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SeeMore! is a podcast about film and television, looking at it through the specific lenses of a certain movie or show. Whether it's the score of Phantom Thread or the intro for Twin Peaks, the show’s host Joan Gonzalez will break down what kind of contribution that specific element makes to the overall experience.

  1. Stranger Things: Beyond Nostalgia (S1 Finale)

    06/27/2019

    Stranger Things: Beyond Nostalgia (S1 Finale)

    SEASON 1 FINALE OF SEEMORE! - Netflix's critically-acclaimed series Stranger Things oozes charm and it's clear that every fiber of it was made with love. The Duffer Brothers (co-creators) lead that train of love by adding an original spin to the nostalgic 80's themes, archetypes, and aesthetics they draw inspiration from. The sci-fi series kicks off with the mysterious disappearance of a small-town child and his friend's pursuit to find him against peculiar odds. With incredible talent both in front and behind the camera, this cultural phenomenon has already been nominated for over 160 awards and has won 52 of them, including multiple Emmy's in its first two seasons. With a third season about to be released for July 4th, Stranger Things shows no signs of slowing down. Joan explores why the show walks a great balance between paying homage to respective narrative structures while adding an original spin unique to the series. Beware of mild spoilers!

    21 min
  2. Special: The Letterboxd Game Pt. 2

    06/18/2019

    Special: The Letterboxd Game Pt. 2

    It's part 2 of the Letterboxd Game! Joan runs through his diary for the second quarter of the year. For those who don't know, Letterboxd basically helps keep track of the movies you watch. After choosing a select number of films, Joan provides his 1 word association of each film, 1 hot take, his favorite moment or aspect of the film, and pitches a sequel to Hollywood. The films span a wide variety of genres, from Thunder Road to Pokemon Detective Pikachu. As always, no spoilers for any of the films included!

    23 min
  3. Atlanta: Surreal Realism

    06/12/2019

    Atlanta: Surreal Realism

    As the brainchild of renaissance man Donald Glover, the hit TV show Atlanta quickly cemented itself as one of the most unique modern series on television. Based in Atlanta, Earn (played by Glover) reconnects with his cousin Alfred (played by Brian Tyree Henry) after he makes a local hit song and attempts to be his manager. LaKeith Stanfield also stars as Darius, Alfred's right-hand, and Zazie Beetz plays Van, a struggling single mother. The FX series is created by Donald Glover, who also produces, writes, stars, and directs in it. In its 2 seasons, the show is already critically acclaimed raking in 80 nominations and winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe in the process. Joan explores why the show nails its unorthodox tone and manages to disarm viewers on a weekly basis with a blend of "surreal realism" with two very special guests in Jack Sommer and Kev De Los Santos (founders of Cesspool)! As always, no spoilers!

    38 min
  4. Call Me By Your Name: A Summer In Italy

    06/04/2019

    Call Me By Your Name: A Summer In Italy

    Call Me By Your Name, the 2017 Oscar-winning sweetheart, is directed by Luca Guadagnino and is an adaption of the novel by the same title, written by Andre Aciman. This love story follows Elio, a seventeen year-old student played by Timothée Chalamet and Oliver, an older man hired as his father's assistant, played by Army Hammer in 1980's Northern Italy. More specifically, Luca decided to set the film in Crema, an area he's personally connected to. Joan explores why this film's location has so much to do with its ability to charm the viewer and, in Joan's case, fill him with a non-existing nostalgia and how that's integral to the movie's success with special guest Jack Sommer (co-founder of Cesspool)! As always, no spoilers!

    38 min
  5. Avengers Endgame: Therapy Session Pt. 2

    05/28/2019

    Avengers Endgame: Therapy Session Pt. 2

    PART TWO - Spoilers Included - Following up on their discussion in the first part of this conversation, Joan talks with Joao Gonzalez (aka Soft Glas) and a new guest, Aaron Vazquez. This week, they wrap up that very eventful finale and play a couple of Q&A games. And once again, this time there are spoilers!

    1h 12m
  6. Avengers Endgame: Therapy Session Pt. 1

    05/21/2019

    Avengers Endgame: Therapy Session Pt. 1

    Considering it's on track to be the highest grossing film of all-time (second to James Cameron's Avatar), Joan and a special pair of guests dissect the movie beat by beat. This episode is the spiritual successor to SeeMore!'s previous Marvel Cinematic Universe episode and is the first of two epic parts. Joan debates the most hyped up movie of 2019 with special guests: Joao Gonzalez (aka Soft Glas) and a new guest: Aaron Vazquez!

    1h 1m
  7. Special: Introducing The Letterboxd Game

    05/14/2019

    Special: Introducing The Letterboxd Game

    As part of a new series, Joan runs through his Letterboxd diary for the first quarter of the year. For those who don't know, Letterboxd basically helps keep track of the movies you watch. After choosing a select number of films, Joan provides his 1 word association of each film, 1 hot take, his favorite moment or aspect of the film, and pitches a sequel to Hollywood. The films span a wide variety of genres, from Terminator 2 to My Cousin Vinny. As always, no spoilers for any of the films included!

    20 min
  8. Frasier: Seattle In His Voice

    05/07/2019

    Frasier: Seattle In His Voice

    In what may be considered the greatest spin-off of all-time, Frasier follows the Crane family, more specifically Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammar), who moves back home to Seattle after his Cheers shenanigans and starts a new life as a radio talk show therapist. The show was created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David and Lee was nominated for 272 awards and won 130 of them, 3 of them being Golden Globes. A lot of that success is to do with Kelsey Grammar. And a lot of that has to do with Kelsey Grammar's voice. Joan dives into why his voice is integral to the show's success and Frasier Crane's (lack of) character development. As always, no spoilers!

    20 min
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SeeMore! is a podcast about film and television, looking at it through the specific lenses of a certain movie or show. Whether it's the score of Phantom Thread or the intro for Twin Peaks, the show’s host Joan Gonzalez will break down what kind of contribution that specific element makes to the overall experience.

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    CessPool
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
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