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. - Box Office (8:23) - Variety Article Discourse (48:44) - Top 3 Interrogation Scenes (1:10:29) Visit https://…

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating…

On episode 257 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello talk about some of our favorite (and not so favorite) films we saw at 62nd New York Film Festival and then look at them through the lens of the pending Oscar race. Kicking things off we start with The Brutali…

On episode 256 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer and Josh Parham to discuss Sean Baker’s latest film, Anora, and discuss their favorite films to win the prestigious Palme d'Or award. While we are coming towards the end of fall festival season, one of the hottest festival films …

On Episode 105 of Women InSession, we are joined by guest Athina (@TheReelPrincess) to debate two of our favorite horror franchises, SCREAM vs HALLOWEEN! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/…

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

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

On episode 255 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Jay Ledbetter, and Josh Parham to go back 15 years to take a look at the 82nd Academy Awards, celebrating the films of 2009. Fifteen years ago, after the Academy made an egregious snub and didn’t include The Dark Knight in the B…

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. - DDL Returns (0:30) - Box Office (7:42) - Juror #2 Trailer (41:39) - AI / Focus Group Discourse (56:35)…

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! 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 choic…

On Episode 104 of Women InSession, we are joined by film critic Keith Noakes to discuss his favorite films from TIFF 2024! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe…

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating…

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

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

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) -…

On Episode 103 of Women InSession, we discuss a few dark teen comedies that we love, including HEATHERS, THE CRAFT, JAWBREAKER and more! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subsc…

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 (Jac…

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

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating…

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by Matt Minton to discuss the Coralie Fargeat horror film THE SUBSTANCE, starring Demi Moore! 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 choi…

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. - JD's Story Time (2:17) - Box Office (13:00) - Top 10 Animated Movies (35:48) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch a…

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

On episode 254 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson and Dan Bayer to review and give their reactions to the movie everyone is talking about, The Substance. Since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, audience can’t stop talking about the latest body horr…

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! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe…

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating…

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 Americ…