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In this episode, Christian, Devin, JD Duran (Insession Film), and Mike Thomas (Chatter After, Collider, and Amateur Otaku)  name our top 5 favorite Christmas movies to get us into the holiday spirit.





TIMESTAMPS:

1. Housekeeping (00:18)
2. ​​​​​Top 5 Christmas  Movie Picks 
   1. Pick 5 (05:09)
   2. Pick 4 (14:18)
   3. Pick 3 (22:37)
   4. Pick 2 (30:46)
   5. Pick 1 (37:35)
3. Honorable Mentions  (48:26)
4. Where To Find Out Guests (52:18)
5. Call to Action (54:47)

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• Follow Insession Film  on Twitter and IG
• Visit the Insession Film Website
• Follow Mike Thomas on Twitter and IG
• Mike's The Best Holiday Movies and Shows Article

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights on Damien Chazelle's BABYLON

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Housekeeping (00:18)
2. ​​​​​Initial reactions (05:45)
3. Final thoughts / Ratings (24:58)
4. Call To Action /  Coming up Next (32:10)

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Damien Chazelle
  Writers:  Damien Chazelle
  Stars: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Jean Smart
  Synopsis: A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights on Avatar: The Way Of Water, and Christian discusses  The Woman King Blu- Ray disc in this episode.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

Avatar: The Way Of Water (Spoiler Free) Review

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• ​​​​​Initial reactions (06:51)
• Final thoughts/ Ratings (36:40)
• Call To Action (40:41)

'The Woman King' Blu-Ray Review 

• Initial Reactions (44:32)
• Picture (45:43)
• Audio (46:41)
• Bonus Content (48:21)
• Final Thoughts (49:30)
• Call To Action (50:18)

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: James Cameron
• Writers:  James Cameron, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver
• Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver
• Synopsis: Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon, Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their thoughts and insights on The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Also reviews of new 4K Blu-rays of four holiday classic films.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• ​​​​​Initial reactions (06:21)
• Spoilers (13:47)
• Final thoughts/ Ratings (20:02)
• Call To Action (21:25)

Holiday Classic 4K Blu-Ray Reviews 

• Elf (26:19)
• The Polar Express (30:01)
• A Christmas Story (34:11)
• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (39:02)
• Closing (43:57)

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: James Gunn
• Writers:  James Gunn
• Stars: Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff and Kevin Bacon
• Synopsis: Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney plus.

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Peacemaker is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Christian discusses the new disc in this episode.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Housekeeping (00:18)
2. ​​​​​Initial reactions (04:10)
3. Picture, Sound, and Special Feat. (05:24)
4. Final Thoughts  (11:07)
5. Closing (13:15)

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Buy Peacemaker Blu Ray
• Peacemaker In-depth Review

• Directed & Written By: James Gunn
• Stars: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma
• Plot: Picking up where The Suicide Squad (2021) left off, Peacemaker returns home after recovering from his encounter with Bloodsport – only to discover that his freedom comes at a price.
• Run Time: Approx. 480 minutes
• Bonus Content: Approx. 20 minutes
• Street Date: November 22, 2022
• Price: $24.99 

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their thoughts and insights on VIOLENT NIGHT. When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Housekeeping (00:18)
2. ​​​​​Initial reactions (08:55)
3. Spoilers (17:34)
4. Final thoughts and Ratings (18:19)
5. Call To Action / Coming up Next (22:26)

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Tommy Wirkola
• Writers: Pat Casey and Josh Miller
• Stars: David Harbour, Beverly D'Angelo, and John Leguizamo
• Synopsis: When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).

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In this episode, Kit Stone and Christian give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights on the WILLOW sequel series now streaming on Disney Plus.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Initial Reactions (08:54)
3. Final thoughts and Ratings (45:26)
4. Where To Find Our Guest (50:31)
5. Call To Action (52:20)

SERIES INFO:

• Creator: Jonathan Kasdan 
• Cast: Warwick Davis, Ruby Cruz, and Erin Kellyman
• The Story: An unlikely group of heroes sets off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.

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Don't Worry Darling is now available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and VOD. Christian discusses the new disc in this episode.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• ​​​​Housekeeping (00:18)
• ​​​​​Initial reactions (03:56)
• Picture, Audio, and Special Feat. (05:23)
• Final Thoughts / Should You Buy This? (11:03)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (13:12)

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Don't Worry Darling In-depth Review
• Buy Don't Worry Darling 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Olivia Wilde
• Written By: Katie Silberman, Carey Van Dyke, Shane Van Dyke
• The Story: A 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company could be hiding disturbing secrets.
• Cast: Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, and Harry Styles

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights on GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Housekeeping (00:17)
2. Spoiler Free Thoughts (08:09)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (18:07)
4. Call To Action / Coming up Next (22:26)

 MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Rian Johnson
• Writers: Rian Johnson
• Stars: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr., and Kathryn Hahn 
• Synopsis: Famed Southern detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece for his latest case.

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their thoughts and insights on THE MENU.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Housekeeping (00:18)
2. ​​​​​Initial reactions (09:12)
3. Spoilers (19:00)
4. Final thoughts and Ratings (31:21)
5. Call To Action / Coming up Next (33:56)

 MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Mark Mylod
• Writers: Seth Reiss and Will Tracy
• Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult
• Synopsis: A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

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