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1. Episode 685: Top 5 Costume Movies

   27 april 2026 · 1 uur 47 min

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   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. Lees meer

   - Open (0:35)
   - Animal Farm (6:50)
   - Critics vs Audiences (22:57)
   - Top 5 Costume Movies (1:00:32)

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2. Chasing the Gold: 2027 Way Too Early Oscar Predictions

   24 april 2026 · 1 uur 40 min

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   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? Lees meer

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3. Review: Alpha

   23 april 2026 · 54 min

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   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... Lees meer

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4. Review: Lee Cronin's The Mummy

   22 april 2026 · 43 min

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   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. Lees meer

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5. Episode 684: Anne Hathaway Ranking

   21 april 2026 · 1 uur 46 min

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   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. Lees meer

   - Open (0:35)
   - Undertone (3:16)
   - CinemaCon (26:45)
   - Anne Hathaway Ranking (1:03:48)

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6. Review: Faces of Death

   14 april 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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   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. Lees meer

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7. Episode 683: Top 5 Girl Dad Movies

   13 april 2026 · 1 uur 48 min

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   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! Lees meer

   - Open / Announcement (0:35)
   - Cannes Lineup (5:45)
   - Top 5 Girl Dad Movies (34:09)

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8. Women InSession: Robert Duvall Retrospective

   13 april 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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   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. Lees meer

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9. Chasing the Gold: 2026 Cannes Lineup

   10 april 2026 · 52 min

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   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. Lees meer

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10. Review: The Drama

    9 april 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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    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. Lees meer

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11. Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    8 april 2026 · 47 min

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    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. Lees meer

    *NOTE: We had some technical difficulties with the video, so for this review it will be audio only.

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12. Episode 682: Space Movie Bracket Challenge

    7 april 2026 · 1 uur 56 min

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    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 March 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. Lees meer

    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 & Championship (1:43:47)

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13. Women InSession: Sex in Halina Reijn's Babygirl

    3 april 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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    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. Lees meer

    Panel: Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah, Amy Thomasson

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14. Chasing the Gold: SXSW Recap (2026)

    2 april 2026 · 1 uur 13 min

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    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. Lees meer

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15. Review: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

    1 april 2026 · 35 min

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    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. Lees meer

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16. Review: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    31 maart 2026 · 56 min

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    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. Lees meer

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17. Episode 681: Animated Sequel Ranking

    30 maart 2026 · 1 uur 57 min

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    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. Lees meer

    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 Spin-Off (19:47)
    - Moana / The End of Oak Street Trailers (37:13)
    - Animated Sequel Ranking (1:05:33)

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18. Women InSession: Traumatic Disney Films

    27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 9 min

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    On this episode, we discuss our favorite(?) traumatic Disney films and the bold qualities that the studio use to employ in their work! We all remember the feeling of Dumbo and Bambi's mothers, the donkey's in Pinocchio and so many more memorable scenes in the Disney canon. We discuss why these sequences carry weight and what makes them special. Lees meer

    Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns

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19. Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscars Postmortem

    26 maart 2026 · 1 uur 39 min

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    On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis as we have a postmortem on this year's Oscar season! What are the lessons to take away from the season? What is the state of the industry following the Academy Awards? We have some questions to address as far how the season played out and why it might be a shifting of the tide as we move forward. Lees meer

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20. Review: Miroirs No. 3

    25 maart 2026 · 41 min

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    On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new film from the German filmmaker Christian Petzold MIROIRS NO. 3! We are huge fans of Petzold, and that alone intrigued us, but he's back once again with his latest muse Paula Beer. As you could probably guess, MIROIRS NO. 3 has all of the usual Petzold trademarks and great performances, so we had a lot of fun with this one. Lees meer

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21. Review: Project Hail Mary

    24 maart 2026 · 1 uur 24 min

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    On this episode, JD and Megan are joined by Ben Miller to discuss Phil Lord and Chris Miller's latest film PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film has opened to incredible reviews and a stellar box office, and while we mostly indulge with high praise, we do offer a few thoughtful questions about the film. Ryan Gosling is incredible and how can you not love Rocky? Lees meer

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22. Episode 680: Debating The Five Most Recent Winners (InSession Film Awards)

    23 maart 2026 · 2 uur 8 min

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    On this episode, inspired by Kevin Jacobsen's captivating series of prompts where he asked who you would vote for if the last five Oscar winners (in any particular category) were up against each other, we thought we would do the same but for our InSession Film Awards winners! So it turned into a fun retrospective on our awards winners over the last six years, many of which we still love, but as you may expect, some of our winners may have changed if we had a re-do. Lees meer

    We also talk about the incredible box office opening for PROJECT HAIL MARY and we talk about the new trailers for DUNE: PART 3 and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!

    Opening / JD's Approach To Horror (1:14)
    - Project Hail Mary Box Office (12:43)
    - Dune and Spider-Man Trailers (23:01)
    - ISF Awards (52:15)

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23. Chasing the Gold: 2026 Oscars Recap

    20 maart 2026 · 53 min

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    On this episode, Shadan is joined by Christina Jeurling Birro to discuss the 98th Academy Awards and everything that this year's Oscars had to offer! It was quite an extraordinary awards season that was capped off with a pretty good ceremony (despite a few bumps) and some great winners. Lees meer

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24. Review: Undertone

    18 maart 2026 · 41 min

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    On this episode, Brendan and Megan break down the A24 horror film UNDERTONE! There's been a lot of talk about the film's terrifying sound design, and how it gets under your skin in a unique and effective way. But also, there's equally been some fascination conversation over its themes and bizarre twists. Lees meer

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25. Episode 679: Reaction to 2026 Oscars

    17 maart 2026 · 1 uur 56 min

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    On this episode, JD is joined by Joey Gentile to discuss the 98th Academy Awards! The ceremony itself was really great, there were a few surprises and overall lots to celebrate with SINNERS and ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER combining for 10 Oscars on the night! Lees meer

    - 98th Academy Awards (6:15)

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26. Women InSession: Guillermo del Toro & Frankenstein

    14 maart 2026 · 1 uur 19 min

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    On this episode, we discuss the great Guillermo del Toro and his recent work, including FRANKENSTEIN, CRIMSON PEAK and THE SHAPE OF WATER! Lees meer

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27. Review: The Bride!

    12 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    On this episode, JD and Megan break down Maggie Gyllenhaal's latest film THE BRIDE! The conversation around the film has been understandably polarized, but we are grateful for the ambitious swings the film takes. The setup to the film is kind of wild, some of it makes no sense at all, and yet we had a bunch of fun with it. Lees meer

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28. Review: Hoppers

    12 maart 2026 · 1 uur 21 min

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    On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Pixar's latest film HOPPERS! Pixar last decade or so has been all over the place in terms of quality and audience reception, but this seems to be one of Pixar's better efforts of late. But there is one key element that we debate quite heavily in this conversation. Lees meer

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29. Chasing the Gold: Final 2026 Oscars Predictions

    11 maart 2026 · 1 uur 45 min

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    On this episode, Shadan is joined by Mark Johnson to discuss their final predictions to the 98th Academy Awards happening this weekend! We've been debating and dissecting awards season for months now, and it's finally here. The Oscars are upon us and it's time to make our final predictions! Lees meer

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30. Episode 678: Five Things We Want to See at the Oscars

    10 maart 2026 · 1 uur 32 min

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    On this episode, with the 98th Academy Awards taking place this weekend, we talked about the top 5 things we want to see at this year's Oscars! Whether it be the awards themselves, the ceremony or anything in-between, we discuss our hopes and what could make the Oscars memorable. Lees meer

    We also delve into our Pixar Draft results from last week, and dive into the box office numbers for both HOPPERS and Maggie Gyllenhaal's THE BRIDE! As we do, there's also some conversation around Pixar itself and the discourse around THE BRIDE! and why Warner Bros.' gamble was worth it.

    - Pixar Draft Results (2:15)
    - Hoppers Box Office / Pixar Talk (6:01)
    - The Bride! Box Office & Discourse (32:43)
    - 2026 Oscars Wishlist (47:02)

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31. Women InSession: A Chorus Line

    6 maart 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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    On this episode, we discuss the Richard Attenborough musical film adaptation of A CHORUS LINE! It's been a divisive movie throughout the years, and maybe it doesn't all work as a movie, but there's plenty to it as an adaptation that is quite compelling. Lees meer

    Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson

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32. Chasing the Gold: 2026 Actor Awards Reaction

    5 maart 2026 · 1 uur 32 min

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    In this episode, Shadan is joined by Gerald of The Awards Garage to discuss this year's Actor Awards! We saw some big surprises and have three acting categories that are completely up in the air now. It also means Best Picture is a big race as well going into the Oscars. Lees meer

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33. Review: We Bury the Dead

    4 maart 2026 · 39 min

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    On this episode, JD and Brendan dive into Zak HIlditch's new(ish) zombie film WE BURY THE DEAD, starring an incredible Daisy Ridley! We're a little late to the party here, but the premise here is quite fascinating and the film uses a buffet of zombie lore to establish something unique. Lees meer

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34. Episode 677: Pixar Movie Draft

    3 maart 2026 · 2 uur 3 min

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    This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by HOPPERS jumping into theaters this weekend, we did our Pixar Movie Draft! Pixar's top-end filmography is about as good as it gets, with some of the very best animated movies ever made. This was a competitive and very fun conversation. Lees meer

    We also talk about Paramount buying Warner Bros. and why we think it's a very bad move for the industry. And with the Actor Awards happening over the weekend, we wanted to give some thoughts on the current Oscars race.

    - No Scream 7 (2:52)
    - Paramount / Warner Bros. (9:18)
    - Oscars Race (44:20)
    - Pixar Draft (1:13:14)

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35. Women InSession: Thirsty for Vampires

    27 februari 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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    On this episode, we discuss some of our favorite vampire movies and why it's one of the best subgenre's in horror! From NOSFERATU to DRACULA to SINNERS, there are so many great vampire movies that not only make for great thrills, but often it's full of incredible queer subtext and eroticism that make them even more captivating. Lees meer

    Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns

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36. Chasing the Gold: Reactions to 2026 BAFTAs

    26 februari 2026 · 2 uur 7 min

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    In this episode, Shadan is joined by Zak Ahmed and Robin Write to break down this year's BAFTA awards and the stirring discourse that sprouted in the ceremony's aftermath! There is plenty to talk about regarding the winners and how many categories feel even more up in the air now, but we of course had to also address the show's controversy as well. Lees meer

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37. Episode 676: Top 5 Horror Movie Kills

    25 februari 2026 · 2 uur 5 min

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    This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by SCREAM 7 hitting theaters this weekend, we discuss our favorite horror movie kills! The horror genre is full of all kinds of death and carnage, featuring some of the most gnarly thrills that cinema has to offer, and we thought it would be fun to parse though the best sequences that define horror film. Lees meer

    JD also opens the show by talking about the Olympics, USA Hockey, Miracle and some of the fallout from the Gold Medal game. Plus, we update our Gore Verbinski ranking from a few week's ago.

    - Olympics / Hockey / Miracle (0:59)
    - Gore Verbinski / Pirates Trilogy (35:10)
    - Top 5 Horror Movie Kills (59:11)

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38. Review: Crime 101

    24 februari 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    On this episode, JD and Erica discuss Michael Mann, oh I'm sorry, I mean Bart Layton's new film CRIME 101! Starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, Layton deeply leans into his inner Mann to deliver a captivating crime thriller. Lees meer

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39. Women InSession: Live-Action Disney Films

    24 februari 2026 · 1 uur 13 min

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    On this episode, we discuss our favorite live-action Disney films! Understandably most might think of their animated canon first, but Disney has a surprisingly great variety of live-action films that we love just as much and we had a great time parsing through the films that resonate the most with us. Lees meer

    Panel: Megan Kearns, Zita Short

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40. Chasing the Gold: Final 2026 BAFTA Predictions

    20 februari 2026 · 58 min

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    In this episode, Shadan is joined by Doug Jamieson to discuss their final predictions to the 2026 BAFTA's! Are all the major categories locked up? Could HAMNET surprise with these awards being on their home turf? We talk about all this and more with our winner predictions. Lees meer

    We also spend a few moments discussing last weekend's Indie Spirit Award winners!

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41. Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

    19 februari 2026 · 48 min

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    On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Gore Verbinski's new film GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE! Starring a really fun Sam Rockwell and always underrated Haley Lu Richardson, the film is brazen with its satire and darkly very humorous. But its messaging on AI is striking and quite clever. Lees meer

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42. Review: Wuthering Heights (2026)

    18 februari 2026 · 1 uur 18 min

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    On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Emerald Fennell's latest film WUTHERING HEIGHTS! As it has been with Fennell, this film has been quite polarizing and given her approach to the material, it's quite understanding why fans of the book would find it off-putting. But she does have cinematic flair that's undeniable. Lees meer

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43. Episode 675: Epic Romance Movies

    17 februari 2026 · 1 uur 17 min

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    This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Megan Kearns fills in for JD as we discuss our Top 5 epic romance movies! With Valentine's Day over the weekend, we wanted to linger in the spirit of love by talking about the cinematic romances that have resonated the most with us. Lees meer

    We also discuss the sad passing of the legendary Robert Duvall and heartbreaking death of James Van Der Beek.

    - Opening Banter (0:30)
    - Robert Duvall / James Van Der Beek (2:34)
    - Top 5 Epic Romance Movies (10:53)

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44. Women InSession: Carice van Houten

    13 februari 2026 · 1 uur 13 min

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    On this episode, we discuss our favorite movies and performances from the great Dutch actress Carice van Houten! She's had a fascinating career and some extremely notable roles in GAME OF THRONES, BLACK BOOK and BLACK BUTTERFLIES especially. We dig into those and much more in this conversation. Lees meer

    Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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45. Review: Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

    12 februari 2026 · 42 min

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    On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the French animated LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN! Oscar-nominated and featuring the most striking visuals, this little gem of a movie is really beautiful and poignant, even if it's at times ambitious to a fault. Lees meer

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46. Chasing the Gold: DGA Winners / Race Updates

    11 februari 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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    In this episode, Shadan and Erica discuss this year's DGA awards winners and where we stand regarding the Oscars race! Does SINNERS still have a chance? What about HAMNET? Or is it just ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER's to lose? Lees meer

    We also spend a few moments discussing what we've seen lately and some movies we're looking forward to in the next couple of weeks!

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47. Episode 674: Gore Verbinski Ranking

    10 februari 2026 · 2 uur 11 min

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    This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we dive into some Gore Verbinski as we rank his ten feature films, from MOUSE HUNT all the way to A CURE FOR WELLNESS! Not all of his films work, but his ambitious vision has always been something we've admired. Lees meer

    We also discuss Sam Raimi's EVIL DEAD trilogy as we recently revisited those movies in prep for last week's draft and we offer up a few thoughts on last weekend's Super Bowl/Halftime Show. Also, a surprise teaser for the new CLIFF BOOTH movie!

    - Opening Banter (0:30)
    - Super Bowl / Halftime Show / SB Trailers (2:02)
    - Poll Results (29:15)
    - Evil Dead Trilogy (32:30)
    - Gore Verbinski Ranking (1;05:19)

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48. Women InSession: Disney Animated Favorites

    6 februari 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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    On this episode, we discuss our favorite Disney animated films and why some of their boldest, more sophisticated films come from a different era! Even if some of their new movies are still pretty good too. Lees meer

    Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns

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49. Chasing the Gold: Sundance Film Festival (2026)

    5 februari 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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    On this episode, Shadan is joined by our own Will Bjarnar and Megan Loucks to recap this year's Sundance Film Festival! The festival featured plenty of strong films, but a select few stood out as truly spectacular and we spotlight those in a big way. Lees meer

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50. Review: Send Help

    4 februari 2026 · 1 uur 21 min

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    On this episode, we discuss Sam Raimi's new film SEND HELP, starring a phenomenal Rachel McAdams! Raimi's horror sensibilities are back in a big way with this tense, darkly funny survival thriller that also has a surprisingly poignant message given the times. Lees meer

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