InSession Film Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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) -...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...