InSession Film Podcast

01:08:18

Chasing the Gold: Guillermo del Toro & His Monsters

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2026/04/30

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jaylan Salah to discuss the great Guillermo del Toro and why his monsters are so memorable! Del Toro is clearly defined by his monsters and he's talked at great length as to why they mean so much to him, and that passion oozes off the screen when you watch his films. And we wanted to talk some time to talk about why they resonate with us too. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF

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01:04:38

Review: Mother Mary

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2026/04/29

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss David Lowery's new film MOTHER MARY, starring a phenomenal Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel! Perhaps not for everyone given Lowery's indulgent (complimentary) filmmaking, but we fell for its spell big time and had the best time talking about this film. 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 |

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01:08:15

Review: Michael

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2026/04/28

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Kobly Mac to discuss Antoine Fuqua's new controversial film MICHAEL, starring Jaafar Jackson! The discourse around the film has been a wildfire, but in this conversation we do our best to find the middle ground between the good and the bad. 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 |

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01:46:40

Episode 685: Top 5 Costume Movies

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2026/04/27

On this episode, inspired by THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 coming to theaters this weekend, we discussed our Top 5 costume movies (ie movies with the best costume design)! We also give our thoughts on the "critics vs audiences" discourse that took place over the weekend and JD offers up his thoughts on Andy Serkis' new film ANIMAL FARM. - Open (0:35) - Animal Farm (6:50) - Critics vs Audiences (22:57) - Top 5 Costume Movies (1:00:32) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film

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01:40:07

Chasing the Gold: 2027 Way Too Early Oscar Predictions

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2026/04/24

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller and Jacob Throneberry to discuss their way too early predictions for the 2027 Oscars! We haven't seen most of the films and performances that will likely be in contention, and we're only a month removed from the 2026 Oscars, but who's to say we can't have a little fun speculating on what next year's Academy Awards could look like? Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP

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53:36

Review: Alpha

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2026/04/23

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Julia Ducournau's new film ALPHA! After getting skewered at last year's Cannes Film Festival, we were extremely curious to see what would cause such vitriol. Ducournau is, obviously, a polarizing filmmaker anyway, but did ALPHA deserve the hate that it received? We might have seen a different movie than Cannes critics... Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus

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42:46

Review: Lee Cronin's The Mummy

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2026/04/22

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Lee Cronin's new film LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY! Which is an ironic title as it's not a mummy movie. It's a demonic possession movie. There are some effective thrills and visuals, but with the film getting mixed results from critics, we comb through its narrative approach to discuss why it's becoming so polarized. 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

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01:45:37

Episode 684: Anne Hathaway Ranking

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2026/04/21

On this episode, inspired by MOTHER MARY coming to the theaters this weekend and the fact that it is *her* year (with five films coming out in 2026), we thought it would be fun to do a Top 10 consensus ranking of Anne Hathaway performances! We also discuss this year's CinemaCon and JD gives his thoughts on the horror film UNDERTONE. - Open (0:35) - Undertone (3:16) - CinemaCon (26:45) - Anne Hathaway Ranking (1:03:48) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch

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01:05:46

Review: Faces of Death

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2026/04/14

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Daniel Goldhaber's latest horror film FACES OF DEATH! It's one of the better meta-commentary genre films we've seen in recent years, featuring some inspired filmmaking and some great performances. Dacre Montgomery is especially striking. 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 |

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01:47:33

Episode 683: Top 5 Girl Dad Movies

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2026/04/13

On this episode, with it being Brendan's last show before he goes out on leave to become a new dad, we thought it would be fun to discuss our Top 5 Girl Dad movies (as Brendan and his wife are expecting a baby girl)! We also give our thoughts on this year's Cannes Film Festival lineup! - Open / Announcement (0:35) - Cannes Lineup (5:45) - Top 5 Girl Dad Movies (34:09) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the

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01:05:16

Women InSession: Robert Duvall Retrospective

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2026/04/13

On this episode, we look back at the legendary career of the great Robert Duvall! From THE GODFATHER to APOCALYPSE NOW to TENDER MERCIES to NETWORK, and everything in-between, Duvall was a staple in Hollywood for decades. One of the very best to ever do it. His passing recently is saddening and we wanted to take some time to discuss his amazing legacy. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast

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52:03

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Cannes Lineup

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2026/04/10

On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Maxance Vincent to discuss this year's Cannes lineup! The festival will see new films from the likes of Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Pedro Almodóvar, Pawel Pawlikowski, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Marie Kreutzer, Ia Sachs, Na Hong-Jin, Asghar Farhadi and many more! We are about to feast with this year's Cannes Film Festival. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIp today to get exclusive bonus

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01:04:51

Review: The Drama

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2026/04/09

On this episode, Megan and Shadan discuss the latest film from Kristoffer Borgli in THE DRAMA! Oh boy, there is a lot to discuss with this one given its titular drama and some of the ideas it wants to explore. Some of it's interesting. Much of it is a mixed bag. Either way, the film does provoke some captivating 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

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47:11

Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

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2026/04/08

On this episode, Megan is joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss the new animated film from Illumination in THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE! The movie has been getting panned by critics, and understandably so given its approach to the material, but there are some good things in the film as well. *NOTE: We had some technical difficulties with the video, so for this review it will be audio only. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF

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01:55:37

Episode 682: Space Movie Bracket Challenge

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2026/04/07

On this episode, inspired by the success of PROJECT HAIL MARY and the historic launch of Artemis II, we thought it would be really fun to do a Marc Madness-style bracket discussing the best space movies of all-time! 32 movies. Only one winner. This was a lot of fun, even if some of these matchups were incredibly challenging. What do you think of our bracket? Do you agree with our winner? - Bracket Criteria (3:05) - 1st Round (16:50) - Sweet 16 (1:35:24) - Elite 8 (1:39:38) - Final Four &

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01:08:13

Women InSession: Sex in Halina Reijn's Babygirl

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2026/04/03

On this episode, we discuss Halina Reijn's erotic thriller BABYGIRL and why it's such a captivating depiction of sex and womanhood! Reijn has openly talked about how the film is meant to explore the gap between men and women sexually, and breaking the stigma's that are often associated kinks and specific desires. It goes without saying, but we had the best time with this one. Panel: Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be

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01:13:04

Chasing the Gold: SXSW Recap (2026)

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2026/04/02

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Sari Cohen to discuss this year's SXSW Film Festival and the movies that stood out to us the most! There were some great docs, some memorable horror films and a few notable films that could make its way into awards season by year's end. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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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35:14

Review: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

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2026/04/01

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss BenDavid Grabinski's new time travel comedy MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE! It might not be reaching for genius comedic heights, but it's arguably quite effective at what it's trying to be. We do have a bit of debate on this one though. 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 |

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56:16

Review: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

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2026/03/31

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Matt Johnson / Jay McCarrol mockumentary time travel film NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOWO THE MOVIE! Talk about movie surprises, we absolutely loved this despite having no connection to the web series or the show. It takes guerilla filmmaking to a new level and is immensely successful in creating one of the year's funniest films. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get

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01:57:16

Episode 681: Animated Sequel Ranking

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2026/03/30

On this episode, inspired by THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE hitting theaters this weekend, we do a consensus ranking of animated sequels! There are have been plenty of animated sequels over the years, some tremendously great, others not so much, so this ended up being quite the conversation. We also talk more about PROJECT HAIL MARY, dig into the Stephen Colbert LORD OF THE RINGS SPIN-OFF and talk about the atrocity that is the MOANA live-action trailer. - Project Hail Mary (1:46) - Lord of the Rings

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