Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash

On this episode, we continue our critic spotlight series as we get to know Andrew Corns of the The Revisionist's Almanac and his journey to becoming a film podcaster! Panel: Kristin Battestella 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 is joined by Jaylan Saylan to discuss DIE MY LOVE, HAMNET and how these films portray the various complications of motherhood and grief! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews Articles mentioned: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69646299/hamnet-die-my-love-motherhood-rage-movies/  https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/one-battle-after-another-hamnet-parenthood-1236612430/ https://insessionfilm.com/monstrous-motherhood-in-horror-films/ https://insessionfilm.com/list-jaylan-salahs-top-10-performances-of-2025/

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we keep it pretty simple and simply discuss a bunch of 2025 movies that we've caught up with over the last the last few week weeks that we haven't had a chance to review on the show yet! Happy Holidays everyone! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: audibletrial.com/insessionfilm - Get a FREE audiobook and FREE 30-day trial Episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 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 are joined by the great Jay Ledbetter to discuss Josh Safdie's new film MARTY SURPREME, starring a phenomenal Timothée Chalamet! 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 Brendan discuss James Cameron's latest adventure in Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH! 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, we discuss the state of the industry and how it's affected our passions for film and covering film. As everything continues to evolve, while there are some things to be excited about, there's also plenty that feels bleak.  Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns, Jaylan Salah Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we remember the late-great Rob Reiner and the all-time classics he made early in his career. We also give our thoughts on the Oscar shortlists and then dive into the Warner Bros. debacle as they look to settle with their bid with Netflix. - Opening Banter (0:30) - Rob Reiner (2:07) - Clooney Draft Results (20:11) - Stingray Update (25:15) - Oscar Shortlists (40:02) - Warner Bros/Netflix (1:15:15) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 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, Shadan is joined by Luis A. Mendez to discuss their reactions to the 2026 Oscar shortlists that were recently released! 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 | @ShadanLarki | @eRockReviews

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kleber Mendonça Filho's latest film THE SECRET AGENT, starring a sensational Wagner Moura! 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 Brendan discuss Bradley Cooper's latest film IS THIS THING ON?, starring a really great Will Arnett and Laura Dern! 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