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: Wicked: For Good 11/25/2025

Review: Wicked: For Good On this episode, JD is joined by Erica Richards to discuss Jon M. Chu's latest film WICKED: FOR GOOD! Visit 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/39169970

Chasing the Gold: Wicked, Frankenstein & The Crafts 11/24/2025

Chasing the Gold: Wicked, Frankenstein & The Crafts On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss WICKED FOR GOOD, FRANKENSTEIN and the impact those films will have on the Crafts categories! Visit 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/39152335

Women InSession: Olivia de Havilland & The Heiress 11/22/2025

Women InSession: Olivia de Havilland & The Heiress On this episode, we discuss the legendary Olivia de Havilland and her remarkable 1949 film THE HEIRESS! It's an astounding film that we really love and Havilland has never been better in her Oscar-winning role. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, 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/39134780

Review: Predator: Badlands 11/21/2025

Review: Predator: Badlands On this episode, ISF writers Megan Kearns and Lane Mills discuss Dan Trachtenberg's latest film in PREDATOR: BADLANDS! Visit 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/39125325

Episode 663: Musical Duets in Film 11/20/2025

Episode 663: Musical Duets in Film This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by WICKED: FOR GOOD coming to theaters, we discussed our favorite musical duets in film! Plus, a really fun Stingray update from JD and some brief thoughts on the trailer for the "live-action" MOANA. - Opening Banter (0:30) - JD/Stingray Update (4:12) - "Live-Action" Moana (31:24) - Musical Duets in Film (51:08) Visit for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: - Get 90 days for FREE Visit this episode’s sponsor: - Get a FREE audiobook and FREE 30-day trial 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/39113690

Review: Nouvelle Vague 11/19/2025

Review: Nouvelle Vague On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Richard Linklater's new film about the French New Wave in NOUVELLE VAUGE! Visit 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/39098165

Review: Hamnet 11/18/2025

Review: Hamnet On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Chloé Zhao's emotionally powerful film HAMNET, starring the great Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal! Visit 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/39080310

Chasing the Gold: 2025 Awards Race Is Shaping Up 11/17/2025

Chasing the Gold: 2025 Awards Race Is Shaping Up On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about the 2025 awards race and how it's shaping up now that festival season is over and most of the "big" releases have already been seen! 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/39056285

Women InSession: Diane Keaton 11/14/2025

Women InSession: Diane Keaton On this episode, we talk about the legendary Diane Keaton and the best movies that made her such an iconic star! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson 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/39039875

Episode 662: Movies About Movies 11/13/2025

Episode 662: Movies About Movies This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Richard Linklater's new film NOUVELLE VAGUE, we discuss our favorite movies about movies! Plus, a discussion on the state of the biopic and a few thoughts on TOY STORY 5. - Opening Banter (0:30) - JD/Stingray Update (10:07) - State of the Biopic (17:43) - Toy Story 5 (49:08) - Movies About Movies (1:05:03) Visit for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: THE NAKED GUN - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE Blu-ray! Visit this episode’s sponsor: - 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/39026885

Review: Die My Love 11/12/2025

Review: Die My Love On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Lynne Ramsay's incredible new film DIE MY LOVE, starring a never-been-better Jennifer Lawrence! Visit 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/39010015

Review: Frankenstein (2025) 11/11/2025

Review: Frankenstein (2025) On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Guillermo del Toro's new film FRANKENSTEIN, starring a phenomenal Jacob Elordi! Visit 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/38996350

Women InSession: Cameron Crowe 11/07/2025

Women InSession: Cameron Crowe On this episode, we talk about the great Cameron Crowe and what makes his story of becoming a filmmaker one of the most fascinating! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson 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/38954975

Episode 661: Kpop Demon Hunters / Splitsville / More Catch-Up 11/06/2025

Episode 661: Kpop Demon Hunters / Splitsville / More Catch-Up This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we catch up with movies we missed earlier in the year, including KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, SPLITVILLE, THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR and more! Plus, JD talks about an incredible new development in his life and we talk about the CALL OF DUTY news. - Opening Banter (0:30) - JD's Story (5:50) - Call of Duty (32:00) - The Mummy 4 (39:17) - 2025 Movie Catch-Up (53:09) Visit for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: - Get a FREE audiobook and FREEE 30-day trial Visit this episode’s sponsor: - 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/38940120

Review: Sentimental Value 11/05/2025

Review: Sentimental Value On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Joachim Trier's new film SENTIMENTAL VALUE, starring Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve! Visit 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/38925970

Review: Bugonia 11/04/2025

Review: Bugonia On this episode, Brendan and Megan discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' new film BUGONIA, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons! Visit 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/38912570

Women InSession: Zombie Movies 11/01/2025

Women InSession: Zombie Movies On this episode, continuing the spirit of spooky season, we discuss our favorite zombie movies and why they have remarkable staying power! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns 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/38873030

Review: Shelby Oaks 10/30/2025

Review: Shelby Oaks On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss Chris Stuckmann's debut film SHELBY OAKS! Visit 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/38850460

Episode 660: Movies for Halloween 10/29/2025

Episode 660: Movies for Halloween This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with spooky season upon us, we discuss our Top 5 movies for Halloween! We also discuss the latest Star Wars/Soderbergh update, Spike Jonze possibly coming back and Netflix sending David Fincher's new movie into theaters next year. Big thanks to ISF writer James Williams for filling in for Brendan on this episode! - Opening Banter (0:30) - Star Wars / Steven Soderbergh (3:51) - Spike Jonze (13:51) - David Fincher / Netflix (17:43) - Best Supporting Actor Race (26:38) - Top 5 Hangout Movies (38:09) Visit for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: - 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/38831200

Review: Blue Moon 10/28/2025

Review: Blue Moon On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Richard Linklater's new film BLUE MOON, starring an incredible Ethan Hawke! Visit 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/38812720

Review: A House of Dynamite 10/27/2025

Review: A House of Dynamite On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kathryn Bigelow's latest film A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE! Visit 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/38798450

Review: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere 10/26/2025

Review: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere On this episode, Megan and Shaurya discuss Scott Cooper's new film SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, starring Jeremy Allen White! 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/38782430

Women InSession: Folk Horror Movies 10/24/2025

Women InSession: Folk Horror Movies On this episode, once again being in spirit of Halloween, we discuss our favorite folk horror movies! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns 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/38773055

Episode 659: Top 5 Hangout Movies 10/23/2025

Episode 659: Top 5 Hangout Movies This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation of Richard Linklater's new film BLUE MOON, we discuss our Top 5 hangout movies! We also discuss the latest Star Wars news, Warner Bros. selling itself off and a new Fast & Furious update. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Star Wars / Steven Soderbergh (10:50) - Warner Bros. (38:54) - Fast & Furious (48:36) - Top 5 Hangout Movies (1:01:42) Visit for merch and more! Visit this 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! /episode/index/show/insessionfilm/id/38760590

Review: After the Hunt 10/22/2025

Review: After the Hunt On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Luca Guadagnino's new film AFTER THE HUNT, starring Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri! Visit 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/38743680

Review: It Was Just An Accident 10/21/2025

Review: It Was Just An Accident On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Palme d'Or winning film from Jafar Panahi IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT! Visit 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/38728030

Women InSession: Women in Horror 10/17/2025

Women InSession: Women in Horror On this episode, we discuss our favorite mothers in horror film and why there's a rich history of exploring the various aspects of motherhood in the genre! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Megan Kearns 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/38623205

Episode 658: Best Performances by Comedians 10/15/2025

Episode 658: Best Performances by Comedians This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation of GOOD FORTUNE, we discuss our Top 5 performances by comedians! We also discuss the box office for TRON: ARES, talk about why Indy deserves an Oscar nomination and pay tribute to the late-great Diane Keaton. - Opening Banter (0:31) - Tron: Ares Box Office (7:41) - Indy & the Oscars (27:14) - Diane Keaton (40:00) - Top 5 Performances by Comedians (53:53) Visit for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE blu-ray! Visit this episode’s sponsor: - 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/38596405

Review: Roofman 10/14/2025

Review: Roofman On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest film from Derek Cianfrance in ROOFMAN, starring the great Channing Tatum! Visit 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/38579870

Review: Tron: Ares 10/13/2025

Review: Tron: Ares On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by the great Megan Loucks to discuss the latest from Disney in TRON: ARES! Visit 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/38565110

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