CHECK OUT THE VIDEOESSAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3rGFoAMbKs&t=35sWhat is Pop-Art? Why is it significant? What is all the rage about Andy Warhol? What separates and connects the artists of the era? What differentiates the masters and t

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) — Meaning in a Meaningless World

Feb 4th, 2023 29m 53s

On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.In this episode, Grace talks about the 2022 (9X Oscar Nom) tr

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens — Breaking Expectations

Mar 3rd, 2022 22m 39s

In this episode, Grace shares her thoughts on the iconic classic novel 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, which she just finished reading for the first time. Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD.

A Study In Masculinity — Why Daniel Craig is the Best James Bond

Jan 13th, 2022 37m 12s

In response to Grace's James Bond edit reaching 1.5M views, Grace discusses (quite self-indulgently) why Daniel Craig is the best James Bond by digging into the psychology behind his Bond, the becoming relationship between him and Vesper, and

The REAL Meaning of Lord of the Rings

Sep 20th, 2021 39m 39s

In part 1 of this episode of ‘To See or Not to See,’ Grace finally dives into her favourite films of all time: The Lord of the Rings series. The topics include:We are all the ‘lord of the ring’What does the One Ring symbolise?Why only Frodo can

The Psychology of Peter Pan, Pt. 2 — Carl Jung's Archetypes of Consciousness

Jul 25th, 2021 23m 15s

In Part 2 of this episode, Grace dives deep into the famous psychology of Carl Jung's 'Theory of Consciousness.' These archetypes include the Persona, Shadow, Anima/Animus, and The Self. Grace dissects how each character in Peter Pan represents

The Psychology of Peter Pan, Pt. 1 — The Hook, Pan, & Neverland Inside All of Us

Jul 20th, 2021 20m 28s

In part 1 of this episode, Grace discusses her take on the multi-layered psychology of the childhood classic 'Peter Pan' by J.M Barrie: including concepts of the inner child, how youth is a state of mind, how the self becomes fragmented, leadin

La Dolce Vita, Pt. 2 — The Feminine Archetypes & Madonna–Whore Complex

Jul 5th, 2021 15m 19s

In the 2nd part of the La Dolce Vita episode, Grace explores her interpretation of the film's symbolism through feminine archetypes, perpetuated by Marcello's narcissism and self-loathing; the biblical connotations of such archetypes; and the "

La Dolce Vita, Pt. 1 — Greatest Film Ever Made?

Jul 4th, 2021 20m 41s

WARNING: Spoilers Ahead In Part 1 of this episode, Grace dissects one of the acclaimed 'greatest films ever made:' La Dolce Vita, directed by Federico Fellini. She discusses the recurring themes of the mockery of the sacred, the imitations of h

Demystifying Ayn Rand — Objectivism & The Virtue of Selfishness

Jun 28th, 2021 15m 6s

In this episode, Grace discusses her take on the controversial writer and philosopher Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism and how it has been widely distorted and generalised. She discusses the virtue of selfishness and its misconception, what

Whiplash Is Not About Jazz

Jun 24th, 2021 14m 43s

In this first episode, Grace analyses the 2014 film Whiplash by Damien Chazelle. Whiplash is about an ambitious young man, Andrew, who enrols in a music conservatory to become a drummer. But he is mentored by Terence Fletcher, whose unconventio

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