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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Chasing the Gold: Best Actress
04/19/2024
Chasing the Gold: Best Actress
On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Andy Punter to discuss the Best Actress category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe
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Review: Wicked Little Letters
04/18/2024
Review: Wicked Little Letters
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Thea Sharrock's wicked little comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, starring Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman! 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: Civil War
04/17/2024
Review: Civil War
On this episode, our own Shadan Larki joins JD and Brendan to discuss Alex Garland's latest film CIVIL WAR! 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 581: A24 Movie Draft
04/16/2024
Episode 581: A24 Movie Draft
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature a movie draft where we discuss and select the movies of A24! We also talk about Damien Chazelle's new film and the trailer for HA HA LAND aka JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. - CinemaCon / Joker Trailer (7:15) - A24 Draft (47:53) Visit for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! Follow us on Twitter! @ | @ | @
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Women InSession: Debating Charlton Heston
04/15/2024
Women InSession: Debating Charlton Heston
On Episode 80 of Women InSession, we debate all of the good and bad regarding Charlton Heston! 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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Chasing the Gold: Best Director
04/12/2024
Chasing the Gold: Best Director
On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Cameron Ritter to discuss the Best Director category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe
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Review: The First Omen
04/11/2024
Review: The First Omen
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the debut horror film from Arkasha Stevenson in THE FIRST OMEN! 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: Monkey Man
04/10/2024
Review: Monkey Man
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Dev Patel's directorial debut with the excellent action film MONKEY MAN! 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 580: The Spectacle of Michael Bay
04/08/2024
Episode 580: The Spectacle of Michael Bay
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, film critic and Proud Baytriot Brandon Streussnig joins us to discuss the spectacle of Michael Bay and why he's a filmmaker that we love despite his obvious blemishes! 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 Brandon on X/Twitter @BrndnStrssng Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy
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Women InSession: Blade Runner and Cyberpunk Films
04/07/2024
Women InSession: Blade Runner and Cyberpunk Films
On Episode 79 of Women InSession, we discuss Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER and the history of the Cyberpunk film! 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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Review: Road House
04/04/2024
Review: Road House
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new Doug Liman film ROAD HOUSE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal! 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: Godzilla x Kong
04/03/2024
Review: Godzilla x Kong
On this episode, Kevin Lee from AwardsWatch joins JD and Brendan to discuss the latest in the MonsterVerse franchise with GODZILLA X KONG! 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 579: Movies Starring the Director
04/01/2024
Episode 579: Movies Starring the Director
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Dev Patel's MONKEY MAN, we talk about some movies that are directed by the star! We also spend some time discussing the trailers for BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE and KINDS OF KINDNESS! - Opening Banter (0:30) - Trailer Talk (18:43) - Director/Star Movies (44:45) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode’s sponsor: FINESTKIND - Win a FREE digital code by following us on social media! 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: Emma Stone
03/31/2024
Women InSession: Emma Stone
On Episode 78 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Emma Stone, her two Oscars wins and the evolution of her incredible and varied career thus far! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson, Will Bjarnar Visit for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice!
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Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
03/29/2024
Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest in the GHOSTBUSTERS franchise with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE! 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: 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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