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Watch With Jen™

Jen Johans
Midnight Run
Robert De Niro
Charles Grodin
Martin Brest
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Criterion Collection
George Gallo
Edward Norton
John Frankenheimer
Robert Ryan
Mulholland Drive
To Live and Die In L.A.
Sorcerer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Fight Club
American History X
Grand Prix
Ronan
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3-time national award-winning writer & full time walking movie encyclopedia Jen Johans of FilmIntuition.com delivers a steady stream of great movie recommendations, thoughtful career deep dives, & first rate conversations with critics, authors, actors, journalists, filmmakers, and more on Watch With Jen.™️ Originally launched on Patreon (patreon.com/FilmIntuition), where new installments p... more

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The charming and inventive B-Side pod boys return to the show to discuss a trio of films that seem like they could be unofficial sequels to other movies telling the same story or starring the same lead. Films discussed include MY BLUE HEAVEN (after G... more

Straight from the pages of today's New York Times, Watch With Jen's first podcast guest, author Jordan Harper, returns ahead of the release of his fittingly titled new thriller, A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE. A devotee of Japanese cinema, food, and culture, ... more

Current and aspiring writers of all backgrounds will love this episode, devoted to storytelling, humanism, empathy, and creativity. Horror author Laurel Hightower makes her Watch With Jen pod debut, exploring some of Disney's magic-minded movies of t... more

Recently on the pod, I reunited with the gifted arts journalist Candice Frederick, one of my oldest friends from the early days of Film Twitter. Candice was one of the first guests I ever had on Watch With Jen, and we had a ball logging on to discuss... more

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Recent Guests

Laurel Hightower
Horror writer, Bram Stoker-nominated author of multiple novels
Laurel Hightower (author)
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E6 - "When You Wish Upon a Star." Disney Magic with Laurel Hightower
Candice Frederick
Writer, prolific critic and contributor discussed in intro
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E5 - Coming-of-Age Movies with Candice Frederick
Brian Saur
Co-host of the Pure Cinema Podcast
Pure Cinema Podcast
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E4 - Forgotten Film Noir with Brian Saur
Amina Akhtar
Novelist and former fashion editor
Author; Mindy Kaling's imprint publisher for Almost Surely Dead
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E3 - The Devil Wears Prada with Amina Akhtar
SA Cosby
New York Times best-selling writer
Be (author of King Of Ashes, All The Sinners Bleed, Razorblade Tears, Blacktop Wasteland and more)
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E2 - Delroy Lindo with S.A. Cosby & Sean Burns
Lina Chern
Author of the debut mystery novel 'Play the Fool'
Independent Author
Episode: Watch With Jen - S6: E25 - Psychics, Fate, & Free Will on Film with Lina Chern
Jessica Ellis
Writer, director, and author.
Episode: Watch With Jen - S6: E21 - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with Elizabeth Cantwell, Jessica Ellis, & Roxana Hadadi
Roxana Hadadi
Television critic for New York Magazine's Vulture.
New York Magazine
Episode: Watch With Jen - S6: E21 - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with Elizabeth Cantwell, Jessica Ellis, & Roxana Hadadi
Patrick King
Bookseller at Poisoned Pen and passionate gamer
Poisoned Pen
Episode: Watch With Jen - S6: E19 - Video Game Movies with Pat King

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Jen Johans
Host of Watch With Jen, FilmIntuition.com

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Relaxing and inviting film listening

    Jen and her guests provide some great, easy listening, deep dives into the world of movies. Her consistent excitement for the medium is refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    selling furniture anon
    United States10 months ago
  • Sweet treat for a cinema lover

    Discovered this because of the Katie Stebbins episode, the Curtis Hanson episode also won me over. Jen is a great host, the guests are amazing and I always learn so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apdraper2000
    United States2 years ago
  • Long, Passionate Conversations

    Jen and her guests always wax poetic about old stars and genre movies. They are sweet nectar for film geeks who want to know they are not alone in loving film. My favorite episode was the Robert Mitchum remembrance and the Coen Bros. episode on creativity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harryschill25
    United States2 years ago
  • Great discussions

    I love the breadth of film topics Jen discusses - I always end up with an exciting new watchlist. She is such a great interviewer as well and deeply knowledgeable about film. I’ve listened to other podcasts where the host interrupts guests repeatedly and can’t listen because it’s too annoying. Not trying to be negative, just want to highlight how great Jen is at letting her guests share their insights. She gets so many great writers and filmmakers too - love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    giveitalisten29
    United States3 years ago
  • a ton of fun

    Like learning with a good friend about writing. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monty6919
    Canada4 years ago

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Fans highlight the host's knowledge and interviewing skill as a strong driver of high-quality conversations.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of topics and depth of discussion, from critics to auteurs, with thoughtful recommendations.
The host creates a welcoming space where guests share insights without talking over them, making it easy for film lovers to follow along.

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Watch With Jen - S7: E7 - Juzo Itami & Nobuko Miyamoto with Jordan Harper
Q: So Jordan, thank you so much for being here. How are you doing?
I'm doing well and excited to discuss these films and how their focus on decency, craft, and community still resonates today, especially through Miyamoto's performances and Itami's unique storytelling.
Watch With Jen - S7: E6 - "When You Wish Upon a Star." Disney Magic with Laurel Hightower
Q: What stood out to you about the princess archetypes in these films?
The discussion highlighted how these films challenge traditional princess narratives by showing growth, independence, and the idea that happiness can come from choice and partnership rather than marriage alone.
MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 3 with Ben Mankiewicz & Alan Sepinwall MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 3 with Ben Mankiewicz & Alan Sepinwall (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen)
Q: What was the most memorable scene at the time?
There's one bit in particular that got by far the biggest laugh... It's perfect.
MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 3 with Ben Mankiewicz & Alan Sepinwall MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 3 with Ben Mankiewicz & Alan Sepinwall (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen)
Q: So this is awesome that we've got both of you guys here on the show together. So we'd love to know, we've just been talking about with Ben, how his first experience, what was your first experience of seeing Midnight Run?
I would have been 14 years old in the summer of 1998. I was seeing a lot of movies... I loved it, it was so funny, it was so exciting, it was like all of the things I like in movies all rolled into one.
MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 5 with Cory Everett & Ethan Warren (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen)
Q: Ethan, I was kind of curious because you are a Paul Thomas Anderson scholar, but more than that, just as a fan of movies, what is your relationship to Midnight Run?
I always sort of knew of this movie without having seen it because I knew that it was a movie that inspired acolytes.

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7. Jessica Ellis
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