More Than Meets the Eye

This week Emma got to absolutely gush about her hero, the one and only Yoko Ono <3 (Happy Belated Birthday, Aquarius queen)!  Both Emma and Antonella got enlightened by Yoko's concept art book Acorn. Acorn uses abstract instructions to remind it's reader to practice mindfulness, and be aware of the world and people around them. Acorn also features pointillist art throughout the book, done...

This week we discussed what are the Tik-Tok-ers are raging about...Twee! But did you know that Twee actually originated in the early 80s? Probably not! Listen to learn about the political origins of a movement of femininity, as well as the commercialization of Twee and the invention of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Shout out to Mimi Wang, @silverdreeem on Instagram, for our new incidental music! Tra...

In this episode, Antonella and Emma explore the wacky and wonderful world of Afrofuturism! They discuss everything from early Afrofuturistic music cultivated by the one and only Sun Ra, up to the Afrofuturism influence that we see everyday in movies like Black Panther or in Doja Cat music videos.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve into SZA's 2017 debut album Ctrl. The 14 track album has influenced a generation of artists and listeners alike, with its confessional lyrics sung in SZA's unique timbre. Aside from the music itself, the album's visual aesthetics also help to create a complete experience. We talk about the music videos, in which you'll hear Emma fangirl over Donald Glover's cameo, as well as SZA...

Prepare to be educated!! This week we dived deep into the origins and many facets of the wonderful Art Deco. Art Deco could be classified as an era, a frame of mind, but most importantly: it's an aesthetic! Also prepare for Emma to roast the F out of Leonardo Dicaprio's voice, cause she takes every chance she can. Reach out to us on Instagram, @mtmteye, to share your thoughts on Art Deco! Hosted o...

We were clearly very excited when recording this episode seeing as it is almost an hour long! This episode is about Richard Ayoade's 2010 film "Submarine". The film follows a peculiar boy named Oliver Tate, who tries to balance his first relationship while simultaneously saving his parent's marriage. We analyze the story, and the many visual tools that Ayoade uses to enhance this experience. ...

Welcome back to our little half season!! This time, we're starting off with 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓐𝓬𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓪~~. Take a leap back in time to mid-pandemic when we...missed school? Or maybe just the romanticized version of it. Either way, we styled plaid tennis skirts, with good books, and lots of library time. Tune in to hear Antonella and Emma dissect 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓐𝓬𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓪! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Sorry for the delayed release! It's been a little crazy in MTMtEye town recently, but we haven't forgotten about our lovely listeners! This week we dive into the wonderful world of Dolly Parton...well, and other cowgirls and cowboys too! Get ready for a history lesson, along with a loooong list of movies you need to see!! Stay safe and wear your mask :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

On this week's episode, our hosts break down the black-and-white world of an "Iranian vampire western:" A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night . Listen for disco, English nerd content, and of course vampires. Stay safe and have a happy start to your holiday season everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everyone, we're back after a short break! Happy November (!) and hope your Halloween and Election Days/Nights/Weeks went well. This week Emma and Antonella are diving into steampunk. From Snowpiercer to Hugo to the stylish corsets and chunky boots of today, this aesthetic is both all around us and VERY 2013. Enjoy listening and stay safe~~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Hi guys, gals and everyone in between! We're almost at the halfway point of this season...already! This week we're looking at Arctic Monkey's 2009 album Humbug . It's a favorite of both Emma and Antonella (and they have the same favorite track, of course). We won't be releasing anything next week, but make sure to look out for us after that! Stay safe~~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

This week, Emma and Antonella discuss ~cottagecore~! Cottagecore is big especially in fashion and architecture, but it's influence can be seen in music and even politics! It's a contemporary internet aesthetic, so probably familiar to many listeners, but maybe new as well! Enjoy and stay safe~~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Antonella and Emma discuss Sigur Ros's revolutionary 2005 album "Takk..."! It's an adventure into the cold and beautiful wilderness of Iceland. The songs themselves tell deep and complicated stories, touching on emotions that are hard to explain. Hope you are staying healthy and safe!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome (us?) back listeners! We hope you had a nice, slightly smaller break from us over the past month or so. Emma and Antonella are back in Boston this week (hopefully for the rest of the season) and can't wait to bring you more fashion, music and h a p p i n e s s :). This week we are talking about the emo aesthetic, aka we're doing a huge throwback for anyone between ages 16-30. We talk cloth...

This week Emma and Antonella discussed the Bollywood blockbuster Bajirao Mastani , in another one of their pop culture aesthetics. They marvel over the intricate sets, costumes, and the incredible music of the film. This episode is the last of the season, so see you in a month or two with season 4!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emma and Antonella discuss the natural beauty trend Ulzzang! They discuss bubbly and cute clothes, make up and music, and also delve deep into issues with beauty standards and the internet. Hope you enjoy and stay safe~~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emma and Antonella welcome their special guest Livia, joining them as they discuss Bong Joon Ho's academy award winning film, Parasite. They explore the colors, sounds, and setting of this gut-twisting story of class divide and greed, while also low-key fangirling over Choi Woo-sik. They highlight the film's ability to resonant with people all over the world, as well as its history-makin...

This week, Emma and Antonella dived into the past once again! This time they explored Britpop, which was a new term for Antonella, but a familiar subject for both. They talked about the influence (and lack thereof) of British culture in the 90s, and jammed out to greats by Oasis, Pulp, Suede and more! Emma did lose her mind a few times since she got to talk about Blur, hehe, but you're probably us...

This week Antonella and Emma explore the aesthetic themes found in the incredible 2016 Barry Jenkin's Film Moonlight . They explore the famous use of color in the film, as well as the use of sound, location and clothing. They also discuss the powerful characters, and how their emotions and relationships are captured as something unique and universal at the same time . Also, look out for informatio...

This week let them eat cake! Emma and Antonella travel back in time to discuss Rococo, the infamous period of French art and culture centered around elegantly feminine motifs and flirtatious style. They hope to continue bringing you new episodes during quarantine! Stay safe~~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Antonella and Emma discussed the second studio album of one of their all-time favorites, Amy Winehouse -- six feet apart of course! They talked about the influence of the album Back to Black , as well as the unique portrait of Winehouse that it brought to the world. There was a little less mowing this week, but apologies in advance for the non-studio quality! Please stay safe and practi...

Against all odds and without a BU recording studio, Emma and Antonella are back with another episode where they discuss the aesthetics and culture surrounding Bboy style dancing and its origins. Recorded remotely from Antonella's backyard (sitting six feet apart of course), they talk Run-DMC, Public Enemy and more of their 80s hiphop favorites over the sound of Antonella's neighbor mowing their la...

In this week's podcast, Antonella and Emma discuss Tyler the Creator and the aesthetics of his music, specifically his most recent studio album Igor. They take a close look at the unique stylistic choices of the music videos, album art and discuss how his most recent album bends genres. Please excuse us for technical difficulties as we figure out how to record our episodes over facetime! Hosted on...

In this week's podcast, Emma and Antonella discuss Lana Del Rey and the aesthetics of her music -- specifically, her second studio album, Born to Die.   They examine Lana Del Rey's intricate storytelling and characterization throughout the album through analyzing songs like "Born to Die" and "Video Games." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Antonella delve into the roots of retro glam as an aesthetic, highlighting retro glam fashion icons like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn and music artists such as Lana del Rey and Dolly Parton. With retro Hollywood back in style, this episode examines how the retro glam aesthetic displays itself in all facets of fashion, music, and film. *COUGH WARNING* -- unfortunately Emma is sick, bu...