Review: The Dog Stars

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Kenny Miles to discuss the 2026 Telluride Film Festival! There were some very memorable films to play at this year's fest, some that will no doubt be major players down the road, including a major surprise from A24.  Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store 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 | @ShadanLarki

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Adam Wingard's new film ONSLAUGHT, starring Adria Arjona! The film has been getting mixed reviews and we add to that reaction as we parse through some of our frustrations with the film. - Review starts at 8:15 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, inspired by Na Hong-jin's new film HOPE, we discuss our Top 5 monster movies! We also preview our upcoming 1998 Retrospective and discuss one more movie we had to add to our Fall Preview. Plus, JD's insane Michigan story from over the weekend. - Opening (0:30) - 1998 Preview (2:37) - Summer Box Office Record (13:59) - You Can See Everything (17:25) - Monster Movies (33:19) - JD's Michigan Story (1:51:54) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Episode sponsor: audibletrial.com/InSessionFilm - Get a FREE audiobook and FREE 30-day 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 Megan discuss Alexander Ullom's directorial debut "horror" film IT ENDS! It's such a fascinating little with lots to discuss given its vague world building and thematic approach. We had a great time talking about this one. - Review starts at 3:18 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

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Ridley Scott's new film THE DOG STARS! The film has been mostly getting panned by critics, but we offer up a new perspective that defends the film's weird choices and emotional structure.  - Review starts at 10:05 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, as we gear up for Festival season and the rest of the year, we talk about our most anticipated movies of the fall season! We also pay our respects to the late-greats Dolly Parton, Peter Cullen and Tim Curry.  - Opening (0:30) - Dolly Parton (4:57) - Peter Cullen (15:31) - Tim Curry (25:27) - Days of Thunder / National Treasure Sequels (33:41) - Fall Preview (55:15) 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

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss one of the best surprises of the year in COYOTE VS ACME! This film has certainly been through the ringer. Shelved by Warner Bros. after full completion, it got sold to Ketchup Entertainment and is finally getting the release it deserves.  - Review starts around 6:20 (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

On this episode, JD and Megan discuss the latest film from Matt Johnson in TONY! Anthony Bourdain is a revered figure and the film has all of the right biopic ingredients, but does it all add up to make a good movie? Despite some great performances, we do have some big questions around the film's execution. - Review starts at 7:52 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, inspired by the release of THE DOG STARS this weekend, we did a Ridley Scott movie draft! JD also gives us his thoughts on THE END OF OAK STREET and THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING. - Opening (0:30) - The End of Oak Street (9:13) - The Rivals of Amziah King (40:38) - Ridley Scott Draft (1:03:07) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES  -  Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE Blu-ray! 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

On this episode, Megan is joined by Maxance Vincent to discuss David Robert Mitchell's long-awaited new film THE END OF OAK STREET! - Review starts around 3:16 (depending on ads) 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