InSession Film Podcast

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Tim Costa (formally of First Time Watchers) fills in for Brendan this week as we discuss the legacy of GHOSTBUSTERS and why there may not be an appetite for the franchise anymore! Plus, a few thoughts on THE CROW trailer. 

- The Crow Trailer (4:12)
- Ghostbusters Legacy (10:45)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:40pm EDT

On Episode 76 of Women InSession, we take a look at the International Film Oscar and talk about the process in how they're selected, and the quality of nominations in recent years!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Shadan Larki, Brian Susbielles

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:53pm EDT

On this episode, Brian Rowe joins JD to recap this year's Oscars and the great winners of the 96th Academy Awards!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 7:06pm EDT

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan Larki and Erica Richards give their thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:48am EDT

On this episode, JD is joined by guest Jacob Throneberry to discuss the Johan Renck film SPACEMAN, starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan!

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Direct download: Review_-_Spaceman.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:06pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Denis Villeneuve's latest epic in DUNE: PART TWO, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya!

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Direct download: Review_-_Dune_Part_Two.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:17am EDT

On Episode 75 of Women InSession, in the spirit of the Oscars, we take a look at the 1989 Best Picture nominees and discuss why it was such a bizarre Academy Awards!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:35pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, using DUNE: PART TWO as inspiration, we talk about our Top 5 sci-fi movies of the 21st century thus far!  Plus, a few thoughts on DUNE's opening box office numbers and the Oscars doing something really fun for the ceremony this year. 

- Dune Box Office (5:45)
- Oscars Ceremony (20:32)
- Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies (44:25)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:31pm EDT

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, we give our final Oscars predictions for the 96th Academy Awards! Also, stay tuned for a fun announcement at the end of the show. 

Panel: JD Duran, Shadan Larki, Erica Richards, Brian Rowe

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:07am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss İlker Çatak's Oscar-nominated film THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE!

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Direct download: Review_-_The_Teachers_Lounge.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:11am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Nikolaj Arcel film THE PROMISED LAND, starring the great Mads Mikkelsen!

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Direct download: Review_-_The_Promised_Land.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:24pm EDT

On Episode 74 of Women InSession, we talk about the great Robert Downey Jr. and his wild roller coaster of a career! 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:04pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss Tom Cruise's next auteur adventure, this year's SAG winners and the great Denis Villeneuve as we anticipate his new film DUNE: PART TWO! We also feature an addendum to our Coen Brothers ranking from last week as we now include THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH and DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS.

- Tom Cruise (6:02)
- SAG (15:45)
- Coen Brothers (30:01)
- Denis Villeneuve (57:21)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:33pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Ethan Coen solo directed film (alongside his wife Tricia Cooke) DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:18am EDT

On this episode, we discuss Martin Scorsese and how he set the tone for how the crime drama would evolve over the course of the 1990s!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah, M.N. Miller

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 6:53pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss this year's BAFTA winners, the new casting for FANTASTIC FOUR and we come to a consensus ranking of the great Coen brothers! We also have a fun announcement to kick off the show.

- BAFTAs (8:15)
- Fantastic Four (27:20)
- Coen Brothers Ranking (43:17)

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Direct download: Episode_573.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:05pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan do their best to discuss the calamity that is Sony's latest in MADAME WEB, starring the great Dakota Johnson!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:17am EDT

On Episode 72 of Women InSession, we take a look at the great Sharon Stone and discuss our favorite movies that she's starred in over the years!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:42pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we open the show by talking about this year's crop of Super Bowl trailers and end the show with another draft as we sift through the Best Picture Nominees that lost the Oscar!

- Super Bowl Trailers (2:04)
- Best Picture Nominee Draft (52:32)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:58pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Dreamworks/Netflix animated film from Sean Charmatz, and written by the great Charlie Kaufman, in ORION AND THE DARK!

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Direct download: Review_-_Orion_and_the_Dark.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:24pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan reveal who the *real* Agent Argylle is as they discuss Matthew Vaughn's new film ARGYLLE!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:50pm EDT

On Episode 71 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Joan Fontaine and what made her a special actress!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:08pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the sad news of Carl Weathers passing last week and reflect upon Philip Seymour Hoffman as it's now been 10 years since we lost him. But we end the show with some great fun as we do an Oscars draft where we draft the Top 10 Best Picture winners!

- Carl Weathers / Philip Seymour Hoffman (2:45)
- Best Picture Winner Draft (34:12)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:07pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Oscar-nominated documentary from Kaouther Ben Hania in FOUR DAUGHTERS!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:16am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Christian Petzold's latest film AFIRE, starring Thomas Schubert and Paula Beer!

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Direct download: Review_-_Afire.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:24pm EDT

On this episode, Shadan Larki and Erica Richards offer up their thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:51am EDT

This week on Episode 70 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Christian Bale and his captivating career before he took on the caped crusader!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:39pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Brian Rowe joins us to discuss this year's crop of Oscar nominees and why we need to stop treating art as sports! Plus, a few thoughts on Doug Liman protesting his own film.

- Oscar Nominations (1:00)
- Doug Liman Protests (1:38:21)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:31pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Pablo Berger's new animated ROBOT DREAMS, recently nominated for Best Animated Film at the Oscars!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:47pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new Wim Wenders film PERFECT DAYS, starring a great Kōji Yakusho!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:43pm EDT

On Episode 69 of Women InSession, we talk about Natalie Portman and the Mike Nichols film CLOSER!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:12am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with the Sundance Film Festival recently announcing their survey of the greatest films that screened at the fest, we wanted to take a crack at our own collective Top 10. We also talk a little Tom Cruise and his most recent outings in the news. 

- News / Tom Cruise (16:35)
- Sundance Film Festival Top 10 (45:43)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:48pm EDT

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan Larki and Joey Gentile join JD to discuss our final Oscar nominatin predictions for the 96th Academy Awards!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:52pm EDT

On Episode 68 of Women InSession, we talk about the Best Actress race and speculate on how it unfolds as the Oscar season continues!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:36pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we begin by discussing the Golden Globes, Critics Choice and award season, and then end the show by talking about our most anticipated movies of 2024!

- Awards Season (2:20)
- Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 (53:22)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:48pm EDT

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, JD is joined by Brian Rowe and Joey Gentile to discuss their reactions to the Golden Globes ceremony! We also talk about the nominations for SAG and DGA!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:24am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, for Part 2 of our InSession Film Awards, we discuss our Top 10 movies of 2023! It ended up being a very good year for film (arguably the deepest year in the ISF era) and we had a really fun discussion counting down the very best that cinema had to offer at the movies this last year.

Don't miss Part 1 where we discuss the best acting, direction, cinematography, overlooked movies and more from film in 2023.

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature our 11th annual InSession Film Awards! We discuss the very best that 2023 had to offer in terms of surprises, overlooked movies, the best acting performances, and so much more when it comes to the film year. And as usual, our great friends Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are back to help us celebrate!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:36pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss J. A. Bayona's new survival thriller SOCIETY OF THE SNOW!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:47pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the great Ava DuVernay and her new film ORIGIN!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:32pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our Top 5 Scenes of 2023! It was a great year for film, and there were many contenders to choose from, so it wasn't easy but we had a great time with this one. 

- JD's Michigan Story (2:12)
- Top 5 Scenes of 2023 (24:32)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:10pm EDT

On this episode, JD is joined by Jacob Throneberry to discuss Sean Durkin's latest film THE IRON CLAW, starring Zac Efron!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:51am EDT

On Episode 67 of Women InSession, we discuss the The Academy's history of posthumous and honorary Oscars and how those awards have evolved over the years!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Brian Susbielles

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:00am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Blitz Bazawule's musical adaption of THE COLOR PURPLE, starring Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks!

As referenced, here's our review of Steven Spielberg's 1985 film THE COLOR PURPLE: https://insessionfilm.com/movie-podcast-turning-red-the-color-purple-473/

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:26am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the last film of the DCEU in James Wan's AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM, starring the great Jason Momoa!

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Direct download: Review_-_Aquaman_and_the_Lost_Kingdom.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:49am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Michael Mann's new film FERRARI, starring the great Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:12pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Jonathan Glazer's haunting new film THE ZONE OF INTEREST!

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Direct download: Review_-_Zone_of_Interest.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:07pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan gleefully discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film MONSTER!

*While we tried to avoid spoilers, we may have failed when talking about the ending sequence of the film. We didn't give it away directly, but a warning for spoilers just in case. 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:31am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Takashi Yamazaki's epic blockbuster GODZILLA MINUS ONE!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:51pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, JD and Brendan discuss the films they've been catching up on as we near the end of the year and the ISF Awards! Plus, a conversation on Adam Driver revealing the initial path for Kylo Ren in the new STAR WARS trilogy. 

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- Adam Driver / Kylo Ren (22:33)
- 2023 Catch Up (50:09)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:55pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discus Andrew Haigh's latest film ALL OF US STRANGERS, starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:30pm EDT

On this episode, good friend of the show Ryan McQuade comes back to help JD and Brendan discuss Bradley Cooper's latest film MAESTRO!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:02pm EDT

On this episode, we get into the holiday spirit as we talk about our favorite adaptations of A CHRISTMAS CAROL!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:46am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Finnish entry for Best International Film in Aki Kaurismäki's FALLEN LEAVES!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:14pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Cord Jefferson's award-winning directorial debut AMERICAN FICTION, starring the great Jeffrey Wright!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 5:16pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Paul King's latest film WONKA, starring the great Timothée Chalamet!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:36pm EDT

On this episode, we give our thoughts on the nominations for this year's Golden Globes and with WONKA coming to theaters this weekend we did a movie musicals draft!

- Open / Plugs (1:00)
- Golden Globes Nominations (6:46)
- Musicals Draft (1:21:03)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 1:47pm EDT

On Episode 65 of Women InSession, we talk about the great Brendan Fraser and why he's the quintessential movie star! He's charming, magnetic and has more range than people give him credit for.

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:30pm EDT

On this Episode, JD and Brendan take a look at Nicolas Cage's latest film DREAM SCENARIO! 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:54pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Hayao Miyazaki's new film THE BOY AND THE HERON (aka HOW DO YOU LIVE?), which would be an astonishing way to leave if Miyazaki does finally retire!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:59pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Todd Hayne's new film MAY DECEMBER, starring Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman and Charles Melton!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:29pm EDT

On this episode, JD is joined by Brian Rowe and Shadan Larki to discuss the Acting Categories and the Best Director race in regards to the 2023 Oscars!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:06am EDT

On Episode 64 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Erica Richards and talk about how her experience in academia and video production has helped shaped her as a critics!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Shadan Larki, Erica Richards

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:44am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with DREAM SCENARIO coming out soon, we thought it would be fun to do a Nicolas Cage character draft! We also discuss the new FURIOSA trailer, Will Smith's confirmation of I AM LEGEND 2 and whether or not we believe Kevin Feige about RDJ coming back to the MCU.

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- Furiosa Trailer / I am Legend 2 / RDJ (17:08)
- Nicolas Cage Character Draft (54:59)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 1:37pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Ridley Scott's latest film NAPOLEON, starring the strangely hilarious Joaquin Phoenix!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:16am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest film from Yorgos Lanthimos in POOR THINGS, starring an incredible Emma Stone!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:38pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Emerald Fennell's latest film SALTBURN, starring the great Barry Keoghan!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:35am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we talk about the importance of NAPOLEON taking the box office from Disney's WISH, Edgar Wright's most recent comments, the SCREAM 7 news and the really fascinating filmography of Ridley Scott!

- JD's Gloating (2:10)
- Napoleon / Wish (21:15)
- Edgar Wright (35:47)
- Ridley Scott Discussion (1:11:28)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:58pm EDT

On Episode 63, we take a look at all of the film adaptations of LITTLE WOMEN and discuss our favorites, how they hold up and which film captures the spirit of the book the best. 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomason

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:14am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss George C. Wolfe's latest film RUSTIN, starring a to-be-Oscar-nominated Colman Domingo!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:20pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Alexander Payne's new film THE HOLDOVERS, starring the great Paul Giamatti!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:16pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film, we catch up on some other 2023 releases and give some brief thoughts on NYAD, NEXT GOAL WINS, THE BURIAL, WINGWOMEN, FINGERNAILS and THE CAINE MUTINY COURT MARTIAL! Plus, a small debate on putting up Christmas lights before Thanksgiving. 

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- Nyad / Next Goal Wins / The Burial (9:44)
- Wingwomen / Fingernails / Caine Mutiny (1:23:43)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:56am EDT

On this episode, Christian Eulinberg joins JD to discuss the latest film in THE HUNGER GAMES franchise, THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:17am EDT

On Episode 62 of Women InSession, we discuss the lives and careers of the fascinating Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Richard Burton

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:39am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, JD and Brendan talk about the new SAG deal and discuss their Top 5 Marvel Characters that we've seen in movies over the years!

- SAG Deal (9:56)
- Coyote vs ACME (20:00)
- Top 5 Marvel Characters (33:00)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:24pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest entry in the MCU with THE MARVELS! Plus, a little discussion on the MCU moving forward given the reveal in the mid-credits scene. 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:38pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan review David Fincher's latest film THE KILLER, starring the great Michael Fassbender!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

On Episode 61 of Women InSession, we talk about some unique vampire movies that we love, in particular Tony Scott's 1983 vampire movie THE HUNGER!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:04pm EDT

On this episode, JD is joined by Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky Raymond De Luca to discuss his expertise with the great Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky! Raymond is currently running a series at The Kentucky Theater in Lexington, KY, and it was an honor to have him on the show to talk about the legendary director. 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:18pm EDT

On this episode, Ema Sasic from Next Best Picture joins JD to discuss Sofia Coppola's new film PRISCILLA!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:33am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Dave Giannini fills in for Brendan once again as we talk a little PLANET OF THE APES and the great Alexander Payne in anticipation for THE HOLDOVERS! We also discuss Marvel with THE MARVELS coming to theaters this weekend and if they should be concerned going forward.

- Planet of the Apes (11:08)
- Alexander Payne (32:27)
- Marvel (1:11:31)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:22am EDT

On Episode 60 of Women InSession, we talk about the great Christopher Nolan and what makes him a distinct filmmaker. Specifically we talk about one of our favorites in THE PRESTIGE!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:14am EDT

On this episode, Megan Kearns joins JD do discuss Chloe Domont's latest film FAIR PLAY, starring Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:32am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the IT FOLLOWS sequel announcement, the KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON intermission debate and why it's challenging to be in the conversation when you live in middle America. Plus, we talk about the wonderful Sofia Coppola and why she's one of the best filmmakers working today!

- They Follow (7:28)
- Intermission Debate (19:02)
- Location Challenges (40:10)
- Sofia Coppola (1:13:26)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:25am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Justine Triet's Palme d'Or winning film ANATOMY OF A FALL, starring Sandra Hüller and Milo Machado-Graner!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 1:24pm EDT

On Episode 59 of Women InSession, we discuss the hot new concert documentary TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR and some of our favorite movies of 2023 so far!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:15pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Martin Scorsese's latest film KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, starring Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:40pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film, we get Brendan's thoughts on the A24 news after missing last week and in anticipation for THE KILLER we do a collective ranking of David Fincher!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:27pm EDT

On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss the Wes Anderson, Roald Dahl anthology film THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR, including the aforementioned title as well as THE SWAN, RAT CATCHER and POISON! 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:30am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, our own Dave Giannini joins JD to discuss the great Martin Scorsese and why he's the best American filmmaker of all-time! Plus, we talk about A24's shift to IP and Michael Caine's decision to retire from acting.

- Michael Caine (6:04)
- A24 (21:14)
- Martin Scorsese (58:50)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:19pm EDT

This week on Women InSession, we discuss the career of the great David Lean, a filmmaker with big epics and stellar early works!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:16am EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the best horror films of the 21st Century so far and in honor of Guillermo del Toro's birthday we rank his filmography! Plus, JD has a few thoughts on the Netflix rom-com LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

- Love at First Sight (6:01)
- Guillermo del Toro (16:04)
- Best Horror Films (49:41)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:28pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Craig Gillespie's latest film DUMB MONEY, starring Paul Dano and Pete Davidson!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:54am EDT

On Episode 57 on Women InSession, we talk about some of our favorite book to film adaptations, why they work and the challenges of transitioning a story from the page to the screen!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:09am EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan review John Carney's new film FLORA AND SON!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:27pm EDT

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, using THE CREATOR as inspiration, we talk about our favorite movies featuring artificial intelligence! We also remember the late-great Michael Gambon and discuss Martin Scorsese's comments about indie films.

- Martin Scorsese Comments (4:13)
- Michael Gambon (26:39)
- AI Movies (1:01:38)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:34pm EDT

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Gareth Edwards' new film THE CREATOR, starring John David Washington!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:38am EDT

On Episode 56 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Shadan Larki further and talk about her passions and journey as a film critic!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Shadan Larki

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 5:38pm EDT

On this episode, we continue our 2001 Retrospective as we discuss the year in cinema and dive into our Top 10 Movies of 2001! Plus, a few thoughts on the new WGA deal that was just announced. 

The Royal Tenenbaums: https://youtu.be/YcIJZ6puSjI 

- WGA / Golden Globes News (3:58)
- 2001 Retrospective (10:36)
- Top 10 Movies of 2001 (44:39)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:14pm EDT

On this episode, we begin our 2001 Retrospective by reviewing one of Wes Anderson's greatest films in THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:46am EDT