InSession Film Podcast

On this episode, Shadan talks with Erica about the best movies she saw at this year's Toronto International Film Festival! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews Films that will be discussed in our TIFF Recap: 1. A Private Life (Rebecca Zlotowski) Release: November 14 (Limited) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 2. Arco (Ugo Bienvenu) Release: November 14 (Select Theaters) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c 3. Ballad of a Small Player (Edward Berger) Release: October 29 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4&t=8s 4. Blue Moon (Richard Linklater) Release: October 17 in NY & LA theaters; Nationwide October 24 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lI 5. Charlie Harper (Mac Eldridge, Tom Dean) 6. Dead Man’s Wire (Gus Van Sant) 7. Dinner With Friends (Sasha Leigh Henry) 8. Diya (Achille Ronaimou) 9. Eternity (David Freyne) Release: Limited November 14, Wide November 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXTps1REHU 10. Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) Release: November 7 (Netflix, limited before wide) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--N03NO130 11. Hamlet (Aneil Karia) 12. Hamnet (Chloé Zhao) Release: December 12 (Wide theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2xtmPkuksA 13. Hedda (Nia DaCosta) Release: October 29 (Amazon Prime Video) 14. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (Mary Bronstein) Release: October 10 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQ 15. It Was Just an Accident (Jafar Panahi) Release: October 15 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF04v-ze2Yc 16. Memory of Princess Mumbi (Damien Hauser) 17. No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U77zLDDdjc 18. Obsession (Curry Barker) 19. Rental Family (HIKARI) Release: November 21 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pqP6ClcE8 20. Roofman (Derek Cianfrance) Release: October 10 (Theatrical) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXecSGmQDEI 21. Sacrifice (Romain Gavras) 22. Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5Yrw 23. The Lost Bus (Paul Greengrass) Release: October 3 (Apple TV+) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDHjkuwaic&t=5s 24. The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonça Filho) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nNAVGX8n7w 25. The Smashing Machine (Benny Safdie) Release: October 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ99g 26. The Son and the Sea (Stroma Cairns) 27. The Testament of Ann Lee (Mona Fastvold) 28. The Wizard of the Kremlin (Olivier Assayas) 29. Train Dreams (Clint Bentley) Release: November 21 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRdazbYKgY 30. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Rian Johnson) Release: December 12 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHM1K1JByBI Other TIFF 2025 Titles Mentioned: Bad Apples (Jonatan Etzler) Christy (David Michôd) Release: November 7 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSHwFDPfeV8 Eleanor The Great (Scarlett Johansson) Release: September 26 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ6l2ue--KA John Candy: I Like Me (Colin Hanks) Release: October 10 (Amazon Prime Video) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcQRsrBcCk Nouvelle Vague (Richard Linklater) Release: November 14 (Netflix) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=795BXtBR2u4 The Voice of Hind Rajab (Kaouther Ben Hania)

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss our most anticipated movies for the upcoming fall/winter season! Also, we have a laugh over our 1999 Retrospective blunder from last week and talk about HAMNET winning this year's TIFF prize.   - Opening Banter (0:31) - 1999 Retrospective Recap (4:35) - Hamnet Wins TIFF (20:53) - Fall Preview (45:13)   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Visit this episode’s sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF24   Visit this episode’s sponsor: Audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-day FREE trial   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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Francis Lawrence's new film THE LONG WALK, starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson! 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

On this episode, ISF writers Megan Kearns and Lane Mills discuss the latest (and last?) entry in the in the Conjuring universe THE CONJURING: LAST RITES!   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

On this episode, we discuss the career and evolution of the great David Cronenberg, and why is films have aged extremely well over the years! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our 1999 Retrospective as we discuss the year in cinema and dive into our Top 10 Movies of 1999!   Magnolia: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/insessionfilm/Review_-_Magnolia.mp3   - Opening Banter (0:31) - 1999 Retrospective (8:45) - Top 10 Movies of 1999 (42:21)    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! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content!   Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, we begin our 1999 Retrospective by reviewing Paul Thomas Anderson's mosaic masterpiece in MAGNOLIA!   Stay tuned for Episode 653 as we discuss our Top 10 Movies of 1999!    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

On this episode, we discuss the best (and worst) film adaptations of Shakespeare's OTHELLO and why it translates well cinematically!  Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about more summer movies they've caught up with over the last few months and if any of them have any Oscar prospects this year! 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

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Darren Aronofsky's new and exciting new film CAUGHT STEALING, starring the great Austin Butler!   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

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, in anticipation for our upcoming 1999 retrospective, we bring on Julia Sirmons of 1999: The Podcast to talk about the legacy of 1999 and why it stands out as an all-time year for cinema! - Opening Banter (0:30) - 1999 in Film (8:45) - Julia's Top 10 Movies of 1999 (1:25:36) Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: The Naked Gun  - Follow us on Social Media for your change to win a FREE digital code! Episode Sponsor: Audible  - Visit audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm for a FREE audiobook and 30-day FREE trial! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF Awards Editor Shadan Larki to discuss Ethan Coen's new film HONEY DON'T! 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

On this episode, JD is joined by his son Sam and the great Megan Kearns to discuss Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' massive Netflix hit in KPOP DEMON HUNTERS!   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

On this episode, Shadan and Erica talk about all the movies they've caught up with over the last few months while out on hiatus and if any of them have any Oscar prospects this year!   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

On this episode, Shaurya Chawla and JD's son Sam join the show once again as we dig into Yu Yang's global phenomenon NE ZHA 2!  If you want to skip ahead of Sam's segment, the main review starts at 17:54 Visit https://insessionfilm.com 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 | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, as we anticipated our upcoming 1999 retrospective, we discuss our Top 5 performances of 1999! We also talk about Netflix's historic box office win with KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and Kumail Nanjiani's comments about ETERNALS.   - Opening Banter (0:30) - KPop Demon Hunters Box Office (3:35) - Kumail Nanjiani / Eternals (30:12) - M. Night Shyamalan's New Movie (40:19) - Good Boy Update (46:12) - Top 5 performances of 1999 (55:00)   Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/   Episode Sponsor: Koffee Kult - Visit koffeekult.com and use the code: ISF25 at checkout for 15% OFF!   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

On this episode, we get into the blockbuster spirit as we discuss James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR and its sequel T2: JUDGMENT DAY! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson, Megan Kearns Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Spike Lee's new film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, we discuss our Top 10 Denzel Washington performances! We also get into Alan Tudyk's recent comments on I, ROBOT and we have new performance that we going to champion this awards season.   - Opening Banter (0:30) - Alan Tudyk Comments (3:19) - Good Boy / Indy (14:17) - Quentin Tarantino (25:50) - Top 5 Couples in Horror Movies (43:07)   Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code!   Episode Sponsor: NordVPN - Visit this link to get you first 30 days for FREE: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779   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

On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest collaboration in HIGHEST 2 LOWEST!   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

On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Megan Kearns and her journey to becoming a film writer/podcaster! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe