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Since 2019, Emma Cowan and Antonella Jones have been providing you with the top information on the aesthetics of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Tune in for their deep dive into the innerworkings of the aesthetics and cultures you know and love. Episodes are released twice a month on Thursdays. Follow us @mtmteye on Instagram to keep up with new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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More than meets the ears, podcast in disguise. Join Nell Bailey and Greg L. Mercer as he reads IDW's Transformers comics for the first time ever, and she informs him of his deeply limited worldview and the joy and anguish of being a Transformers fan.
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Just some Transformers fans who can't get enough of talking giant robots. Tagged as advisory because although content is generally family-friendly the source material (science fiction war with a death count) does contain more adult concepts. Comics clack is the usual focus but expect a bit of other stuff too. https://twitter.com/PodcastMaximus https://fb.me/PodcastMaximus https://apple.co/34N4VMY Intro clip CC-BY-NC by hazeltron https://soundcloud.com/hazeltron/ (resuscitation demo) Wreckers ...
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Hey there listeners! On this week's episode, Emma and Antonella are back with a core episode focused on Blokecore. Blokecore is like football (not the American one) meets fashion. Think Bend it Like Beckham! Tune in next episode to hear about the long wait. We're taking a bit of a different direction with MTMtEye and we're hoping to make even bette…
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Heard of Citypop? If not, either you're a technophobe or you missed the pandemic (lucky you!). Citypop is a retroactively named style of music that comes from Japan in the late 70s and 80s. It combines pop music with disco, soft rock, funk music and many others. In this episode, Emma and Antonella discuss Citypop and it's recent reemergence, as wel…
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This week Emma and Antonella discuss and little known aesthetic known as Fanfare. Although you might not have heard of it, you've definitely seen it, whether that was at the Big Apple Circus or in the movie theatre. Emma discovers she's secretly a big Fanfare girlie and maybe there's a link between Fanfare and Mod? Who would've thought. Thanks to P…
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This week, Emma and Antonella discuss: Indie Sleaze. The aesthetic is a retroactively named aesthetic that grew between 2007-2012. It was influenced by the emergence of the internet on a new scale, and the crash of the economy in 2008. Thanks to Acast for hosting us, and Phineas O'Brien for our theme song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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It's time to block out the haters with visual artist Chloe Carson. Antonella and Emma interview their friend (and possible collaboration partner for Antonella) Chloe Carson, a painter with a flair for cartoonish commentary on the feminine identity. Listen to learn about Chloe and her favorite cookbook spots! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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This week, Antonella and Emma dive into the era defining aesthetic--or sort of category of aesthetics?--avant garde! They break down key moments in history, and dive into where in the current culture the avant garde does or could exist. Forgot to do some thank-yous on the episode today, so quick shout out to Phineas O'Brien for the theme song and t…
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This week, Emma and Antonella go back to a core aesthetic. They discuss the ever popular balletcore, an aesthetic based in femininity and function. They get into deep discussions about the impact of aesthetics on culture and beauty standards, as well as jam out to some (more) sad female singers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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This week, Emma and Antonella discuss the 1995 Wong Kar Wai film, Fallen Angels. It's so up their alley that the discussion are rapid fire (with of course, a few rants from Emma) except for the last 10 minutes... PS. Emma is talking about frame within a frame when she keeps saying framing. Thanks to Acast and Phineas O'Brien! Hosted on Acast. See a…
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This week, Emma and Antonella explore the aesthetic of mermaid core, also known as siren core. This aesthetic has been floating around the internet and haute couture for a few years now, and seems to be ramping up as we get closer to the release of Halle Bailey's The Little Mermaid. Listen to learn about the nitty gritty of mermaid core! Thanks to …
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Jump into the past (and the future??) with Emma and Antonella while they discuss the very formative aesthetic Coconut Girl! Imagine Hawai'i, the beach, surfer boys, and the Ventures playing on the radio, and you ARE the Coconut Girl. Shout out to Mimi Wang, @huntxr on Instagram, for our new incidental music! Tracks featured: trial run - project____…
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This week, Antonella and Emma touch on a classic: the simply but changeable style of la parisienne! Tune in to learn a little bit about the history of fashion in France and how to look like you could flawlessly fit into the life style of Paris. Also, if you need any good French film recommendations, Emma gives about 10. Enjoy! Shout out to Mimi Wan…
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This week, Emma and Antonella discuss Tierra Whack's debut (and visual) album Whack World. The album is a beautiful exploration of Tierra Whack's imagination as well as a dive into her personal experiences told literally or through visual and aural metaphors. We recommend watching the 15 minute video for the whole album while listening! Shout out t…
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This week, Antonella and Emma discuss the inner-workings of Tik-Toks newest trend: Grunge Fairy...or is it Fairy grunge? If you're into leg warmers, peasant skirts, FKA Twigs or that 2003 sexually charged Peter Pan movie, check out this episode! Also, shout out to the town of Port Jeff. We discussed you and your stores (especially the former Tumi) …
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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 p…
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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, @silverdree…
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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 info…
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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 …
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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, @mtm…
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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 …
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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! H…
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The Letterer at the Beginning and at the End In our special 50th episode we interview Tom B Long, former IDW staffer, freelancer, letterer of thousands of comics and appreciator of art and eggs. Join us as we move through the craft and work involved in getting Lost Light #25 fit to read and mull over Tom's personal philosophies on lettering layout …
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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 ma…
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It was the winter of 2005. We say a sad goodbye to stalwart host and inspiration Marian and limp on with a discussion of Stuart’s new mega-project: Revisitation. He is going to review every issue of the original IDW Transformers comics, starting with Infiltration in the bewilderingly distant past of 2005. Has the pitch of ‘The Ultimates, but Transf…
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Thanks for traveling with me. As 2020 finally falls we spend a little time discussing which Transformers make the best friends, spouses, mentors or enemies. Thanks to a reader survey we have plenty to work with, ranging from naked thirst, heartfelt vulnerability and irreverent daydreams. Big thank you to everyone who filled out our survey and to ev…
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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.…
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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~~ Ho…
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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 sa…
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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 inform…
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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 infor…
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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 thro…
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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 in…
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