Sight Unseen

Jason Denton
  • 4.5 (4)
  • Film Reviews
  • Updated Monthly

Sight Unseen is a podcast hosted by Jason Denton, a legally blind man who recommends movies to watch… because he can’t! Go on this journey with him as he learns to enjoy movies in a brand new way. Jason earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Theatre Education from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He co-founded the improv troupes, "Noun" and "J/K Comedy" and "Killer Theatre." He writes stand up comedy and listens to movies from his home in Asheville, NC. He's watched almost every Siskel and Ebert episode on YouTube and decided he could do that, too.

Episodes

  1. 05/27/2024

    Sight Unseen #7 - Barbie

    On this episode of Sight Unseen, blind movie guy, Jason Denton, plays with "Barbie." the movie! Jason talks about how Barbie the movie playfully touches on some serious social issues, but has lots of fun doing it. Also, Jason explains that even without the wacky visuals, the movie is very clear at what it is trying to say and does it with a wonderfully, playful tone! So, have fun playing with this one and be sure to let movies, along with toys, spark your imagination!

  2. 05/03/2023

    Sight Unseen #6 - Rocket Man

    The one where a blind guy watches the musical movie "Rocket Man" and hopes it's one where he can both follow the plot and enjoy the tunes. Join "Sight Unseen" host Jason Denton as he reviews the 2019 biopic-to-music about Elton John, directed by Dexter Fletcher and starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell and Bryce Dallas Howard. Have suggestions for movies you want to hear about from Jason's perspective, email sightunseenpod@gmail.com

  3. 03/16/2023

    Episode 5 - The Banshees of Inisherin

    On this episode of Sight Unseen, Jason Denton heads to a local Irish pub and shares a review of the 2022 Oscar-nominated film, "The Banshees of Inisherin." This episode was recorded in front of a live audience.  It's a powerful tale of friendship, directed by Martin McDonagh and set in Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Jason reflects on what the film speaks to him about relationships in his life currently and tries to stop thinking about Jerry Lee Lewis.  Have suggestions for movies you want to hear about from Jason's perspective, email sightunseenpod@gmail.com.

  4. 02/14/2023

    Sight Unseen #4 - The Shape of Water

    Has the film "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" ever left you hot and bothered? Well, you just might like "The Shape of Water," directed by Guillermo Del Toro and starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer. Jason Denton watches this film with audio description and learns a lot about himself on the way!

  5. 01/14/2023

    Sight Unseen #3 - Friday the 13th

    Happy Friday the 13th! This month, Blind Guy and Movie Buff Jason Denton will be exploring a guilty pleasure movie franchise: Friday the 13th, Part Two. It’s Jason on Jason! Why Part Two? Because it’s the only one out of the 12 Friday the 13th movies that has audio description, the track that explains the action to people who are visually impaired. But that’s not the only reason! This movie features one of Jason’s favorite “final girl” actresses, Amy Steel. Her performance makes this movie a step above some slasher flicks. This was also the directorial debut of Steve Miner. Hear about Jason‘s history with the whole Friday the 13th series, why he was so reluctant to finish them and how it became actually one of his favorite franchises to revisit. So, join Sight Unseen for our first guilty pleasure episode. Then we will get back to the artsy stuff! Warning: Spoilers in this podcast. If you haven’t watched Friday the 13th yet to know how they end, though, that’s really on you at this point, right?

  6. 12/04/2022

    Sight Unseen #2 - Films of Terrence Malick

    On this episode of Sight Unseen, Jason Denton checks out two visually beautiful films from the 1970s by director Terrence Malick. Jason gives us a blind guy's perspective on how much you can take from these with sound alone! "Badlands" follows young actors Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen as lovers on the run in a "Bonnie and Clyde" style tale. Spoiler alert: Just elope and don't shoot your girlfriend's dad.  "Days of Heaven" traces the journey of Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, and Linda Manz through the flyover states in search of work on Sam Shepherd's farm. Spoiler alert: If you like a girl, don't tell everyone around you that she's your sister.  Have suggestions for movies you want to hear about from Jason's perspective, email sightunseenpod@gmail.com

  7. 11/05/2022

    Sight Unseen #1 - My Dinner with Andre

    On this episode of Sight Unseen, have you ever seen a movie where two gentlemen just have dinner together? Neither has Jason Denton! He’s blind! But he sure has heard it! Hear some new perspectives on the classic movie, My Dinner with Andre. My Dinner with Andre came out in 1981, was directed by Louis Malle, and features the actors André Gregory and Wallace Shawn playing versions of themselves.

  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Sight Unseen is a podcast hosted by Jason Denton, a legally blind man who recommends movies to watch… because he can’t! Go on this journey with him as he learns to enjoy movies in a brand new way. Jason earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Theatre Education from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He co-founded the improv troupes, "Noun" and "J/K Comedy" and "Killer Theatre." He writes stand up comedy and listens to movies from his home in Asheville, NC. He's watched almost every Siskel and Ebert episode on YouTube and decided he could do that, too.

Information

  • Creator
    Jason Denton
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jason Denton
  • Show Website
    Sight Unseen