InSession Film Podcast

On Episode 122 of Women InSession, we celebrate James Spader's birthday by diving into his filmography and why he's such a captivating actor!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 4:52pm EST

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis to discuss the recent Oscars controversy and how it might affect the voting process! We also talk about how CCA and PGA speeches could influence the race and is it really crazy to think A COMPLETE UNKNOWN could win Best Picture?
 
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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Oscars_Controversy.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:13pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Drew Hancock's new sci-fi comedy horror film COMPANION! 

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Direct download: Review_-_Companion.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:48pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Ryan McQuade comes back after a *wild* Oscars week with Karla Sofía Gascón completely self-destructing after a series of past tweets resurfaced. We talk about her reaction to it all and how it might affect the Oscars voting.

- Karla Sofía Gascón Discussion (10:51)

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Direct download: Episode_622.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:31pm EST

On Episode 121 of Women InSession, we discuss the lovely Roger Moore and his take on James Bond throughout the 1970s!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Zach Youngs

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:24pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Tim Fehlbaum's new film SEPTEMBER 5, recently nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay!

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Direct download: Review_-_September_5.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:49pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Steven Soderbergh's new film PRESENCE, one of the more fascinating ghost stories in recent years!

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Direct download: Review_-_Presence.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:58am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, the great Ryan McQuade comes back on the show as we discuss the 2025 Oscar nominations!
 
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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:48am EST

On Episode 120 of Women InSession, we dive into the IT ENDS WITH US lawsuits and the disturbing behavior that led to Blake Lively having to take action during the production of that film. 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson, Megan Kearns

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:56am EST

On this episode, Shadan, Erica and Will break down the 2025 Oscar nominations! There were some fun surprises, some predictable snubs and a lot of expected nominees. But either way, there's a lot to talk about with this year's crop of Oscar nominations.
 
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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:09pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Christian Gudegast's new film DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA, starring the great Gerard Butler!
 
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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:53pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Michael Gracey's new film BETTER MAN, starring the entertaining Robbie Williams!
 
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Direct download: Review_-_Better_Man.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:30am EST

On this episode, Shadan and Cameron discuss their *final* predictions for this year's Oscar nominations!

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Final_Oscar_Noms_Predictions_2025.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 6:43pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we begin by remembering the late-great David Lynch and then end the show by discussing our most anticipated movies of 2025! Plus, a small conversation on the current awards season and recent claims of AI being used in the films up for contention.
 
- David Lynch (6:40)
- Awards Season / AI (40:42)
- Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 (1:09:49)
 
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Direct download: Episode_620.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:30am EST

On Episode 119 of Women InSession, we discuss the trajectory of James Bond in the 1960s and why it was so special with Sean Connery! And a one-timer in the role with the interesting George Lazenby.

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:15pm EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica break down the 2025 DGA and SAG nominations, and how they might affect the Oscars race! We also spend a little time talking about the unfortunate events happening in Los Angeles right now, which has of course pushed back the timeline of a few things at the moment. Our hearts go out to everyone effected by the fires.
 
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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_DGA_and_SAG.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:58am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, for Part 2 of our InSession Film Awards, we discuss our Top 10 movies of 2024! It ended up being a very good year for film (despite what some may argue) and we had a really fun discussion counting down the very best that cinema had to offer at the movies this last year.
 
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Direct download: Episode_619_Part_2.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 1:18pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature our 12th annual InSession Film Awards! We discuss the very best that 2024 had to offer in terms of surprises, overlooked movies, the best acting performances, and so much more when it comes to the film year. 

- Individual Awards (5:50)
- Best Movie Discovery (45:24)
- Best Surprise Actor/Actress (56:57)
- Best Surprise Movie (1:07:53)
- Best Overlooked Movie (1:15:07)
- Best Opening/ Closing Scene (1:28:47)
- Best Use of Soundtrack Music (1:36:04)
- Best Original Score (1:45:27)
- Best Animated Movie (1:54:49)
- Best International Film (2:13:15)
- Best Documentary (2:22:26)
- Best Cinematography (2:35:52)
- Best Adapted Screenplay (2:42:45)
- Best Original Screenplay (2:51:26)
- Best Director (3:02:51)
- Best Supporting Actress (3:07:23)
- Best Supporting Actor (3:17:39)
- Best Actress (3:27:45)
- Best Actor (3:36:04)

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Direct download: Episode_619_Part_1.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:29am EST

On Episode 118 of Women InSession, we discuss problematic talent and the idea of separating the art from the artist! Is is possible? What does it look like? 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah

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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Mike Leigh's new film HARD TRUTHS, starring a phenomenal Marianne Jean-Baptiste!
 
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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:36pm EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica break down the 2025 Golden Globe Awards and what it all means for this year's Oscar race!

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Globes_Reactions_2025.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:34am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Halina Reijn's erotic drama BABYGIRL, starring the great Nicole Kidman!  

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Direct download: Review_-_Babygirl.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:20am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our Top 5 scenes of 2024! It wasn't the best year for the major studios, however; it still ended up being anther rich year in film overall. There are many incredible scenes to choose from, so it wasn't easy to narrow down, but as always we had the best time with this list.
 
- Opening Banter (4:06)
- Top 5 Scenes of 2024 (25:01)
 
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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:24am EST

On Episode 117 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Pierce Brosnan and his era of James Bond!

Panel: Kristen Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:24pm EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss their predictions for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards!

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Golden_Globes_Predictions_2025.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:07pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we end the year with even more catch-up homework as we discuss THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, NO OTHER LAND, I'M STILL HERE, SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT, SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE and more!

- Fun Podcast Story (2:18)
- Box Office (10:57)
- Movie Catch-Up (19:00)

Here are the film's discussed (in order): No Other Land, Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, I’m Still Here, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, Small Things Like These, Oh Canada, The Room Next Door, Bird, The Fire Inside, The Girl with the Needle, Close Your Eyes

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Direct download: Episode_617.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:34pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan dive into James Mangold's latest film A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, starring the great Timothée Chalamet!

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Direct download: Review_-_A_Complete_Unknown.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:15am EST

On this episode, JD is joined by ISF writer Will Bjarnar to discuss Robert Eggers' new film NOSFERATU! 

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Direct download: Review_-_Nosferatu.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 1:13pm EST

On Episode 116 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Brian Susbielles and his experience becoming a critic focusing on the classics!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 5:58pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we have more catch-up homework as we discuss The Last Showgirl, Smile 2, Dahomey, The Order, Maria, The Piano Lesson and more! Plus, some box office talk and the secret to enjoying Red One!

- Box Office (4:04)
- Movie Catch-Up (18:38)

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Direct download: Episode_616.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:46am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss one of the best films of the year in Payal Kapadia's ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:21am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Barry Jenkins' latest film MUFASA: THE LION KING!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:30am EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica reveal the 2024 InSession Film Awards Nominations as voted on by the entire InSession Film staff!

Please note: These nominations are voted on by the entire staff and operate separately from the InSession Film Podcast, in which JD and Brendan will be revealing their awards on Episode 619. 

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_ISF_Awards_Noms.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:22pm EST

On Episode 115 of Women InSession, we discuss/rant about the portrayal of female writers on screen in film over the years and misguided approach many of them have taken!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Zita Short

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:45pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss all of the good and the bad with this year's Critics Choice nominations! We also talk about the Sony Spider-Man spin-off universe and what direction they should take next. 

- Box Office (2:36)
- Bad Hollywood Marketing (17:33)
- Sony Spider-Man Spin-Offs (28:35)
- Critics Choice Nominations (58:14)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:18pm EST

On this episode, Sophia Ciminello joins JD and Brendan to discuss one of the very best films of the year in RaMell Ross' NICKEL BOYS!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:09am EST

On this episode, Erik Anderson from AwardsWatch joins us to discuss Luca Guadagnino's new film QUEER!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:54am EST

On Episode 114 of Women InSession, we dive into the fascinating career of the great Val Kilmer!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:34pm EST

On this episode, Meg from WonderWatchlist joins JD and Brendan to discuss Marielle Heller's new film NIGHTBITCH, starring the great Amy Adams!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:43am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we give our thoughts on this year's Golden Globes nominations and AFI Top 10 list as awards season ramps up further! We also talk briefly about the disappointing news of Chris Evans coming back to the MCU.

- Box Office (2:12)
- MCU (14:24)
- Golden Globes / AFI (37:43)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:02am EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica give their thoughts on this year's crop of Golden Globes nominees! EMILIA PEREZ and THE BRUTALIST leading the way, there are some really compelling nominations that were great to see. 

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Globes_Noms_Reaction.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:23pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Brady Corbet's new American epic in THE BRUTALIST!

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Direct download: Review_-_The_Brutalist.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:31am EST

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Will Bjarnar to offer up their nomination predictions to the 2025 Golden Globes! 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:47pm EST

On Episode 113 of Women InSession, we discuss the Frankenstein novel and its various adaptions over the years!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:01pm EST

On this episode, ISF writer Will Bjarnar joins JD and Brendan to discuss Clint Eastwood's new film JUROR #2! 

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:36am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Jacob Throneberry to discuss Gints Zilbalodis's beautiful animated film FLOW!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:57am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss Disney's shenanigans over MOANA 2 and their brutally unethical way of turning an even heavier profit. We also discuss our Awards Editor Shadan Larki's Oscar predictions and how we feel about the awards race this year!

- Opening Banter / Football Fun (0:30)
- Box Office / Disney Shenanigans (22:34)
- Oscar Talk (1:26:38)

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:53pm EST

On Episode 112 of Women InSession, we talk about our top 3 overlooked foreign films and what makes them so special despite the little they've received! 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Will Bjarnar

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:41am EST

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan and Erica discuss WICKED and where they think it'll land come Oscar nomination morning!

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Wickeds_Oscar_Chances.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:10pm EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss more movies we've caught up with in the last few weeks, including WE LIVE IN TIME, KNEECAP, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS and FANCY DANCE. We also talk about that horrible trailer for the live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

- Opening Banter (0:34)
- Box Office (6:15)
- HTTYD Trailer (22:08)
- 2024 Catch-Up (32:29)

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Direct download: Episode_612.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:45am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Ridley Scott's new film GLADIATOR II, starring the great Paul Mescal!

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Direct download: Review_-_Gladiator_II.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:42pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Erica Richards to discuss Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated musical WICKED!

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Direct download: Review_-_Wicked.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:49am EST

On Episode 111 of Women InSession, Zach Youngs joins us to discuss our favorite Nicole Kidman movies and performances!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson

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

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Adriano Caporusso to discuss their Oscar predictions and how the awards race is shaping up! 

*These predictions are as of November 21, 2024

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Oscar_Predictions.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:55pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Adam Elliot's latest animated feature in MEMOIR OF A SNAIL!

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Direct download: Review_-_Memoir_of_a_Snail.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:34pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Jesse Eisenberg's new film A REAL PAIN, starring Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin!

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Direct download: Review_-_A_Real_Pain.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:00am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Jacques Audiard's new film on Netflix in EMILIA PÉREZ!

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Direct download: Review_-_Emilia_Perez.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:48am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by WICKED & EMILIA PÉREZ hitting theaters, we discuss our favorite musicals of the 21st century so far! We also talk a little box office, Cooper Hoffman breaking our hearts and Conan hosting next year's Oscars. 

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- Quick Star Wars Note (9:49)
- Cooper Hoffman Discourse (13:28)
- Conan Hosting Oscars (22:04)
- How to Train Your Dragon (33:23)
- Musicals of 21st Century (47:29)

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Direct download: Episode_611.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:10am EST

On Episode 110 of Women InSession, Megan Kearns joins us once again as we talk about our favorite Demi Moore movies and performances!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:28pm EST

On this episode, we discuss Steve McQueen's latest film in BLITZ, starring the great Saoirse Ronan!

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Direct download: Review_-_Blitz.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:17am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winning film ANORA!

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Direct download: Review_-_Anora.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:04am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the great Clint Eastwood and come to a consensus ranking of his Top 10 best films (as a director)! We also talk STAR WARS episodes 10-12 and the new trailer for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING. 

- Box Office (7:23)
- Star Wars News (21:45)
- Mission: Impossible Trailer (53:56)
- RIP Tony Todd (1:06:04)
- Clint Eastwood Ranking (1:18:42)

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Direct download: Episode_610.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:46am EST

On Episode 109 of Women InSession, Amy wanted to give her passionate thoughts on David Fincher after missing last week, so we dive further into Fincher and his incredible filmography. 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomassan

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

On this episode, Shadan is joined by ISF Writer Zach Youngs to discuss this year's Gotham Awards nominations!

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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Benjamin Ree's latest documentary THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IBELIN!

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Direct download: Review_-_Remarkable_Life_of_Ibelin.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:32pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Aaron Schimberg's incredible new film A DIFFERENT MAN, starring Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson!

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Direct download: Review_-_A_Different_Man.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:27am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss more movies we've caught up with in the last week, including MY OLD ASS, GHOSTLIGHT and MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS! We also talk some fascinating box office narratives and INTERSTELLAR's 10th anniversary.

- Opening Banter (0:34)
- Box Office (8:12)
- Interstellar Anniversary (44:40)
- Teri Garr (59:41)
- 2024 Catch-Up (1:06:41)

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Direct download: Episode_609.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:45pm EST

On Episode 108 of Women InSession, we are joined by M.N. Miller once again to discuss our favorite David Fincher movies!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:07pm EST

On this episode, Shadan is joined by ISF writer Will Bjarnar to discuss the Oscars race and how many of the top categories are shaping up as awards season is in full swing!

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Where_Are_We_At_2024.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:34am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan have a great time talking about the VENOM: THE LAST DANCE, starring the always great Tom Hardy!

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Direct download: Review_-_Venom_Last_Dance.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:00am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Edward Berger's new riveting political thriller CONCLAVE!

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Direct download: Review_-_Conclave.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:24am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we talk about some movies we've caught up with over the last few months including JANET PLANET, STRANGE DARLING, CADDO LAKE and more! We also talk about VENOM's box office and whatever LucasFilm is up to these days. 

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- Box Office (13:35)
- Star Wars / Rey Movie (33:37)
- Other News Stuff (55:35)
- 2024 Catch-Up (1:14:38)

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Direct download: Episode_608.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:13pm EST

On Episode 107 of Women InSession, we are joined by Megan Kearns of Spoilerpiece Theater to discuss all the great Dracula films and performances over the years and which one's we liked the best!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson

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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Pascal Plante's disturbing psychological horror film RED ROOMS!

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Direct download: Review_-_Red_Rooms.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:53am EST

On this episode, inspired by WOMAN OF THE HOUR, we discuss our Top 5 true crime movies! We also talk box office, BLADE's indefinite delay, Nolan's new vampire movie and The Academy dismissing Hans Zimmer's DUNE score.

- Box Office (3:28)
- Blade Delayed Indefinitely (13:35)
- Nolan Vampire Movie (30:43)
- Zimmer vs Academy (43:31)
- Top 5 True Crime Movies (1:02:41)

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Direct download: Episode_607.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:11pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Megan Kearns of Spoilerpiece Theater to discuss Anna Kendrick's directorial debut WOMAN OF THE HOUR!

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Direct download: Review_-_Woman_of_the_Hour.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:39am EST

On this episode, in the spirit of spooky season, we discuss ALIEN, ALIENS and some of our favorite body horror films!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Direct download: Women_ISF_Ep106.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:39am EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica are joined by ISF writer Héctor A. González, who's seen 115 movies during all of the festivals this year! So we talk about his experiences and what films he thinks will be the biggest players this awards season.

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_Festivalpalooza.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:35am EST

On this episode, we discuss the Morgan Neville documentary about Pharrell Williams PIECE BY PIECE!

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Direct download: Review_-_Piece_by_Piece.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:37am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by the great Bryan Sudfield to discuss Jason Reitman's new film SATURDAY NIGHT!

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Direct download: Review_-_Saturday_Night.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:38am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Variety's horror rankings last week, we discuss our Top 10 horror films of all-time! We also talk about the discourse around that article and Joker's continued downfall at the box office. 

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- Variety Article Discourse (48:44)
- Top 10 Horror Films (1:10:29)

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Direct download: Episode_606.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:03pm EST

On Episode 105 of Women InSession, we are joined by guest Athina (@TheReelPrincess) to debate two of our favorite horror franchises, SCREAM vs HALLOWEEN!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:40pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Nora Fingscheidt's new film THE OUTRUN, starring a phenomenal Saoirse Ronan!

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Direct download: Review_-_The_Outrun.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:21am EST

On this episode, we discuss the latest from Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX!

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Direct download: Review_-_Joker_Folie_a_Deux.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 10:05am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the asinine new approach by the studios of creating super fan focus groups in an attempt to avoid negative discourse. We also talk about JOKER's box office and the trailer for JUROR #2 trailer.

- DDL Returns (0:30)
- Box Office (7:42)
- Juror #2 Trailer (41:39)
- AI / Focus Group Discourse (56:35)

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Direct download: Episode_605.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 8:55am EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica our joined by our own Will Bjarnar to discuss the films he saw at this year's New York Film Festival!

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_NYFF_Part_1.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:49am EST

On Episode 104 of Women InSession, we are joined by film critic Keith Noakes to discuss his favorite films from TIFF 2024!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:39pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan dig into Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited epic MEGALOPOLIS, starring Adam driver!

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Direct download: Review_-_Megalopolis.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:33am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the beautiful Chris Sanders animated film THE WILD ROBOT!

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Direct download: Review_-_The_Wild_Robot.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:26am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we talk about our favorite ambitious, yet flawed movies and why we deeply admire them over mundane mediocrity! We also talk about the current state of cinema discourse and offer up a few thoughts on the late-great Dame Maggie Smith.

- Box Office (4:39)
- Dame Maggie Smith (18:49)
- Cinema Discourse (37:41)
- Ambitious "Failure" Movies (1:03:20)

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Direct download: Episode_604.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 11:45am EST

On Episode 103 of Women InSession, we discuss a few dark teen comedies that we love, including HEATHERS, THE CRAFT, JAWBREAKER and more!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Jaylan Salah

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

On this episode, Shadan and Erica continue to discuss this year's Toronto International Film Festival and the best films that Shadan saw while at the fest!

Movies covered in Part 2: 
12. Seven Days (Ali Samadi Ahadi)
11. The Life of Chuck (Mike Flanagan)
10. Will & Harper (Josh Greenbaum)
9. The Piano Lesson (Malcolm Washington)
8. Emilia Pérez (Jacques Audiard)
7. Nightbitch (Marielle Heller)
6. We Live in Time (John Crowley)
5. Conclave (Edward Berger)
4. The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Mohammad Rasoulof)
3. The Wild Robot (Chris Sanders)
2. The Brutalist (Brady Corbet)
1. Anora (Sean Baker)

TIFF Part 1: https://insessionfilm.com/movie-podcast-chasing-the-gold-2024-tiff-recap-part-1/

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Direct download: Chasing_the_Gold_-_TIFF_Part_2.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:13am EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest film from Azazel Jacobs in HIS THREE DAUGHTERS!

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Direct download: Review_-_His_Three_Daughters.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:46pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Matt Minton to discuss the Coralie Fargeat horror film THE SUBSTANCE, starring Demi Moore!

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Direct download: Review_-_The_Substance.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:59am EST

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our Top 10 animated movies of the 21st Century so far that is not from Disney, Pixar or Studio Ghibli! We also talk a little box office and JD tells a fun story about his son.

- JD's Story Time (2:17)
- Box Office (13:00)
- Top 10 Animated Movies (35:48)

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Direct download: Episode_603.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 12:40pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss one of the best surprises of the year in TRANSFORMERS ONE!

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Direct download: Review_-_Transformers_One.mp3
Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 9:49am EST

On Episode 102 of Women InSession, we discuss the career of the great Wesley Snipes, the ups and downs and what made him a fantastic star!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 2:32pm EST

On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss this year's Toronto International Film Festival and the best films that Shadan saw while at the fest!

Movies covered in Part 1: 
25. Nutcrackers (David Gordon Green)
24. On Swift Horses (David Minahan) 
23. Millers in Marriage (Edward Burns)
22. Language Lessons (Matthew Rankin)
21. The Luckiest Man in America (Samir Oliveros)
20. The Mountain (Rachel House)
19. Bird (Andrea Arnold)
18. The Cut (Sean Ellis) 
17. Saturday Night (Jason Reitman)
16. Happy Holidays (Scandar Copti)
15. Queer (Luca Guadagnino)
14. Babygirl (Halina Reijn)
13. The Last Showgirl (Gia Coppola)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss one of the best overlooked movies of the year in Adam Rehmeier's SNACK SHACK!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 1:39pm EST

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the heartwarming Josh Greenbaum documentary WILL & HARPER!

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Category:movie podcast -- posted at: 3:15pm EST