The World According to Glenn

It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, film critic and podcaster Karen Peterson joins me to dive back into the world of Sarah, Plain and Tall, discussing Glenn's work in its two sequels, 1993's Skylark and 1999's Winter's End! We discuss whether these second and third installments live up to the original film, why we respond far better to one over the other, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, film critic Mattie Lucas joins me to dive into Glenn's steely performance as the Vice President of the United States in the action thriller Air Force One! We discuss Glenn's confident take on her character, Wolfgang Petersen's muscular direction, how the film may have inadvertently laid the groundwork for 21st-century American politics, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, critic and podcaster Morgan Roberts joins me to dive into Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance in the HBO TV movie In the Gloaming! We discuss Glenn's moving turn as a mother reconnecting with her dying son, Christopher Reeve's sensitive direction, how we wish the film were a little longer, and so much more! Plus, we briefly talk Glenn's fun cameo as herself in the comedy In & Out! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords Artwork: Faisal R.

It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, former podcast host and actress obsessive Steffi Acain joins me to dive into Glenn's noble performance in the World War II drama Paradise Road! We discuss the stacked cast including Frances McDormand and Cate Blanchett, how Glenn operates as the de facto lead of the ensemble, the film's lack of a compelling spark, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords Artwork: Faisal R.  

It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, critic and podcaster Josh Parham joins me to dive into Glenn's silly performance as the First Lady of the United States in Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! We discuss Glenn fully understanding the assignment, her chemistry with Jack Nicholson, how the film holds up nearly 30 years later, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords Artwork: Faisal R.