a chance to talk about on the show quite yet! - 2023 Catch-Up Part 1 (3:16) - 2023 Catch-Up Part 2 (1:07:23) 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, Ryan and JD discuss the latest film in the FAST & FURIOUS franchise; FAST X (Your Seat Belts)! Jason Momoa is an absolute star and gives the franchise a whole new gear. Also, is Brian coming back? 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 Episode 39 of Women InSession, we take a look at our favorite Palme d'Or winners from the Cannes Film Festival! Panel: Zita Short, Amy Thomasson Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march 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 have some fun talking about the FAST & FURIOUS franchise and what makes it such a fascinating crop of films! We also talk about other franchises that have flipped the script and end the show with some trivia. - Fast & Furious Discussion (3:06) - Franchise Flippers (58:31) - Trivia (1:40:36) 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, Ryan and Jay continue our Wong Kar-wai Movie Series with his 1995 film FALLEN ANGELS! 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 Episode 38 on Women InSession, we discuss our very favorite movies of the 1940's! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Eve O'Dea 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, inspired by Marvel's latest in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3, Ryan and Brendan offer up their updated MCU rankings! - Thoughts on the MCU (2:00) - Top 10 MCU Movies (1:02:40) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On this episode, Brendan and Ryan discuss Marvel's latest in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3! 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 Episode 37 of Women InSession, we take a deep dive into the films of the legendary Howard Hawks! Panel: Zita Short, Amy Thomasson Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march 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 Kelly Fremon Craig's latest film ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME MARGARET., based on the famous Judy Blume novel! 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, Ryan and Jay continue our Wong Kar-wai Movie Series with his 1997 film HAPPY TOGETHER! 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by David Lowery's PETER PAN & WENDY, we thought it would be fun to rank (collectively) all 13 films from Disney's Golden and Silver ages! There were debates. Some great memories. And a lot of fun. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Follow us on Twitter (@InSessionFilm) for your chance to win a FREE digital code to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! 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, Brendan and Ryan discuss David Lowery's new adventure film in Disney's PETER PAN & WENDY! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march 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 Episode 36 of Women InSession, we discuss the life and career of the great John Huston! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march 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 Jay discuss Kelly Reichardt's new film SHOWING UP, starring an excellent Michelle Williams! Simply, it may be the most Reichardt film to ever Reichardt. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march 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, inspired by Ari Aster's new film BEAU IS AFRAID, we discussed our Top 3 divisive movies! Plus, a few thoughts on this year's CinemaCon. - Top 3 Divisive Movies (3:00) - CinemaCon (1:05:38) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE Digital Copy of SCREAM VI! Winners will be selected at random, so follow us and stay tuned for details. 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 Episode 35 of Women InSession, we discuss musicians turned actors and why some of them turned out to be equally great on the big screen! Panel: Kirstin Battestella, Zita Short Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this review, Jay and Ryan discuss the polarizing new film from Ari Aster in BEAU IS AFRAID! Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On this review, JD and Brendan discuss Makoto Shinkai's latest animated epic in SUZUME! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with 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, Brendan and Ryan review the latest Nicholas Cage Dracula vehicle, RENFIELD! 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, inspired by THE POPE'S EXORCIST, we discussed the wild career of the great Russell Crowe! From peak movie stardom, to complex character studies, to weird bit roles, Crowe has done it all. Plus, we talk a little bit about this bizarre Warner Bros. Max situation. - Russell Crowe Discussion (5:30) - Warner Bros. and Max (1:39:57) Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On Episode 34 of Women InSession, we discuss the career of the great Cate Blanchett and why she might be the best actress of the 21st century! 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 our latest Patreon Bonus Content, JD is joined by Christian Eulienberg to discuss this year's Star Wars Celebration and some of the fun announcements made over the weekend! Including a new film from James Mangold, a new film featuring Rey, and a new Ahsoka trailer that was very exciting. Patrons get early access to these episodes. Sign up today at patreon.com/InSessionFilm! 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, inspired by Ben Affleck's new film AIR, Brendan and Jay discuss their favorite actors turned directors! Plus, we answer some listener questions at the end of the show. - Actors Turned Directors (3:00) - Listener Q&A (58:09) 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, Brendan and Ryan review Ben Affleck's new film AIR, starring Matt Damon and Viola Davis! 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 Episode 33 of Women InSession, we discuss our favorite adventure and swashbuckler movies! 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, inspired by Chris Pine in the new film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, we thought it would be fun to do a movie draft where we draft the biggest, and best, movie stars of all-time. Who's list do you prefer? Let us know in the comment section below. - Movie Star Draft: Part 1 (3:00) - Movie Star Draft: Part 2 (1:11:01) 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, Ryan and Brendan review the new fantasy film from John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES! 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 Episode 32 of Women InSession, we discuss some of our cinematic blind spots and the areas of film we hope to remedy in the near future! 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, Ryan and Jay continue our Wong Kar-wai Movie Series with his 1994 film ASHES OF TIME! 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On this episode, inspired by Keanu Reeves in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, we discussed our Top 5 action scenes in film! - Top 5 Action Scenes: Part 1 (2:50) - Top 5 Action Scenes: Part 2 (55:50) 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On this episode, Ryan and Jay review the latest from Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4! Is JOHN WICK the best action franchise of the last 20 years? Is this the end of JOHN WICK? We discuss off that and more in this review. 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On Episode 31 of Women InSession, Shadan Larki and Erica Richards discuss their experience of this year's SXSW Film Festival, the movies they saw and what stood out to them! 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, Ryan and Jay continue our Wong Kar-wai Movie Series with his 1994 film CHUNGKING EXPRESS! 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 | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On this episode, Brendan and Jay review the latest film in the DCEU with SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS! 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 | @BrendanJCassidy | @MrJayLedbetter

On this episode, with one of our hosts (JD Duran) being out due to becoming a father once again, we thought it would be fun to discuss our favorite movies about fatherhood! - Top 5 Movies About Fatherhood: Part 1 (7:05) - Top 5 Movies About Fatherhood: Part 2 (48:17) 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 | @BrendanJCassidy | @ryanmcquade77 | @MrJayLedbetter

On Episode 30 of Women InSession, we dive into the films and legacy of the great Sydney Pollack! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short Visit https://insessionfilm.com for march and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe