To See or Not To See
"To see or not to see? That is the question." Grace Curley 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.
To See or Not To See
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) — Meaning in a Meaningless World
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) tragicomedy, 'The Banshees of Inisherin' by Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
Some of the topics covered include:
— Why does Colm cut off his fingers?
— Symbolism of Images
— The dichotomies of Colm and Pádraic
— The cosmic indifference of the world and the subsequent mercy
— The mutilation of religion and religion through mutilation