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, writer Luca Giliberti joins me to discuss Glenn's performances on the Apple TV shows Tehran and The New Look! We break down Glenn's turn as a British Mossad agent in Iran on the former, Harper's Bazaar editor-in-chief Carmel Snow on the latter, the successes and failures of both shows, and plenty 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, writer/podcaster Chris Feil returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2021 sci-fi drama Swan Song! We break down Glenn's turn as a scientist who facilitates human cloning, Mahershala Ali's soulful dual performances, whether the film reaches its full potential, whether we would undergo this procedure ourselves, and plenty 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, writer/podcaster Sophia Ciminello returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2021 indie drama Four Good Days! We break down Glenn's complex turn as the mother of a woman struggling with drug addiction, the casting of Mila Kunis as her daughter, the pros and cons of Rodrigo Garcia's direction, Diane Warren's Oscar-nominated end credits song, and plenty 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, writer/podcaster Karen Peterson returns to discuss Glenn's Oscar-nominated performance in 2020's Hillbilly Elegy! We break down the divisive nature of the project, how the film largely sidesteps politics, Glenn being one of its few redeeming qualities, the meteoric, controversial rise of JD Vance, and plenty 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, writer Andrew Carden returns to discuss Glenn's critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated performance in 2018's The Wife! We talk the many subtleties in her performance, her potent chemistry with Jonathan Pryce, the utter devastation of her Oscar loss, and so much more! It's the big one, folks! 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, writer Ben Miller returns to discuss Glenn's performances in the 2017 dysfunctional family comedies The Wilde Wedding and Father Figures! We talk about how she and John Malkovich are the saving graces of The Wilde Wedding, her bringing an emotional truth to Father Figures, her various reunions with former costars in both movies, 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, podcaster Gordon McNulty returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2017 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's Crooked House! We talk how much fun Glenn is having as the shotgun-toting Lady Edith de Haviland, how Max Irons' Charles Hayward doesn't have the appeal of Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple, the shocking twist ending, 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, Next Best Picture editor Lauren LaMagna joins me to discuss Glenn's performances in the mid-2010s sci-fi actioners The Girl with All the Gifts and What Happened to Monday! We talk how The Girl with All the Gifts separates itself from other zombie flicks, how What Happened to Monday fails to live up to its cool concept, Glenn's antagonist turns in both films, 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, InSession Film writer and podcaster Amy Thomasson returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the children's book adaptation The Great Gilly Hopkins! We talk about how the film adapts Katherine Paterson's novel, the brattiness of its main character, how Glenn and her costars like Sophie Nélisse and Kathy Bates elevate the material, 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, Female Gaze: The Film Club owner Morgan Roberts returns to discuss Glenn's performances in the mid-2010s indie dramas 5 to 7 and Anesthesia! We talk the rom-com clichés of 5 to 7, the attempted profundity of Anesthesia, why Glenn signed on for these films, 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, Next Best Picture journalist Daniel Howat joins to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2014 indie drama Low Down ! We delve into Glenn's turn as a tough grandmother feeling like a precursor for a performance she would give down the road, the film not living up to its potential as a portrait of jazz pianist Joe Albany, 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, Entertainment Weekly senior news editor Joyce Eng returns to discuss Glenn's performance as Nova Prime in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy ! We delve into how the film severely underutilizes her, the gorgeous design of her blue suit, our overall thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 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, podcaster Chelsea Eichholz returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance as Patty Hewes in the final season of Damages ! We delve into the season's big Ellen vs. Patty battle, how the series brings everything full circle, our personal rankings on various elements of the series, the show's legacy, 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, Substack writer/Glenn superfan Mark O'Donovan joins me to discuss Glenn's Oscar-nominated performance in her passion project, Albert Nobbs ! We delve into the film's reputation among critics in the last 15 years, its divisive approach to feminism and transness, how Glenn's performance differs from anything she's ever done before or since, 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, my fiancé Sebastian Gronback returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance as Patty Hewes in Season 4 of Damages ! We delve into the series big move to DirecTV, the performances by new cast members John Goodman, Dylan Baker, and Chris Messina, the season's gritty approach to telling a story about the War in Afghanistan, 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, Sporcle curator Christof returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2011 animated comedy Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil ! We delve into Glenn reprising her voice role as Granny, how this sequel doesn't recapture the clever charms of Hoodwinked, the botched release strategy, 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, podcaster and writer Eoin Daly returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance as Patty Hewes in Season 3 of Damages ! We delve into the season's themes of family and trauma, Tom's increased prominence in the series, the season's Shakespearean elements, the additions of Martin Short and Lily Tomlin, 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, podcaster and YouTuber Steffi Acain returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-winning performance as Patty Hewes in Season 2 of Damages ! We delve into the season's themes of living with one's past actions, the evolving relationship between Patty and Ellen, the effectiveness of new cast members William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden, and Timothy Olyphant, 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, Oscar Wild co-host Sophia Ciminello returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-winning performance as Patty Hewes in Season 1 of Damages ! We delve into the many twists and turns of the Frobisher case, how Patty and Ellen's relationship evolves, our favorite wild quotes and moments from the season, 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, AwardsWatch editor-in-chief Erik Anderson joins to discuss Glenn's instantly iconic performance as Patty Hewes in the pilot of Damages ! We delve into the significance of a movie star of Glenn's caliber agreeing to star on a drama series in the late 2000s, how the heightened theatrics of the pilot sets up the rest of the series, how Patty Hewes is a synthesis of Glenn's great performances that came before, 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