InSession Film Podcast

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Women InSession: Female Horror Directors

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/25

On this episode, we discuss our favorite female horror directors and some films that we highly recommend everyone checking out! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

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01:42:51

Chasing the Gold: Reaction to 2026 Oscar Nominations

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/23

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears to discuss the Oscar nominations for the 98th Academy Awards! SINNERS broke records. Some films surprised. Others were snubbed. We break it all down in this conversation. 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

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02:20:49

Episode 671: Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/21

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our most anticipated movies of 2026! JD also provides a new Stingray update and we dive into a few of our expectations for this year's Oscar nominations. - Opening Banter / ISF Awards Recap (0:30) - Stingray Update (8:30) - Oscar Nominations (25:44) - Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies (1:51:45) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: ROOFMAN - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a

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01:15:19

Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/20

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Nia DaCosta's incredible new film 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

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01:47:41

Chasing the Gold: Final Oscar Nomination Predictions

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/19

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Robert Licuria to discuss their final Oscar nomination predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews

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01:10:42

Women InSession: Whimsical Musicals

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/16

On this episode, inspired by WICKED's success over the last two years, we dive into our favorite whimsical musicals that we would recommend! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

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03:39:57

Top 10 Movies of 2025

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/13

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, for Part 2 of our InSession Film Awards, we discuss our Top 10 movies of 2025! It was a great year for cinema 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 2025: https://youtu.be/J8APNZ2CZBo Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's

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03:53:28

Episode 670: 2025 InSession Film Awards

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/12

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature our 13th annual InSession Film Awards! We discuss the very best that 2025 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 (7:28) - Best Movie Discovery (49:14) - Best Surprise Actor/Actress (56:29) - Best Surprise Movie (1:09:16) - Best Overlooked Movie (1:23:41) - Best Opening/ Closing Scene (1:35:36) - Best Use of Song (1:50:35) - Best

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01:11:23

Women InSession: The Brood vs The Shrouds

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/09

On this episode, we take a look at David Cronenberg's 1979 film THE BROOD and his 2025 film THE SHROUDS! Both films are unique and personal to Cronenberg, and we have fun diving into why that makes them compelling. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, 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

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46:45

Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/08

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kaouther Ben Hania's heartbreaking new film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

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01:00:20

Review: The Chronology of Water

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/07

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kristin Stewart's incredible directorial debut THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER, starring a phenomenal Imogen Poots! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

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53:49

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Golden Globes Predictions

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/06

On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Maxance Vincent to discuss their predictions for the 2026 Golden Globes! We also offer up our predictions for this year's Actor Award nominations. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews

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01:51:04

Episode 669: Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (Part 2)

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/05

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Top 10 Scenes of 2025 as we reveal our 5-1 picks! We also talk about a few more films we've caught up with recently as we're finishing up our year-end homework. - Opening Banter (0:30) - More 2025 Catch-Up (4:15) - Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (48:51) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! 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

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01:34:22

Women InSession: Disabilities Onscreen

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/04

On this episode, we are joined by Kristin Lopez to talk about her new book Popcorn Disabilities: The Highs and Lows of Disabled Representation in the Movies and the movies that helped shape the direction of her latest writing! Panel: Kristin Battestella Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

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58:25

Review: Rental Family

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/02

On this episode, Megan and Shadan discuss Hikari's new film RENTAL FAMILY, starring a charming Brendan Fraser! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

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02:03:56

Episode 668: Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (Part 1)

InSession Film Podcast ·

2026/01/01

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, discuss part 1 of our Top 10 Scenes of 2025 as we reveal our 10-6 picks! We also talk about a few more films we've caught up with recently. - Opening Banter (0:30) - More 2025 Catch-Up (4:61) - Top 10 Scenes of 2025 (51:45) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! 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

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01:27:20

Chasing the Gold: Critics Choice Awards Predictions /...

InSession Film Podcast ·

2025/12/31

On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss their predictions for this year's Critics Choice Awards! We also talk about the Oscar prospects for MARTY SUPREME and reveal our favorite movies of 2025. 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

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01:21:12

Review: No Other Choice

InSession Film Podcast ·

2025/12/30

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Park Chan-wook's latest film NO OTHER CHOICE, starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin! 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

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01:27:08

Review: The Testament of Ann Lee

InSession Film Podcast ·

2025/12/29

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Mona Fastvold's new musical THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, starring a hypnotic Amanda Seyfried! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

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01:18:35

Women InSession: Critic Spotlight - Andrew Corns

InSession Film Podcast ·

2025/12/27

On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Andrew Corns of the The Revisionist's Almanac and his journey to becoming a film podcaster! Panel: Kristin Battestella Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

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