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Podcast: Ex Machina, The Water Diviner – Extra Film

This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, we review the highly anticipated sci-fi indie, Ex Machina as well as Russell Crowe’s directorial debut in The Water Diviner.

Joining us on the Extra Film Podcast this week is non other than InSession Film main show co-host, Brendan Cassidy. Between the three of us, we had some of the best banter and conversation this show has ever seen. Not to stroke our own egos or anything, but we had a lot of fun discussion on Ex Machina. We hope you enjoy it as well!

Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Ex Machina Review (3:35)
Grades
JD: A+
Matt: A
Brendan: A

The Water Diviner Review (39:26)
Grades
JD: B
Matt: D+

SPONSOR: This Extra Film is brought to you by Popcorn Poops!

– Music

Bunsen Burner – Cuts
Love Was My Alibi – Carl Falk
The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Poll: What’s your favorite film so far in the MCU?

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Happy Avengers: Age of Ultron week everyone. For our poll this week, I hope you have your geek card ready to go. And while not everyone loves what Marvel has been doing, surly you’ve at least enjoyed one of these films, right? At any rate, let us know your favorite film so far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and vote in the poll below!

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Podcast: Top 3 Investigation Movies

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, going off of our discussion of Child 44, we decided to discuss our favorite movies about investigations. There are a lot of movies that qualify for this list, so criteria was important. All that said, we came up with some great lists that features some classic movies that help define this genre.

That being said, what investigation movies would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):

JD

1) Citizen Kane
2) Chinatown
3) Se7en

Brendan

1) Zodiac
2) Vertigo
3) Chinatown

Jess

1) Se7en
2) All the President’s Men
3) Chinatown

Lindsay

1) Zodiac
2) Silence of the Lambs
3) Prisoners

Honorable Mentions (Combined)

Gone Baby Gone, The Insider, Brick, Angel Heart, Gone Girl, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Rear Window, Momento, The Maltese Falcon, Fargo, Mystic River, L.A. Confidential, Sunset Boulevard

Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. Investigation movies have been a film staple forever, so there’s a ton of films to choose from for this week’s Top 3. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].

For the entire podcast, click here or listen below.

For more lists done by the InSession Film crew and other guests, be sure see our Top 3 Movie Lists page.

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Podcast: Child 44, Top 3 Investigation Movies – Episode 114

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Jess and Lindsay from French Toast Sunday join us as we discuss Child 44, starring Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman. We also discuss our Top 3 Investigation Movies and preview this year’s summer movies and what we’re most excited for coming in theaters.

Jess and Lindsay are always wonderful guests. In fact, they joined us this exact weekend last year on Episode 62, where we talked about The Raid 2 and our favorite one-on-one fights in film! Pretty crazy.

Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting our podcast!

Child 44 Movie Review (5:48)
    Grades
    JD: C-
    Brendan: C

Top 3 Investigation Movies (31:07)
Going off of our discussion of Child 44, we decided to discuss our favorite movies about investigations. There are a lot of movies that qualify for this list, so criteria was important. All that said, we came up with some great lists that features some classic movies that help define this genre. That being said, what would be your Top 3?

Top 3 Sponsor: First Time Watchers Podcast

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RELATED: Listen to Episode 112 of the InSession Film Podcast where we discussed While We’re Young!

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– 2015 Summer Preview (1:15:08)

This week we discussed some of our favorite films we’re looking forward to this summer, both big and small films alike. Here are a few we discussed:

    Avengers: Age of Ultron
    Mad Max: Fury Road
    Tomorroland
    Inside Out
    Jurassic World
    Magic Mike XXL
    Pitch Perfect 2
    Straight Outta Compton
    Aloha
    Me, Earl and the Dying Girl
    Irrational Man
    Paper Towns
    Look of Silence
    Digging for Fire

Of course, there are a lot more movies coming out this summer that we weren’t able to talk about. That being said, which movies are you looking forward to this summer?

– Music

    Leo and Raisa – Jon Ekstrand
    The End? – Hans Zimmer
    Since U Been Gone – Pitch Perfect Cast
    The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Next week on the show:

    Main Review – Avengers: Age of Ultron

    Top 3 – TBD

The Avengers- Age of Ultron

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Podcast: True Story, Lost River – Extra Film

This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, we discuss the dramatic film starring James Franco and Jonah Hill, True Story as well as Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, Lost River.

No guest this week but we have fun holding down the fort and despite our final grades on these films, we had some pretty interesting conversation that we hope you enjoy. As for the main show this weekend on Episode 114, we are talking Child 44 and our favorite Investigation movies, so stay tuned for that as well.

Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

True Story Review (4:35)
Grades
JD: B-
Matt: C

Lost River Review (31:32)
Grades
JD: B
Matt: D

SPONSOR: This Extra Film is brought to you by the True Bromance Film Podcast!

– Music

Outro – M83
Yes (Lullaby) – Chromatics
The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Poll: Actor Battle – Which do you choose?

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For our poll this week, it’s another actor battle. Inspired by our discussion of Child 44 coming this weekend, starring Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy, we decided to pin those actors up against each other. Oldman has an impressive resume and has been around for a long time, while Hardy is still building his prime resume and has a huge future ahead of him.

So, which one do you take?

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Podcast: Top 3 Movie Couples We’d Hang Out With

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, our top 3 was a ton of fun. There are a ton of movie couples, in fact, you could argue almost every movie features one on some level, right? So how so you even begin to decipher a list like this? That was our biggest challenge this week but we came up with some great couples from some great films that we’d love to spend some time with, if we could in real life.

That being said, what movie couples would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):

JD

1) Jessie and Celine – Before Trilogy
2) Emma and Adele – Blue is the Warmest Color
3) Factory Worker and Gamin – Modern Times

Brendan

1) Jessie and Celine – Before Trilogy
2) Jack and Rose – Titanic
3) Carl and Elle – Up

Emily

1) Jessie and Celine – Before Trilogy
2) Han and Leia – Star Wars
3) Ferris and Sloane – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Honorable Mentions (Combined)

The Incredibles, True Romance, Top Gun, The Apartment, Pitch Perfect

Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. Like last week, this is another personal list with a billion options. Too many to mention or narrow down. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].

For the entire podcast, click here or listen below.

For more lists done by the InSession Film crew and other guests, be sure see our Top 3 Movie Lists page.

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Podcast: While We’re Young, Top 3 Movie Couples We’d Hang Out With – Episode 113

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Emily from Movies and Mayhem joins us as we review While We’re Young starring Ben Stiller and Adam Driver. Going off of that, we also discuss our favorite movie couples that we’d like to hang out with and there were a few small trailers that came out last week that people said we should talk about. Something about Star Wars and Batman vs Superman?

Emily was a super fun guest and a big reason this week’s show was super long. We couldn’t get her to shut about Star Wars. All kidding aside, we just had a blast with her and would highly recommend you check out her blog.

Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting our podcast!

While We’re Young Movie Review (8:11)
    Grades
    JD: B-
    Brendan: C+

Top 3 Movie Couples We’d Hang Out With (41:42)
So, this week’s top 3 was a ton of fun. There are a ton of movie couples, in fact, you could argue almost every movie features one on some level, right? So how so you even begin to decipher a list like this? That was our biggest challenge this week but we came up with some great couples from some great films that we’d love to spend some time with, if we could in real life. That being said, what would be your Top 3?

Top 3 Sponsor: First Time Watchers Podcast

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RELATED: Listen to Episode 112 of the InSession Film Podcast where we discussed Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter!

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– Trailer Talk (1:22:17)

There were a few new teaser trailers that came up last week that we figured might be worth talking about. Here’s what we discussed:

    Star Wars: Episode VII
    Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice

– Music

    Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
    You’re So Cool – Hans Zimmer
    What Are You Going To Do When You’re Not Saving The World – Hans Zimmer
    The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Next week on the show:

    Main Review – Child 44

    Top 3 – TBD

CHILD 44

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Podcast: White God, Wild Tales – Extra Film

This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, we review two more awesome foreign films, in the heartbreaking Hungarian film, White God and the Argentine-Spanish dark comedy film, Wild Tales.

For those that tied to a schedule, we apologize for the timing of some of these recent episodes. Due to some vacation time, we’ve had re-adjust our schedule as of late. And of course, we encourage you to check out these two films, while many of you may not seem them, they are worth checking out if you get the chance. And fair warning to dog lovers, White God is not an easy watch by any means.

Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

White God Review (4:05)
Grades
JD: A-
Matt: B

Wild Tales Review (4:05)
Grades
JD: A-
Matt: A-

SPONSOR: This Extra Film is brought to you by the Popcorn Poops!

– Music

Relatos Salvajes – Gustavo Santaolalla
The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Poll: What’s your favorite Ben Stiller performance?

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So this weekend on Episode 113, we will be discussing While We’re Young, the latest film starring Ben Stiller. So, for our poll this week, we are simply asking; what’s your favorite Ben Stiller performance? There are a lot of interesting choices out there, varying from good comedic roles to deep dramatic roles. Either way, vote in the poll below and let us know!

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Podcast: Top 3 Movies That Affected Us Most In Real Life

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, going off of our discussion of Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter, we decided to talk about the films that had a lingering effect on us in real life too. Sometimes art and real life aren’t too distinct from one another and art can have a lasting impact, in a good way. And it’s those kinds of films, we discuss for our Top 3 this week, which was real, authentic and very personal.

That being said, what absurd actions scenes would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):

JD

1) Warrior
2) Pulp Fiction
3) The Passion of the Christ

Brendan

1) The Departed
2) School of Rock
3) Mission to Mars

Honorable Mentions (Combined)

Shawshank Redemption, It, The Lion King, Locke, Transformers, Toy Soldiers, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone

Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. This is of course a very personal list, so it’s going to vary from person to person on what’s influenced you the most in real life. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].

For the entire podcast, click here or listen below.

For more lists done by the InSession Film crew and other guests, be sure see our Top 3 Movie Lists page.

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Podcast: Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter, Top 3 Most Affecting Movies – Episode 112

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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss a new film now out in limited release, Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter, which is based off a story surrounding a Japanese woman who went on a treasure hunt to find the money buried at the end of the Coen brothers film, Fargo. So, going off of that, we discussed our Top 3 movies that affected us the most in real life, which was fun and very personal. And for our discussion segment this week, we start a new segment called InSession Confession.

No guest this week as Brendan and JD hold down the fort, which was great as it gave us space to have a great in-depth discussion on Kumiko. Also, don’t miss our latest Extra Film where we discuss The Breakfast Club, which recently celebrated it’s 30th anniversary.

Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting our podcast!

Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter Movie Review (5:50)
    Grades
    JD: A
    Brendan: A-

Top 3 Movies That Affected Us Most In Real Life (40:08)
Going off of our discussion of Kumiko, we decided to talk about the films that had a lingering effect on us in real life too. Sometimes art and real life aren’t too distinct from one another and art can have a lasting impact, in a good way. And it’s those kinds of films, we discuss for our Top 3 this week, which was real, authentic and very personal. That being said, what would be your Top 3?

Top 3 Sponsor: First Time Watchers Podcast

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RELATED: Listen to Episode 111 of the InSession Film Podcast where we discussed Furious 7!

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– InSession Confession (1:16:57)

In the spirit of personal transparency on this show, we started a new segment we are calling InSession Confession. This is where we lay out our movie dirty laundry and confess to the classics we haven’t seen, our guilty pleasures or anything else movie related that we want to confess to. Boy, this got interesting.

– Music

    Bunzo – The Octopus Project
    About Today – The National, Mark Isham
    I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
    The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Next week on the show:

    Main Review – While We’re Young

    Top 3 – Movie Couples We’d Want To Hang Out With

While We're Young

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Podcast: The Breakfast Club – Extra Film

This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, Shaun from No, Totally joins us as we review The Breakfast Club, a film that recently celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary and it felt appropriate to give this one a great discussion.

For those that listened to last week’s Extra Film or even Episode 111, you may have heard we were going to review Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter on this Extra Film as well. Well, due to some scheduling, we decided to move Kumiko to our main show this weekend on Episode 112. So sorry once again to Matt Oakes. However, stay tuned as that’ll be a fun show. Also, huge thanks to Shaun from No, Totally, a podcast that we highly recommend. Go check it out!

Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

The Breakfast Club Review (5:34)
Grades
JD: A
Matt: B+
Shaun: A-

SPONSOR: This Extra Film is brought to you by the True Bromance Film Podcast!

– Music

Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
The Return of the Eagle – Atli Örvarsson

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Poll: Which movie treasure would you seek after?

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For our poll this week, we are inspired by Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, a new indie that’s been released that we have now moved to our main show for this weekend. If you’re not familiar with the film, it’s about a Japanese woman who thinks the money buried in the snow at the end of Fargo (yes, the Coen Bro’s film) is real. And she goes out on a journey to find it.

So, with that as our inspiration, we want to know which movie treasure you would like to seek after! Vote in the poll below and let us know!

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Podcast: Nerdin’ Out Vol 5 – Ep. 111 Bonus Content

This week for our InSession Film Podcast: Bonus Content, since DJ helped us co-host this week, it just made sense for another edition of Nerdin’ Out with DJ Valentine. This week we do a segment called Geek Greenlight, where we discuss geeky properties we’d like to see get a movie greenlight. Check it out!

You can hear the main show, Episode 111, here.

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Podcast: Top 3 Absurd Action Scenes

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by the crazy, absurd action sequences in the Fast & Furious franchise, we discussed our favorite “absurd” action scenes. Of course, that can be defined in many different ways and we all had different criteria, which also made the conversation a ton of fun.

That being said, what absurd actions scenes would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):

JD

1) Nazi Convey – The Raiders of the Lost Ark / Hanging Outside Nagatomi Plaza – Die Hard
2) Kitchen Fight – The Raid 2
3) Highway Chase – Bad Boys II

DJ

1) “Godzilla” Fight – Crank: High Voltage
2) John Matrix Field Shootout – Commando
3) Horse Stampede – Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Justin

1) Take a Pick – Mission Impossible Series
2) Snowboarding on Mountain – xXx
3) Car Chase In The Past – Deja Vu

Nate

1) Norris vs Car – Good Guys Wear Black
2) Rambo vs Army – Rambo
3) Bride vs Crazy 88’s – Kill Bill

Honorable Mentions (Combined)

Transformers 3 parajump, Oldboy hammer fight, Kingsman church scene, Fast 5 Vault, Fast 6 Highway Tank scene, Speed Bus Jump

Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. Obviously, there are A TON of other action scenes that we didn’t get to mention that could/should be in the conversation. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].

For the entire podcast, click here or listen below.

For more lists done by the InSession Film crew and other guests, be sure see our Top 3 Movie Lists page.

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