So excited to see @swierczy.bsky.social will be doing a @watchwithjen.bsky.social episode on Elmore Leonard Crime Flicks... After westerns and then crime, I think maybe an Elmore Leonard TV movies episode is in order

Couple years back I went long in a thread about Elmore Leonard and his westerns specifically, but that account no longer exists... Some of the best stuff from that project made it into this @watchwithjen.bsky.social episode on Leonard westerns www.patreon.com/posts/watch-...

Guests: @amina.bsky.social, @blacktopkid.bsky.social, @splicedpersonality.bsky.social, @nikkidolson.bsky.social, @swierczy.bsky.social, & @sheilakathleen.bsky.social. Pod: @watchwithjen.bsky.social More announcements coming soon!

Get psyched!

This is so good

Shared something pure with good intentions to help people de-stress, if they wish for their mental health. Worked on it all week. Someone immediately tried to pick a fight. The other day I was subtweeted by a bullying Mean Girl too. I'd rather be creative than mean. www.patreon.com/posts/147781...

I created a 30 minute relaxing guided meditation video to give us all a break during this stressful week. Inspired by Sensei in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, it's called "Ocean Waves." Watch the full video here: www.patreon.com/posts/147781...

Passions Collide. I wrote & recorded a meditation called "Ocean Waves," inspired by Sensei.

🧵When the world is as crazy as it is, we're feeling depressed, anxious, defeated, & helpless. We get irritable & pick stupid fights, myself included! I think what it boils down to is this: intentions matter. Ask yourself who the enemy really is & who you're really mad at before attacking strangers.

Gushed over LAST MAN STANDING a few years ago on the @watchwithjen.bsky.social podcast... made an audacious claim about Hill's film stacked next to Kurosawa's and Leone's and for some reason @filmintuition.bsky.social let me come back on her show again. Thanks, Jen www.patreon.com/posts/45254657

My last podcast of 2025 was a lot of fun. Jen Johans let me obsess over one of our most follicle-y endowed performers for the Bring Me the Hair of Andy Garcia episode of @watchwithjen.bsky.social. Always a good time hanging with @filmintuition.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/140767...

I find inspiration in the minds of writers who came before us, yes, & also, in things like Benicio del Toro saying "ocean waves" in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. It was my hardest year for several reasons & I know it was rough for many of you too. Hope this makes you smile: youtu.be/cqqh4GOgt3U?...

I uploaded the same video to my @FilmIntuition account on Instagram so you can watch/share it there too: www.instagram.com/reel/DS0844V...

I created a YT video of this list of Helpful Things to Do for Your Parents or Aging Relatives with everyone's brilliant additions across social media, plus things I realized I'd forgotten to include. Feel free to share it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7II...

This was our year!

Our final show of S6! We'll be back in '26 with S7!

Merry Christmas from me & my mom!

🧵Helpful things to do while visiting your parents this holiday season: - Change their remote, smoke alarm, & flashlight batteries - Make sure they're logged into all apps on their phone, Roku, etc - Turn off the motion smoothing setting on their TV - Check the fire extinguisher expiration date

Happy Holidays to You! Peace on Earth & Goodwill to everyone on Santa's Nice List, haha. No seriously, here's wishing you & your loved ones a safe, happy, & healthy holiday season. Thanks for your friendship & support during this rollercoaster year. I hope 2026 is better & brighter for us all.

#Podcast: #WatchWithJen - S6-E26 - 21st Century Westerns - Part 1: '20-'25 with Mitchell Beaupre Letterboxd editor @mitchellbeaupre.bsky.social returns to the pod to discuss FIRST COW, THE POWER OF THE DOG, & HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1. Now available everywhere or via: bit.ly/3Y94PL4

Yeah, what he said.

This season is rough. If you're dealing with people-pleasing, the stress of being overscheduled & asked for too much, being alone, seasonal depression, grief, difficult relatives, tricky situations, etc., I recorded a Winter & Holiday Video Pep-Talk of Affirmations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HopA...

I keep forgetting to post this but if you'd like to watch the new Kelly Reichardt movie THE MASTERMIND (& so many others) for free, my invite link gives you a 30 day pass to Mubi: mubi.com/t/android/gl...

It's Jane Austen's 250th birthday! This episode is for you

With ELLA MCCAY in theaters, we discuss the directed and produced works of living legend James L. Brooks! We unpack the confounding Musical Cut of I'LL DO ANYTHING, the gem that is ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET, and of course, that sandwich from SPANGLISH: bit.ly/3MAD1fW

We're 19!

Our year in JCVD was inspired by how much fun I was clearly having researching this episode of @watchwithjen.bsky.social. www.patreon.com/posts/watch-...

Wow!

I just found out that all #WatchWithJen pod merch is currently on sale. For example, right now you can get one of our warm logo hoodies for $29! kategabrielle.threadless.com/designs/watc...

When I said that this fall I'd started meditating more seriously for pain control & anxiety relief, I was flooded with DM questions - some funny, but most in earnest - about how it all works. I put on my journalist's hat, did some research, & recorded this video: youtu.be/8ufH5l2GvNA?...

Happy Thanksgiving from Your Cool Aunt In 1965 who You'll Escape to the Movies with Later if Things Get Weird!

#Noirvember podcast - I made some dubious claims on this episode of @watchwithjen.bsky.social comparing some classic crime films their 90s remakes (including discussion of films noir CRISS CROSS and DIABOLIQUE) www.patreon.com/posts/45254657

#Noirvember podcast-Loved talking to Jen Johans on the @watchwithjen.bsky.social podcast about The War Noir of Carol Reed. We looked at 4 Reed noirs set against war backdrops ODD MAN OUT THE THIRD MAN THE MAN BETWEEN OUR MAN IN HAVANA www.patreon.com/posts/watch-... @filmintuition.bsky.social

My awards season pledge this & every year I've worked in film: ymmv but you will never see an FYC swag post on this account. I even donate the glossy Netflix mags I receive. All I need are the movies to do my job, not the merch. I get shipments at a UPS Store & we just call 'em what they are: bribes

#Podcast: #WatchWithJen - S6: E24 - Jane Austen Movies with Natalie Jenner In this delightful ep, JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY author returns to discuss Jane's life, work, history, & the film adaptations of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY ('95), PRIDE & PREJUDICE ('05), & EMMA ('20). www.patreon.com/posts/watch-...

I'm only halfway through this very entertaining conversation, but had to pause to say: The 88 films Supercop has the Hong Kong cut if one is... tired of Miramax. The amount of research you have to do when buying Asian movies is still frustrating, but at least there's so much more availability now!

Sneak preview of next week's episode with AUSTEN AT SEA author Natalie Jenner!

He'll yeah, WATCH WITH JEN/PCP team up

Thank you so much to the great @bobfreelander.bsky.social for shouting out #WatchWithJen pod on the latest episode of @purecinemapod.bsky.social!

Something I'm doing to clear my head while I work on a major writing project is creating videos to help others experiencing chronic pain & disease. Just recorded a big list of daily affirmations that you can play at bedtime or in the background to retrain your brain www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV6a...

Video: Jen interviews author Sheila O'Malley about "Frankenstein: Written & Directed by Guillermo del Toro" For @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social, I chatted w/ my gifted pal @sheilakathleen.bsky.social about her stunning new book on @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN. Watch here: bit.ly/3K1rQMe

Today!

Y'know, aside from the fun subject matter, the conversations they have are a real pleasure to listen in on. This crew is... good

had the time of my life talking about the genius of Jackie Chan with Jen & Jordan

#Podcast: #WatchWithJen - S6: E23 - Jackie Chan with Jordan Harper & Priscilla Page Author @jordanharper.bsky.social & film essayist @priscillapage.bsky.social return to discuss Chan's filmography, history, skills, & range + DRAGONS FOREVER, LEGEND OF DRUNKEN MASTER II, & SUPERCOP. bit.ly/4hW3kZJ

All of our favorite podcasts are talking about Stephen King movies! Here's TFH Guru @edgarwright.bsky.social on @purecinemapod.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/2IMc... And here's @filmintuition.bsky.social on all things King: open.spotify.com/episode/4nRA...

On behalf of Scottsdale's terrific indie @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social, this Fri, Nov 14 @ 12pm PST, I'll be virtually interviewing pal @sheilakathleen.bsky.social about her brilliant book "Frankenstein: Written & Directed by Guillermo del Toro." Join us on FB or YT: calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...

It's been a really hard week but I started 2 new projects. The first is a big writing one I can't talk about yet. The second is very niche & might only appeal to a few ppl but I created a YT channel for relaxing meditation videos & content devoted to chronic health/pain. youtube.com/@gentleintui...

#Podcast: #WatchWithJen - S6: E22 - The "Paddington Trilogy" w/ Courtney Howard. LA-based Variety & Fresh Fiction film critic @lulamaybelle.bsky.social returns to the podcast for a breezy, nostalgic, spirited, & informal chat about everyone's favorite Peruvian bear. www.patreon.com/posts/watch-...