InSession Film Podcast

On this week's episode, we continue our conversation on costumes in movies, this time getting Amy's favorite picks!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah

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On this episode, we discuss Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in the wonderfully loony animated film THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE!

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On Episode 128 of Women InSession, we talk about the portrayal of Bond women over the years and the misogynistic elements that have defined their depiction. Plus, a little conversation about Amazon's take over of the franchise. 

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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On this episode, Brendan is joined by Shaurya Chawla to discuss the Russo's latest Netflix blunder in THE ELECTRIC STATE!

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On this episode, Brendan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss the new Steven Soderbergh film BLACK BAG!

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On Episode 127 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know our illustrious host Kristin Battestella and her experience becoming a critic!

Panel: Zita Short, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson, Kristin Battestella

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Sam and Andy Zuchero romantic sci-fi film LOVE ME!

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On Episode 126 of Women InSession, we discuss our favorite big costume movies and what makes it a really fun genre of film!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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On Episode 125 of Women InSession, we continue our James Bond discussion by diving into the Bond films of the 1980s!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by Amanda Spears as we discuss our final predictions for the 97th Academy Awards! The 2025 Oscars are almost here and it's time to put our stamp on who wins the big awards this year.

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by Joey Moser to discuss the short films nominated at the 2025 Oscars! Please note, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago, so please keep that in mind for context. 

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On Episode 124 of Women InSession, Clayton Jones of Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies! joins us as we debate CHALLENGERS and MATCH POINT!

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On Episode 123 of Women InSession, it's our little twist on Valentine's Day as we discuss our favorite vampire romances!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we dig further into the feature films of the legendary David Lynch and what made him such a unique and sentimental filmmaker! Plus, some discussion on this year's Critics Choice, DGA and PGA winners.

- Awards Discussion (11:17) - David Lynch (51:15)

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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. 

- Box Office (2:28) - 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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On Episode 110 of Women InSession, Megan Kearns joins us once again as we talk about our favorite Demi Moore movies and performances!

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

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

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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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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. 

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

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

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

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

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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. 

- Opening Banter (0:34) - 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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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!

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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/

Drew Burnett Gregory's review of Emilia Perez: https://www.autostraddle.com/emilia-perez-trans-review/

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

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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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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.

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

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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!

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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)

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

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Mike Flanagan reacting to The Life of Chuck winning People's Choice:  https://x.com/tiff_net/status/1835353060631044108?s=46

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

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the legendary James Earl Jones (RIP) and the complications of doing a new HARRY POTTER series! We also talk about THE LIFE OF CHUCK winning this year's TIFF People's Choice Award.

- Box Office (2:09) - James Earl Jones (20:05) - Harry Potter Reboot (42:39) - Spider-Man 4 (1:14:45) - The Life of Chuck (1:29:41)

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On Episode 101 of Women InSession, we discuss the problems and nuances of 'the Hitchcock blonde" and how it's come to define that great Alfred Hitchcock!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Jeremy Saulnier's new film on Netflix REBEL RIDGE!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Tim Burton's latest film BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, starring the great Michael Keaton! 

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On this episode, we discuss the slate of upcoming fall/winter movies that we're most excited about and we delve a little into the career of Tim Burton! Plus, a few thoughts on the news of a possible OCEANS 14. 

- Oceans 14 News (5:10) - Fall Preview (28:17) - Tim Burton (1:28:10)

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On this episode, we celebrate 100 episodes by looking back on the show and the fun we've had so far. We talk about past episodes, random films and other fun shenanigans! 

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On this episode, we continue our 2000s Best of the Decade Awards discussing our "unique" categories that we skipped on Episode 600! We also talk about our revised Top 10 lists from each year in the decade and how they've changed since we originally revealed them.

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, it's our best of the decade for the 2000s! We feature an abridged version of our annual Awards show discussing the very best that film had to offer from 2000-2009, and we top it off by revealing our Top 10 Movies of the 2000s!

- Best of the Decade Awards (1:31) - Top 10 Movies of the 2000s (1:58:30)

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss the actors and actresses who are most due to win their first Oscar in the near future!

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On this episode, JD is joined by the great Dave Giannini to discuss Ethan Hawke's overlooked, yet beautiful, new film WILDCAT!

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On Episode 99 of Women InSession, inspired by release of ALIEN: ROMULUS, we take a look back at Ridley Scott's PROMETHEUS and ALIEN: COVENANT!

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On this episode, JD is joined by the great Kenzie Vanunu from Offscreen Central to discuss Bill Skarsgård in the new remake of THE CROW!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our 2000 Retrospective as we discuss the year in cinema and dive into our Top 10 Movies of 2000! Plus, a few thoughts on the MEGALOPOLIS trailer debacle from last week.

Almost Famous: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/review-almost-famous/id605634337?i=1000666565563

- Megalopolis Trailer (6:00) - 2000 Retrospective (15:40) - Top 10 Movies of 2000 (50:35)

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On this episode, we begin our 2000 Retrospective by reviewing Cameron Crowe's iconic coming-of-age movie ALMOST FAMOUS!

Stay tuned for Episode 599 as we discuss our Top 10 Movies of 2000!

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss Justin Baldoni's new film IT ENDS WITH US, starring Blake Lively!

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On Episode 98 of Women InSession, we talk about some of the young actors in Hollywood who have recently been dubbed the "Rodent Men" of the industry, and why that label isn't very appealing. 

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On this episode, JD is joined by Ben Miller to discuss Greg Kwedar's beautiful movie SING SING, starring the great Colman Domingo!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we (sort of) begin our Best of the Decade Awards as we discuss our Top 5 scenes of the 2000s! We also talk a little box office, Disney/Star Wars and pay tribute to the late-great Gena Rowlands.

- Opening Banter (0:30) - Box Office (12:10) - Disney/Star Wars (27:18) - Gena Rowlands (42:49) - Top 5 Scenes of the 2000s (50:58)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Fede Álvarez and his latest entry into the ALIEN franchise with ALIEN: ROMULUS!

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss their list of candidates who are likely to get their first-time Oscar nominations in the near future!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Tilman Singer horror film CUCKOO! And also donuts. 

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Sean Wang's incredible coming-of-age film DÌDI!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we look the movies that have recently been reevaluated and talk about our favorite movies that are getting a different treatment these days! We also talk about D23 and everything Disney has in store for audiences.

- Opening Banter (1:33) - Box Office (11:01) - D23 (27:24) - Joaquin Phoenix (1:11:02) - Reevaluating Movies (1:20:27)

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On Episode 97 of Women InSession, we once again talk about the great Montgomery Clift (with new voices this time!) as we discuss our Top 3 Clift films!

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On this episode, Erica and Shadan do some summer catch-up and talk about their favorite movies and books they've experienced the last few months!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Vera Drew's incredibly creative new film THE PEOPLE'S JOKER!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss M. Night Shyamalan's new film TRAP, starring the great Josh Hartnett!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with the release of TRAP, we thought it would be fun to do a consensus ranking of M. Night Shyamalan! We also catch up with the recent box office receipts and guess as to what Marvel will reveal at this year's D23. 

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On Episode 96 of Women InSession, we discuss Andrew McCarthy's new documentary BRATS and how it attempts to examine the story of The Brat Pack!

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by ISF Senior Staff Writer Brian Susbielles to preview this year's TIFF and Venice Film Festivals!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Josh Margolin's charming new film THELMA, starring the wonderful June Squibb!

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On Episode 95 of Women InSession, we discuss some of our favorites movies of 2024 so far! But we also look back at 2023 and talk about some of our favorites of last year too. 

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On this episode, we bring back great friend of the show Jay Ledbetter for a surprise topic and it did not disappoint! We also talk about Marvel's big Comic-con reveal and JD gives his thoughts on TWISTERS.

- Jay's Surprise (3:17) - Marvel Comic-con (56:47) - Twisters (1:31:30) - Announcement (1:37:21)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan have a fun conversation discussing Marvel's latest entry in DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Bertrand Bonello's latest film THE BEAST, starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay!

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On Episode 94 of Women InSession, we take a look at the great Tom Cruise and his dramatic roles that make him more than just the impressive action star that he's defined by today!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Jaylah Salah

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On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF Alum Ryan McQuade to discuss Lee Isaac Chung's new blockbuster TWISTERS!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Nicole Riegel's latest film DANDELION, starring the great KiKi Layne!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss some 2024 films we've recently caught up on and haven't had a chance to review on the show! We also talk about the GLADIATOR II trailer and JD shares a MIDNIGHT SPECIAL story. 

- Midnight Special (1:27) - Gladiator II / Captain America Trailers (12:52) - Box Office (30:14) - Horizon: Chapter 2 Being Pulled (38:21) - RIP Shelley Duvall (47:59) - 2024 Catch-Up (1:02:23)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Osgood Perkins' new serial killer horror film LONGLEGS! Is it the scariest film of all-time? We debate.

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On Episode 93 of Women InSession, we discuss the titillating, erotic films of Adrian Lyne! We talk everything from Flashdance to Fatal Attraction to Unfaithful, and everything in between! 

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On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF writer Benjamin Wiebe to discuss Kevin Costner's ambitious new project HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Gerald Morris of Two Peas on a Pod to discuss Ti West's latest film MAXXXINE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF24 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we round out the 1940s of our Best Picture Movie Series as we discuss Robert Rossen's 1949 winner ALL THE KING'S MEN! Plus, some discussion on the MIAMI VICE discourse and we rank the ten Best Picture winners of the 1940s.

- Miami Vice Discourse (0:35) - Is the Parade On? (28:43) - F1 Trailer (36:03) - 1940s Best Picture Ranking (51:25) - RIP Robert Towne and Jon Landau (1:02:28) - All the King's Men (1:15:21)

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On Episode 92 of Women InSession, we discuss the greatness of Anya Taylor-Joy and how she compares to some of her peers! She's a great actress with an amazing resume and we're excited for what she has in store in the future.

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On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Jaylan Salah to discuss the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category, which she will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com!

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On this episode, Brendan is joined by Shadan Larki to discuss Michael Sarnoski's new film A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by ISF writer Max Vincent to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film KINDS OF KINDNESS!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss their Top 5 Movies of 2024 so far! We also discuss parades, box office momentum and our rebuttal to the lovely ladies at Women InSession over late era Brad Pitt!

- Opening / Box Office Momentum (1:40) - Gladiator II First Look (29:30) - Brad Pitt (36:12) - Top 5 Movies of 2024 So Far (1:06:53)

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On Episode 91 of Women InSession, after discussing Brad Pitt in the 90s a few months ago and some debate among the ISF team, we decided to have a discussion about Pitt in the 21st Century and why it differs drastically from his 90s output!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with Laurence Olivier's HAMLET! We also talk about INSIDE OUT 2's box office domination, HBO Originals making a comeback and we remember the late-great Donald Sutherland.

- Inside Out 2 / Box Office (2:25) - Donald Sutherland (34:48) - Hamlet (50:59)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Jeff Nichols' latest film THE BIKERIDERS, starring Jodie Comer and Austin Butler!

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On Episode 90, we have a thorough conversation on physical media vs streaming, the pros and cons of both and how the business is shifting!

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On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Zach Youngs to discuss the Best Picture category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the debut film from Daina O. Pusić in TUESDAY, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus!

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JD sits down with director Jeff Nichols to talk about his new movie THE BIKERIDERS, starring Austin Butler and Jodie Comer!

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On Episode 89 of Women InSession, we look back at a couple of early 90s comedies in MY COUSIN VINNY and MY BLUE HEAVEN!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Pixar's latest film INSIDE OUT 2, starring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Maya Hawke!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with Elia Kazan's 1947 winner GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT! We also talk Pixar and Sony buying Alamo Drafthouse. 

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by Héctor González once again to discuss his experience at this year's Cannes Film Festival!

Movies covered in Part 2:  13. Something New, Something Old, Something Borrowed  12. Universal Language 11. The Other Way Around  10. All We Imagined as Light 9. Oh, Canada 8. Blue Sun Palace  7. Anora  6. Misericordia  5. Caught by the Tides 4. The Shrouds 3. The Hyperboreans  2. The Substance  1. It's Not Me

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Ryusuke Hamaguchi's phenomenal new film EVIL DOES NOT EXIST!

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On Episode 88 of Women InSession, Jaylan offers up her favorite Pride films and why these films are essential to watch for Pride Month!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by the great Diego Crespo of the Waffle Press Podcast to discuss Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with William Wyler's 1946 film THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES! We also talk more box office discourse, a potential new Oscars category for Stunts, the Beatles casting rumor and the new trailer for ALIEN: ROMULUS!

- Box Office (2:00) - Oscars / Stunts (12:56) - Beatles Casting (22:11) - Alien: Romulus (34:08) - The Best Years of our Lives (1:06:43)

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Héctor González who covered this year's Cannes Film Festival and he talks about all the movies he saw during the fest!

Movies covered in Part 1:  28: Parthenope  27. Emilia Pèrez 26. Holy Cow  25. Simon of the Mountain  24. Rumours  23. Megalopolis  22. Black Pass 21. Bird  20. Christmas Eve in Miller's Point 19. Ghost Cat Anzu 18. The Girl with the Needle  17. When the Light Breaks 16. Ghost Trail 15. Savanna and the Mountain  14. The Story of Souleymane

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On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Danny Jarabek from The Rolling Tape to discuss Richard Linklater's new film HIT MAN!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Pamela Adlon comedy BABES, starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau!

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On Episode 87 of Women InSession, we discuss the legacy of River Phoenix through his performances in STAND BY ME and MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, JD and Brendan are joined by Ben Miller of the Target Audience Podcast to discuss Billy Wilder's 1945 Oscar-winner THE LOST WEEKEND! We also discuss Pixar's new direction and a controversy surrounding JD's latest hockey adventure. 

- Hockey Controversy (5:05) - Pixar (12:55) - The Lost Weekend (51:53)

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On Episode 86 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Jaylan Salah and talk about how her experience as an international critic!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Zita Short

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with Leo McCarey's 1944 Oscar-winning film GOING MY WAY! We also discuss this year's Cannes Film Festival winners and once again we try to decipher the box office woes of 2024. 

- Opening Discussion (0:45) - Cannes Winners (9:49) - Box Office Woes (17:20) - Going My Way (50:34)

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On this week's episode, JD and Brendan discuss George Miller's latest spectacle in FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA! 

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about their cinephile journeys and how film shaped them into who they are, becoming passionate about film and awards season!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the Michael Curtiz's iconic 1943 film CASABLANCA! We also discuss the silly A QUIET PLACE discourse, the brilliance of Junkie XL's brilliant FURY ROAD score and the films from Cannes we're most excited about.

- Opening Discussion (0:45) - Luca Guadagnino's New Film (8:53) - A Quiet Place Discourse (15:25) - Mad Max: Fury Road (24:38) - Cannes (38:56) - Casablanca (57:08)

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On this episode, JD is joined by Hannah Jocelyn of Pitchfork to discuss Jane Schoenbrun's amazing new film I SAW THE TV GLOW!

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On Episode 85 of Women InSession, we discuss the great John Hughes and how he completely defined the 80s the teen comedy!

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This week on Chasing the Gold, Shadan and Erica are joined by Jordan Walker to discuss the current TV landscape and how the Emmys are shaping up!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Alice Rohrwacher's absurdist comedy-period film LA CHIMERA, starring Josh O'Connor!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan dig into the religious themes of Wes Ball's latest film KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the William Wyler 1942 war drama MRS. MINIVER! We also talk about the APES franchise, the new Gollum prequel and we raise a glass to the late-great Roger Corman!

• Opening / Franchises / Apes (2:24) - Gollum Prequel (14:38) - Roger Corman (32:31) - Nightbitch Poster (39:57) - Mrs. Miniver (53:03)

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On Episode 84 of Women InSession, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Nadine Whitney and talk about how her experience in academia and freelance has helped shaped her as a critic!

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss THE FALL GUY, THE IDEA OF YOU and the best comedies of the year so far!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Michael Showalter's new romantic film THE IDEA OF YOU, starring the great Anne Hathaway! 

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss David Leitch's new action comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the John Ford 1941 film HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY! We also talk about the box office to THE FALL GUY and the dumb CODA discourse from last week. 

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On Episode 83 of Women InSession, we discuss some of our favorite underrated Guy Pearce movies!

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss Zendaya's big year so far with DUNE: PART TWO and CHALLENGERS, and how they see those films shaping up later on in the year during awards season!

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On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss the Colin and Cameron Cairnes horror film LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL! 

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On this episode, film critic Cameron Ritter joins JD and Brendan to discuss Luca Guadagnino's new sexy film CHALLENGERS!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch joins us as we begin our Best Picture Movie Series by discussing Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 film REBECCA! We also discuss what would have been with Quentin Tarantino's THE MOVIE CRITIC and JD tells a touching story of taking his son to see SPIDER-MAN 2. 

- JD's Story (4:48) - The Movie Critic (26:33) - Best Picture Movie Series: Rebecca (1:01:24)

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On Episode 82 of Women InSession, we debate the polarizing Romeo and Juliet adaptations of 1968 and 1996!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson 

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Nathan and David Zellner's latest, and very weird, film SASQUATCH SUNSET!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Zack Snyder's latest sci-fi spectacle in REBEL MOON! We review both A CHILD OF FIRE and THE SCARGIVER in this conversation. 

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we talk about the blockbuster movies that still hold up extremely well after all these years! We also give our thoughts on the trailers for TRAP and HIT MAN. And finally, we have a new Movie Series to announce!

- Opening Discussion (1:15) - Movie Series Announcement (12:00) - A24 Draft Poll Results (20:28) - Trap / Hit Man Trailers (28:18) - Blockbusters (57:41)

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On Episode 81 of Women InSession, we talk about the fascinating career of Sean Bean and his reputation for his glorious on-screen deaths!

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On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Andy Punter to discuss the Best Actress category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Thea Sharrock's wicked little comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, starring Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman!

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On this episode, our own Shadan Larki joins JD and Brendan to discuss Alex Garland's latest film CIVIL WAR!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature a movie draft where we discuss and select the movies of A24! We also talk about Damien Chazelle's new film and the trailer for HA HA LAND aka JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX.

- CinemaCon / Joker Trailer (7:15) - A24 Draft (47:53)

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On Episode 80 of Women InSession, we debate all of the good and bad regarding Charlton Heston! 

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On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan is joined by our very own Cameron Ritter to discuss the Best Director category, which he will be covering this year at insessionfilm.com!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the debut horror film from Arkasha Stevenson in THE FIRST OMEN!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Dev Patel's directorial debut with the excellent action film MONKEY MAN!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, film critic and Proud Baytriot Brandon Streussnig joins us to discuss the spectacle of Michael Bay and why he's a filmmaker that we love despite his obvious blemishes!

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On Episode 79 of Women InSession, we discuss Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER and the history of the Cyberpunk film!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new Doug Liman film ROAD HOUSE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal!

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On this episode, Kevin Lee from AwardsWatch joins JD and Brendan to discuss the latest in the MonsterVerse franchise with GODZILLA X KONG!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Dev Patel's MONKEY MAN, we talk about some movies that are directed by the star! We also spend some time discussing the trailers for BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE and KINDS OF KINDNESS!

- Opening Banter (0:30) - Trailer Talk (18:43) - Director/Star Movies (44:45)

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On Episode 78 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Emma Stone, her two Oscars wins and the evolution of her incredible and varied career thus far!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest in the GHOSTBUSTERS franchise with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by InSession Film editor-in-chief Dave Giannini to discuss the horror film IMMACULATE, starring Sydney Sweeney!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, it's news-apalooza as we talk about the ramifications of Hollywood embracing OpenAI, the possibility of Aaron Taylor-Johnson being the next Bond, the trailers for ALIEN:ROMULUS, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE and FURIOSA, among other discussion!

- Hollywood / OpenAI (7:14) - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (29:06) - Alien: Romulus (38:48) - Scream 7 News (52:19) - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (1:06:00) - Furiosa (1:17:15) - Joker: Folie à Deux (1:28:06)

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On Episode 77 of Women InSession, we discuss Brad Pitt in the 1990s and why it might be the best decade of his career!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Shalah

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On this episode, JD is joined by Meg from WonderWatchlist to discuss Rose Glass' new film LOVE LIES BLEEDING, starring Kristen Stewart!

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On this episode, Shadan and Erica are joined by Alejandra Martinez to discuss this year's SXSW Film Festival and the best films they saw while in Austin!

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On this episode, Christian Eulinberg joins JD to discuss the Kobi Libii's directorial debut film THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES! 

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Tim Costa (formally of First Time Watchers) fills in for Brendan this week as we discuss the legacy of GHOSTBUSTERS and why there may not be an appetite for the franchise anymore! Plus, a few thoughts on THE CROW trailer. 

- The Crow Trailer (4:12) - Ghostbusters Legacy (10:45)

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On Episode 76 of Women InSession, we take a look at the International Film Oscar and talk about the process in how they're selected, and the quality of nominations in recent years!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Shadan Larki, Brian Susbielles

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On this episode, Brian Rowe joins JD to recap this year's Oscars and the great winners of the 96th Academy Awards!

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On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan Larki and Erica Richards give their thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards!

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On this episode, JD is joined by guest Jacob Throneberry to discuss the Johan Renck film SPACEMAN, starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Denis Villeneuve's latest epic in DUNE: PART TWO, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya!

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On Episode 75 of Women InSession, in the spirit of the Oscars, we take a look at the 1989 Best Picture nominees and discuss why it was such a bizarre Academy Awards!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, using DUNE: PART TWO as inspiration, we talk about our Top 5 sci-fi movies of the 21st century thus far!  Plus, a few thoughts on DUNE's opening box office numbers and the Oscars doing something really fun for the ceremony this year. 

- Dune Box Office (5:45) - Oscars Ceremony (20:32) - Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies (44:25)

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On this episode of Chasing the Gold, we give our final Oscars predictions for the 96th Academy Awards! Also, stay tuned for a fun announcement at the end of the show. 

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss İlker Çatak's Oscar-nominated film THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Nikolaj Arcel film THE PROMISED LAND, starring the great Mads Mikkelsen!

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On Episode 74 of Women InSession, we talk about the great Robert Downey Jr. and his wild roller coaster of a career! 

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss Tom Cruise's next auteur adventure, this year's SAG winners and the great Denis Villeneuve as we anticipate his new film DUNE: PART TWO! We also feature an addendum to our Coen Brothers ranking from last week as we now include THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH and DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS.

- Tom Cruise (6:02) - SAG (15:45) - Coen Brothers (30:01) - Denis Villeneuve (57:21)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Ethan Coen solo directed film (alongside his wife Tricia Cooke) DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS!

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On this episode, we discuss Martin Scorsese and how he set the tone for how the crime drama would evolve over the course of the 1990s!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss this year's BAFTA winners, the new casting for FANTASTIC FOUR and we come to a consensus ranking of the great Coen brothers! We also have a fun announcement to kick off the show.

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On this episode, JD and Brendan do their best to discuss the calamity that is Sony's latest in MADAME WEB, starring the great Dakota Johnson!

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On Episode 72 of Women InSession, we take a look at the great Sharon Stone and discuss our favorite movies that she's starred in over the years!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we open the show by talking about this year's crop of Super Bowl trailers and end the show with another draft as we sift through the Best Picture Nominees that lost the Oscar!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Dreamworks/Netflix animated film from Sean Charmatz, and written by the great Charlie Kaufman, in ORION AND THE DARK!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan reveal who the *real* Agent Argylle is as they discuss Matthew Vaughn's new film ARGYLLE!

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On Episode 71 of Women InSession, we discuss the great Joan Fontaine and what made her a special actress!

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the sad news of Carl Weathers passing last week and reflect upon Philip Seymour Hoffman as it's now been 10 years since we lost him. But we end the show with some great fun as we do an Oscars draft where we draft the Top 10 Best Picture winners!

- Carl Weathers / Philip Seymour Hoffman (2:45) - Best Picture Winner Draft (34:12)

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the Oscar-nominated documentary from Kaouther Ben Hania in FOUR DAUGHTERS!

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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Christian Petzold's latest film AFIRE, starring Thomas Schubert and Paula Beer!

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On this episode, Shadan Larki and Erica Richards offer up their thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations!

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