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: The Last House 08/13/2026

Review: The Last House On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest from Netflix and Louis Leterrier in THE LAST HOUSE! In what be the most Netflix film ever, we talk about how it hits all the right algorithmic notes and why that's pretty frustrating. - Review starts around 6:00 (depending on ads) 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/42421255

Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma 08/12/2026

Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Jane Schoenbrun's new film TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA! Highly anticipated after winning the Queer Palme earlier this year, the film did not disappoint in any way. We have a lot to say about the filmmaking and craft, the movie's thematic underbelly and excellent performances. - Review starts at 5:38 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/42409705

Episode 700: Ranking The Biggest Movies 08/10/2026

Episode 700: Ranking The Biggest Movies On this episode, Brendan returns as we celebrate 700 episodes of the InSession Film Podcast! Inspired by the success of THE ODYSSEY and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, we took the top 50 highest grossing movies of the ISF era (2013-now) and ranked the best 10! What did you think of our final ranking? - Opening (0:30) - Ranking Discussion Begins (6:30) - Final Ranking (2:00:17) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: Project Hail Mary - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE Blu-ray! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 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/42382245

Chasing the Gold: Spider-Man and NYFF Lineup 08/07/2026

Chasing the Gold: Spider-Man and NYFF Lineup On this episode, Shadan is joined by Anthony Orlando to discuss the record-breaking box office for SPIDER-MAN (and its Oscar potential) and the remarkable lineup for this year's New York Film Festival! Plus, a little Christopher Nolan love at the end of the show. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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/42360335

Review: I Want Your Sex 08/06/2026

Review: I Want Your Sex On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Gregg Araki's new film I WANT YOUR SEX! Arguably his most accessible film to date, there's lots to discuss regarding its humor, commentary on sex, consent, celebrity culture, validation and so much more! - Review starts around 4:06 (depending on ads) 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 #moviereview #spiderman #brandnewday #marvel #MCU /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/42343555

Episode 699: Best Movies of 1985 08/04/2026

Episode 699: Best Movies of 1985 On this episode, with JD's birthday coming up later this week, we thought it would be fun to discuss our Top 5 movies from 1985 (his birth year)! We also discuss the phenomenal box office weekend for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, new X-MEN casting and the controversy around Emily Wilson. - Opening (0:30) - Spider-Man Box Office (5:04) - Other Marvel Stuff (30:20) - Emily Wilson (37:55) - Glen Hansard (54:36) - Top 5 Movies of 1985 (1:01:05) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: Libsyn - Get your first month FREE + 50% OFF the next two months: https://goto.libsyn.com/c/3029290/3894437/52813 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/42317455

Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day 08/03/2026

Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day On this episode, JD and Megan are joined Zaiah Washington to discuss the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! The MCU was in need a big win, and boy did they get it. Tom Holland and company bring the goods making it one of Marvel's best in recent years. - Review starts around 15:49 (depending on ads) 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/42302600

Chasing the Gold: The Mid-Summer Oscar Landscape 07/31/2026

Chasing the Gold: The Mid-Summer Oscar Landscape On this episode, Shadan is joined by Matthew Anderson to discuss the Oscar landscape at the midway point of the summer! What movies have the most Oscar potential? Could Inde Navarrette get a nomination? What will the festival circuits bring? We discuss all of this and more! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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/42280530

Review: Sheep in the Box 07/30/2026

Review: Sheep in the Box On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Hirokazu Koreeda's latest film SHEEP IN THE BOX! It's JD's most anticipated film of the year (coupled with Koreeda's upcoming film LOOK BACK), so we were pretty excited to dive into this one, especially given the reviews coming out of this year's Cannes Film Festival where it was decimated by critics. Short of it; we're not sure where that's coming from exactly. - Review starts at 8:59 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/42268700

Review: Her Private Hell 07/29/2026

Review: Her Private Hell On this episode, Megan is joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's new film HER PRIVATE HELL! It's crazy that it's been a decade since the last Refn movie, but he's back and he does not disappoint. Some may walk out. Others will love it. We discuss it all. - Review starts around 3:32 (depending on ads) 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/42257230

Episode 698: Marvel at 2026 SDCC 07/27/2026

Episode 698: Marvel at 2026 SDCC On this episode, we discuss everything that Marvel unveiled at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, including a new GHOST RIDER movie and a new Black Panther! We also do a consensus ranking of Marvel's Phase 4 & 5. - Opening (0:30) - Marvel Comic-Con (5:24) - Other Comic-Con News (46:33) - Phase 4 & 5 Ranking (57:51) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: IS GOD IS - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE Blu-ray of the film! 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/42229365

Chasing the Gold: The Odyssey's Oscar Potential 07/24/2026

Chasing the Gold: The Odyssey's Oscar Potential On this episode, Shadan is joined by Josh Martin and Zaiah Washington to discuss THE ODYSSEY and its Oscar potential! How many Oscars will it be nominated for? Could it beak records? We discuss all of this and more! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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/42208685

Review: The Furious 07/22/2026

Review: The Furious On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from long-time stunt choreographer turned director Kenji Tanigaki in THE FURIOUS! The film got major praise out of TIFF last year and received rave reviews last month when it premiered in the U.S. Which is to say, we were very excited for this one. - Review starts around 4:22 (depending on ads) 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/42185210

Episode 697: The Success of The Odyssey 07/21/2026

Episode 697: The Success of The Odyssey On this episode, with Christopher Nolan's latest film hitting theaters over the weekend, we discuss the remarkable success of THE ODYSSEY! It crushed at the box office and dominated the social media discourse in a way that would bring David Lean so much joy. We also discuss the new trailer for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and our Top 5 dinner party movies (inspired by THE INVITE). - Opening (0:30) - The Odyssey Success (3:16) - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer (44:12) - Top 5 Dinner Party Movies (1:30:42) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! 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/42171925

Chasing the Gold: Do the Emmys Help Predict the Oscars? 07/17/2026

Chasing the Gold: Do the Emmys Help Predict the Oscars? On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears to discuss the 2026 Emmy nominations and if/how they will impact the Oscars race once we get into the fall season! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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/42131950

Review: The Invite 07/16/2026

Review: The Invite On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Olivia Wilde's new film THE INVITE! The film didn't have too much hype prior to the reviews dropping, but that soon changed and for good reason. THE INVITE is funny, poignant and made with an artistic eye. Lots to discuss here! - Review starts around 5:27 (depending on ads) 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/42120565

Review: The Odyssey 07/15/2026

Review: The Odyssey On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Christopher Nolan's latest epic THE ODYSSEY! With an ensemble cast, immersive sets and stunning IMAX cinematography, Nolan provides summer spectacle like no one else and he does not disappoint adapting Homer's famous poem. Also, JD's son Sam stops by to give his thoughts on THE ODYSSEY as well! - Sam's review starts around 7:13 (depending on ads) - JD and Megan's review starts around 19:22 (depending on ads) 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 #moviereview #theodyssey #christophernolan /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/42102440

Episode 696: Top 5 Christopher Nolan Scenes 07/13/2026

Episode 696: Top 5 Christopher Nolan Scenes On this episode, inspired by THE ODYSSEY, we discuss our Top 5 Christopher Nolan scenes! A *lot* of great moments to choose from, and we had a great time with this list. We also dig into the box office for MOANA and the irony of last week's super viral revisionist discourse around TRANSFORMERS and the PIRATE movies. - Opening (0:30) - Moana Box Office (3:19) - Pirates / Transformers (24:51) - Top 5 Christopher Nolan Scenes (1:01:46) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779 - Get 30 days for FREE! 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/42059775

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Mid-Year Report 07/10/2026

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Mid-Year Report On this episode, Shadan is joined by Megan Kearns to discuss their favorite films and performances of the year so far! We also dig into any Oscar potential they may have as we prep for the back-half of 2026. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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/42038975

Review: Enola Holmes 3 07/08/2026

Review: Enola Holmes 3 On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from Netflix in ENOLA HOLMES 3! It's weird how the film came and went without any fanfare and barely any discourse. The tepid response to this film is interesting given how well received the first two were, but perhaps that's why Netflix kept it so quiet. What did you think of ENOLA HOLMES 3? - Review starts around 5:45 (depending on ads) 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/42015935

Review: Tuner 07/07/2026

Review: Tuner On this episode, JD and Megan discuss not just one of the best surprises of the year, but generally one of the year's best films in TUNER! Leo Woodall gives one hell of a performance in a movie that shouldn't work, and yet it all somehow comes together wonderfully. Which is to say, we had a blast dissecting this one. What did you think of TUNER? - Review starts around 7:38 (depending on ads) 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/41996310

Episode 695: Top 5 Movies of the 2026 (so far) 07/06/2026

Episode 695: Top 5 Movies of the 2026 (so far) On this episode, we discuss our Top 5 movies of the year so far! There's been some great movies this year and we sift through out favorites at the mid-way point. JD also gives his thoughts on OBSESSION, MINIONS & MONSTERS and PRESSURE, while Megan dives into COUTURE and GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. - Opening (0:30) - Obsession (2:31) - Couture / Girls Like Girls (29:24) - Minions & Monsters / Pressure (38:01) - Top 5 Movies of 2026 so far (1:01:45) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a 30-day FREE trial and FREE audiobook! 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/41983625

Chasing the Gold: A Cinephile's Journey (Kylie Price) 07/03/2026

Chasing the Gold: A Cinephile's Journey (Kylie Price) On this episode, Shadan is joined by her good friend Kylie Price to talk about her cinephile journey, the movies she's been watching and what films she would recommend! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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 /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/41956595

Review: The Sheep Detectives 07/01/2026

Review: The Sheep Detectives On this episode, JD and Megan discuss one of the best surprises of the year in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! We might be late to the party, but we're super thrilled to be here regardless. There is lots to love and plenty to discuss, and boy did we have fun with this one. What did you think of THE SHEEP DETECTIVES? - Review starts around 5:59 (depending on ads) 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/41923655

Review: Supergirl 06/30/2026

Review: Supergirl On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the second movie to debut in the new DCU in SUPERGIRL! The film has been quite divisive at best (shocking, we know), but its execution does leave something to be desired, even if it's affable on paper. We do our best to find the root causes of its failures while also highlight what does work about the film. What did you think of SUPERGIRL? - Review starts around 13:27 (depending on ads) 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/41910715

Episode 694: Female Characters in Comic Book Movies 06/29/2026

Episode 694: Female Characters in Comic Book Movies On this episode, inspired by SUPERGIRL, we discuss our Top 5 female characters in comic book movies! We also dive back in the our superhero State of the Union conversation we stated last week after SUPERGIRL's disappointing box office returns. Is A24 is hot water over their AI agreement with Google? And finally, JD gives us his thoughts on John Carney's latest film POWER BALLAD. - Opening (0:30) - Superhero State of the Union Part 2 (2:07) - A24's AI Partnership (36:17) - JD's Review of Power Ballad (50:39) - Top 5 Female Characters in Comic Book Movies (1:05:20) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a 30-day FREE trial and FREE audiobook! 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/41887280

Review: The Death of Robin Hood 06/25/2026

Review: The Death of Robin Hood On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Michael Sarnoski's visceral new film THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, starring an incredible Hugh Jackman! The film didn't get the marketing it deserved from A24, but there's plenty to love as it examines violence and the power of storytelling. What did you think of the movie? - Review starts at 6:44 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/41807100

Episode 693: Criterion Box Sets We Want 06/24/2026

Episode 693: Criterion Box Sets We Want On this episode, JD is joined by Ryan McQuade to discuss our Top 5 Criterion box sets that we would like to see! Plus, we have State of the Union conversation on the superhero genre and where it might be headed in the near future. - Opening (0:30) - Superhero State of the Union (15:59) - Top 5 Criterion Box Sets (1:12:59) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! 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/41797345

Review: Toy Story 5 06/23/2026

Review: Toy Story 5 On this episode, JD and Megan break down Pixar's latest film TOY STORY 5! While there is plenty to love about the film, we also dig into some reservations we have about the franchise and where things might be stuck in the mud. What did you think of the movie? - Review starts at around 15:13 (depending on ads) 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/41745830

Chasing the Gold: Cult Classics 06/19/2026

Chasing the Gold: Cult Classics On this episode, Shadan is joined by Josh Martin to discuss some of their favorite cult classics and what Oscar nominations they should have received when they came out! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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/41705400

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