Jen Johans is a three-time national award-winning writer with over twenty years of experience as a professional movie critic, historian, and essayist. A respected voice in the world of film, Jen is known for her deep knowledge, thoughtful analysis, and ability to connect cinema with culture, storytelling, and craft.
Since 2020, she has hosted the acclaimed podcast Watch With Jen, a film-focused show featuring conversations with authors, actors, critics, filmmakers, and creatives across the arts. Ranked among Apple’s Top 100 Film History Podcastsand named one of Vulture’s Favorite Podcasts of 2022, Watch With Jen has become a trusted destination for film lovers.
Jen’s work can be explored on her website FilmIntuition.com, where she shares writing, interviews, reviews, and curated film discussions. Beyond film, she loves mysteries, thrillers, noir, contemporary character-driven literature, romance, biographies, and nonfiction about cinema.
We’re honored to welcome Jen Johans as a Guest Moderator and Host at the Scottsdale Book Festival, guiding thoughtful, engaging conversations with our featured authors.