InSession Film Podcast

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  Review: The Furious 22.07.2026 50min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from long-time stunt choreographer turned director Kenji Tanigaki in THE FURIOUS! The film got major praise out of TIFF last year and received rave reviews last month when it premiered in the U.S. Which is to say, we were very excited for this one.  - Review starts around 4:22 (depending on ads) 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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  Episode 697: The Success of The Odyssey 21.07.2026 1h 55min

  On this episode, with Christopher Nolan's latest film hitting theaters over the weekend, we discuss the remarkable success of THE ODYSSEY! It crushed at the box office and dominated the social media discourse in a way that would bring David Lean so much joy. We also discuss the new trailer for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and our Top 5 dinner party movies (inspired by THE INVITE).  - Opening (0:30) - The Odyssey Success (3:16) - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer (44:12) - Top 5 Dinner Party Movies (1:30:42) 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
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  Chasing the Gold: Do the Emmys Help Predict the Oscars? 17.07.2026 1h 14min

  On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears to discuss the 2026 Emmy nominations and if/how they will impact the Oscars race once we get into the fall 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
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  Review: The Invite 16.07.2026 1h

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Olivia Wilde's new film THE INVITE! The film didn't have too much hype prior to the reviews dropping, but that soon changed and for good reason. THE INVITE is funny, poignant and made with an artistic eye. Lots to discuss here! - Review starts around 5:27 (depending on ads) 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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  Review: The Odyssey 15.07.2026 1h 33min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Christopher Nolan's latest epic THE ODYSSEY! With an ensemble cast, immersive sets and stunning IMAX cinematography, Nolan provides summer spectacle like no one else and he does not disappoint adapting Homer's famous poem. Also, JD's son Sam stops by to give his thoughts on THE ODYSSEY as well! - Sam's review starts around 7:13 (depending on ads) - JD and Megan's review starts around 19:22 (depending on ads) 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 #moviereview #theodyssey #christophernolan
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  Episode 696: Top 5 Christopher Nolan Scenes 13.07.2026 2h 9min

  On this episode, inspired by THE ODYSSEY, we discuss our Top 5 Christopher Nolan scenes! A *lot* of great moments to choose from, and we had a great time with this list. We also dig into the box office for MOANA and the irony of last week's super viral revisionist discourse around TRANSFORMERS and the PIRATE movies.  - Opening (0:30) - Moana Box Office (3:19) - Pirates / Transformers (24:51) - Top 5 Christopher Nolan Scenes (1:01:46) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779 - Get 30 days for FREE! 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
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  Chasing the Gold: 2026 Mid-Year Report 10.07.2026 1h 40min

  On this episode, Shadan is joined by Megan Kearns to discuss their favorite films and performances of the year so far! We also dig into any Oscar potential they may have as we prep for the back-half of 2026. 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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  Review: Enola Holmes 3 08.07.2026 46min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from Netflix in ENOLA HOLMES 3! It's weird how the film came and went without any fanfare and barely any discourse. The tepid response to this film is interesting given how well received the first two were, but perhaps that's why Netflix kept it so quiet. What did you think of ENOLA HOLMES 3? - Review starts around 5:45 (depending on ads) 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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  Review: Tuner 07.07.2026 1h 4min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss not just one of the best surprises of the year, but generally one of the year's best films in TUNER! Leo Woodall gives one hell of a performance in a movie that shouldn't work, and yet it all somehow comes together wonderfully. Which is to say, we had a blast dissecting this one. What did you think of TUNER? - Review starts around 7:38 (depending on ads) 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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  Episode 695: Top 5 Movies of the 2026 (so far) 06.07.2026 2h 7min

  On this episode, we discuss our Top 5 movies of the year so far! There's been some great movies this year and we sift through out favorites at the mid-way point. JD also gives his thoughts on OBSESSION, MINIONS & MONSTERS and PRESSURE, while Megan dives into COUTURE and GIRLS LIKE GIRLS.  - Opening (0:30) - Obsession (2:31) - Couture / Girls Like Girls (29:24) - Minions & Monsters / Pressure (38:01) - Top 5 Movies of 2026 so far (1:01:45) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a 30-day FREE trial and FREE audiobook! 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
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  Chasing the Gold: A Cinephile's Journey (Kylie Price) 03.07.2026 1h 39min

  On this episode, Shadan is joined by her good friend Kylie Price to talk about her cinephile journey, the movies she's been watching and what films she would recommend! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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
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  Review: The Sheep Detectives 01.07.2026 39min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss one of the best surprises of the year in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! We might be late to the party, but we're super thrilled to be here regardless. There is lots to love and plenty to discuss, and boy did we have fun with this one. What did you think of THE SHEEP DETECTIVES? - Review starts around 5:59 (depending on ads) 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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  Review: Supergirl 30.06.2026 1h 11min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the second movie to debut in the new DCU in SUPERGIRL! The film has been quite divisive at best (shocking, we know), but its execution does leave something to be desired, even if it's affable on paper. We do our best to find the root causes of its failures while also highlight what does work about the film. What did you think of SUPERGIRL? - Review starts around 13:27 (depending on ads) 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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  Episode 694: Female Characters in Comic Book Movies 29.06.2026 1h 47min

  On this episode, inspired by SUPERGIRL, we discuss our Top 5 female characters in comic book movies! We also dive back in the our superhero State of the Union conversation we stated last week after SUPERGIRL's disappointing box office returns. Is A24 is hot water over their AI agreement with Google? And finally, JD gives us his thoughts on John Carney's latest film POWER BALLAD. - Opening (0:30) - Superhero State of the Union Part 2 (2:07) - A24's AI Partnership (36:17) - JD's Review of Power Ballad (50:39) - Top 5 Female Characters in Comic Book Movies (1:05:20) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a 30-day FREE trial and FREE audiobook! 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
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  Review: The Death of Robin Hood 25.06.2026 1h 6min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Michael Sarnoski's visceral new film THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, starring an incredible Hugh Jackman! The film didn't get the marketing it deserved from A24, but there's plenty to love as it examines violence and the power of storytelling. What did you think of the movie?  - Review starts at 6:44 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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  Episode 693: Criterion Box Sets We Want 24.06.2026 2h 20min

  On this episode, JD is joined by Ryan McQuade to discuss our Top 5 Criterion box sets that we would like to see! Plus, we have State of the Union conversation on the superhero genre and where it might be headed in the near future.  - Opening (0:30) - Superhero State of the Union (15:59) - Top 5 Criterion Box Sets (1:12:59) 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
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  Review: Toy Story 5 23.06.2026 1h 19min

  On this episode, JD and Megan break down Pixar's latest film TOY STORY 5! While there is plenty to love about the film, we also dig into some reservations we have about the franchise and where things might be stuck in the mud. What did you think of the movie?  - Review starts at around 15:13 (depending on ads) 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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  Chasing the Gold: Cult Classics 19.06.2026 1h 11min

  On this episode, Shadan is joined by Josh Martin to discuss some of their favorite cult classics and what Oscar nominations they should have received when they came out! 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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  Review: Disclosure Day 17.06.2026 1h 20min

  On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Steven Spielberg's deeply polarizing new film DISCLOSURE DAY! There may not be a more divisive film in recent years, but we do our best to sift through the film's nuances and have a thorough conversation on what makes it so compelling. What did you think of the movie?  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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  Episode 692: Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies 16.06.2026 1h 58min

  On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY and the idea of doing something alien related, we thought it would be fun to do our top 5 alien invasion movies! We also dive head on into the insane Steven Spielberg discourse and the debate over the comments made by OBSESSION's art director. - Spielberg Discourse (5:50) - Obsession Art Director (51:52) - Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies (1:08:32) 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 a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy