The Lamb Podcasting Network

Women InSession: Favorite Werewolf Movies

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:21:10 +0000

This week on Women InSession, after discussing vampires and witches in recent weeks, we thought it would be fun to continue the trend by discussing our favorite werewolf movies!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Review: The Phoenician Scheme

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:52:05 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest from the great Wes Anderson in THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME!

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Review: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:02 +0000

On this episode, guest hosts Megan Kearns and Max Vincent discuss the new action film FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA!

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Episode 783: Lambcast #773 Tom Cruise Movie Draft

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Even if you think he is crazy, Tom Cruise is legitimately a movie star. Cruise in fact may be the last movie star who can open a film on his name alone. This week, Aaron Neuwirth, Stuart Bannerman, Justin Gott and Jeanette Ward join the show to try and build the best slate of Tom Cruise Films Possible. The talk goes deep and we have some fun occasionally laughing at each others choices, but really, there are not any bad choices (Except the Mummy). You will find a lot of films get a lot of analysis as well as a lot of fun. Come join us.

Episode 640: Top 5 Film Scores of the Decade (so far)

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:13:02 +0000

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the best film scores of the decade so far! We also talk about the great Michael Fassbender coming off the heels of the latest Women InSession podcast as we had more to say (and defend) about his career.

- Opening Banter (0:42)

- Michael Fassbender (16:52)

- Film Scores of the Decade (46:02)

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Episode 261: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 260: DVD Grab Bag

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

All movie geeks have those movies that we've purchased down at the used DVD store, but just haven't gotten around to watching yet. So this week Todd shares some thoughts on four movies that have been sitting on the shelf for a while, which he finally got around to watching. We start with an early appearance by Rosario Dawson in The First 20 Million is Always the Hardest. Next we go back to the 60's as Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin star in If a Man Answers. After that we look at one of the last films to star Rodney Dangerfield, The 4th Tenor. Then we close things out with the coming-of-age drama Staying Together. We also have some trivia questions along the way, and still make time for a movie recommendation to close the show.

Women InSession: Michael Fassbender

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:40:29 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the compelling career of Michael Fassbender to this point, which includes some all-time performances of his era and some wondrous headscratchers as well!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Jaylan Salah, Zach Youngs

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Review: Friendship

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:38:34 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the debut film from Andrew DeYoung in FRIENDSHIP, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd!

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Review: Bring Her Back

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:00:19 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the new film from the Philippou brothers in BRING HER BACK!

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Episode 639: Top 5 Performances of the Decade (so far)

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:21:29 +0000

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the best performances of the decade so far! We also talk some box office and the trailers for FRANKENSTEIN, SUPERMAN and HAPPY GILMORE 2.

- Box Office (4:24)

- Trailer Talk (19:07)

- Performances of the Decade (53:24)

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Episode 782: Lambcast #772 Roll Your Own Top 5

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We have one of our do it yourself episodes this week, as Richard and the Guests construct Top Five Lists of Cinema Related Subjects and share them with you. Howard Casner has been watching the Criterion Channel, Todd Liebenow found some movies based on TV Shows you might not know, Dave Anderson has a choo choo fetish this week, and Nicole Ayers did the unthinkable, she stopped watching five different movies and tells us why. Richard pulls off the slickest trick of attributing Star Wars to the wrong Director and no one calls him on it. Abracadabra.

Episode 159: Surrogates

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“Relax – we’re the good guys.”

On this show we look at the Bruce Willis science fiction thriller SURROGATES (2009). The film explores what happens when humans being abandon the real world for a virtual one… what could possibly go wrong?

Episode 159.

Women InSession: William Travilla & Marilyn Monroe

Fri, 30 May 2025 19:40:00 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the legendary costume designer William Travilla and his iconic work with the great Marilyn Monroe!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Jaylan Salah

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Episode 260: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 259: Race for the Yankee Zephyr

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode we have a first-time guest! Jon Cross from the After Movie Diner, as well as the new PM Entertainment Podcast stops by to look at wild and crazy Australian film that was actually shot in New Zealand. Join us as we discuss 1981's Race for the Yankee Zephyr. The film features Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, George Peppard, and a constantly half-drunk Donald Pleasance. We've also got our movie recommendations and our trivia game segment! Don't miss this one!

Chasing the Gold: 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:19:41 +0000

On this episode, JD (filling in for Shadan) is joined by ISF writing Hector A. Gonzalez to discuss all the films he saw at this year's Cannes Film Festival, including IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, SOUND OF FALLING, DIE MY LOVE, EDDINGTON and more!

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Review: Lilo & Stitch

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:09:43 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by a very special guest (JD's son Sam!) as we review Disney's latest live-action remake in LILO & STITCH!

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Episode 638: Top 5 Mission: Impossible Stunts

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:45:35 +0000

On this episode, with THE FINAL RECKONING maybe being the end, we do a consensus ranking of the Top 5 stunts in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise! We also discuss the weekend box office and the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

- More on The Final Reckoning (0:34)

- Dumb Twitter Discourse (26:29)

- 2025 Cannes (43:31)

- Mission: Impossible Stunts Ranking (1:04:57)

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Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Sun, 25 May 2025 15:34:20 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by the great Griffin Schiller of @FilmSpeak to discuss Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise's latest (and last?) mission with Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING!

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Women InSession: Edith Head Costumes

Fri, 23 May 2025 17:10:15 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the legendary costume designer Edith Head and her astounding career that includes a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Zita Short, Amy Thomasson, Megan Kearns

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Review: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:41:42 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan review the charming French rom-com JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE, from first-time director Laura Piani!

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Episode 259: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 258: Rappin'

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode we will witness the power of rap music as we look at the 1985 Cannon production Rappin'. Austin Trunick, author of the Cannon Film Guide series of books joins us for this in-depth discussion. He also tries his hand at some Rappin' inspired trivia, and, of course, we have our usual movie recommendations.

Review: Final Destination Bloodlines

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:47:54 +0000

On this episode, Brendan is joined by ISF writer Joey Gentile to discuss the new horror film FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES!

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Episode 637: Top 5 Characters To Get 'Andor' Treatment

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:32:42 +0000

On this episode, inspired by the incredible two-season run of ANDOR, we thought it would be really fun to discuss the characters that we'd like to see get the same treatment as Cassian Andor with their own spinoff show!

- Opening Banter (0:42)

- Andor / Rogue One (15:24)

- Characters To Get 'Andor' Treatment (36:29)

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Episode 781: Lambcast #771 Final Destination Bloodlines

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just over a month ago, we promised we would come back for the new entry in the "Final Destination" Franchise. So here we are fulfilling our commitment with ninety minutes devoted to discussing gruesome means of dying and re-ranking the whole set of films. Jay Cluitt steps in as host, returning to the show in his former capacity. Lisa Leaheey, Aaron Neuwirth, and Matthew Simpson are also here. Richard was out this week (although he does make a surprise appearance in a couple of spots) and Jay invited Justin Gott to fill the void. Does "Bloodlines" have what it takes to be a real destination event? Is Lisa ever going to get over that thing in the first film that bugs her so much? Will Matthew be able to point out all the Vancouver locations in the movie? Can Jay come up with either a game or an exit question? Will Justin lose all credibility by preferring the 4th film to the 2nd? and finally, what does Aaron have on Jeffrey Reddick. the creator of the Franchise, to get him to come back to his own podcast? Listen, Download, Stream and find out.

Women InSession: Hamlet in Film

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:10:35 +0000

On this episode, we discuss and debate all of the HAMLET film versions we've seen over the years and what makes Shakespeare cinematic!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson

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Review: Fight or Flight

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:43:12 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss James Madigan's new action film FIGHT OR FLIGHT, starring the great Josh Hartnett!

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Episode 258: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 257: 36 Hours

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, we get a World War II thriller where the German's launch an elaborate scheme to find out inside scoop on the D-Day invasion. James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, and Rod Taylor star in the 1964 film 36 Hours. MovieRob from The MovieRob Minute is our guest this week. In addition to our main discussion, we also have our movie recommendations and trivia game.

Review: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:12:51 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Rungano Nyoni's incredible sophomore effort ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL!

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Episode 636: Top 5 Actor Comebacks

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:40:06 +0000

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)

- Jake Schreier News (12:55)

- Cannes Preview (30:53)

- Actor Comebacks (46:22)

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Episode 780: Lambcast #770 Top Secret! May MOTM

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week you won't find any deep film analysis, existential themes, or scathing social commentary (OK there is a Carter Joke and a Reagan Joke, but that's it). The Lambs assembled this week to mostly share what tickled them about this 1984 Comedy. It sometimes sounds like the Chris Farley Show , "Remember that time the bookstore owner talked backwards?" "Yeah", "That was awesome". Jeanette Ward, tries to keep us all from sinking into repeating all the jokes from the film, and she succeeds in getting us to dig a little bit for some overlooked gems. You may not understand the movie better from listening to the show, but you will want to watch it again because Matt Simpson, James Wilson and Bubbawheat are enthusiastic about so much of the movie. Come listen to your friends talk about the film, like you are all in the seventh grade again.

Women InSession: Favorite Timothy Dalton Movies

Fri, 09 May 2025 19:37:24 +0000

On this episode, we take a look at the career of Timothy Dalton and discuss our favorite movies that he starred in!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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Episode 257: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 236: The Amazing Mr. Blunden

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode we take a look at a British family film from actor/director Lionel Jeffries. Tony Cogan from Coog's Reviews stops by to look at the 1972 part ghost story, part time travel film The Amazing Mr. Blunden. We also have our movie recommendations and trivia game.

Review: Another Simple Favor

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:10:51 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Paul Feig's new film ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively!

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Episode 635: Ranking the MCU (Post-Endgame)

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:23:26 +0000

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with Phase 5 of the MCU coming to an end with THUNDERBOLTS*, we thought it would be fun to rank all of the Marvel films released post-ENDGAME in Phases 4 and 5! We also discuss the May box office and the recent news of Trump targeting Hollywood.

- May Box Office (1:17)

- Trump News (12:41)

- MCU Ranking (26:40)

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Review: Thunderbolts*

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:26:15 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan are joined by ISF writer Shaurya Chawla to discuss Marvel's latest entry into the MCU with THUNDERBOLTS*!

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Chasing the Gold: New Oscar Rules

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:39:33 +0000

On this episode, 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!

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Episode 779: Lambcast #769 Thunderbolts*

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We are back after a couple of weeks away, and the MCU is back after a couple of months off. Actually, a lot of people think the MCU has been "off" since "Endgame", but is that true? Also, is this movie the solution to whatever is ailing the franchise? We do a deep dive this week into the comic book origins, alternative character arcs and generally everything Marvel related. Oh, we also talk about the "Thunderbolts*", a film that seems to be generating goodwill around the interwebs, but how do we feel about it? Jeffrey Lyles, Matthew Simpson, Rachel Wagner and Todd Liebenow jump on board for a spirited discussion of the newest in the MCU. "We Own You Now."

Women InSession: Favorite Witch Movies

Fri, 02 May 2025 19:33:22 +0000

On this episode, after discussing vampires last week, we thought it would be fun to talk about our favorite witches in film!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Jaylan Salah

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BPR podcast Mk3 Ep 11 - May 25 Silent Comedy

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:31:00 +0000

David, Andy and Jon talk about silent comedy in a themed episode of the podcast.

Review: The Accountant 2

Thu, 01 May 2025 13:26:32 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Gavin O'Connor's latest film THE ACCOUNTANT 2, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal!

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Episode 158: Swordfish

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“The thing is – they make you put the furniture together yourself.”

On this episode we take a look at another attempt to make a film about people tapping a computer keyboard, SWORDFISH (2001).

We discuss the history of computer hacking on film and why the makers of this film blew up completely the wrong helicopter.

Episode #158

Review: The Shrouds

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:30:21 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan review David Cronenberg's new film THE SHROUDS!

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Episode 256: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 255: This World, Then the Fireworks

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode we take a look at a film that goes to some forbidden places when it comes to the way siblings are supposed to behave with each other. The Vern from Cinema Recall is our guest as we discuss the 1997 film This World, Then the Fireworks. It stars Billy Zane, Gina Gershon and Sheryl Lee. We also have our movie recommendations and, of course, our trivia game.

Episode 634: Summer Preview / Midnight Cowboy

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:59:27 +0000

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we preview the summer movie season and conclude the 1960's portion of our Best Picture Movie Series with MIDNIGHT COWBOY! We also discuss the new Academy rules in regards to members and voting.

- Sinners Box Office / Academy News (3:039)

- Summer Preview (29:15)

- Midnight Cowboy (1:29:13)

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Women InSession: Favorite Vampire Movies

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:19:03 +0000

On this episode, we get our fangs out as we discuss our Top 3 favorite vampire movies!

Panel: Kristin Battestella, Athina Clark, Megan Loucks

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Review: The Assessment

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:50:04 +0000

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the first feature from Fleur Fortuné in THE ASSESSMENT!

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Episode 255: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 254: Gappa: The Triphibian Monster

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It's time for some good old fashioned city stomping on this week's episode. Toby Roan from The Hannibal 8 returns to the show to discuss a lesser-known kaiju creature in 1967's Gappa: The Triphibian Monster. We've also got our movie recommendations and some giant monster-themed trivia.

Review: Sinners

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:45:43 +0000

On this episode, JD is joined by Megan Loucks and Isaiah Washington to discuss Ryan Coogler's new vampire movie SINNERS!

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Episode 633: Sinners Success / Oliver!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:27:07 +0000

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the incredible success of SINNERS at the box office and with critics / audiences, giving us a defining cultural moment for 2025! We also continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the 1968 musical OLIVER!

- Opening Banter (2:02)

- Sinners (12:23)

- Oliver! (1:03:45)

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Women InSession: Intermissions in Film

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:30:19 +0000

On this episode, we are joined by our own Brian Susbielles and Matthew Anderson of The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast to discuss intermissions in film! Are they simply bygone or can they make a comeback in modern cinema?

Panel: Kristin Battestella

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