InSession Film Podcast

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Bradley Cooper's latest film IS THIS THING ON?, starring a really great Will Arnett and Laura Dern! 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 great Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn and her recent rise as a visionary filmmaker in the last few years! In particular, we discuss her 2022 horror-comedy BODIES BODIES BODIES. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Julia Sirmons Visit  insessionfilm.com  for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonu...

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, the great Ryan McQuade joins us to discuss the 2025 awards season! We talk about the Golden Globes nominations, the acting categories and what to expect from Best Casting. We also lament the annual, and always ironic, discourse around film awards. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Awards Discourse (4:33) - 2025 Awards Update (38:08) - Best Actress (1:02:31) - Best...

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kelly Reichardt's new film THE MASTERMIND, starring an incredible Josh O'Connor! 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, JD and Brendan are joined by Isaiah Washington to discuss Noah Baumbach's new film JAY KELLY!   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 discuss this year's Golden Globes nominations! There were some big surprises, a few snubs and much to talk about with how it impacts awards season.   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 | @...

On this episode, we lament the state of the industry and the lack of opportunities women directors have had comparatively to their male couterparts. While it has gotten better in recent years, the gap hasn't closed as much as you might think. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah, Zita Short Visit  insessionfilm.com  for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscrib...

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears to discuss their nominations predictions for this year's Golden Globes!   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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by the new film JAY KELLY, we talk about the great George Clooney and draft our favorite movies that he was in over the years! Plus, another Stingray update and we discuss ZOOTOPIA 2's box office success.   - Opening Banter (0:30) - Funny Sports Story (10:19) - JD/Stingray Update (19:37) - Zootopia 2 Box Office (38:01) - George Clooney Draft (1:01:...

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Rian Johnson's latest murder-mystery film WAKE UP DEAD MAN!   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 Clint Bentley's new film TRAIN DREAMS, starring a never-better Joel Edgerton!   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 is joined by the wonderful Amanda Spears to discuss this year's Best Actor and Best Actress races! Plus, a few thoughts on the Gotham Awards.   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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Nia DaCosta's new film HEDDA, starring an electric Tessa Thompson! 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, we discuss all the great, and not so great, adaptations of WUTHERING HEIGHTS we've seen in film over the decades! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Emily Malek (of the Adapt Me Podcast) 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!

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Mary Bronstein's incredible sophomore effort IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, starring a riveting Rose Byrne! 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 Erica Richards to discuss Jon M. Chu's latest film WICKED: FOR GOOD!   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 discuss WICKED FOR GOOD, FRANKENSTEIN and the impact those films will have on the Crafts categories!   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

On this episode, we discuss the legendary Olivia de Havilland and her remarkable 1949 film THE HEIRESS! It's an astounding film that we really love and Havilland has never been better in her Oscar-winning role. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah Visit  insessionfilm.com  for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive...

On this episode, ISF writers Megan Kearns and Lane Mills discuss Dan Trachtenberg's latest film in PREDATOR: BADLANDS!   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 WICKED: FOR GOOD coming to theaters, we discussed our favorite musical duets in film! Plus, a really fun Stingray update from JD and some brief thoughts on the trailer for the "live-action" MOANA.   - Opening Banter (0:30) - JD/Stingray Update (4:12) - "Live-Action" Moana (31:24) - Musical Duets in Film (51:08)   Visit https://insessionfilm.com...

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Richard Linklater's new film about the French New Wave in NOUVELLE VAUGE!   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 Chloé Zhao's emotionally powerful film HAMNET, starring the great Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal!   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 the 2025 awards race and how it's shaping up now that festival season is over and most of the "big" releases have already been seen! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews

On this episode, we talk about the legendary Diane Keaton and the best movies that made her such an iconic star! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson 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!

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Richard Linklater's new film NOUVELLE VAGUE, we discuss our favorite movies about movies! Plus, a discussion on the state of the biopic and a few thoughts on TOY STORY 5.   - Opening Banter (0:30) - JD/Stingray Update (10:07) - State of the Biopic (17:43) - Toy Story 5 (49:08) - Movies About Movies (1:05:03)   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for...