InSession Film Podcast

Chasing the Gold: Oscars Update (Post-Cannes) 05.06.2026 1時間 49分

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller to discuss the current state of the Oscars in a post-Cannes world! Now that we've seen the prestigious Cannes Film Festival play out, we can speculate with more insight on how things may shake out when it's all said and done. Obviously, there is a ton to see yet, but we wanted to talk further about where we stand now after the 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 content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki

Review: I Love Boosters 04.06.2026 46分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Boots Riley's latest film I LOVE BOOSTERS! As you might expect, it's weird, funny and completely brazen in its satire. Perhaps won't be for everyone, but you have to love the ambitious swings Riley makes in his movies. 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

Episode 690: Top 5 Secret Identity Movies 03.06.2026 1時間 56分

On this episode, inspired by MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, we talk about our top 5 secret identity movies! We also dive into the incredible box office for BACKROOMS and OBSESSION. And we briefly discuss the news that Taylor Swift is doing an original song for TOY STORY 5. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Backrooms / Obsession Box Office (5:32) - Taylor Swift 47:27) - Top 5 Secret Identity Movies (1:03:01) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Review: Backrooms 02.06.2026 1時間 19分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Kane Parsons' debut film and box office sensation BACKROOMS! It is A24's biggest hit so far and perhaps a turning point in Hollywood. We have a lot of fun breaking this one down. JD's son Sam also joins us to offer his thoughts as well. - Review begins 18:47 after Sam's segment 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

Chasing the Gold: 2026 Cannes Film Festival Recap 29.05.2026 1時間 49分

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis to recap the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the crazy discourse in its aftemath and what films will make an impact on this year's awards season! 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

Review: Silent Friend 27.05.2026 53分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Ildikó Enyedi's gorgeous new film SILENT FRIEND, starring Tony Leung and Léa Seydoux! It perhaps won't be for everyone given its methodical nature, but it's a beautiful movie with evocative imagery and we had an incredible time breaking down its themes and structure. 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

Episode 689: Top 5 A24 Movies 26.05.2026 2時間 8分

On this episode, inspired by the release of BACKROOMS this weekend, we discussed our Top 5 A24 movies! We also talk a little STAR WARS box office, FJORD winning this year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and JD gives us his thoughts on MICHAEL. - Open / The Mandalorian Box Office (1:57) - Cannes Film Festival (20:23) - Michael 46:40) - Top 5 A24 Movies (1:00:39) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode Sponsor: Plants vs Zombies: replanted - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE code! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu 25.05.2026 1時間 21分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest STAR WARS movie in THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! We are also joined by JD's son Sam to get his thoughts on the film and why he had fun with it. This new era of STAR WARS has been all over the place, as evidenced further by this movie, but there's good and bad to discuss. And we do our best to dissect both sides of the coin. 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

Chasing the Gold: Potential Governors Awards Winners 22.05.2026 1時間 23分

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Charlie Bright to discuss the Governors Awards, why it's a great ceremony and who should win Honorary Oscars in the upcoming years! We also talk some TV shows that we've been watching and the ongoing Emmy races. 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

Review: Obsession 20.05.2026 45分

On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss Curry Barker's remarkable horror film OBSESSION, starring a phenomenal Inde Navarrette! A lot of films get crazy buzz coming out of the film festivals, but many of them don't never up to the incessant hype. This film, however, deserved every bit of its praise. 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

Review: Is God Is 19.05.2026 56分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Aleshea Harris' highly buzzed debut film IS GOD IS starring Kara Young and Mallori Johnson! While we had some issues with the film, there's plenty to love about the swings it takes and the provocative questions it raises. 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

Episode 688: Top 5 Star Wars Scenes 18.05.2026 2時間 2分

On this episode, inspired by the release of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, we discussed our Top 5 scenes in STAR WARS! We also talk about the latest happenings at Cannes and JD offers up his thoughts on THE DRAMA after finally catching up with the film. - Open / Cannes Film Festival (1:47) - The Drama (13:37) - Top 5 Star Was Scenes (35:38) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Chasing the Gold: Cannes Updates & Emmy Preview 15.05.2026 1時間 15分

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Tom O'Brien to discuss the latest happenings from the Cannes Film Festival and where things stand in terms of the current Emmy races! 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

Review: Blue Heron 13.05.2026 43分

On this episode, JD is joined by ISF editor-in-chief Davie Giannini to discuss Sophy Romvari's astounding feature film debut BLUE HERON! There is a ton to discuss regarding the film's examination of memory, along with how the film inserts docudrama elements and surrealism as well. Truly impressive all around. 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

Episode 687: Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners 12.05.2026 1時間 25分

On this episode, with the Cannes Film Festival kicking off this week, we discussed our Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners! However, because we did this list nearly a decade ago (on Episode 223), we decided to focus just on the prize winners of the 21st century this time around. We also talk a little box office given the really fun dominance of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. - Open / Random Discussion (0:35) - Film Festivals / JD Story (5:31) - Box Office (12:38) - Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners (25:05) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Review: Mortal Kombat II 11.05.2026 1時間 4分

On this episode, JD is joined by ISF writer Shaurya Chawla to discuss MORTAL KOMBAT II! Much like its predecessor, it's an extremely messy movie by every traditional standard, but it also knows what it is and fully leans into being a MORTAL KOMBAT movie. And what's wrong with that? 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

Chasing the Gold: New Rules from The Academy 08.05.2026 1時間 7分

On this episode, Shadan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss the new rules from The Academy and how we expect them to impact the awards race later this year! The acting categories might be the most noteworthy, but the safeguards around AI are also quite interesting. 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

Review: Magellan 07.05.2026 42分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Lav Diaz's latest film MAGELLAN, starring an understated Gael Garcia Bernal! Known for his methodical filmmaking, Diaz creates an astounding portrait of myth deconstruction. banal expeditions and the devastating costs of colonialism. In short, it couldn't be more antithetical to the MICHAEL's of the world. 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

Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2 06.05.2026 1時間 7分

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the long awaited sequel THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, with Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt all reprising their iconic roles! It might depend on how you feel about the first film, but this is one of the more surprising films of the year with some fascinating insights into the state of journalism in 2026. Is the execution there, however? We debate. 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

Episode 686: Top 5 Movie Quotes 05.05.2026 2時間 13分

On this episode, inspired by Star Wars Day and other notable films coming out soon, we thought we'd discuss some of our favorite movie quotes in film! We've oddly never done this top 5 before, and boy did we have a great time with it (even included #JDTears). We also discuss the box office for THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, Netflix going to theaters in a big way and the new changes from The Academy. - Open / Star Wars rant (0:35) - The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12:13) - Netflix / Narnia (15:11) - The Academy Changes (19:19) - Summer Preview (27:40) - Top 5 Movie Quotes (52:10) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy