InSession Film Podcast

In this episode, Shadan and guest Kenny Miles break down the 2026 BAFTA nominations, digging into the year's biggest surprises, snubs, and front-runners. We spend time on major contenders like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet, discussing why these films connected with voters and what their nominations say about the current state of the race.
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On this episode, we break down DEAD MAN'S WIRE, Gus Van Sant's gripping new film based on the real-life 1977 Tony Kiritsis hostage standoff. We dive into Van Sant's restrained direction, the film's slow-burn tension, and how it uses true crime to explore the fight for justice, corruption, and the violence baked into American spectacle. Does it say anything about America's appetite for real-time trauma as entertainment? It's trying to, but does it get there? That's the real question.
While we wish the film was more impactful thematically, DEAD MAN'S WIRE fits wonderfully within Gus Van Sant's career — from his fascination with outsiders to his continued interest in moral ambiguity and systems of power. 
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On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Mascha Schilinski's ambitious and remarkable sophomore effort in SOUND OF FALLING!
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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Shadan Larki joins JD to discuss this year's Oscar nominations (and the Oscars philosophically) and we do a Best Actress nominees draft as we consider the nominees from the 2020s!
- Opening Banter (0:30)
- 2026 Oscar Nominations (6:54)
- Best Actress Draft (59:17)
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On this episode, we discuss our favorite female horror directors and some films that we highly recommend everyone checking out!
Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns
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