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Sight Unseen

Sight Unseen

Written by: Jason Denton
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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.Jason Denton Art
Episodes
  • Sight Unseen #7 - Barbie
    May 27 2024

    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!

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    13 mins
  • Sight Unseen #6 - Rocket Man
    May 3 2023

    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

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    19 mins
  • Episode 5 - The Banshees of Inisherin
    Mar 16 2023

    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.

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    16 mins
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