To See or Not To See

Grace Curley

English Arts Books Film Reviews Philosophy Society & Culture

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Episodes 15

Avg. Duration 23m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (4)

Since Jun 2021

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Months

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About This Podcast

"To see or not to see? That is the question." Grace discusses and dissects the psychological and philosophical meaning behind culturally impactful and personally inspiring classics: From films, to books, to art, to philosophy. ‘To See or Not to See’ was conceived to expand the perspective and the conversation on beloved media by entering from an angle that is usually overlooked or not discussed.

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Recent Episodes

S1E15 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë — More Than A Gothic Romance

Feb 03, 2026 23m

Send a text*MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD*In this episode, Grace explores Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights ahead of its newest film adaptation, reframing the novel not as a romance, but as a meditation on…

S1E14 Maurice by E.M. Forster — An Underrated Gem of Classic Literature

Jan 29, 2026 22m

Send a textIn this deeply personal episode, Grace Curley explores Maurice by E.M. Forster as both a novel and a life-altering emotional experience. Beginning with the moment she finishes the book on…

S1E13 Interstellar (2014) Explained

Apr 13, 2025 14m

Send a textIn this episode, Grace demystifies a few common misunderstandings with the movie, Interstellar (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan. Topics covered include:- What is the 5th and 6th…

S1E12 East of Eden by John Steinbeck — The Best Novel Ever?

Feb 27, 2025 1h 10m

Send a text*MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD*Grace is back (after a long-hiatus) to ramble about her new favourite novel, East of Eden (1952) by Nobel-prize winning author John Steinbeck. This episode gives a…

S1E11 Digesting Pop-Art: Warhol, Basquiat, Haring & Rothko

Apr 07, 2023 28m

Send a textCHECK 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…

S1E10 The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) — Meaning in a Meaningless World

Feb 04, 2023 29m

Send a textOn 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…

S1E9 Great Expectations by Charles Dickens — Breaking Expectations

Mar 03, 2022 22m

Send a textIn 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…

S1E8 A Study In Masculinity — Why Daniel Craig is the Best James Bond

Jan 13, 2022 37m

Send a textIn 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…

S1E7 The REAL Meaning of Lord of the Rings

Sep 20, 2021 39m

Send a textIn 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…

S1E6 The Psychology of Peter Pan, Pt. 2 — Carl Jung's Archetypes of Consciousness

Jul 25, 2021 23m

Send a textIn 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.…

S1E5 The Psychology of Peter Pan, Pt. 1 — The Hook, Pan, & Neverland Inside All of Us

Jul 20, 2021 20m

Send a textIn 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…

S1E4 La Dolce Vita, Pt. 2 — The Feminine Archetypes & Madonna–Whore Complex

Jul 05, 2021 15m

Send a textIn 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;…

S1E3 La Dolce Vita, Pt. 1 — Greatest Film Ever Made?

Jul 04, 2021 20m

Send a textWARNING: 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…

S1E2 Demystifying Ayn Rand — Objectivism & The Virtue of Selfishness

Jun 28, 2021 15m

Send a textIn 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…

S1E1 Whiplash Is Not About Jazz

Jun 24, 2021 14m

Send a textIn 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.…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does To See or Not To See have?

To See or Not To See has published 15 episodes since June 2021, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is To See or Not To See still active?

To See or Not To See is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 23m.