To See or Not To See

Grace Curley

English Arts Books Film Reviews Philosophy Society & Culture

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Episodes 16

Avg. Duration 22m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (4)

Since Jun 2021

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Months

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Episodic

Consistency

27%

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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 The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton — Our Gilded 'Errors'

Jun 05, 2026 16m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Grace takes a deep dive into Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Age of Innocence — exploring why this gilded, devastating story of repressed love and…

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

Feb 03, 2026 23m

Send us Fan MailIn 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 love in its most…

S1E14 Maurice by E.M. Forster — The Courage to Live

Jan 29, 2026 22m

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal episode, Grace 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 a…

S1E13 Interstellar (2014) Explained

Apr 13, 2025 14m

Send us Fan MailIn 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 us Fan Mail*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…

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

Apr 07, 2023 28m

Send us Fan MailCHECK 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…

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

Feb 04, 2023 29m

Send us Fan MailOn 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…

S1E9 Great Expectations by Charles Dickens — Breaking Expectations

Mar 03, 2022 22m

Send us Fan MailIn 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 us Fan MailIn 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…

S1E7 The REAL Meaning of Lord of the Rings

Sep 20, 2021 39m

Send us Fan MailIn 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…

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

Jul 25, 2021 23m

Send us Fan MailIn 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…

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

Jul 20, 2021 20m

Send us Fan MailIn 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…

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

Jul 05, 2021 15m

Send us Fan MailIn 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…

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

Jul 04, 2021 20m

Send us Fan MailWARNING: 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…

S1E2 Demystifying Ayn Rand — Objectivism & The Virtue of Selfishness

Jun 28, 2021 15m

Send us Fan MailIn 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 us Fan MailIn 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…

Frequently Asked Questions

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

To See or Not To See has published 16 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 22m.