InSession Film Podcast
The InSession Film podcast reviews all the movies you want to hear about. We talk directors, actors, scores, and all the fun stuff movies has to offer.
Episodes
Review: The End of Oak Street
On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss David Robert Mitchell's long-awaited new film THE END OF OAK STREET! - Review starts around 3:16 (depending on ads) 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 | @BrendanJCas
Review: The Rivals of Amziah King
On this episode, Megan is joined by Dave Giannini to discuss Andrew Patterson's new film THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, starring a phenomenal Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass! - Review starts around 6:16 (depending on ads) 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/
Episode 701: Top 5 Food Movies
On this episode, inspired by the release of TONY this weekend, we discuss our Top 5 food movies! Plus, we dive into the announcements from D23 over the weekend and the upcoming projects we're most excited about. - Opening (0:30) - D23: Star Wars (5:27) - D23: X-Men/Marvel (21:10) - D23: Animation (44:45) - Top 5 Food Movies (1:12:21) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSessi
Review: The Last House
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest from Netflix and Louis Leterrier in THE LAST HOUSE! In what be the most Netflix film ever, we talk about how it hits all the right algorithmic notes and why that's pretty frustrating. - Review starts around 6:00 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP t
Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Jane Schoenbrun's new film TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA! Highly anticipated after winning the Queer Palme earlier this year, the film did not disappoint in any way. We have a lot to say about the filmmaking and craft, the movie's thematic underbelly and excellent performances. - Review starts at 5:38 Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!
Episode 700: Ranking The Biggest Movies
On this episode, Brendan returns as we celebrate 700 episodes of the InSession Film Podcast! Inspired by the success of THE ODYSSEY and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, we took the top 50 highest grossing movies of the ISF era (2013-now) and ranked the best 10! What did you think of our final ranking? - Opening (0:30) - Ranking Discussion Begins (6:30) - Final Ranking (2:00:17) Visit insessionfilm.dashe
Chasing the Gold: Spider-Man and NYFF Lineup
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Anthony Orlando to discuss the record-breaking box office for SPIDER-MAN (and its Oscar potential) and the remarkable lineup for this year's New York Film Festival! Plus, a little Christopher Nolan love at the end of the show. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get
Review: I Want Your Sex
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Gregg Araki's new film I WANT YOUR SEX! Arguably his most accessible film to date, there's lots to discuss regarding its humor, commentary on sex, consent, celebrity culture, validation and so much more! - Review starts around 4:06 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Mem
Episode 699: Best Movies of 1985
On this episode, with JD's birthday coming up later this week, we thought it would be fun to discuss our Top 5 movies from 1985 (his birth year)! We also discuss the phenomenal box office weekend for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, new X-MEN casting and the controversy around Emily Wilson. - Opening (0:30) - Spider-Man Box Office (5:04) - Other Marvel Stuff (30:20) - Emily Wilson (37:55) - Glen Hansar
Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
On this episode, JD and Megan are joined Zaiah Washington to discuss the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! The MCU was in need a big win, and boy did they get it. Tom Holland and company bring the goods making it one of Marvel's best in recent years. - Review starts around 15:49 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks f
Chasing the Gold: The Mid-Summer Oscar Landscape
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Matthew Anderson to discuss the Oscar landscape at the midway point of the summer! What movies have the most Oscar potential? Could Inde Navarrette get a nomination? What will the festival circuits bring? We discuss all of this and more! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP to
Review: Sheep in the Box
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Hirokazu Koreeda's latest film SHEEP IN THE BOX! It's JD's most anticipated film of the year (coupled with Koreeda's upcoming film LOOK BACK), so we were pretty excited to dive into this one, especially given the reviews coming out of this year's Cannes Film Festival where it was decimated by critics. Short of it; we're not sure where that's coming from exactl
Review: Her Private Hell
On this episode, Megan is joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's new film HER PRIVATE HELL! It's crazy that it's been a decade since the last Refn movie, but he's back and he does not disappoint. Some may walk out. Others will love it. We discuss it all. - Review starts around 3:32 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and
Episode 698: Marvel at 2026 SDCC
On this episode, we discuss everything that Marvel unveiled at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, including a new GHOST RIDER movie and a new Black Panther! We also do a consensus ranking of Marvel's Phase 4 & 5. - Opening (0:30) - Marvel Comic-Con (5:24) - Other Comic-Con News (46:33) - Phase 4 & 5 Ranking (57:51) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episod
Chasing the Gold: The Odyssey's Oscar Potential
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Josh Martin and Zaiah Washington to discuss THE ODYSSEY and its Oscar potential! How many Oscars will it be nominated for? Could it beak records? We discuss all of this and more! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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!
Review: The Furious
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from long-time stunt choreographer turned director Kenji Tanigaki in THE FURIOUS! The film got major praise out of TIFF last year and received rave reviews last month when it premiered in the U.S. Which is to say, we were very excited for this one. - Review starts around 4:22 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and mor
Episode 697: The Success of The Odyssey
On this episode, with Christopher Nolan's latest film hitting theaters over the weekend, we discuss the remarkable success of THE ODYSSEY! It crushed at the box office and dominated the social media discourse in a way that would bring David Lean so much joy. We also discuss the new trailer for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and our Top 5 dinner party movies (inspired by THE INVITE). - Opening (0:30) - The Od
Chasing the Gold: Do the Emmys Help Predict the Oscars?
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears to discuss the 2026 Emmy nominations and if/how they will impact the Oscars race once we get into the fall season! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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
Review: The Invite
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Olivia Wilde's new film THE INVITE! The film didn't have too much hype prior to the reviews dropping, but that soon changed and for good reason. THE INVITE is funny, poignant and made with an artistic eye. Lots to discuss here! - Review starts around 5:27 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to
Review: The Odyssey
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Christopher Nolan's latest epic THE ODYSSEY! With an ensemble cast, immersive sets and stunning IMAX cinematography, Nolan provides summer spectacle like no one else and he does not disappoint adapting Homer's famous poem. Also, JD's son Sam stops by to give his thoughts on THE ODYSSEY as well! - Sam's review starts around 7:13 (depending on ads) - JD and Mega
Episode 696: Top 5 Christopher Nolan Scenes
On this episode, inspired by THE ODYSSEY, we discuss our Top 5 Christopher Nolan scenes! A *lot* of great moments to choose from, and we had a great time with this list. We also dig into the box office for MOANA and the irony of last week's super viral revisionist discourse around TRANSFORMERS and the PIRATE movies. - Opening (0:30) - Moana Box Office (3:19) - Pirates / Transformers (24:51) - Top
Chasing the Gold: 2026 Mid-Year Report
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Megan Kearns to discuss their favorite films and performances of the year so far! We also dig into any Oscar potential they may have as we prep for the back-half of 2026. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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! @InSess
Review: Enola Holmes 3
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from Netflix in ENOLA HOLMES 3! It's weird how the film came and went without any fanfare and barely any discourse. The tepid response to this film is interesting given how well received the first two were, but perhaps that's why Netflix kept it so quiet. What did you think of ENOLA HOLMES 3? - Review starts around 5:45 (depending on ads) Visit
Review: Tuner
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss not just one of the best surprises of the year, but generally one of the year's best films in TUNER! Leo Woodall gives one hell of a performance in a movie that shouldn't work, and yet it all somehow comes together wonderfully. Which is to say, we had a blast dissecting this one. What did you think of TUNER? - Review starts around 7:38 (depending on ads) Visit
Episode 695: Top 5 Movies of the 2026 (so far)
On this episode, we discuss our Top 5 movies of the year so far! There's been some great movies this year and we sift through out favorites at the mid-way point. JD also gives his thoughts on OBSESSION, MINIONS & MONSTERS and PRESSURE, while Megan dives into COUTURE and GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. - Opening (0:30) - Obsession (2:31) - Couture / Girls Like Girls (29:24) - Minions & Monsters / Pressure (38:0
Chasing the Gold: A Cinephile's Journey (Kylie Price)
On this episode, Shadan is joined by her good friend Kylie Price to talk about her cinephile journey, the movies she's been watching and what films she would recommend! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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 | @ShadanLarki
Review: The Sheep Detectives
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss one of the best surprises of the year in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! We might be late to the party, but we're super thrilled to be here regardless. There is lots to love and plenty to discuss, and boy did we have fun with this one. What did you think of THE SHEEP DETECTIVES? - Review starts around 5:59 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and
Review: Supergirl
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the second movie to debut in the new DCU in SUPERGIRL! The film has been quite divisive at best (shocking, we know), but its execution does leave something to be desired, even if it's affable on paper. We do our best to find the root causes of its failures while also highlight what does work about the film. What did you think of SUPERGIRL? - Review starts arou
Episode 694: Female Characters in Comic Book Movies
On this episode, inspired by SUPERGIRL, we discuss our Top 5 female characters in comic book movies! We also dive back in the our superhero State of the Union conversation we stated last week after SUPERGIRL's disappointing box office returns. Is A24 is hot water over their AI agreement with Google? And finally, JD gives us his thoughts on John Carney's latest film POWER BALLAD. - Opening (0:30) -
Review: The Death of Robin Hood
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Michael Sarnoski's visceral new film THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, starring an incredible Hugh Jackman! The film didn't get the marketing it deserved from A24, but there's plenty to love as it examines violence and the power of storytelling. What did you think of the movie? - Review starts at 6:44 Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for list
Episode 693: Criterion Box Sets We Want
On this episode, JD is joined by Ryan McQuade to discuss our Top 5 Criterion box sets that we would like to see! Plus, we have State of the Union conversation on the superhero genre and where it might be headed in the near future. - Opening (0:30) - Superhero State of the Union (15:59) - Top 5 Criterion Box Sets (1:12:59) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film mer
Review: Toy Story 5
On this episode, JD and Megan break down Pixar's latest film TOY STORY 5! While there is plenty to love about the film, we also dig into some reservations we have about the franchise and where things might be stuck in the mud. What did you think of the movie? - Review starts at around 15:13 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to
Chasing the Gold: Cult Classics
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Josh Martin to discuss some of their favorite cult classics and what Oscar nominations they should have received when they came out! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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
Review: Disclosure Day
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Steven Spielberg's deeply polarizing new film DISCLOSURE DAY! There may not be a more divisive film in recent years, but we do our best to sift through the film's nuances and have a thorough conversation on what makes it so compelling. What did you think of the movie? Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subs
Episode 692: Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies
On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY and the idea of doing something alien related, we thought it would be fun to do our top 5 alien invasion movies! We also dive head on into the insane Steven Spielberg discourse and the debate over the comments made by OBSESSION's art director. - Spielberg Discourse (5:50) - Obsession Art Director (51:52) - Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies (1:08:32) Visit inse
Review: Power Ballad
On this episode, Megan is joined by Shadan Larki to discuss John Carney's new film POWER BALLAD! Carney's music movies have generally been remarkable comfort food for us, and his latest does provide that, but perhaps fails to offer much beyond that. What did you think of the movie? Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP
Review: Masters of the Universe
On this episode, Megan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss Travis Knight's latest film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! The film famously was in production hell for years, but it's finally here and boy there is lots to discuss. Some good, some bad and whole lot of in-between. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP tod
Episode 691: Steven Spielberg Draft
On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY, we do a Steven Spielberg movie draft as we discuss his best movies! Also, with SUNRISE ON THE REAPING coming out later this year, we have a small HUNGER GAMES retrospective after JD caught up with the books and we discuss the great Clint Eastwood after he retired at the age of 96. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Hunger Games Retrospective (5:30) - Clint Eastw
Chasing the Gold: Oscars Update (Post-Cannes)
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller to discuss the current state of the Oscars in a post-Cannes world! Now that we've seen the prestigious Cannes Film Festival play out, we can speculate with more insight on how things may shake out when it's all said and done. Obviously, there is a ton to see yet, but we wanted to talk further about where we stand now after the festival. Visit https:
Review: I Love Boosters
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Boots Riley's latest film I LOVE BOOSTERS! As you might expect, it's weird, funny and completely brazen in its satire. Perhaps won't be for everyone, but you have to love the ambitious swings Riley makes in his movies. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bo
Episode 690: Top 5 Secret Identity Movies
On this episode, inspired by MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, we talk about our top 5 secret identity movies! We also dive into the incredible box office for BACKROOMS and OBSESSION. And we briefly discuss the news that Taylor Swift is doing an original song for TOY STORY 5. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Backrooms / Obsession Box Office (5:32) - Taylor Swift 47:27) - Top 5 Secret Identity Movies (1:03:01) Vi
Review: Backrooms
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Kane Parsons' debut film and box office sensation BACKROOMS! It is A24's biggest hit so far and perhaps a turning point in Hollywood. We have a lot of fun breaking this one down. JD's son Sam also joins us to offer his thoughts as well. - Review begins 18:47 after Sam's segment Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be su
Chasing the Gold: 2026 Cannes Film Festival Recap
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis to recap the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the crazy discourse in its aftemath and what films will make an impact on this year's awards season! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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 | @Shada
Review: Silent Friend
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Ildikó Enyedi's gorgeous new film SILENT FRIEND, starring Tony Leung and Léa Seydoux! It perhaps won't be for everyone given its methodical nature, but it's a beautiful movie with evocative imagery and we had an incredible time breaking down its themes and structure. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subsc
Episode 689: Top 5 A24 Movies
On this episode, inspired by the release of BACKROOMS this weekend, we discussed our Top 5 A24 movies! We also talk a little STAR WARS box office, FJORD winning this year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and JD gives us his thoughts on MICHAEL. - Open / The Mandalorian Box Office (1:57) - Cannes Film Festival (20:23) - Michael 46:40) - Top 5 A24 Movies (1:00:39) Visit insessionfilm.dasher
Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest STAR WARS movie in THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! We are also joined by JD's son Sam to get his thoughts on the film and why he had fun with it. This new era of STAR WARS has been all over the place, as evidenced further by this movie, but there's good and bad to discuss. And we do our best to dissect both sides of the coin. Visit https://insessionfilm
Chasing the Gold: Potential Governors Awards Winners
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Charlie Bright to discuss the Governors Awards, why it's a great ceremony and who should win Honorary Oscars in the upcoming years! We also talk some TV shows that we've been watching and the ongoing Emmy races. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus
Review: Obsession
On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss Curry Barker's remarkable horror film OBSESSION, starring a phenomenal Inde Navarrette! A lot of films get crazy buzz coming out of the film festivals, but many of them don't never up to the incessant hype. This film, however, deserved every bit of its praise. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening an
Review: Is God Is
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Aleshea Harris' highly buzzed debut film IS GOD IS starring Kara Young and Mallori Johnson! While we had some issues with the film, there's plenty to love about the swings it takes and the provocative questions it raises. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive
Episode 688: Top 5 Star Wars Scenes
On this episode, inspired by the release of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, we discussed our Top 5 scenes in STAR WARS! We also talk about the latest happenings at Cannes and JD offers up his thoughts on THE DRAMA after finally catching up with the film. - Open / Cannes Film Festival (1:47) - The Drama (13:37) - Top 5 Star Was Scenes (35:38) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSe
Chasing the Gold: Cannes Updates & Emmy Preview
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Tom O'Brien to discuss the latest happenings from the Cannes Film Festival and where things stand in terms of the current Emmy races! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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
Review: Blue Heron
On this episode, JD is joined by ISF editor-in-chief Davie Giannini to discuss Sophy Romvari's astounding feature film debut BLUE HERON! There is a ton to discuss regarding the film's examination of memory, along with how the film inserts docudrama elements and surrealism as well. Truly impressive all around. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to
Episode 687: Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners
On this episode, with the Cannes Film Festival kicking off this week, we discussed our Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners! However, because we did this list nearly a decade ago (on Episode 223), we decided to focus just on the prize winners of the 21st century this time around. We also talk a little box office given the really fun dominance of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. - Open / Random Discussion (0:35) - Fi
Review: Mortal Kombat II
On this episode, JD is joined by ISF writer Shaurya Chawla to discuss MORTAL KOMBAT II! Much like its predecessor, it's an extremely messy movie by every traditional standard, but it also knows what it is and fully leans into being a MORTAL KOMBAT movie. And what's wrong with that? Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP
Chasing the Gold: New Rules from The Academy
On this episode, Shadan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss the new rules from The Academy and how we expect them to impact the awards race later this year! The acting categories might be the most noteworthy, but the safeguards around AI are also quite interesting. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP
Review: Magellan
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Lav Diaz's latest film MAGELLAN, starring an understated Gael Garcia Bernal! Known for his methodical filmmaking, Diaz creates an astounding portrait of myth deconstruction. banal expeditions and the devastating costs of colonialism. In short, it couldn't be more antithetical to the MICHAEL's of the world. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! T
Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the long awaited sequel THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, with Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt all reprising their iconic roles! It might depend on how you feel about the first film, but this is one of the more surprising films of the year with some fascinating insights into the state of journalism in 2026. Is the execution there, however? We
Episode 686: Top 5 Movie Quotes
On this episode, inspired by Star Wars Day and other notable films coming out soon, we thought we'd discuss some of our favorite movie quotes in film! We've oddly never done this top 5 before, and boy did we have a great time with it (even included #JDTears). We also discuss the box office for THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, Netflix going to theaters in a big way and the new changes from The Academy. - O
Women InSession: Newsies
On this episode, we discuss the 1992 Kenny Ortega film NEWSIES! With Kristin being a life-long fan, and it being a great excuse for Megan to finally see it, now felt like a great time to dig into this one. Famously, the film had its fair share of production issues, but the music is fun and how can you not love Christian Bale? Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns Visit insessionfilm.com for me
Chasing the Gold: Guillermo del Toro & His Monsters
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jaylan Salah to discuss the great Guillermo del Toro and why his monsters are so memorable! Del Toro is clearly defined by his monsters and he's talked at great length as to why they mean so much to him, and that passion oozes off the screen when you watch his films. And we wanted to talk some time to talk about why they resonate with us too. Visit https://ins
Review: Mother Mary
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss David Lowery's new film MOTHER MARY, starring a phenomenal Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel! Perhaps not for everyone given Lowery's indulgent (complimentary) filmmaking, but we fell for its spell big time and had the best time talking about this film. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an
Review: Michael
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Kobly Mac to discuss Antoine Fuqua's new controversial film MICHAEL, starring Jaafar Jackson! The discourse around the film has been a wildfire, but in this conversation we do our best to find the middle ground between the good and the bad. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP toda
Episode 685: Top 5 Costume Movies
On this episode, inspired by THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 coming to theaters this weekend, we discussed our Top 5 costume movies (ie movies with the best costume design)! We also give our thoughts on the "critics vs audiences" discourse that took place over the weekend and JD offers up his thoughts on Andy Serkis' new film ANIMAL FARM. - Open (0:35) - Animal Farm (6:50) - Critics vs Audiences (22:57)
Chasing the Gold: 2027 Way Too Early Oscar Predictions
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller and Jacob Throneberry to discuss their way too early predictions for the 2027 Oscars! We haven't seen most of the films and performances that will likely be in contention, and we're only a month removed from the 2026 Oscars, but who's to say we can't have a little fun speculating on what next year's Academy Awards could look like? Visit https://inses
Review: Alpha
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Julia Ducournau's new film ALPHA! After getting skewered at last year's Cannes Film Festival, we were extremely curious to see what would cause such vitriol. Ducournau is, obviously, a polarizing filmmaker anyway, but did ALPHA deserve the hate that it received? We might have seen a different movie than Cannes critics... Visit https://insessionfilm.com for mer
Review: Lee Cronin's The Mummy
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Lee Cronin's new film LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY! Which is an ironic title as it's not a mummy movie. It's a demonic possession movie. There are some effective thrills and visuals, but with the film getting mixed results from critics, we comb through its narrative approach to discuss why it's becoming so polarized. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and mo
Episode 684: Anne Hathaway Ranking
On this episode, inspired by MOTHER MARY coming to the theaters this weekend and the fact that it is *her* year (with five films coming out in 2026), we thought it would be fun to do a Top 10 consensus ranking of Anne Hathaway performances! We also discuss this year's CinemaCon and JD gives his thoughts on the horror film UNDERTONE. - Open (0:35) - Undertone (3:16) - CinemaCon (26:45) - Anne Hatha
Review: Faces of Death
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Daniel Goldhaber's latest horror film FACES OF DEATH! It's one of the better meta-commentary genre films we've seen in recent years, featuring some inspired filmmaking and some great performances. Dacre Montgomery is especially striking. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today
Episode 683: Top 5 Girl Dad Movies
On this episode, with it being Brendan's last show before he goes out on leave to become a new dad, we thought it would be fun to discuss our Top 5 Girl Dad movies (as Brendan and his wife are expecting a baby girl)! We also give our thoughts on this year's Cannes Film Festival lineup! - Open / Announcement (0:35) - Cannes Lineup (5:45) - Top 5 Girl Dad Movies (34:09) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.c
Women InSession: Robert Duvall Retrospective
On this episode, we look back at the legendary career of the great Robert Duvall! From THE GODFATHER to APOCALYPSE NOW to TENDER MERCIES to NETWORK, and everything in-between, Duvall was a staple in Hollywood for decades. One of the very best to ever do it. His passing recently is saddening and we wanted to take some time to discuss his amazing legacy. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson Vis
Chasing the Gold: 2026 Cannes Lineup
On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Maxance Vincent to discuss this year's Cannes lineup! The festival will see new films from the likes of Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Pedro Almodóvar, Pawel Pawlikowski, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Marie Kreutzer, Ia Sachs, Na Hong-Jin, Asghar Farhadi and many more! We are about to feast with this year's Cannes Film Festival. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch
Review: The Drama
On this episode, Megan and Shadan discuss the latest film from Kristoffer Borgli in THE DRAMA! Oh boy, there is a lot to discuss with this one given its titular drama and some of the ideas it wants to explore. Some of it's interesting. Much of it is a mixed bag. Either way, the film does provoke some captivating conversation. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listenin
Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
On this episode, Megan is joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss the new animated film from Illumination in THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE! The movie has been getting panned by critics, and understandably so given its approach to the material, but there are some good things in the film as well. *NOTE: We had some technical difficulties with the video, so for this review it will be audio only. Visit ht
Episode 682: Space Movie Bracket Challenge
On this episode, inspired by the success of PROJECT HAIL MARY and the historic launch of Artemis II, we thought it would be really fun to do a March Madness-style bracket discussing the best space movies of all-time! 32 movies. Only one winner. This was a lot of fun, even if some of these matchups were incredibly challenging. What do you think of our bracket? Do you agree with our winner? - Brack
Women InSession: Sex in Halina Reijn's Babygirl
On this episode, we discuss Halina Reijn's erotic thriller BABYGIRL and why it's such a captivating depiction of sex and womanhood! Reijn has openly talked about how the film is meant to explore the gap between men and women sexually, and breaking the stigma's that are often associated kinks and specific desires. It goes without saying, but we had the best time with this one. Panel: Megan Kearns,
Chasing the Gold: SXSW Recap (2026)
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Sari Cohen to discuss this year's SXSW Film Festival and the movies that stood out to us the most! There were some great docs, some memorable horror films and a few notable films that could make its way into awards season by year's end. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP to
Review: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss BenDavid Grabinski's new time travel comedy MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE! It might not be reaching for genius comedic heights, but it's arguably quite effective at what it's trying to be. We do have a bit of debate on this one though. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to
Review: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Matt Johnson / Jay McCarrol mockumentary time travel film NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOWO THE MOVIE! Talk about movie surprises, we absolutely loved this despite having no connection to the web series or the show. It takes guerilla filmmaking to a new level and is immensely successful in creating one of the year's funniest films. Visit https://insessionfilm
Episode 681: Animated Sequel Ranking
On this episode, inspired by THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE hitting theaters this weekend, we do a consensus ranking of animated sequels! There are have been plenty of animated sequels over the years, some tremendously great, others not so much, so this ended up being quite the conversation. We also talk more about PROJECT HAIL MARY, dig into the Stephen Colbert LORD OF THE RINGS SPIN-OFF and talk a
Women InSession: Traumatic Disney Films
On this episode, we discuss our favorite(?) traumatic Disney films and the bold qualities that the studio use to employ in their work! We all remember the feeling of Dumbo and Bambi's mothers, the donkey's in Pinocchio and so many more memorable scenes in the Disney canon. We discuss why these sequences carry weight and what makes them special. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns Visit insess
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