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!

Review: Sound of Falling 01/27/2026

Review: Sound of Falling On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Mascha Schilinski's ambitious and remarkable sophomore effort in SOUND OF FALLING! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39898065

Episode 672: Best Actress Nominee Draft 01/26/2026

Episode 672: Best Actress Nominee Draft This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Shadan Larki joins JD to discuss this year's Oscar nominations (and the Oscars philosophically) and we do a Best Actress nominees draft as we consider the nominees from the 2020s! - Opening Banter (0:30) - 2026 Oscar Nominations (6:54) - Best Actress Draft (59:17) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Visit episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39885450

Women InSession: Female Horror Directors 01/25/2026

Women InSession: Female Horror Directors On this episode, we discuss our favorite female horror directors and some films that we highly recommend everyone checking out! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39867535

Chasing the Gold: Reaction to 2026 Oscar Nominations 01/23/2026

Chasing the Gold: Reaction to 2026 Oscar Nominations On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears to discuss the Oscar nominations for the 98th Academy Awards! SINNERS broke records. Some films surprised. Others were snubbed. We break it all down in this conversation. 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39851480

Episode 671: Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 01/21/2026

Episode 671: Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our most anticipated movies of 2026! JD also provides a new Stingray update and we dive into a few of our expectations for this year's Oscar nominations. - Opening Banter / ISF Awards Recap (0:30) - Stingray Update (8:30) - Oscar Nominations (25:44) - Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies (1:51:45) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: ROOFMAN - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE Blu-ray! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39815565

Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 01/20/2026

Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Nia DaCosta's incredible new film 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39799200

Chasing the Gold: Final Oscar Nomination Predictions 01/19/2026

Chasing the Gold: Final Oscar Nomination Predictions On this episode, Shadan is joined by Robert Licuria to discuss their final Oscar nomination predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39784550

Women InSession: Whimsical Musicals 01/16/2026

Women InSession: Whimsical Musicals On this episode, inspired by WICKED's success over the last two years, we dive into our favorite whimsical musicals that we would recommend! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39762330

Top 10 Movies of 2025 01/13/2026

Top 10 Movies of 2025 This week on the InSession Film Podcast, for Part 2 of our InSession Film Awards, we discuss our Top 10 movies of 2025! It was a great year for cinema and we had a really fun discussion counting down the very best that cinema had to offer at the movies this last year. Don't miss Part 1 where we discuss the best acting, direction, cinematography, overlooked movies and more from film in 2025: https://youtu.be/J8APNZ2CZBo Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39720020

Episode 670: 2025 InSession Film Awards 01/12/2026

Episode 670: 2025 InSession Film Awards This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature our 13th annual InSession Film Awards! We discuss the very best that 2025 had to offer in terms of surprises, overlooked movies, the best acting performances, and so much more when it comes to the film year. - Individual Awards (7:28) - Best Movie Discovery (49:14) - Best Surprise Actor/Actress (56:29) - Best Surprise Movie (1:09:16) - Best Overlooked Movie (1:23:41) - Best Opening/ Closing Scene (1:35:36) - Best Use of Song (1:50:35) - Best Original Score (1:59:13) - Best Animated Movie (2:07:07) - Best International Film (2:14:33) - Best Documentary (2:20:50) - Best Cinematography (2:29:02) - Best Adapted Screenplay (2:38:33) - Best Original Screenplay (2:48:31) - Best Director (2:53:48) - Best Supporting Actress (3:08:00) - Best Supporting Actor (3:16:44) - Best Actress (3:27:08) - Best Actor (3:38:20) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39703230

Women InSession: The Brood vs The Shrouds 01/09/2026

Women InSession: The Brood vs The Shrouds On this episode, we take a look at David Cronenberg's 1979 film THE BROOD and his 2025 film THE SHROUDS! Both films are unique and personal to Cronenberg, and we have fun diving into why that makes them compelling. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39678140

Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab 01/08/2026

Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kaouther Ben Hania's heartbreaking new film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39663020

Review: The Chronology of Water 01/07/2026

Review: The Chronology of Water On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kristin Stewart's incredible directorial debut THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER, starring a phenomenal Imogen Poots! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39648995

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Golden Globes Predictions 01/06/2026

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Golden Globes Predictions On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Maxance Vincent to discuss their predictions for the 2026 Golden Globes! We also offer up our predictions for this year's Actor Award nominations. 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39628740

Episode 669: Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (Part 2) 01/05/2026

Episode 669: Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (Part 2) This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Top 10 Scenes of 2025 as we reveal our 5-1 picks! We also talk about a few more films we've caught up with recently as we're finishing up our year-end homework. - Opening Banter (0:30) - More 2025 Catch-Up (4:15) - Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (48:51) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39616825

Women InSession: Disabilities Onscreen 01/04/2026

Women InSession: Disabilities Onscreen On this episode, we are joined by Kristin Lopez to talk about her new book Popcorn Disabilities: The Highs and Lows of Disabled Representation in the Movies and the movies that helped shape the direction of her latest writing! Panel: Kristin Battestella Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39604080

Review: Rental Family 01/02/2026

Review: Rental Family On this episode, Megan and Shadan discuss Hikari's new film RENTAL FAMILY, starring a charming Brendan Fraser! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39590910

Episode 668: Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (Part 1) 01/01/2026

Episode 668: Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (Part 1) This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss part 1 of our Top 10 Scenes of 2025 as we reveal our 10-6 picks! We also talk about a few more films we've caught up with recently. - Opening Banter (0:30) - More 2025 Catch-Up (4:51) - Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (51:45) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39584510

Chasing the Gold: Critics Choice Awards Predictions / Best Films of 2025 12/31/2025

Chasing the Gold: Critics Choice Awards Predictions / Best Films of 2025 On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss their predictions for this year's Critics Choice Awards! We also talk about the Oscar prospects for MARTY SUPREME and reveal our favorite movies of 2025. 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39577760

Review: No Other Choice 12/30/2025

Review: No Other Choice On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Park Chan-wook's latest film NO OTHER CHOICE, starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39567510

Review: The Testament of Ann Lee 12/29/2025

Review: The Testament of Ann Lee On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Mona Fastvold's new musical THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, starring a hypnotic Amanda Seyfried! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39557145

Women InSession: Critic Spotlight - Andrew Corns 12/27/2025

Women InSession: Critic Spotlight - Andrew Corns On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Andrew Corns of the The Revisionist's Almanac and his journey to becoming a film podcaster! Panel: Kristin Battestella Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39541820

Chasing the Gold: Die My Love, Hamnet & Complicated Mothers 12/26/2025

Chasing the Gold: Die My Love, Hamnet & Complicated Mothers On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jaylan Saylan to discuss DIE MY LOVE, HAMNET and how these films portray the various complications of motherhood and grief! 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 Articles mentioned: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69646299/hamnet-die-my-love-motherhood-rage-movies/ https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/one-battle-after-another-hamnet-parenthood-1236612430/ https://insessionfilm.com/monstrous-motherhood-in-horror-films/ https://insessionfilm.com/list-jaylan-salahs-top-10-performances-of-2025/ /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39537635

Episode 667: More 2025 Catch-Up 12/24/2025

Episode 667: More 2025 Catch-Up This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we keep it pretty simple and simply discuss a bunch of 2025 movies that we've caught up with over the last the last few week weeks that we haven't had a chance to review on the show yet! Happy Holidays everyone! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: audibletrial.com/insessionfilm - Get a FREE audiobook and FREE 30-day trial Episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39529905

Review: Marty Supreme 12/23/2025

Review: Marty Supreme On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by the great Jay Ledbetter to discuss Josh Safdie's new film MARTY SURPREME, starring a phenomenal Timothée Chalamet! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39518820

Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash 12/22/2025

Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss James Cameron's latest adventure in Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39496400

Women InSession: Changing Film Passions 12/19/2025

Women InSession: Changing Film Passions On this episode, we discuss the state of the industry and how it's affected our passions for film and covering film. As everything continues to evolve, while there are some things to be excited about, there's also plenty that feels bleak. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39477035

Episode 666: Rob Reiner / Warner Bros. Debacle 12/18/2025

Episode 666: Rob Reiner / Warner Bros. Debacle This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we remember the late-great Rob Reiner and the all-time classics he made early in his career. We also give our thoughts on the Oscar shortlists and then dive into the Warner Bros. debacle as they look to settle with their bid with Netflix. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Rob Reiner (2:07) - Clooney Draft Results (20:11) - Stingray Update (25:15) - Oscar Shortlists (40:02) - Warner Bros/Netflix (1:15:15) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39458750

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscar Shortlists Reaction 12/17/2025

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscar Shortlists Reaction On this episode, Shadan is joined by Luis A. Mendez to discuss their reactions to the 2026 Oscar shortlists that were recently released! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39442780

Review: The Secret Agent 12/16/2025

Review: The Secret Agent On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kleber Mendonça Filho's latest film THE SECRET AGENT, starring a sensational Wagner Moura! 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/39427975

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