InSession Film Podcast

On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Zach Youngs and his journey to becoming a film critic and writer! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah 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 talks more with Erica about the movies she saw at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, this time talking about the very best of the fest! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews Films that will be discussed in our TIFF Recap: 1. A Private Life (Rebecca Zlotowski) Release: November 14 (Limited) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 2. Arco (Ugo Bienvenu) Release: November 14 (Select Theaters) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 3. Ballad of a Small Player (Edward Berger) Release: October 29 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4&t=8s 4. Blue Moon (Richard Linklater) Release: October 17 in NY & LA theaters; Nationwide October 24 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lI 5. Charlie Harper (Mac Eldridge, Tom Dean) 6. Dead Man's Wire (Gus Van Sant) 7. Dinner With Friends (Sasha Leigh Henry) 8. Diya (Achille Ronaimou) 9. Eternity (David Freyne) Release: Limited November 14, Wide November 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXTps1REHU 10. Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) Release: November 7 (Netflix, limited before wide) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--N03NO130 11. Hamlet (Aneil Karia) 12. Hamnet (Chloé Zhao) Release: December 12 (Wide theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2xtmPkuksA 13. Hedda (Nia DaCosta) Release: October 29 (Amazon Prime Video) 14. If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (Mary Bronstein) Release: October 10 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQ 15. It Was Just an Accident (Jafar Panahi) Release: October 15 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF04v-ze2Yc 16. Memory of Princess Mumbi (Damien Hauser) 17. No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U77zLDDdjc 18. Obsession (Curry Barker) 19. Rental Family (HIKARI) Release: November 21 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pqP6ClcE8 20. Roofman (Derek Cianfrance) Release: October 10 (Theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXecSGmQDEI 21. Sacrifice (Romain Gavras) 22. Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5Yrw 23. The Lost Bus (Paul Greengrass) Release: October 3 (Apple TV+) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDHjkuwaic&t=5s 24. The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonça Filho) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nNAVGX8n7w 25. The Smashing Machine (Benny Safdie) Release: October 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ99g 26. The Son and the Sea (Stroma Cairns) 27. The Testament of Ann Lee (Mona Fastvold) 28. The Wizard of the Kremlin (Olivier Assayas) 29. Train Dreams (Clint Bentley) Release: November 21 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRdazbYKgY 30. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Rian Johnson) Release: December 12 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHM1K1JByBI Other TIFF 2025 Titles Mentioned: Bad Apples (Jonatan Etzler) Christy (David Michôd) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSHwFDPfeV8 Eleanor The Great (Scarlett Johansson) Release: September 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ6l2ue--KA John Candy: I Like Me (Colin Hanks) Release: October 10 (Amazon Prime Video) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcQRsrBcCk Nouvelle Vague (Richard Linklater) Release: November 14 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=795BXtBR2u4 The Voice of Hind Rajab (Kaouther Ben Hania)

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, we discuss our Top 5 Paul Thomas Anderson scenes! We also discuss John Boyega's recent STAR WARS comments and pay tribute to the late-great Robert Redford. - Opening Banter (0:31) - Robert Redford (10:11) - John Boyega Comments (16:36) - Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer (30:30) - The Bride Trailer (41:26) - PTA Scenes (51:18) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Visit this episode's sponsor: libsyn.com - Get two months for FREE Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut ELEANOR THE GREAT, starring the great June Squibb! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kogonada's new film A BIG BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie! Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Shadan talks with Erica about the best movies she saw at this year's Toronto International Film Festival! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews Films that will be discussed in our TIFF Recap: 1. A Private Life (Rebecca Zlotowski) Release: November 14 (Limited) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 2. Arco (Ugo Bienvenu) Release: November 14 (Select Theaters) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 3. Ballad of a Small Player (Edward Berger) Release: October 29 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4&t=8s 4. Blue Moon (Richard Linklater) Release: October 17 in NY & LA theaters; Nationwide October 24 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lI 5. Charlie Harper (Mac Eldridge, Tom Dean) 6. Dead Man's Wire (Gus Van Sant) 7. Dinner With Friends (Sasha Leigh Henry) 8. Diya (Achille Ronaimou) 9. Eternity (David Freyne) Release: Limited November 14, Wide November 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXTps1REHU 10. Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) Release: November 7 (Netflix, limited before wide) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--N03NO130 11. Hamlet (Aneil Karia) 12. Hamnet (Chloé Zhao) Release: December 12 (Wide theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2xtmPkuksA 13. Hedda (Nia DaCosta) Release: October 29 (Amazon Prime Video) 14. If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (Mary Bronstein) Release: October 10 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQ 15. It Was Just an Accident (Jafar Panahi) Release: October 15 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF04v-ze2Yc 16. Memory of Princess Mumbi (Damien Hauser) 17. No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U77zLDDdjc 18. Obsession (Curry Barker) 19. Rental Family (HIKARI) Release: November 21 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pqP6ClcE8 20. Roofman (Derek Cianfrance) Release: October 10 (Theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXecSGmQDEI 21. Sacrifice (Romain Gavras) 22. Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5Yrw 23. The Lost Bus (Paul Greengrass) Release: October 3 (Apple TV+) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDHjkuwaic&t=5s 24. The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonça Filho) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nNAVGX8n7w 25. The Smashing Machine (Benny Safdie) Release: October 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ99g 26. The Son and the Sea (Stroma Cairns) 27. The Testament of Ann Lee (Mona Fastvold) 28. The Wizard of the Kremlin (Olivier Assayas) 29. Train Dreams (Clint Bentley) Release: November 21 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRdazbYKgY 30. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Rian Johnson) Release: December 12 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHM1K1JByBI Other TIFF 2025 Titles Mentioned: Bad Apples (Jonatan Etzler) Christy (David Michôd) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSHwFDPfeV8 Eleanor The Great (Scarlett Johansson) Release: September 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ6l2ue--KA John Candy: I Like Me (Colin Hanks) Release: October 10 (Amazon Prime Video) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcQRsrBcCk Nouvelle Vague (Richard Linklater) Release: November 14 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=795BXtBR2u4 The Voice of Hind Rajab (Kaouther Ben Hania)

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our most anticipated movies for the upcoming fall/winter season! Also, we have a laugh over our 1999 Retrospective blunder from last week and talk about HAMNET winning this year's TIFF prize. - Opening Banter (0:31) - 1999 Retrospective Recap (4:35) - Hamnet Wins TIFF (20:53) - Fall Preview (45:13) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF24 Visit this episode's sponsor: Audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-day FREE trial Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Francis Lawrence's new film THE LONG WALK, starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, ISF writers Megan Kearns and Lane Mills discuss the latest (and last?) entry in the in the Conjuring universe THE CONJURING: LAST RITES! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, we discuss the career and evolution of the great David Cronenberg, and why is films have aged extremely well over the years! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah 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 1999 Retrospective as we discuss the year in cinema and dive into our Top 10 Movies of 1999! Magnolia: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/insessionfilm/Review_-_Magnolia.mp3 - Opening Banter (0:31) - 1999 Retrospective (8:45) - Top 10 Movies of 1999 (42:21) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF24 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, we begin our 1999 Retrospective by reviewing Paul Thomas Anderson's mosaic masterpiece in MAGNOLIA! Stay tuned for Episode 653 as we discuss our Top 10 Movies of 1999! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, we discuss the best (and worst) film adaptations of Shakespeare's OTHELLO and why it translates well cinematically! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah 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 talk about more summer movies they've caught up with over the last few months and if any of them have any Oscar prospects this year! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Darren Aronofsky's new and exciting new film CAUGHT STEALING, starring the great Austin Butler! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation for our upcoming 1999 retrospective, we bring on Julia Sirmons of 1999: The Podcast to talk about the legacy of 1999 and why it stands out as an all-time year for cinema! - Opening Banter (0:30) - 1999 in Film (8:45) - Julia's Top 10 Movies of 1999 (1:25:36) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: The Naked Gun - Follow us on Social Media for your change to win a FREE digital code! Episode Sponsor: Audible - Visit audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm for a FREE audiobook and 30-day FREE trial! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF Awards Editor Shadan Larki to discuss Ethan Coen's new film HONEY DON'T! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD is joined by his son Sam and the great Megan Kearns to discuss Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' massive Netflix hit in KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about all the movies they've caught up with over the last few months while out on hiatus and if any of them have any Oscar prospects this year! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Shaurya Chawla and JD's son Sam join the show once again as we dig into Yu Yang's global phenomenon NE ZHA 2! If you want to skip ahead of Sam's segment, the main review starts at 17:54 Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, as we anticipated our upcoming 1999 retrospective, we discuss our Top 5 performances of 1999! We also talk about Netflix's historic box office win with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and Kumail Nanjiani's comments about ETERNALS. - Opening Banter (0:30) - KPop Demon Hunters Box Office (3:35) - Kumail Nanjiani / Eternals (30:12) - M. Night Shyamalan's New Movie (40:19) - Good Boy Update (46:12) - Top 5 performances of 1999 (55:00) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Koffee Kult - Visit koffeekult.com and use the code: ISF25 at checkout for 15% OFF! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, we get into the blockbuster spirit as we discuss James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR and its sequel T2: JUDGMENT DAY! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Megan Kearns 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, inspired by Spike Lee's new film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, we discuss our Top 10 Denzel Washington performances! We also get into Alan Tudyk's recent comments on I, ROBOT and we have new performance that we going to champion this awards season. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Alan Tudyk Comments (3:19) - Good Boy / Indy (14:17) - Quentin Tarantino (25:50) - Top 5 Couples in Horror Movies (43:07) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Episode Sponsor: NordVPN - Visit this link to get you first 30 days for FREE: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest collaboration in HIGHEST 2 LOWEST! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Megan Kearns and her journey to becoming a film writer/podcaster! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah 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, Brendan is once again joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss the new horror film from Michael Shanks in TOGETHER! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by the new horror film TOGETHER, we talk about our Top 5 power couples in horror films! Plus, a discussion on the wild WEAPONS discourse and the possibility of a new Bayformers movie. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Weapons Discourse (6:21) - New Studio Comedy / Bayformers (32:46) - Top 5 Couples in Horror Movies (47:19) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Koffee Kult - Visit koffeekult.com and use the code: ISF25 to get 15% OFF! Episode Sponsor: Audible - Visit audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm to get a FREE audiobook and 30-day FREE trial! 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 Zach Cregger's new horror film WEAPONS! Plus, a few thoughts on the wild discourse surrounding this movie. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on Women InSession, we analyze the popular Australian comedy from 1997 THE CASTLE and discuss its impact on Australian culture! Panel: Zita Short, Kristin Battestella Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ 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 film from Akiva Schaffer, and the fourth installment in the franchise, THE NAKED GUN! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Eva Victor's incredible debut film SORRY, BABY! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by the release of THE NAKED GUN, we talk about our Top 5 spoof movies! We also talk about the state of cinema, the superhero genre and how we might be in a new era for movies. - Opening Banter / Last Week's VIP Episode (0:30) - Are We In A New Era? (19:51) - New Spider-Man Suit (1:02:18) - Top 5 Spoof Movies (1:13:10) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: 28 Years Later - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Episode Sponsor: Amazon Music - Visit getamazonmusic.com/InSessionFilm to get 90 days for FREE! 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 discuss the great Marilyn Monroe and her underrated dramatic, demonstrating that she was much more than her iconic comedic work! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Zita Short, Megan Kearns Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ 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 Megan Loucks to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's new film CLOUD! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Brendan and JD are joined by Megan Loucks to discuss Marvel's latest film THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we do another collective Top 10 as we discuss our favorite pre-MCU superhero movies! We also talk about JD's trip back to Michigan and where the MCU stands in a post-FANTASTIC FOUR world. - New Trends / Avatar Fire & Ash Trailer (0:40) - JD's Trip Home (7:40) - State of the MCUnion (21:22) - Top 10 Superhero Movies (50:33) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Koffee Kult - Visit koffeekult.com and get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Episode Sponsor: Audible - Visit https://www.audibletrial.com/insessionfilm and get a FREE 30-day trial! 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 are joined by Clayton Jones and Kristen Lopez to discuss more Michael Fassbender after the incredible response to our first Fassbender conversation! Panel: Kristin Battestella Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF writer Shaurya Chawla to discuss Ari Aster's new film EDDINGTON! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, ISF writers Megan Kearns and Lane Mills dive into the next horror legacy sequel in I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Ari Aster's EDDINIGTON, we discuss our favorite neo-westerns! We also talk a little IRONHEART, early tickets for THE ODYSSEY and the depressing news about The Late Show. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Internet Craziness / Odyssey Tickets (5:58) - The Late Show Cancelled (22:02) - Wonder Woman (31:12) - Ironheart (38:07) - Top 5 Neo-Westerns (54:40) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Saily - Get 5% OFF with the code ISF5: https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=9039 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, Pacific Northwest native Zach Youngs joins to show to talk about the amazing cinema that takes place in Seattle and the greater PNW area! Panel: Kristin Battestella Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ 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 James Gunn's latest film SUPERMAN as it kicks off the brand new DCU! Also, once again we get JD's son Sam to give us his thoughts as a first-time Superman watcher. - Sam's Review (10:40) - Main Review (21:28) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with SUPERMAN now in theaters kicking off the new era of the DCU, we thought it would be to do a consensus Top 10 ranking of franchise starter films! Plus, we have a fun conversation about how SUPERMAN sets the foundation for the success of James Gunn's DCU. - Opening Banter (0:32) - Superman vs Man of Steel (8:30) - Top 10 Franchise Starter Films (46:25) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode Sponsor: NordVPN - Click this link to get 30 days for free! https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on Women InSession, Julia Sirmons from 1999: The Podcast joins us as we discuss the great costume designer Sandy Powell and her incredible contemporary work in cinema! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ 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 Gareth Edwards' latest film JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH! Plus, JD's son Sam comes back to give us his thoughts as well. - Sam's Review (0:30) - Main Review (24:30) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discussed our top 5 movies of 2025 so far! It's been an up and down year so far, but there's no denying the greatness of the films at the top of our lists. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Discussing 2025 Film Broadly (2:01) - Top 5 Movies of 2025 (25:11) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode Sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on Women InSession, we discuss our favorite Victorian costume movies and why we're obsessed with the elegant costumes they depict! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Megan Kearns Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ 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 Joseph Kosinski's new racing film F1: THE MOVIE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Pixar's latest film ELIO! Plus, JD's son Sam comes back to give us his thoughts as well. - Sam's Review (5:54) - Main Review (13:57) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Diego Crespo of The Waffle Press Podcast to discuss Danny Boyle's latest film 28 YEARS LATER! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy