InSession Film Podcast

InSession Film Podcast

The InSession Film podcast reviews all the movies you want to hear about. We talk directors, actors, scores, and all the fun stuff movies has to offer.

Episodes

September 5, 2025 63 mins

On this episode, we discuss the best (and worst) film adaptations of Shakespeare's OTHELLO and why it translates well cinematically! 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about more summer movies they've caught up with over the last few months and if any of them have any Oscar prospects this year!

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September 2, 2025 54 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Darren Aronofsky's new and exciting new film CAUGHT STEALING, starring the great Austin Butler!
 
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September 1, 2025 110 mins

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation for our upcoming 1999 retrospective, we bring on Julia Sirmons of 1999: The Podcast to talk about the legacy of 1999 and why it stands out as an all-time year for cinema!

- Opening Banter (0:30)
- 1999 in Film (8:45)
- Julia's Top 10 Movies of 1999 (1:25:36)

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August 31, 2025 43 mins

On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF Awards Editor Shadan Larki to discuss Ethan Coen's new film HONEY DON'T!

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August 29, 2025 46 mins
On this episode, JD is joined by his son Sam and the great Megan Kearns to discuss Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' massive Netflix hit in KPOP DEMON HUNTERS!
 
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On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about all the movies they've caught up with over the last few months while out on hiatus and if any of them have any Oscar prospects this year!
 
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August 26, 2025 49 mins

On this episode, Shaurya Chawla and JD's son Sam join the show once again as we dig into Yu Yang's global phenomenon NE ZHA 2! 

If you want to skip ahead of Sam's segment, the main review starts at 17:54

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August 25, 2025 127 mins
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, as we anticipated our upcoming 1999 retrospective, we discuss our Top 5 performances of 1999! We also talk about Netflix's historic box office win with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and Kumail Nanjiani's comments about ETERNALS.
 
- Opening Banter (0:30)
- KPop Demon Hunters Box Office (3:35)
- Kumail Nanjiani / Eternals (30:12)
- M. Night Shy...
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August 22, 2025 71 mins

On this episode, we get into the blockbuster spirit as we discuss James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR and its sequel T2: JUDGMENT DAY!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Megan Kearns

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Spike Lee's new film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, we discuss our Top 10 Denzel Washington performances! We also get into Alan Tudyk's recent comments on I, ROBOT and we have new performance that we going to champion this awards season.
 
- Opening Banter (0:30)
- Alan Tudyk Comments (3:19)
- Good Boy / Indy (14:17)
- Quentin Tarant...
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August 19, 2025 62 mins
On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest collaboration in HIGHEST 2 LOWEST!
 
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On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Megan Kearns and her journey to becoming a film writer/podcaster!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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August 13, 2025 29 mins

On this episode, Brendan is once again joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss the new horror film from Michael Shanks in TOGETHER!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by the new horror film TOGETHER, we talk about our Top 5 power couples in horror films! Plus, a discussion on the wild WEAPONS discourse and the possibility of a new Bayformers movie.
 
- Opening Banter (0:30)
- Weapons Discourse (6:21)
- New Studio Comedy / Bayformers (32:46)
- Top 5 Couples in Horror Movies (47:19)
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August 11, 2025 93 mins
On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss Zach Cregger's new horror film WEAPONS! Plus, a few thoughts on the wild discourse surrounding this movie.
 
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This week on Women InSession, we analyze the popular Australian comedy from 1997 THE CASTLE and discuss its impact on Australian culture!

Panel: Zita Short, Kristin Battestella

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August 7, 2025 54 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest film from Akiva Schaffer, and the fourth installment in the franchise, THE NAKED GUN!
 
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August 6, 2025 55 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Eva Victor's incredible debut film SORRY, BABY!
 
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August 4, 2025 128 mins
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by the release of THE NAKED GUN, we talk about our Top 5 spoof movies! We also talk about the state of cinema, the superhero genre and how we might be in a new era for movies.
 
- Opening Banter / Last Week's VIP Episode (0:30)
- Are We In A New Era? (19:51)
- New Spider-Man Suit (1:02:18)
- Top 5 Spoof Movies (1:13:10)
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