Watch With Jen - S7: E8 - Unofficial Sequels with Dan Mecca & Conor O'Donnell

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on films that could be considered unofficial sequels to other movies.

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 GOODFELLAS), AIR FORCE ONE (which plays like a continuation of Jack Ryan's adventures), and ENEMY OF THE STATE (which acknowledges its debt to THE CONVERSATION). Originally Posted on Patreon (5/3/26) here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/157259020 Donate to the Pod via Ko-fi & PayPal Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless Shop Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

People in this episode

Host: Jen Johans

Guests: Dan Mecca, Conor O'Donnell

Topics covered

• unofficial sequels
• film discussion
• B-Side pod
• movie analysis
• film connections

Keywords

• unofficial sequels
• film analysis
• B-Side pod
• MY BLUE HEAVEN
• AIR FORCE ONE
• ENEMY OF THE STATE

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: MY BLUE HEAVEN, GOODFELLAS, AIR FORCE ONE, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE CONVERSATION

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