Damages – Season 3 (feat. Eoin Daly)

The Great Gilly Hopkins (feat. Amy Thomasson)

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 [https://patreon.com/andtherunnerupis]! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter [https://x.com/TheGlennPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theglennpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/theglennpod.bsky.social] Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

5 to 7 and Anesthesia (feat. Morgan Roberts)

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 [https://patreon.com/andtherunnerupis]! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter [https://x.com/TheGlennPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theglennpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/theglennpod.bsky.social] Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

Low Down (feat. Daniel Howat)

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 [https://patreon.com/andtherunnerupis]! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter [https://x.com/TheGlennPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theglennpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/theglennpod.bsky.social] Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

Guardians of the Galaxy (feat. Joyce Eng)

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 [https://patreon.com/andtherunnerupis]! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter [https://x.com/TheGlennPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theglennpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/theglennpod.bsky.social] Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

Damages – Season 5 (feat. Chelsea Eichholz)

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 [https://patreon.com/andtherunnerupis]! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter [https://x.com/TheGlennPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theglennpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/theglennpod.bsky.social] Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords