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Watch With Jen™

Jen Johans
Midnight Run
Robert De Niro
Charles Grodin
Martin Brest
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Criterion Collection
Edward Norton
John Frankenheimer
George Gallo
Robert Ryan
Mulholland Drive
To Live and Die In L.A.
Sorcerer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Fight Club
American History X
Feminism
Grand Prix
Ronan

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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It's always a pleasure & honor to have one of our most knowledgeable & inventive guests, the great Karina Longworth, back on the podcast. The brains & voice behind her critically beloved film history podcast, You Must Remember This, Karina joined me ... more

Brilliant screenwriters, hilarious storytellers, & insightful cinephiles Larry Karaszewski (ED WOOD & THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT) & Dan Waters (HEATHERS & BATMAN RETURNS) return for their 3rd appearance on Watch With Jen. Choosing a genre purely for ... more

Award-winning cultural historian Isaac Butler returns to the podcast to discuss screen censorship, the arts battles of the '80s & '90s with the rise of the religious right, Citizen Ruth, South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut, The People vs. Larry Flynt, ... more

Boston-based WBUR and Spliced Personality Substack film critic Sean Burns returns to the podcast to help celebrate the centennial of the beloved iconic character actor (& subject of the Blondie song "I Want That Man") Mr. Harry Dean Stanton. Offering... more

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Recent Guests

Larry Karaszewski
Screenwriter, producer; noted for Ed Wood, The People Vs. OJ Simpson, etc.
Self-employed / various projects
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E24 - '70s Disaster Movies with Larry Karaszewski & Dan Waters
Daniel Waters
Screenwriter; Heathers, Batman Returns, Hudson Hawk, Demolition Man
Self-employed / various projects
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E24 - '70s Disaster Movies with Larry Karaszewski & Dan Waters
Isaac Butler
Author and critic, author of The Method and The World Only Spins Forward
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E23 - Screen Censorship with Isaac Butler
Sheila O'Malley
Film critic and writer for rogerebert.com since 2013
rogerebert.com
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E20 - Dana Andrews with Sheila O'Malley
Mike Miley
Author and film scholar, writer on film
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E15 - Early Jonathan Demme with Mike Miley
Kate Hagen
Senior Vice President from The Black List
The Black List
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E14 - Girls of Summer '96 with Kate Hagen
Barbara VanDenburgh
Arts and entertainment journalist, film critic
Phoenix Critics Circle; First Draft Book Club
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E13 - Steven Spielberg with Barbara VanDenburgh
Leslie Byron Pitt
Film blogger, podcaster, and hobbyist photographer
Afrofilmviewer.blogspot.com (reference in the episode)
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E11 - Photography Movies with Leslie Byron Pitt
Sean Cosby
Dynamite writer behind Blacktop Wasteland, Razorblade Tears, King Of Ashes, All The Sinners Bleed
Author
Episode: Watch With Jen - S7: E9 - Gregg Araki's Teen Apocalypse Trilogy with S.A. Cosby

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Jen Johans
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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 Statesa year 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 States3 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 States4 years ago
  • a ton of fun

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monty6919
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's warmth and depth, and the generous guest dialogue that never dominates but informs.
Fans note the show feels like a conversation with knowledgeable friends, making complex topics approachable.
Episodes consistently deliver thoughtful film history and critique that enriches viewing choices.
The host's interview style is praised for allowing guests to speak at length and share behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Guests include a wide range of critics and practitioners, contributing diverse perspectives and industry insight.

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Watch With Jen - S7: E24 - '70s Disaster Movies with Larry Karaszewski & Dan Waters
Q: Jen asks what the original Airport was like and why it resonated, especially to audiences in the 70s.
They describe Airport as a classy, star-studded Arthur Hailey adaptation that balanced character-driven drama with a mass-audience disaster spectacle, highlighting how the era's thrill of seeing big names on screen carried the genre's appeal.
Watch With Jen - S7: E20 - Dana Andrews with Sheila O'Malley
Q: Do you remember what drew you to him?
We discussed how Dana Andrews' entry point into the public eye and his offbeat, self-contained intensity drew us in, highlighting his understated charisma and ability to convey inner conflict without overt theatrics.
Watch With Jen - S7: E13 - Steven Spielberg with Barbara VanDenburgh
Q: How did Spielberg influence the way you watch movies and understand film criticism, particularly for younger generations?
She argues Spielberg helped define a model where blockbuster spectacle and serious artistic ambition coexist, a template that encourages viewers to engage with film on multiple levels—emotionally, aesthetically, and thematically. This has shaped her own approach to criticism: looking for craft, context, and cultural impact as much as entertainment value, and recognizing how a director can mentor audiences into deeper cinematic appreciation.
Watch With Jen - S7: E13 - Steven Spielberg with Barbara VanDenburgh
Q: What are Barbara's favorite Steven Spielberg films and why does she gravitate toward AI despite its controversial reception?
Barbara cites Close Encounters of the Third Kind as an intensely personal and transformative work, while AI resonates for its dark, emotionally challenging themes and its ambitious, audacious ideas that challenged conventional cinema at the time. She explains that even films she doesn't love fully still contain moments of remarkable craft, emotional truth, and technical ingenuity that keep them in conversation with viewers and critics.
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.

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This show features in-depth conversations with critics, writers, filmmakers, and actors, often centering on filmmakers' bodies of work, genre histories, and craft. Episodes thread together rigorous film analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, personal viewing memories, and reflections on cultural context, with guests ranging from sharp critics to celebrated auteurs sharing industry insights and career lore. A standout aspect is the consistent mix of scholarly critique and warm, accessible storytelling, frequently anchored by shared appreciation for classic cinema, genre innovations, and the evolving media landscape. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, richly detailed discussions that reward careful attention and offer practical viewing s... more

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2. Daniel Waters
3. Isaac Butler
4. Sheila O'Malley
5. Mike Miley
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7. Barbara VanDenburgh
8. Leslie Byron Pitt

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