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.

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June 21, 2025 62 mins

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

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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.
 
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June 18, 2025 66 mins
On this episode, Brendan is joined by Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch to discuss Mike Flanagan's new film THE LIFE OF CHUCK!
 
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June 17, 2025 83 mins

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

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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)
 
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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
 
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June 12, 2025 41 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Carson Lund's simple, but beautiful sports film EEPHUS!
 
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June 11, 2025 88 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest from the great Wes Anderson in THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME!
 
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On this episode, guest hosts Megan Kearns and Max Vincent discuss the new action film FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the best film scores of the decade so far! We also talk about the great Michael Fassbender coming off the heels of the latest Women InSession podcast as we had more to say (and defend) about his career.
 
- Opening Banter (0:42)
- Michael Fassbender (16:52)
- Film Scores of the Decade (46:02)
 
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June 6, 2025 86 mins

On this episode, we discuss the compelling career of Michael Fassbender to this point, which includes some all-time performances of his era and some wondrous headscratchers as well!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Jaylan Salah, Zach Youngs

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June 5, 2025 35 mins

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the debut film from Andrew DeYoung in FRIENDSHIP, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd! 

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June 4, 2025 48 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new film from the Philippou brothers in BRING HER BACK!
 
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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the best performances of the decade so far! We also talk some box office and the trailers for FRANKENSTEIN, SUPERMAN and HAPPY GILMORE 2.
 
- Box Office (4:24)
- Trailer Talk (19:07)
- Performances of the Decade (53:24)
 
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On this episode, we discuss the legendary costume designer William Travilla and his iconic work with the great Marilyn Monroe!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah

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On this episode, JD (filling in for Shadan) is joined by ISF writing Hector A. Gonzalez to discuss all the films he saw at this year's Cannes Film Festival, including IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, SOUND OF FALLING, DIE MY LOVE, EDDINGTON and more!
 
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May 28, 2025 57 mins
On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by a very special guest (JD's son Sam!) as we review Disney's latest live-action remake in LILO & STITCH!
 
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On this episode, with THE FINAL RECKONING maybe being the end, we do a consensus ranking of the Top 5 stunts in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise! We also discuss the weekend box office and the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
 
- More on The Final Reckoning (0:34)
- Dumb Twitter Discourse (26:29)
- 2025 Cannes (43:31)
- Mission: Impossible Stunts Ranking (1:04:57)
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On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by the great Griffin Schiller of  @FilmSpeak  to discuss Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise's latest (and last?) mission with Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING!

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May 23, 2025 56 mins

On this episode, we discuss the legendary costume designer Edith Head and her astounding career that includes a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Megan Kearns

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