InSession Film Podcast
At InSession Film, we review the latest movies, discuss Top 3 list's and all the fun topics that relate to film. We hope you find our conversations intelligent and insightful as well as entertaining and engaging. We love movies and love talking about movies, come joins us in the conversation!
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Review: Immaculate
03/28/2024
Review: Immaculate
On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by InSession Film editor-in-chief Dave Giannini to discuss the horror film IMMACULATE, starring Sydney Sweeney! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Episode 578: Hollywood Embracing OpenAI
03/25/2024
Episode 578: Hollywood Embracing OpenAI
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, it's news-apalooza as we talk about the ramifications of Hollywood embracing OpenAI, the possibility of Aaron Taylor-Johnson being the next Bond, the trailers for ALIEN:ROMULUS, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE and FURIOSA, among other discussion! - Hollywood / OpenAI (7:14) - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (29:06) - Alien: Romulus (38:48) - Scream 7 News (52:19) - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (1:06:00) - Furiosa (1:17:15) - Joker: Folie à Deux (1:28:06) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode’s sponsor: BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! 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
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Women InSession: Brad Pitt in the 90s
03/24/2024
Women InSession: Brad Pitt in the 90s
On Episode 77 of Women InSession, we discuss Brad Pitt in the 1990s and why it might be the best decade of his career! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Shalah Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Review: Love Lies Bleeding
03/22/2024
Review: Love Lies Bleeding
On this episode, JD is joined by Meg from WonderWatchlist to discuss Rose Glass' new film LOVE LIES BLEEDING, starring Kristen Stewart! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Chasing the Gold: SXSW 2024 Recap
03/21/2024
Chasing the Gold: SXSW 2024 Recap
On this episode, Shadan and Erica are joined by Alejandra Martinez to discuss this year's SXSW Film Festival and the best films they saw while in Austin! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe
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Review: The American Society of Magical Negroes
03/19/2024
Review: The American Society of Magical Negroes
On this episode, Christian Eulinberg joins JD to discuss the Kobi Libii's directorial debut film THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES! isit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Episode 577: The Ghostbusters Legacy
03/18/2024
Episode 577: The Ghostbusters Legacy
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Tim Costa (formally of First Time Watchers) fills in for Brendan this week as we discuss the legacy of GHOSTBUSTERS and why there may not be an appetite for the franchise anymore! Plus, a few thoughts on THE CROW trailer. - The Crow Trailer (4:12) - Ghostbusters Legacy (10:45) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Women InSession: International Film Oscar Nominations
03/14/2024
Women InSession: International Film Oscar Nominations
On Episode 76 of Women InSession, we take a look at the International Film Oscar and talk about the process in how they're selected, and the quality of nominations in recent years! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Shadan Larki, Brian Susbielles Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Episode 576: Recapping the 96th Academy Awards
03/12/2024
Episode 576: Recapping the 96th Academy Awards
On this episode, Brian Rowe joins JD to recap this year's Oscars and the great winners of the 96th Academy Awards! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Chasing the Gold: 2024 Oscars Reactions
03/12/2024
Chasing the Gold: 2024 Oscars Reactions
On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan Larki and Erica Richards give their thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews
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Review: Spaceman
03/08/2024
Review: Spaceman
On this episode, JD is joined by guest Jacob Throneberry to discuss the Johan Renck film SPACEMAN, starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Review: Dune: Part Two
03/08/2024
Review: Dune: Part Two
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Denis Villeneuve's latest epic in DUNE: PART TWO, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Women InSession: 1989 Best Picture Analysis
03/07/2024
Women InSession: 1989 Best Picture Analysis
On Episode 75 of Women InSession, in the spirit of the Oscars, we take a look at the 1989 Best Picture nominees and discuss why it was such a bizarre Academy Awards! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Episode 575: Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century
03/05/2024
Episode 575: Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, using DUNE: PART TWO as inspiration, we talk about our Top 5 sci-fi movies of the 21st century thus far! Plus, a few thoughts on DUNE's opening box office numbers and the Oscars doing something really fun for the ceremony this year. - Dune Box Office (5:45) - Oscars Ceremony (20:32) - Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies (44:25) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://kalshi.com/InSessionFilm - Sign up with our link and get a $20 FREE credit! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Chasing the Gold: Final Oscars Predictions (2024)
03/04/2024
Chasing the Gold: Final Oscars Predictions (2024)
On this episode of Chasing the Gold, we give our final Oscars predictions for the 96th Academy Awards! Also, stay tuned for a fun announcement at the end of the show. Panel: JD Duran, Shadan Larki, Erica Richards, Brian Rowe Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm
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Review: The Teachers' Lounge
03/03/2024
Review: The Teachers' Lounge
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss İlker Çatak's Oscar-nominated film THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Review: The Promised Land
03/01/2024
Review: The Promised Land
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Nikolaj Arcel film THE PROMISED LAND, starring the great Mads Mikkelsen! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Women InSession: Robert Downey Jr.
02/28/2024
Women InSession: Robert Downey Jr.
On Episode 74 of Women InSession, we talk about the great Robert Downey Jr. and his wild roller coaster of a career! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Episode 574: Denis Villeneuve
02/27/2024
Episode 574: Denis Villeneuve
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss Tom Cruise's next auteur adventure, this year's SAG winners and the great Denis Villeneuve as we anticipate his new film DUNE: PART TWO! We also feature an addendum to our Coen Brothers ranking from last week as we now include THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH and DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS. - Tom Cruise (6:02) - SAG (15:45) - Coen Brothers (30:01) - Denis Villeneuve (57:21) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Review: Drive-Away Dolls
02/26/2024
Review: Drive-Away Dolls
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Ethan Coen solo directed film (alongside his wife Tricia Cooke) DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Women InSession: Scorsese and the 90s Crime Drama
02/21/2024
Women InSession: Scorsese and the 90s Crime Drama
On this episode, we discuss Martin Scorsese and how he set the tone for how the crime drama would evolve over the course of the 1990s! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah, M.N. Miller Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Episode 573: BAFTAs / Ranking the Coens
02/20/2024
Episode 573: BAFTAs / Ranking the Coens
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss this year's BAFTA winners, the new casting for FANTASTIC FOUR and we come to a consensus ranking of the great Coen brothers! We also have a fun announcement to kick off the show. - BAFTAs (8:15) - Fantastic Four (27:20) - Coen Brothers Ranking (43:17) This episode’s sponsor: Air Force One Down (now available on VOD!) - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Join ISF VIP today! https://www.youtube.com/@Insessionfilm/membership https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insession-film-podcast/id605634337 https://patreon.com/InSessionFilm 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
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Review: Madame Web
02/20/2024
Review: Madame Web
On this episode, JD and Brendan do their best to discuss the calamity that is Sony's latest in MADAME WEB, starring the great Dakota Johnson! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Women InSession: Sharon Stone Favorites
02/14/2024
Women InSession: Sharon Stone Favorites
On Episode 72 of Women InSession, we take a look at the great Sharon Stone and discuss our favorite movies that she's starred in over the years! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Episode 572: Best Picture Nominees Draft
02/13/2024
Episode 572: Best Picture Nominees Draft
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we open the show by talking about this year's crop of Super Bowl trailers and end the show with another draft as we sift through the Best Picture Nominees that lost the Oscar! - Super Bowl Trailers (2:04) - Best Picture Nominee Draft (52:32) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://libsyn.com - Get 2 months FREE with the code: ISF 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
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Review: Orion and the Dark
02/09/2024
Review: Orion and the Dark
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Dreamworks/Netflix animated film from Sean Charmatz, and written by the great Charlie Kaufman, in ORION AND THE DARK! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Review: Argylle
02/08/2024
Review: Argylle
On this episode, JD and Brendan reveal who the *real* Agent Argylle is as they discuss Matthew Vaughn's new film ARGYLLE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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Women InSession: Joan Fontaine Overview
02/07/2024
Women InSession: Joan Fontaine Overview
On Episode 71 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Joan Fontaine and what made her a special actress! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Episode 571: Best Picture Winner Draft
02/06/2024
Episode 571: Best Picture Winner Draft
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the sad news of Carl Weathers passing last week and reflect upon Philip Seymour Hoffman as it's now been 10 years since we lost him. But we end the show with some great fun as we do an Oscars draft where we draft the Top 10 Best Picture winners! - Carl Weathers / Philip Seymour Hoffman (2:45) - Best Picture Winner Draft (34:12) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://libsyn.com - Get 2 months FREE with the code: ISF 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
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Review: Four Daughters
02/04/2024
Review: Four Daughters
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Oscar-nominated documentary from Kaouther Ben Hania in FOUR DAUGHTERS! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF 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
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