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, podcaster and editor Gavin Mevius returns to discuss Glenn's 10-minute scene in the 2005 anthology drama Nine Lives! We delve into Glenn's chemistry with Dakota Fanning as her daughter, which of the film's segments are better than others, director Rodrigo Garcia's continued fixation on the lives of women, 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 supporting performance as a grieving mother in the indie dramedy The Chumscrubber! We delve into the film's derivative take on suburbia in the wake of American Beauty and Donnie Darko, Glenn's small but oddly repetitive role, the absolutely insane plotline involving Ralph Fiennes and his love of dolphins, 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, Gold Derby contributing writer Charlie Bright returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance in the fourth season of The Shield! We delve into Glenn's choice to commit to a full season of television; how her character, Captain Monica Rawling, reshapes the show's dynamics; the 2005 Primetime Emmys; 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, writer/director/producer Steven Canals returns to discuss Glenn's performance as an actress and mother in the 2005 indie drama Heights! We delve into Glenn's turn as an Oscar-winning stage actress, the film's themes of tapping back into one's passion in the malaise of 21st-century New York, Glenn's costars Elizabeth Banks and James Marsden, 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, writer Mathew Rodriguez joins me to discuss Glenn's scene-stealing performance in the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives! We delve into Glenn's full-throated commitment to playing a queen bee Connecticut housewife, how the film doesn't live up to its potential, its accidentally prescient moments, 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, writer/podcaster Eoin Daly returns to discuss Glenn's award-winning performance in the TV movie remake of The Lion in Winter! We delve into Glenn's take on Eleanor of Aquitaine compared to Katharine Hepburn; how the film compares to the 1968 film; Glenn's fun, lovely Golden Globe and SAG speeches, 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, writer/podcaster Ben Miller returns to discuss Glenn's appearances in two TV movies of the early 2000s, Brush with Fate and Strip Search! We delve into Glenn's odd choices as a bespectacled history teacher in Brush with Fate, her committed turn as an FBI agent/interrogator in Strip Search, whether or not she elevates either film, 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 guest spots on two NBC shows of the early 2000s, Will & Grace and The West Wing! We delve into Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance as a manic photographer on Will & Grace, her measured turn as a Supreme Court Justice candidate on The West Wing, the quality of NBC's Must-See TV lineup back in the day, 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, YouTube creator Fritz (of Fritz and the Oscars) joins me to discuss Glenn's performance as an American author in the 2003 romantic dramedy Le Divorce! We try to make sense of the film's nonsensical plot, break down Kate Hudson and Naomi Watts' lead performances, discuss whether Glenn comes out of it unscathed, 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, writer and This Had Oscar Buzz co-host Chris Feil joins me to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2003 suburban drama The Safety of Objects! We contextualize its release following a wave of films covering similar domestic themes, delve into which of its cast members are given short shrift, break down what the title actually means, 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 and podcaster Cody Dericks returns to discuss Glenn's performances in the 2001 TV movies The Ballad of Lucy Whipple and South Pacific! We discuss how Lucy Whipple feels like it comes from the Sarah, Plain and Tall universe, whether she's miscast in South Pacific, 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/editor Chelsea Eichholz returns to discuss Glenn's performance as a lonely doctor in Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her! We discuss Glenn being one of the MVPs of this anthology film, the odd directions some of the other stories take, the film's journey from Cannes winner to direct-to-Showtime release, 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, blogger John T joins me to discuss Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in 2000's 102 Dalmatians! We discuss Glenn amping up her performance even more in the sequel, the Oscar-nominated costumes, how the film around her is mostly diminishing returns, 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 and podcaster Nick Ruhrkraut joins me to discuss Glenn's performance in Disney's 1999 animated film Tarzan! We discuss Glenn's warm voice performance, how the film resonates with its themes of family and acceptance, our take on "You'll Be in My Heart," 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 and podcaster Jay Ledbetter joins me to discuss Glenn's kooky performance in Robert Altman's 1999 black comedy Cookie's Fortune! We discuss Glenn's intentionally heightened performance, Altman's non-murder mystery approach, the film's stellar ensemble including Julianne Moore, Charles S. Dutton, and Patricia Neal, 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 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.

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, Izzy, host of the Be Kind Rewind YouTube channel, joins me to dive into Glenn's iconic performance as Cruella de Vil in Disney's live-action remake of 101 Dalmatians! We discuss how Glenn reinterprets the character for a new generation, her most fabulous line readings, how the film was probably an extremely difficult shoot, 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, podcaster/editor Gavin Mevius joins me to dive into Glenn's scene-stealing turn as a cheeky madam in the poorly received 1996 horror drama Mary Reilly! We discuss Julia Roberts being wildly miscast, how the film tends to pull its punches, Glenn enlivening the film whenever she shows up, 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, Gold Derby contributing writer Charlie Bright joins me to dive into Glenn's celebrated voice performance as Homer Simpson's mother on The Simpsons! We discuss her work in the 1995 episode "Mother Simpson" and why it's regarded as one of the show's best installments, 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, podcaster/editor Chelsea Eichholz joins me to dive into Glenn's Emmy-winning turn as a lesbian colonel discharged from the military in the 1995 TV movie Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story! We discuss how the film was shepherded by Barbra Streisand, Glenn's sweet chemistry with Judy Davis, the culture of gay representation in the '90s, 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, writer/editor Joyce Eng joins me to dive into Glenn's fun turn as a no-nonsense managing editor in Ron Howard's 1994 dramedy The Paper! We discuss Glenn's hilariously simple approach to the character, how the news industry has changed drastically since 1994, the terrific ensemble cast, why the film would work well as a TV show, 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, writer Tom O'Brien joins me to dive into Glenn's Tony-winning performance in the Broadway musical Sunset Boulevard! We discuss Glenn's glorious solo numbers, the inconsistent score, how it compares with the 1950 movie on which it's based, all the messy behind-the-scenes drama involving Patti LuPone and Andrew Lloyd Webber, 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, writer Cláudio Alves joins me to discuss Glenn's scene-stealing performance in the misguided historical drama The House of the Spirits! We discuss how the movie whitewashes Isabel Allende's beloved magical realism novel, the film's lack of authenticity, the epic actressing event of seeing Glenn Close and Meryl Streep share the screen together, 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, on a very special episode, I interview Charlie McDowell, the director of The Summer Book! The film, based on Tove Jansson's beloved 1972 novel of the same name, stars Glenn Close as an elderly woman who cares for her granddaughter at her home on an idyllic island in the Gulf of Finland. With her young granddaughter reckoning with the death of her mother, Grandmother helps her come to terms with her grief while imparting valuable lessons as she herself approaches the end of her life. In this conversation, we touch on how Charlie met Glenn and developed the character with her, the lengthy process of her physical transformation, his inspirations for the film, and how he connected to the story's themes of finding beauty in nature and the circle of life. I'm so excited for you all to hear our in-depth conversation! 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, we're covering Glenn's two hosting stints on Saturday Night Live and her cameo in 1991's Hook! My fiancé Sebastian Gronback joins me to discuss how Glenn fared as an SNL host in the late '80s and early '90s and why her 1-minute cameo as Gutless the pirate in Hook still hits all these years later. 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, we're covering the 1991 dramedy Meeting Venus! Film enthusiast Eoin Daly joins me to discuss Glenn's performance as an opera singer, how she draws a bit from her role as Alex Forrest, how the film blends romantic drama with showbiz satire, and why the movie doesn't really exist. 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, we're covering the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie Sarah, Plain and Tall! Writer Karen Peterson joins me to discuss our childhood memories of the film, Glenn being deeply involved in the creative process, how the movie adapts Patricia MacLachlan's children's book, and why the film continues to be a beloved classic. 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, we're covering Franco Zeffirelli's 1990 adaptation of Hamlet! Writer Brandon Stanwyck joins me to discuss Glenn's interpretation of Hamlet's mother Gertrude, Mel Gibson's casting as Hamlet, how the film compares to other adaptations of Shakespeare's classic play, and whether we would nominate anyone from the cast. 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, we're covering the 1990 legal drama Reversal of Fortune! Writer/director Steven Canals joins me to discuss Glenn's portrayal of the real-life Sunny von Bülow, our thoughts on Jeremy Irons' Oscar-winning performance, how the film executes its themes about morality and privilege, and how it feels both dated and ahead of its time. 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, we're covering the 1989 adoption drama Immediate Family! Andrew Carden of The Awards Connection and AwardsWatch joins me to discuss Glenn choosing this small-scale drama as a cooldown from Fatal Attraction and Dangerous Liaisons, how Mary Stuart Masterson is the film's clear MVP, and how the film fits in with the other baby boom movies of the late-'80s. 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, we're covering the 1988 psychological period drama Dangerous Liaisons! Oscar Wild cohost and AwardsWatch associate editor Sophia Ciminello joins me to discuss one of Glenn's most iconic performances, the choice to have every actor speak in their natural accent, the most wickedly delicious lines in the film, and how it all relates to our love of reality competition shows. 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, we're covering the 1988 animated sci-fi fantasy Light Years! Sporcle curator Christof joins me to discuss Glenn's first-ever voice performance in an animated film, how the movie transformed from its origins as Gandahar in France, whether the plot is meant to be incomprehensible, and why the poster is false advertising. 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, we're covering the 1987 erotic thriller Fatal Attraction! Critic and programmer Murtada Elfadl joins me to discuss the film's seismic impact on pop culture, Glenn's sensitive approach to playing Alex Forrest, how test audiences hated the original ending which led to a major rewrite, and how the film holds up nearly 40 years later. 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, we're covering the 1985 courtroom thriller Jagged Edge! Pop culture writer Eddie Mouradian joins me to discuss Glenn's issues behind the scenes with a gross producer, this being Glenn's first "movie star" performance, Robert Loggia's somewhat baffling Oscar nomination, and why the film isn't great but strangely watchable. 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, we're covering the 1985 fantasy comedy Maxie! Actor, screenwriter, and host of the Murphy Brown Podcast Lauren Milberger joins me to discuss Glenn's first leading role in a feature film, her playing both grounded and heightened in the same movie, and why we think it was a failure with critics and at the box office. 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, we're covering the Barry Levinson sports drama The Natural! Ben Miller from the blog IceCream4Freaks joins me to discuss the film's mythical approach to baseball, the immaculate cinematography, Kim Basinger playing a character named "Memo Paris," and why Glenn was singled out for her performance and earned her third consecutive Oscar nomination! 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, we're covering two of Glenn's films from 1984, the TV movie Something About Amelia and the family drama The Stone Boy! Gordon McNulty from The Lone Acting Nominees Podcast and Televised: The TV Movie Story joins me to discuss the rather dated messaging in Something About Amelia, whether Glenn is the right fit for her role, and why it was such a hit at the Emmys. Then, we break down The Stone Boy and its depiction of grief through the eyes of a seemingly emotionless child, how Glenn fares as a farm gal, and why you must always #ConsiderTheStoneBoy. 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, we're covering Glenn's second film, The Big Chill! Amy Thomasson from InSession Film joins me to discuss how the film defines the baby boomer generation, which of the eight cast members we find hot, whether we'd hang out with this friend group, and why Glenn was singled out for her performance and earned her second Oscar nomination! 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.

Cruella de Vil. Alex Forrest. Norma Desmond. The Marquise de Merteuil. Patty Hewes. She's inhabited some of the most iconic characters in film, TV, and theater, won three Emmys, three Tonys, earned eight Oscar nominations, and been named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. She's worked actively as an actor since 1974, with no sign of slowing down soon. But what is it that makes Glenn Close such a fascinating presence to watch? 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, we're starting at the very beginning, her film debut, The World According to Garp! Cody Dericks from Next Best Picture and AwardsWatch joins me to discuss how Glenn emerged with such force from her first film role, the film's treatment of various hot-button issues, how her character is often more compelling than Garp himself, and our take on the 1982 Best Supporting Actress race! 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.