InSession Film Podcast

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Palme d'Or winning film from Jafar Panahi IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT! 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, 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 insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!

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 https://insessionfilm.com 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: 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, JD and Brendan discuss the latest film from Derek Cianfrance in ROOFMAN, starring the great Channing Tatum! 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 the great Megan Loucks to discuss the latest from Disney in TRON: ARES! 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, we discuss the iconic Cassandra Peterson and her legendary role of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Zach Youngs Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jacob Throneberry to discuss all the above-the-line categories, including Screenplay, Director Acting and Best Picture! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation of TRON: ARES, we discuss our Top 5 movie soundtracks! We also discuss the box office for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, Kirsten Dunst's idea for SPIDER-MAN 4 and the FAST & FURIOUS franchise potentially being dead. - Opening Banter / Tron: Legacy (0:31) - Box Office (12:09) - Spider-Man 4 (25:49) - Fast & Furious (33:08) - Top 5 Movie Soundtracks (49:19) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: HIM - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code for the movie! Visit this episode’s sponsor: getamazonmusic.com/InSessionFilm - Click the link and sign up to get Amazon Music for 90 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

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Megan Kearns to discuss Ronan Day-Lewis' directorial debut ANEMONE! Visit 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 review Benny Safdie's new film THE SMASHING MACHINE, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt! 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, we discuss the great author Agatha Christie and the film adaptations of her work over the decades! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Julia Sirmons Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jacob Throneberry to discuss the craft categories below the line and offer up their first predictions of the season! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation of THE SMASHING MACHINE, we have a sports movie draft! Specifically talking about sports movies that are based on true stories. We also discuss the box office for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, AI actresses and the new trailer for FIRE & ASH. - Opening Banter (0:31) - OBAA Box Office (5:37) - AI Actress (25:41) - Avatar: Fire & Ash New Trailer (34:45) - Sports Movie Draft (43:40) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode Sponsor: Caught Stealing - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=9039 - Get 5% OFF your next plan with the code: ISF5 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, JD and Brendan discuss this year's Sundance Audience Award winner TWINLESS! 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 Matthew Anderson of The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's new film ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER! 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, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Zach Youngs and his journey to becoming a film critic and writer! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, Shadan talks more with Erica about the movies she saw at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, this time talking about the very best of the fest! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews Films that will be discussed in our TIFF Recap: 1. A Private Life (Rebecca Zlotowski) Release: November 14 (Limited) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 2. Arco (Ugo Bienvenu) Release: November 14 (Select Theaters) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 3. Ballad of a Small Player (Edward Berger) Release: October 29 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4&t=8s 4. Blue Moon (Richard Linklater) Release: October 17 in NY & LA theaters; Nationwide October 24 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lI 5. Charlie Harper (Mac Eldridge, Tom Dean) 6. Dead Man’s Wire (Gus Van Sant) 7. Dinner With Friends (Sasha Leigh Henry) 8. Diya (Achille Ronaimou) 9. Eternity (David Freyne) Release: Limited November 14, Wide November 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXTps1REHU 10. Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) Release: November 7 (Netflix, limited before wide) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--N03NO130 11. Hamlet (Aneil Karia) 12. Hamnet (Chloé Zhao) Release: December 12 (Wide theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2xtmPkuksA 13. Hedda (Nia DaCosta) Release: October 29 (Amazon Prime Video) 14. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (Mary Bronstein) Release: October 10 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQ 15. It Was Just an Accident (Jafar Panahi) Release: October 15 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF04v-ze2Yc 16. Memory of Princess Mumbi (Damien Hauser) 17. No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U77zLDDdjc 18. Obsession (Curry Barker) 19. Rental Family (HIKARI) Release: November 21 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pqP6ClcE8 20. Roofman (Derek Cianfrance) Release: October 10 (Theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXecSGmQDEI 21. Sacrifice (Romain Gavras) 22. Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5Yrw 23. The Lost Bus (Paul Greengrass) Release: October 3 (Apple TV+) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDHjkuwaic&t=5s 24. The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonça Filho) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nNAVGX8n7w 25. The Smashing Machine (Benny Safdie) Release: October 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ99g 26. The Son and the Sea (Stroma Cairns) 27. The Testament of Ann Lee (Mona Fastvold) 28. The Wizard of the Kremlin (Olivier Assayas) 29. Train Dreams (Clint Bentley) Release: November 21 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRdazbYKgY 30. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Rian Johnson) Release: December 12 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHM1K1JByBI Other TIFF 2025 Titles Mentioned: Bad Apples (Jonatan Etzler) Christy (David Michôd) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSHwFDPfeV8 Eleanor The Great (Scarlett Johansson) Release: September 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ6l2ue--KA John Candy: I Like Me (Colin Hanks) Release: October 10 (Amazon Prime Video) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcQRsrBcCk Nouvelle Vague (Richard Linklater) Release: November 14 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=795BXtBR2u4 The Voice of Hind Rajab (Kaouther Ben Hania)

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, we discuss our Top 5 Paul Thomas Anderson scenes! We also discuss John Boyega's recent STAR WARS comments and pay tribute to the late-great Robert Redford. - Opening Banter (0:31) - Robert Redford (10:11) - John Boyega Comments (16:36) - Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer (30:30) - The Bride Trailer (41:26) - PTA Scenes (51:18) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Visit this episode’s sponsor: libsyn.com - Get two months 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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut ELEANOR THE GREAT, starring the great June Squibb! 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 Kogonada's new film A BIG BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie! Visit 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