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Episode 693: Criterion Box Sets We Want
Jun 24, 2026
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Review: Toy Story 5
Jun 23, 2026
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Chasing the Gold: Cult Classics
Jun 19, 2026
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Review: Disclosure Day
Jun 17, 2026
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Episode 692: Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies
Jun 16, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/24/26 | Episode 693: Criterion Box Sets We Want | On this episode, JD is joined by Ryan McQuade to discuss our Top 5 Criterion box sets that we would like to see! Plus, we have State of the Union conversation on the superhero genre and where it might be headed in the near future. - Opening (0:30) - Superhero State of the Union (15:59) - Top 5 Criterion Box Sets (1:12:59) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Review: Toy Story 5 | On this episode, JD and Megan break down Pixar's latest film TOY STORY 5! While there is plenty to love about the film, we also dig into some reservations we have about the franchise and where things might be stuck in the mud. What did you think of the movie? - Review starts at around 15:13 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | Chasing the Gold: Cult Classics | On this episode, Shadan is joined by Josh Martin to discuss some of their favorite cult classics and what Oscar nominations they should have received when they came out! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Review: Disclosure Day | On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Steven Spielberg's deeply polarizing new film DISCLOSURE DAY! There may not be a more divisive film in recent years, but we do our best to sift through the film's nuances and have a thorough conversation on what makes it so compelling. What did you think of the movie? Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Episode 692: Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies | On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY and the idea of doing something alien related, we thought it would be fun to do our top 5 alien invasion movies! We also dive head on into the insane Steven Spielberg discourse and the debate over the comments made by OBSESSION's art director. - Spielberg Discourse (5:50) - Obsession Art Director (51:52) - Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies (1:08:32) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Review: Power Ballad | On this episode, Megan is joined by Shadan Larki to discuss John Carney's new film POWER BALLAD! Carney's music movies have generally been remarkable comfort food for us, and his latest does provide that, but perhaps fails to offer much beyond that. What did you think of the movie? Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Review: Masters of the Universe | On this episode, Megan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss Travis Knight's latest film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! The film famously was in production hell for years, but it's finally here and boy there is lots to discuss. Some good, some bad and whole lot of in-between. 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Episode 691: Steven Spielberg Draft | On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY, we do a Steven Spielberg movie draft as we discuss his best movies! Also, with SUNRISE ON THE REAPING coming out later this year, we have a small HUNGER GAMES retrospective after JD caught up with the books and we discuss the great Clint Eastwood after he retired at the age of 96. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Hunger Games Retrospective (5:30) - Clint Eastwood (55:39) - Steven Spielberg Draft (1:08:45) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Chasing the Gold: Oscars Update (Post-Cannes) | On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller to discuss the current state of the Oscars in a post-Cannes world! Now that we've seen the prestigious Cannes Film Festival play out, we can speculate with more insight on how things may shake out when it's all said and done. Obviously, there is a ton to see yet, but we wanted to talk further about where we stand now after the festival. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | Review: I Love Boosters | On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Boots Riley's latest film I LOVE BOOSTERS! As you might expect, it's weird, funny and completely brazen in its satire. Perhaps won't be for everyone, but you have to love the ambitious swings Riley makes in his movies. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
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| 6/3/26 | Episode 690: Top 5 Secret Identity Movies | On this episode, inspired by MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, we talk about our top 5 secret identity movies! We also dive into the incredible box office for BACKROOMS and OBSESSION. And we briefly discuss the news that Taylor Swift is doing an original song for TOY STORY 5. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Backrooms / Obsession Box Office (5:32) - Taylor Swift 47:27) - Top 5 Secret Identity Movies (1:03:01) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | Review: Backrooms | On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Kane Parsons' debut film and box office sensation BACKROOMS! It is A24's biggest hit so far and perhaps a turning point in Hollywood. We have a lot of fun breaking this one down. JD's son Sam also joins us to offer his thoughts as well. - Review begins 18:47 after Sam's segment Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Chasing the Gold: 2026 Cannes Film Festival Recap | On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis to recap the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the crazy discourse in its aftemath and what films will make an impact on this year's awards season! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Review: Silent Friend | On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Ildikó Enyedi's gorgeous new film SILENT FRIEND, starring Tony Leung and Léa Seydoux! It perhaps won't be for everyone given its methodical nature, but it's a beautiful movie with evocative imagery and we had an incredible time breaking down its themes and structure. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Episode 689: Top 5 A24 Movies | On this episode, inspired by the release of BACKROOMS this weekend, we discussed our Top 5 A24 movies! We also talk a little STAR WARS box office, FJORD winning this year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and JD gives us his thoughts on MICHAEL. - Open / The Mandalorian Box Office (1:57) - Cannes Film Festival (20:23) - Michael 46:40) - Top 5 A24 Movies (1:00:39) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode Sponsor: Plants vs Zombies: replanted - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE code! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu | On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest STAR WARS movie in THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! We are also joined by JD's son Sam to get his thoughts on the film and why he had fun with it. This new era of STAR WARS has been all over the place, as evidenced further by this movie, but there's good and bad to discuss. And we do our best to dissect both sides of the coin. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Chasing the Gold: Potential Governors Awards Winners | On this episode, Shadan is joined by Charlie Bright to discuss the Governors Awards, why it's a great ceremony and who should win Honorary Oscars in the upcoming years! We also talk some TV shows that we've been watching and the ongoing Emmy races. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Review: Obsession | On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss Curry Barker's remarkable horror film OBSESSION, starring a phenomenal Inde Navarrette! A lot of films get crazy buzz coming out of the film festivals, but many of them don't never up to the incessant hype. This film, however, deserved every bit of its praise. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | Review: Is God Is | On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Aleshea Harris' highly buzzed debut film IS GOD IS starring Kara Young and Mallori Johnson! While we had some issues with the film, there's plenty to love about the swings it takes and the provocative questions it raises. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Episode 688: Top 5 Star Wars Scenes | On this episode, inspired by the release of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, we discussed our Top 5 scenes in STAR WARS! We also talk about the latest happenings at Cannes and JD offers up his thoughts on THE DRAMA after finally catching up with the film. - Open / Cannes Film Festival (1:47) - The Drama (13:37) - Top 5 Star Was Scenes (35:38) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Chasing the Gold: Cannes Updates & Emmy Preview | On this episode, Shadan is joined by Tom O'Brien to discuss the latest happenings from the Cannes Film Festival and where things stand in terms of the current Emmy races! Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Review: Blue Heron | On this episode, JD is joined by ISF editor-in-chief Davie Giannini to discuss Sophy Romvari's astounding feature film debut BLUE HERON! There is a ton to discuss regarding the film's examination of memory, along with how the film inserts docudrama elements and surrealism as well. Truly impressive all around. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Episode 687: Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners | On this episode, with the Cannes Film Festival kicking off this week, we discussed our Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners! However, because we did this list nearly a decade ago (on Episode 223), we decided to focus just on the prize winners of the 21st century this time around. We also talk a little box office given the really fun dominance of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. - Open / Random Discussion (0:35) - Film Festivals / JD Story (5:31) - Box Office (12:38) - Top 5 Palme d'Or Winners (25:05) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Review: Mortal Kombat II | On this episode, JD is joined by ISF writer Shaurya Chawla to discuss MORTAL KOMBAT II! Much like its predecessor, it's an extremely messy movie by every traditional standard, but it also knows what it is and fully leans into being a MORTAL KOMBAT movie. And what's wrong with that? Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Chasing the Gold: New Rules from The Academy | On this episode, Shadan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss the new rules from The Academy and how we expect them to impact the awards race later this year! The acting categories might be the most noteworthy, but the safeguards around AI are also quite interesting. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
14 placements across 14 markets.
Chart Positions
14 placements across 14 markets.