The World According to Glenn

Kevin Jacobsen
  • 0.0 (0)
  • HISTORIAS DE CINE
  • CADA SEMANA

A deep dive into the career of the legendary actress Glenn Close, reviewing her performances in movies, TV shows, and stage productions! Hosted by Kevin Jacobsen of the And the Runner-Up Is podcast.

  1. Hoodwinked! (feat. Christof)

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    Hoodwinked! (feat. Christof)

    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 voice performance in the 2005 animated comedy Hoodwinked! We delve into Glenn's lively performance as the extreme-sports-loving Granny, the film's clever spin on Little Red Riding Hood, whether the film runs out of steam by the end, 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

    1 h 3 min

  2. 8 ABR

    Nine Lives (feat. Gavin Mevius)

    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

    1 h 33 min
  3. The Chumscrubber (feat. Sebastian Gronback)

    1 ABR

    The Chumscrubber (feat. Sebastian Gronback)

    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

    1 h 9 min

  4. 18 MAR

    The Shield (feat. Charlie Bright)

    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

    1 h 28 min

  5. 11 MAR

    Heights (feat. Steven Canals)

    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

    1 h 4 min

  6. 4 MAR

    The Stepford Wives (feat. Mathew Rodriguez)

    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

    1 h 13 min

  7. 25 FEB

    The Lion in Winter (feat. Eoin Daly)

    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

    1 h 6 min

  8. 18 FEB

    Brush with Fate and Strip Search (feat. Ben Miller)

    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

    1 h 39 min
Ver todo (44)

Acerca de

A deep dive into the career of the legendary actress Glenn Close, reviewing her performances in movies, TV shows, and stage productions! Hosted by Kevin Jacobsen of the And the Runner-Up Is podcast.

Información

  • Creador
    Kevin Jacobsen
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    44
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Mostrar sitio web
    The World According to Glenn

También te podría interesar