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| Review: Wildwood | 28 Oct 2026 | 01:17:56 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Travis Knight's new film WILDWOOD from Laika Studios! It's a stunning technical achievement, but it's also the film's thematic and emotional complexity that left us equally floored. - Review starts at 7:09 Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE 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 711: Top 5 Unusual Romances in Film | 27 Oct 2026 | 01:46:58 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by WICKER, we discuss our Top 5 unusual romances in movies! Plus, a discussion the box office weekend for WILDWOOD and CLAYFACE, and we catch up on a few 2026 movies that we had missed earlier in the year. - Opening (0:30) - Box Office (4:56) - JD's Catch-Up (20:08) - Megan's Catch-Up (52:28) - Top 5 Stop-Motion Films (1:06:44) Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: Alarmcast 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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: Documentary Deep-Dive (2026) | 25 Oct 2026 | 01:22:52 | |
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller to discuss YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING, NAZA, MUSK and ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM! The documentary field is looking very interesting this year. Please SUBSCRIBE to the show! 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 | |||
| Review: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother | 23 Oct 2026 | 01:04:25 | |
On this episode, Megan is joined by Shadan Larki to discuss Bassam Tariq's new film YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER, starring an incredible Mahershala Ali! - Review starts at 3:20 Please SUBSCRIBE to the show! 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 710: Top 5 Stop-Motion Animated Movies | 21 Oct 2026 | 01:21:30 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by WILDWOOD coming to theaters, we discussed our Top 5 stop-motion animated movies! Plus, a discussion on the box office for YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING, the trailer for Greta Gerwig's NARNIA and Netflix making big changes. - Opening (0:30) - Box Office (4:53) - Narnia Trailer (11:41) - Netflix (20:07) - Top 5 Stop-Motion Films (35:48) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com 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 | |||
| Review: You Can See Everything | 20 Oct 2026 | 01:33:37 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim documentary masterpiece YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING! Both Fielder and Oppenheim have been doing incredible work on their own, and now the doc super team has created one of the more unforgettable experiences we've seen this decade. - Review starts at 9:46 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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: NYFF (2026) Recap | 16 Oct 2026 | 01:15:49 | |
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Tom O'Brien to discuss this year's New York Film Festival and the films that will impact this year's Oscars race! 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 | |||
| Review: Late Fame | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:40:02 | |
On this episode, JD is joined by Jacob Diedenhofer to discuss the Kent Jones film LATE FAME, starring Willem Dafoe! Perhaps one of the best overlooked movies of the year so far, there's a lot to love about the film. Especially Dafoe in a leading role. - Review starts at 5:20 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 709: Top 5 Docs of the 21st Century | 13 Oct 2026 | 01:18:27 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING, we discussed our Top 5 documentaries of the 21st century! Plus, JD gives us his thoughts on HER PRIVATE HELL, THE CHRISTOPHERS, ONE NIGHT ONLY, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM and THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE! - Opening (0:30) - Her Private Hell (8:33) - The Christophers (14:40) - Once Upon a Time in Harlem (20:04) - The History of Concrete (24:10) - One Night Only (25:42) - Top 5 Docs (36:46) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm 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 | |||
| Review: The Social Reckoning | 12 Oct 2026 | 01:02:43 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Aaron Sorkin's new film THE SOCIAL RECKONING! While Sorkin has always been a robust writer, his time in the director's chair has been dubious and perhaps never more so than with this sequel. - Review starts at 5:17 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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: TIFF 2026 & Digger | 09 Oct 2026 | 01:09:59 | |
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Tom O'Brien to discuss this year's Toronto International Film Festival and DIGGER's awards chances after its rough start at the box office! 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 | |||
| Review: Verity | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:51:04 | |
On this episode, JD is joined by Maxance Vincent and Shaurya Chawla to discuss Michael Showalter's latest film VERITY! The Anne Hathaway Experience of 2026™ was a fun one and it's sad to see it come to an end. Especially with VERITY, a film that left a lot to be desired for us. - Review starts at 7:33 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 708: 2026 Catch-Up | 06 Oct 2026 | 02:08:37 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Brendan is back to give us his thoughts on PROJECT HAIL MARY, OBSESSION, BACKROOMS, TOY STORY 5 and more! We also discuss DIGGER's box office woes and the death of Warner Bros. - Opening (0:30) - Box Office (4:03) - Skydance (17:15) - 2026 Catch-Up (52:28) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm 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 | |||
| Review: Digger | 05 Oct 2026 | 01:03:55 | |
On this episode, JD is joined by Maxance Vincent and Shaurya Chawla to discuss Alejandro G. Iñárritu's new film DIGGER! While it's refreshing to see Tom Cruise fully committed in a different role, the film itself left us with some question to wrestle with as it doesn't seem to know what it wants. - Review starts at 9:03 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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: Verity & Primetime | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:42:10 | |
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Erica Richards to discuss the last of Anne Hathaway's crazy year in VERITY and Robert Pattinson in PRIMETIME! 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 | |||
| Review: Forgotten Island | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:41:33 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest from Dreamworks in FORGOTTEN ISLAND! It's a shame that the film is underperforming at the box office because the film takes some fascinating risks that most mainstream studios would avoid. But it's quite good and we had fun with this one. - Review starts at 4:15 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 | |||
| Review: Primetime | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:11:17 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Lance Oppenheim's new film PRIMETIME, starring an incredible Robert Pattinson! There is tons to discuss here given the film's evocative craft, remarkable performances and nuanced themes. And boy did we have fun breaking it all down. - Review starts at 6:43 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 707: Tom Cruise Draft | 29 Sep 2026 | 01:59:07 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, using DIGGER as inspiration, we draft our favorite Tom Cruise movies! Plus, a conversation on AVENGERS: ENDGAME (ENCORE) and the news that Jon Watts will be directing the new STAR WARS. - Opening (0:30) - Box Office (3:28) - Avengers: Endgame (14:58) - Star Wars (52:49) - Tom Cruise Draft (1:08:23) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | |||
| Review: The Weight | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:53:29 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Padraic McKinley's directorial debut film THE WEIGHT! While there's much to love about Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe's performances, it's McKinley's direction that maybe most impresses here. - Review starts at 7:27 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 706: Top 5 Movies About Television | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:14:54 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, using PRIMETIME as inspiration, we discussed our Top 5 movies about television! JD also tells a funny story about his weekend and we give our thoughts on this year's TIFF winners. - Opening (0:30) - JD Story (1:46) - TIFF Winners (16:02) - Movies About Television (29:07) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm 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 | |||
| Review: Resident Evil | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:10:55 | |
On this episode, Megan is joined by Josh Martin to discuss Zach Cregger's new film RESIDENT EVIL! As fans of both Cregger's previous works and the game franchise, it's easy to see why we had a blast with this film and all of its gnarly qualities. - Review starts at 9:07 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 | |||
| Review: Hope | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:16:57 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Na Hong-jin's latest film HOPE! It is one of the wildest films you will see this year and we had an absolute blast trying to break it all down. - Review starts at 6:04 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 705: 1998 Retrospective / Top 10 Movies of 1998 | 15 Sep 2026 | 02:35:11 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our 1998 Retrospective as we discuss the year in cinema and dive into our Top 10 Movies of 1998! The year is famous for its "dueling movies" (and there's weirdly quite a few) but it's obviously much more than that. It was a deep year with many great movies. - Opening (0:30) - 1998 Retrospective (5:50) - Top 10 Movies of 1998 (42:26) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm 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 | |||
| Review: Saving Private Ryan (Revisited) | 14 Sep 2026 | 01:22:03 | |
On this episode, we begin our 1998 Retrospective by reviewing Steven Spielberg's epic war film SAVING PRIVATE RYAN! We've always enjoyed the film, but off the heels of our Spielberg Movie Series a few years ago, we saw the movie in an entirely new light. Stay tuned for Episode 705 as we discuss our Top 10 Movies of 1998! - Review starts around 10:38 (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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: Telluride Film Festival (2026) | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:49:34 | |
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Kenny Miles to discuss the 2026 Telluride Film Festival! There were some very memorable films to play at this year's fest, some that will no doubt be major players down the road, including a major surprise from A24. 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 | |||
| Review: Onslaught | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:07:53 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Adam Wingard's new film ONSLAUGHT, starring Adria Arjona! The film has been getting mixed reviews and we add to that reaction as we parse through some of our frustrations with the film. - Review starts at 8:15 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 704: Top 5 Monster Movies | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:49:00 | |
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Na Hong-jin's new film HOPE, we discuss our Top 5 monster movies! We also preview our upcoming 1998 Retrospective and discuss one more movie we had to add to our Fall Preview. Plus, JD's insane Michigan story from over the weekend. - Opening (0:30) - 1998 Preview (2:37) - Summer Box Office Record (13:59) - You Can See Everything (17:25) - Monster Movies (33:19) - JD's Michigan Story (1:51:54) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm 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 | |||
| Review: It Ends | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:48:10 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Alexander Ullom's directorial debut "horror" film IT ENDS! It's such a fascinating little with lots to discuss given its vague world building and thematic approach. We had a great time talking about this one. - Review starts at 3:18 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 | |||
| Review: The Dog Stars | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:57:38 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Ridley Scott's new film THE DOG STARS! The film has been mostly getting panned by critics, but we offer up a new perspective that defends the film's weird choices and emotional structure. - Review starts at 10:05 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 703: 2026 Fall Preview | 01 Sep 2026 | 02:06:48 | |
On this episode, as we gear up for Festival season and the rest of the year, we talk about our most anticipated movies of the fall season! We also pay our respects to the late-greats Dolly Parton, Peter Cullen and Tim Curry. - Opening (0:30) - Dolly Parton (4:57) - Peter Cullen (15:31) - Tim Curry (25:27) - Days of Thunder / National Treasure Sequels (33:41) - Fall Preview (55:15) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com 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 | |||
| Review: Coyote vs. ACME | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:35:48 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss one of the best surprises of the year in COYOTE VS ACME! This film has certainly been through the ringer. Shelved by Warner Bros. after full completion, it got sold to Ketchup Entertainment and is finally getting the release it deserves. - Review starts around 6:20 (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 | |||
| Review: Tony | 26 Aug 2026 | 01:10:16 | |
On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from Matt Johnson in TONY! Anthony Bourdain is a revered figure and the film has all of the right biopic ingredients, but does it all add up to make a good movie? Despite some great performances, we do have some big questions around the film's execution. - Review starts at 7:52 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 702: Ridley Scott Movie Draft | 25 Aug 2026 | 02:04:02 | |
On this episode, inspired by the release of THE DOG STARS this weekend, we did a Ridley Scott movie draft! JD also gives us his thoughts on THE END OF OAK STREET and THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING. - Opening (0:30) - The End of Oak Street (9:13) - The Rivals of Amziah King (40:38) - Ridley Scott Draft (1:03:07) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com 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 | |||
| Review: The End of Oak Street | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:40:46 | |
On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss David Robert Mitchell's long-awaited new film THE END OF OAK STREET! - Review starts around 3:16 (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 | |||
| Review: The Rivals of Amziah King | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:01:48 | |
On this episode, Megan is joined by Dave Giannini to discuss Andrew Patterson's new film THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, starring a phenomenal Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass! - Review starts around 6:16 (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 | |||
| Episode 701: Top 5 Food Movies | 17 Aug 2026 | 02:00:34 | |
On this episode, inspired by the release of TONY this weekend, we discuss our Top 5 food movies! Plus, we dive into the announcements from D23 over the weekend and the upcoming projects we're most excited about. - Opening (0:30) - D23: Star Wars (5:27) - D23: X-Men/Marvel (21:10) - D23: Animation (44:45) - Top 5 Food Movies (1:12:21) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: Jackass Best and Last Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com 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 | |||
| Review: The Last House | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:35:23 | |
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 | |||
| Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:01:09 | |
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 700: Ranking The Biggest Movies | 10 Aug 2026 | 02:04:58 | |
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 Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | |||
| Chasing the Gold: Spider-Man and NYFF Lineup | 07 Aug 2026 | 01:01:39 | |
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 | |||
| Review: I Want Your Sex | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:58:04 | |
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 699: Best Movies of 1985 | 04 Aug 2026 | 01:47:03 | |
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 Episode sponsor: Libsyn Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | |||
| Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 03 Aug 2026 | 01:52:34 | |
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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: The Mid-Summer Oscar Landscape | 31 Jul 2026 | 01:03:30 | |
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 | |||
| Review: Sheep in the Box | 30 Jul 2026 | 01:07:35 | |
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 | |||
| Review: Her Private Hell | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:49:44 | |
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 698: Marvel at 2026 SDCC | 27 Jul 2026 | 01:57:27 | |
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 Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com 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 | |||
| Chasing the Gold: The Odyssey's Oscar Potential | 24 Jul 2026 | 01:33:29 | |
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 | |||
| Review: The Furious | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:50:04 | |
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 697: The Success of The Odyssey | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:55:25 | |
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 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 | |||