InSession Film Podcast

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...

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 Coupl...

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://ins...

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://...

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://inse...

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) S...

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 bonu...

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)...

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 | @Rea...