JD Duran

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Podcast VIP: Ranking Mission: Impossible (Pre-Final Reckoning)

3 days ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

On this episode, we discuss our pre-Final Reckoning rankings to the Mission: Impossible franchise! We’ve had these conversations before, obviously, but our rankings to these movies have changed over the years. On a rewatch for Final Reckoning, things once again shifted around and we had to talk about it. Listen on PatreonListen with Apple Podcast SubscriptionWatch with YouTube Membership
Episode 636: Top 5 Actor Comebacks

4 days ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

This week’s episode is brought to you by NordVPN. Get up to 73% OFF and a FREE Saily eSIM plan!This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by this new era of Josh Hartnett, we discussed our Top 5 actor comebacks in film! We also talk about the Jake Schreier/X-Men news and the films premiering at Cannes that we’re most excited about. – Opening Banter (0:40)We begin the show this week with some fun opening banter talking about Mother’s Day and the best mothers in film.
Women InSession: Favorite Timothy Dalton Movies

4 days ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

This week on Women InSession, we take a look at the career of Timothy Dalton and discuss our favorite movies that he starred in! Dalton is most famous for his role as James Bond in The Living Daylights and License to Kill (really awesome movie, btw), but he’s also quite memorable in Wuthering Heights, Hot Fuzz and even Toy Story 4, among many others. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan SalahOn that note, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section.
Podcast Review: Another Simple Favor

1 week ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Paul Feig’s new film Another Simple Favor, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively! We are fans of the first Simple Favor and we’re mildly curious for this sequel, especially given its buzz out of SXSW, but sadly this is one that did not work us at all.
Podcast Review: Thunderbolts*

1 week ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by ISF writer Shaurya Chawla to discuss Marvel’s latest entry into the MCU with Thunderbolts*! The MCU is at a crossroads, both in terms of its larger narrative trajectory, but also with general audiences. Captain America: Brave New World didn’t move the needle in that regard, however it appears that Thunderbolts* might be shifting the tides a little bit. It’s a great film and a big win for Marvel.
Women InSession: Favorite Witch Movies

1 week ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

This week on Women InSession, after discussing vampires last week, we thought it would be fun to talk about our favorite witches in film! These movies are also a lot of fun and feature some of the more compelling characters we see onscreen. At least when they’re not Disney-fied. When done correctly there’s plenty of toil and trouble to be found. Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan SalahOn that note, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section.
Chasing the Gold: New Oscar Rules

1 week ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

On this episode of Chasing the Gold, Shadan and Erica discuss the new Oscar rules indicating that members must watch all of the final nominees and how they should treat AI in regards to qualification!Check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and for supporting the InSession Film Podcast!Subscribe to our Podcasts RSSSubscribe to our Podcasts on iTunesListen on SpotifyListen on StitcherChasing the Gold – New Oscar Rules
Podcast Review: The Accountant 2

2 weeks ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Gavin O’Connor’s latest film The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal! We were pretty big fans of The Accountant when it came out in 2015, and while it took nearly a decade to get a sequel, we were looking forward to seeing how this new film would compare. It’s a different approach tonally, and there is fun to be had with the film, but we’re not sure if it works entirely on the whole.
Podcast Review: The Shrouds

2 weeks ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

On this episode, JD and Brendan review David Cronenberg’s new film The Shrouds! We’ve been looking forward to this one since its premier last year at Cannes and with how deeply personal it is for Cronenberg. It many ways this is the film his career has been building toward. It has all the Cronenberg traits and it fosters a captivating conversation.
Women InSession: Favorite Vampire Movies

3 weeks ago | insessionfilm.com | JD Duran

This week on Women InSession, we get our fangs out as we discuss our Top 3 favorite vampire movies! A staple of the horror genre for decades, the vampire film holds a lot of appeal for many reasons. They’re often slick and stylish. Sexy and seductive. Aesthetically evocative given the periods that are often associated with them. We had a lot of fun discussing how these attributes apply to our favorite vampires that has braced the silver screen.

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JD Duran @RealJDDuran

22 Apr 25

Exactly my ranking as well. Love Coogler. Deeply, deeply excited to see where his career goes next.

Mike Carolla @SJTimes13

Ryan Coogler. https://t.co/HXshYfpdL3

JD Duran @RealJDDuran

22 Apr 25

Sitting at work with stuff to do, but I’m just here mentally https://t.co/Wm6TXk2F0A

JD Duran @RealJDDuran

22 Apr 25

I find it hilarious how I’ve seen a dozen tweets responding to this prompt and it’s the same scene in every response. Like, you don’t even need to ask the question. We all agree what it is. lol