Insession Film Podcast

On this episode, ISF writers Megan Kearns and Lane Mills dive into the next horror legacy sequel in I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! 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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Ari Aster's EDDINIGTON, we discuss our favorite neo-westerns! We also talk a little IRONHEART, early tickets for THE ODYSSEY and the depressing news about The Late Show. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Internet Craziness / Odyssey Tickets (5:58) - The Late Show Cancelled (22:02) - Wonder Woman (31:12) - Ironheart (38:07) - Top 5 Neo-Westerns (54:40) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Saily  - Get 5% OFF with the code ISF5: https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=9039 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

This week on Women InSession, Pacific Northwest native Zach Youngs joins to show to talk about the amazing cinema that takes place in Seattle and the greater PNW area! Panel: Kristin Battestella Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss James Gunn's latest film SUPERMAN as it kicks off the brand new DCU! Also, once again we get JD's son Sam to give us his thoughts as a first-time Superman watcher.   - Sam's Review (10:40) - Main Review (21:28)   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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with SUPERMAN now in theaters kicking off the new era of the DCU, we thought it would be to do a consensus Top 10 ranking of franchise starter films! Plus, we have a fun conversation about how SUPERMAN sets the foundation for the success of James Gunn's DCU.   - Opening Banter (0:32) - Superman vs Man of Steel (8:30) - Top 10 Franchise Starter Films (46:25)   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Episode Sponsor: NordVPN - Click this link to get 30 days for free! https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779   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

This week on Women InSession, Julia Sirmons from 1999: The Podcast joins us as we discuss the great costume designer Sandy Powell and her incredible contemporary work in cinema! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Gareth Edwards' latest film JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH! Plus, JD's son Sam comes back to give us his thoughts as well. - Sam's Review (0:30) - Main Review (24:30) 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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discussed our top 5 movies of 2025 so far! It's been an up and down year so far, but there's no denying the greatness of the films at the top of our lists.   - Opening Banter (0:30)  - Discussing 2025 Film Broadly (2:01) - Top 5 Movies of 2025 (25:11)   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Episode 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

This week on Women InSession, we discuss our favorite Victorian costume movies and why we're obsessed with the elegant costumes they depict! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Megan Kearns Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Joseph Kosinski's new racing film F1: THE MOVIE! 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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Pixar's latest film ELIO! Plus, JD's son Sam comes back to give us his thoughts as well.   - Sam's Review (5:54) - Main Review (13:57)   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

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Diego Crespo of The Waffle Press Podcast to discuss Danny Boyle's latest film 28 YEARS LATER!   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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our Top 30 movies of the 21st century so far! We're a quarter of the way into the century and have seen thousands of movies over the last 25 years. These are the films that stand above the rest for us!    - Opening Banter (0:30)  - Criteria and Process of Making Our Lists (4:11)  - Top 30 Movies of the 21st Century (47:26)    Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!    Episode 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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we combine our lists and come up with a consensus Top 10 Pixar movies! We also talk about Pixar's upcoming new film GATTO and dive into the implications of Tom Cruise winning an Honorary Oscar this year.    - Opening Banter (0:42)  - Pixar / Gatto (8:55)  - Tom Cruise (25:48)  - Ranking Pixar (41:59)    Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Episode Sponsor: Saily - Get 5% OFF with the code ISF5: https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=9039    Episode Sponsor: Libsyn  - Go to libsyn.com and get 2 MONTHS FREE at checkout with our code: ISF    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

This week on Women InSession, after discussing vampires and witches in recent weeks, we thought it would be fun to continue the trend by discussing our favorite werewolf movies! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Dean DeBlois' remake of his own film in the new live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON! We also bring back a very special guest, JD's son Sam, to get his thoughts on the film as well.   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

On this episode, Brendan is joined by Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch to discuss Mike Flanagan's new film THE LIFE OF CHUCK!   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

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Brandon Lewis of AwardsWatch to discuss Celine Song's new film MATERIALISTS! 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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we are joined by Adam Kempenaar from Filmspotting to discuss our Top 5 movies of the decade so far!   - Opening Banter (0:37) - Brad Bird & Incredibles 3 News (4:34) - Top 5 Movies of the Decade (17:59)   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Episode 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

On this episode, we discuss two adaptations of William Shakespeare's comedy in 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU vs THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (1967)!   Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah   Shop merch here: insessionfilm.com/store    Thanks for listening and become an ISF VIP for exclusive bonus content!    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky! @InSessionFilm