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Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Listeners, the Third Age is finally upon us. The nine companions are assembled. The recording is 4 hours long. It shall be… The Fellowship of the Duck!This week, Adam and Dom are embarking on a quest to save Middle-Earth and somehow make sense of the greatest trilogy in movie history. It’s FELLOWSHIP, and we still cannot believe Peter Jackson actually pulled this off. There are simply too many Eye of the Duck scenes!Some points of discussion on our journey to Mordor: do the Rings movies function as self-contained stories? Is this the best the...
2026-01-053h 58Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastDrink and Be Merry (2025) with Sarah Welch-LarsonHappy holidays! Adam made a feature film and we’re (finally) going to celebrate it in style. It’s a bonus episode of holly, jolly, drinks, and independent film. With a very special guest host!Our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson takes the reins this week for an exploration of feature filmmaking, micro budget cinema, the inspirations behind Adam’s film, and some questions about its creation–including Dom’s role as co-editor!Also, you better believe we’re talking about Eye of the Duck scenes, too.Next week, we set course for Mordor at long last...
2025-12-222h 20Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Black Cauldron (1985) with Nik LongJustice for Gurgi! This week it’s the final stop on our tour of pre-Jackson LOTR-inspired films… and our very first ever Disney animated film!Joining us to explore Welsh mythology, The Chronicles of Prydain, and the weird lengths Disney will go to make their adaptations kid-friendly is returning guest (and Eye of the Duck digital producer) Nik Long!Next week we have a very special holiday surprise! We’re celebrating Christmas and independent film with a bonus episode on Adam’s very own DRINK AND BE MERRY (2025). Now available on VOD and Blu-ray! Join the conv...
2025-12-152h 01Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe LEGO Movie (2014)Bonus!! Remember in BATMAN BEGINS when Christian Bale says he’s going to build back Wayne Manor, brick by brick? That was actually a reference to THE LEGO MOVIE!Yes, we’re talking about bricks today. And not just because LEGO is part of Adam’s origin story. There’s a Batman in this film! So we’re required to talk about him!Next week, it’s Chris McKay’s bat/brick spinoff, THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on ou...
2025-06-162h 06Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastBatman (1966)Dunna-nunna-nunna-nunna…holy miniseries, Batman!! This week, we’re kicking off Eye of the Duck Knight with the very first theatrical movie about the Caped Crusader!Leslie H. Martinson’s 1966 BATMAN may not be the most faithful adaptation of the iconic superhero, but it is definitely the most colorful. And insane! Really, what is going on with the US foreign relations in this film?Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodRefe...
2025-03-171h 59Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAsteroid City (2023)This week we finish off our UFO miniseries with the long overdue Eye of the Duck debut of Wes Anderson!ASTEROID CITY asks all the big questions from we’ve been trying to answer since we began this miniseries back in the summer: where do aliens come from? Why are they here? What do they want from us?! And was it really just Jeff Goldblum in a latex suit all along?Next week, it’s the outro for our miniseries, where we’ll be tying off loose ends, answers listeners questions…and announcing what’s next for s...
2025-02-172h 06Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastIndependence Day (1996) with Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank)We're fighting for our right to live this week! It may not be July but we are very much celebrating Roland Emmerich's All-American UFO disaster epic that's sometimes called "ID4."Joining us is returning champion and co-host of the very good Die Hard on a Blank podcast, Liam Billingham! Want to know why the heck this film is called ID4? Free yourself from annihilation and listen in!Next week, it’s the one, the only, MEN IN BLACK! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:...
2024-10-282h 44Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMars Attacks! (1996)Ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack…ack ack Ack Ack ack ack ack! Ack ack ack Ack Ack ack ack ack! Ack ack ack Ack Ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack.[Translated for our earthly listeners]: The earth is overrun with weird little guys from Mars…and only Tom Jones can save us! It’s our first Tim Burton and we couldn’t be more excited to unpack this truly deranged blockbuster comedy for this miniseries.Next week, it’s the behemoth action dis...
2024-10-212h 11Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastFire in the Sky (1993) with Sean Parker (Mostly Horror)This week, we’re going full tin foil hat mode to investigate the mysterious (and “true”) abduction of Travis Walton.Did he really get probed? Are polygraph tests conclusive? Why didn’t Henry Thomas get any lines in this movie?! Joining us to answer these questions and more is our old friend and co-host of the Mostly Horror podcast, Sean Parker!Next week, it’s Tim Burton’s disgustingly hilarious MARS ATTACKS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.ReferencesSpecial FeaturesCinematic AbductionTouched by LightWe Gotta Go Bac...
2024-10-142h 34Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Abyss (1989)Surprise! We didn’t originally have a James Cameron alien movie on the list for this miniseries…but then we fell into an abyssal trench. And we found some non terrestrial intelligence down here! We simply could not pass up the chance to explore the depths of a production so notoriously grueling, Cameron himself described it as his “nightmare.” So come on in, the water is (definitely not) warm.Next week, it’s the gnarly UFO cult favorite horror, FIRE IN THE SKY. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.
2024-10-073h 07Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThey Live (1988)What if aliens were already here? And all it took to see them was a pair of very rad 80s sunglasses? The Prince of Darkness returns one last time to answer these questions and more. And he’s bringing mullets, chewing gum, and Rowdy Roddy Piper with him.Next week, it’s a slight change of course! We’re going deep into an abyssal trench for a surprise reunion with James Cameron for his underwater odyssey, THE ABYSS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Specia...
2024-09-301h 47Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastCocoon (1985)There are alien cocoons in the pool! And they’re making the old people horny! Our hot streak of iconic directors continues this week with this weird and wonderful sci fi classic from Ron Howard. It’s COCOON, and yes, Wilford Brimley is surprisingly young in it.Next week, we return to the dark world of John Carpenter with THEY LIVE (1988). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Cocoon Making OfCinefantastique Production HistoryHarvard Business Review Production HistoryTampa Bay Times Production HistoryPowell Tribune Wilford Brimley InterviewHey U Gu...
2024-09-231h 56Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastStarman (1984) with Nik LongThe master of horror returns! John Carpenter may not be known for his romantic road comedies…but STARMAN is a damn fine (albeit underrated) gem. Joining us to spread the gospel of Carpenter is our old friend, assistant programmer, and digital producer (!) Nik Long.Next week, we’re hanging out with some extra-terrestrial-infected geezers in Ron Howard’s COCOON. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.REFERENCESSpecial FeaturesThey Came from Hollywood! Remembering StarmanMaking of FeaturetteCinematheque Production HistoryChicago Tribune Production HistoryHollywood Reporter Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen Interv...
2024-09-162h 04Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Another week, another entry for the sci-fi hall of fame! Spielberg changed the game with his shiny little goblin, and we’re here to answer the most important question of all…why is he wet??!Next week, it’s John Carpenter’s massively underrated STARMAN. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Special FeaturesSteven Spielberg & E.T. The Extra-TerrestrialA Look BackThe Evolution and Creation of E.T.The E.T. ReunionSteven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBrideThe Films of Steven Spielberg by Douglas BrodeAmerican Cinematographer Producti...
2024-09-092h 22Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)It's pod people, pop psychologists, mud baths, and one very grumpy health inspector this week. Philip Kaufman's iconic remake is bursting with 1970s cooky vibes, courtesy of Michael Chapman's singular cinematography, and Leonard Nimoy's very small leather glove. Best remake of all time?Next week we're going for what may be the biggest alien movie of them all...Steven Spielberg's 1982 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Special FeaturesStar Crossed in The Invasion with Brooke AdamsRe-Creating the Invasion: Interview with Screenwriter...
2024-09-022h 02Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAfter Hours - Alien: Romulus (2024)Surprise! We are interrupting our regularly scheduled broadcasting for a very special transmission: The perfect organism is back! And so are we. This week, we’ll be sharing our initial reactions to Fede Alvarez’s ALIEN: ROMULUS. No production history or duck scenes. Just raw, unfiltered Xenomorph worship. That’s right. It’s Xenomorph Summer again, baby. Next week we return to our UFO miniseries with the 1978 remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Join the conversation at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted...
2024-08-262h 11Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastClose Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Grandpa Steve is back, and he's brought all kinds of funny little guys with him this time! Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS may have been overshadowed in its time by the likes of a small space opera movie called STAR WARS...but here at Eye of the Duck, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all its hopeful (and neurotic) wonder.Next week, it's the iconic 1978 remake, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Special FeaturesThe Making Of: Close Encounters of the...
2024-08-192h 42Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Blob (1958)It's a glob, it's a mass, it's Steve McQueen? In a sci fi movie?! Yes it's THE BLOB. While Americans were eating weird amounts of gelatin at their dinner tables, a gooey monster from outer space was pouring into their movie theaters and consuming them all. This may be our only "B-movie" type alien movie in our Invasion miniseries, but it's by no means the most insignificant one on the list! Eye of the Blob!Next week, it's Steven Spielberg's massively influential UFO epic, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)! Join the conversation on Eye of the...
2024-08-121h 47Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)Listeners, it's finally time for us to admit.....Klaatu barada nikto! Our alien invasion series has begun, and we're lifting off with one the most important science fiction films ever made, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. Praise be to Gort.Next week, it's Irvin Yeaworth's THE BLOB (1958). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Special FeaturesCommentaryThe Making of The Day the Earth Stood StillThe Astounding Harry BatesThe World of the ThereminEdmund North: The Man Who Made the Earth Stand Still...
2024-08-052h 08Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastBeyond VengeanceToday we say goodbye to all Road Warriors, War Boys, War Pups, Toecutters, Imperators, Praetorians, Nightriders, Knightriders, and everyone else who populates the very fun and cool place known as The Wasteland. Also, listener questions! Thanks everyone who listened to our SHINY AND CHROME series! Next week, it's the premiere of our next miniseries, INVASION OF THE EYE OF THE DUCK! We're kicking things off with Robert Wise's landmark UFO film, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxCredits:...
2024-07-291h 49Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)Ready! Setty! GO! Here we are again, for the latest, greatest blockbuster thrill ride since FURY ROAD. It's George Miller's 2024 action odyssey, FURIOSA! Dom and Adam crawl out of their pitiless graves, deeper than hell, to follow the Fifth Rider of the Apocalypse into Valhalla.Next week, we'll be closing the book on the Wasteland once and for all! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesHighway to ValhallaStowaway To NowhereDarkest Angel: Anya Taylor-Joy as FuriosaMetal Beasts and Holy MotorsMotorbike Messiah: Chris Hemsworth as...
2024-07-222h 58Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMad Max: Fury Road (2015)V8! V8! V8! This week, we come face to face with the Conductor of the Choir of Death himself. It's George Miller's FURY ROAD. The one. The only. The best blockbuster of the past 20 years? Or...ever? Listen as we contend with what very well may be the most "Eye of the Duck" movie of all time.And ride back to the Wasteland one last time with us next week as we finally collide with the 2024 prequel epic, FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3...
2024-07-153h 51Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMiniseries MAYHem: RequiemWe asked, and you voted. Now, the results are in. On today's bonus episode, we breakdown the epic conclusion of Miniseries MAYHem and announce the films we'll be tackling for our big summer miniseries! Also, ALIEN: ROMULUS?Next week, we zoom back into the Wasteland for a very, very big episode. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by...
2024-07-081h 46Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastTank Girl (1995)To the bat-tank! It's another bonus this week. Rachel Talalay's TANK GIRL may not exactly take place in George Miller's dystopian world...but it's close enough. This one has been a long time coming and we couldn't be more excited to talk kangaroo guys, Naomi Watts, and the manic pixie killing machine performance by Lori Petty.Next week, we peel out of the Wasteland to announce the results of Miniseries MAYhem!! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesAudio Commentary with Director Rachel TalalayThe...
2024-07-012h 05Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastKnightriders (1981)Camelot is a state of mind. And a bonus (!) episode for our Mad Max series! This week it's George A. Romero's criminally unappreciated KNIGHTRIDERS, a film about guys who joust on motorcycles. It sounds like madness, but it's actually a moving testament to artistic purity from one of cinema's most uncompromising visionaries. We love it! And we hope you will too.Next week, we hit another bonus before returning to the Wasteland: Rachel Talalay's TANK GIRL (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesConscience...
2024-06-242h 12Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)Ladies and gentlemen...dying time's here. This week we travel beyond the Thunderdome for George Miller's third entry into the Wasteland saga. Pig shit, Master Blaster, and Tina Turner. Can you really do Mad Max on a train? Listen in to find out.Next week, we take a break from the Wasteland for our first bonus of the series: George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS (1981). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Miller and Max: George Miller and the Making of a Film LegendRolling Stone Mad Max...
2024-06-171h 57Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)This week, we remember a time of chaos and ruined dreams, but most of all, we remember the road warrior. It's MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR! Join us for the second installment of our Shiny and Chrome series as we break the film that brought Mad Max to the wasteland.Next week, we cover George Miller's MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME (1985). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesIntroduction by Leonard MaltinCommentary with Director George Miller and Cinematographer Dean SemlerRoad War: The Making of The...
2024-06-102h 04Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMad Max (1979)Witness us bloodbags! This week, we kick off our latest miniseries, SHINY AND CHROME!! First up is the film that started it all, MAD MAX. Listen in as we unravel the unlikely story of how a physician's take on Australian road rage turned into one of the most influential and profitable films of all time. Next week, we cover George Miller's MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR (1981). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesRoad Rage: New Interview with George MillerInterviews with...
2024-06-032h 18Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastEnd of LinePrograms, we've reached the END OF LINE. We'll jack in one last time to close the book on our cyberpunk series and answer listener questions. Listen through for the announcement of our new miniseries, which we'll be kicking off next week! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our...
2024-05-271h 31Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastUpgrade (2018)This week, we're giving STEM full control. It's Leigh Whannell's UPGRADE! Here to break down the revenge and technological horror is past and future guest, writer, Reyna Cervantes! Listen in! Next week, we reach the END OF LINE for our cyberpunk series. Tune in as we close the book on cyberpunk and announce our next miniseries (!!) Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesNot Action. Not Sci-Fi. More: An Interview with Leigh WhannellPermission Granted: An Interview with Producer Kylie du FresneFuture...
2024-05-201h 49Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMiniseries MAYhemWe take a break from our cyberpunk series for a little MAYhem. After we cover our next film franchise, the door is open for a brand new summer miniseries that YOU can decide. Listen in to hear the candidates and starting May 1, place your vote on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by...
2024-04-291h 12Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastA Scanner Darkly (2006)What does a scanner see? Into the head? Down into the heart? It's A SCANNER DARKLY. Richard Linklater's take on a Philip K. Dick classic brings us one of the funniest and most heartfelt additions to our cyberpunk series. Listen in! Next week, we take a break from cyberpunk for a very special announcement!. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesThe Weight of the LineThe Austin Chronicle Richard Linklater InterviewA Scanner Darkly Production NotesIGN A Scanner Darkly Production HistoryMovieWeb Robert Downey Jr. InterviewSalon...
2024-04-222h 24Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMinority Report (2002) with Patrick (H) WillemsEverybody runs, but nobody runs like Tom Cruise. Prolific video essayist Patrick (H) Willems (!!) joins us for this extra-long MINORITY REPORT episode. We're going deep on Steven Spielberg's second entry into the cyberpunk genre, and this time, there are surveillance spiders...and sticks that make you puke!Next week, we cover the Richard Linklater's A SCANNER DARKLY (2006). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesThe Future According to Steven SpielbergMinority Report: Props of the FutureDeconstructing Minority ReportThe Stunts of Minority ReportILM...
2024-04-153h 22Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAI Artificial Intelligence (2001)Spielberg, Kubrick, and one of the greatest child actor performances of all time. It's AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE! Our cyberpunk series welcomes the 21st century with one of its most captivating and heartbreaking entries. Listen in! Next week, we cover the Steven Spielberg's Minority Report (2002). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesCreating A.I.Acting A.I.Designing A.I.Lighting A.I.A.I./FXThe Robots of A.I.Special Visual Effects and Animation: ILMThe Sound of A.I.The...
2024-04-082h 27Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcasteXistenZ (1999)Bio-ports, ski boots, and guns that shoot teeth... it's eXistenZ! A film that asks, "what if your VR headset had a pulse?" Cringe with us as we break down David Cronenberg's disgusting and prescient cyberpunk thriller. Next week, we cover the Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesCrafting (Un)RealityFrankenstein SyndromeSticking with GeniusThe Art of the TitleFrame by Frame: The Invisible Art of Production Designer Carol SpierArchival Promotional FeaturetteArchival EPK Interviews: Visual Effects Supervisor...
2024-04-012h 27Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Matrix (1999)At long last, we enter THE MATRIX! Built on bullet-time and broken ribs, The Wachowskis' groundbreaking and endlessly impactful classic brought cyberpunk to the masses, for better or worse... Take the red pill with us and listen in.Next week, we cover the David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesThe Matrix RevisitedMaking The MatrixWhat is Bullet Time?Entertainment Weekly The Matrix Production HistoryAmerican Cinematographer The Matrix Cinematography BreakdownWill Smith on Turning Down The Matrix
2024-03-252h 59Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastDark City (1998)This week we enter a world where you're only known by strangers and the only constant is change... it's DARK CITY! Join us as we continue our cyberpunk series with Alex Proyas' blend of film noir angst and sci-fi surrealism. Next week, we cover the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesMemories of Shell BeachArchitecture of DreamsCinefantastique Dark City Production HistoryCinefantastique Dark City Production History 2Cinefantastique Dark City Production History 3Cosmoetica Lem Dobbs InterviewSplicedWire Alex Proyas InterviewScreen...
2024-03-182h 04Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastStrange Days (1995) with Sarah Welch-Larson (Becoming Alien)Have you ever jacked in? Wire-tripped? Experienced a Blackjack? This isn't just TV but better, it's STRANGE DAYS! Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron make their cyberpunk statement on a world consumed by addiction, violence, and virtual reality headsets...in 1995! Joining us is to make sense of it all is critic, author of BECOMING ALIEN, and five-time (!!) returning guest, Sarah Welch-Larson! Next week, we cover Alex Proyas' Dark City (1998). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very...
2024-03-112h 23Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastGhost in the Shell (1995)In a world dominated by machines, what does it mean to be human? Must we abandon our identity to attain a higher consciousness? Was the 2017 Scarlett Johansson remake unforgivable? Come find out as we unravel Mamoru Oshii's iconic and impenetrable cyberpunk classic, GHOST IN THE SHELL.Next week, we cover Robert Longo's Johnny Mnemonic (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxAlso, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4...
2024-02-262h 21Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastTotal Recall (1990) with Phillip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank)Is this a podcast, or just a memory of one? Does it matter? Come to Mars and find out as we cover Paul Verhoeven's TOTAL RECALL! We're joined by Die Hard on a Blank's Phillip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham to discuss one of Schwarzenegger's best performances, psychic mutants, and the pinnacle of practical effects. Isn't that worth a measly 300 credits? See you at the party.Next week, we cover Mamoru Oshii's GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxAlso, listeners who join the...
2024-02-192h 29Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAkira (1988) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)Motorcycles. Telekinesis. Hypersonic sounds? It's AKIRA, the first anime of our Cyberpunk series, and if we're going to cover it properly, we're going to have to transcend. Here to help invoke the uncontrollable power of Katsuhiro Otomo's future noir classic is our old friend and returning guest, Stephen Hilger! Next week, we cover Paul Verhoeven's TOTAL RECALL (1990). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST...
2024-02-122h 29Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastBrazil (1985)Welcome to Brazil! We're on the hunt for eye of the ducks in the ducts from Terry Gilliam's sci-fi masterpiece. Is it cyberpunk? Steam punk? Who cares. With Monty Python slapstick, a mustachioed Robert De Niro, and an electric samurai, we had to cover it. Fill out your paperwork and listen in.Next week, we cover Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA (1988). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxAlso, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare...
2024-02-052h 03Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastTron (1982)Greetings programs. We continue our journey through cyberspace today with Steven Lisberger's TRON! Was one of the most groundbreaking digital effects films drawn by hand? Enter the Grid with us to uncover the ambition, tedium, and digital frisbees that made TRON a cyberpunk touchstone.Next week, we cover Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL (1985). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxAlso, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K steelbook! The...
2024-01-292h 28Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastBlade Runner (1982)Wake up, time to die! It’s the miniseries premiere(!!) of 20XX, our descent into the neon-tinted cultural movement known as Cyberpunk. We’re so excited for this series to lift off with one of the most influential science fiction films in American history, Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER! How much did Harrison Ford hate those voice-overs? Did Edward James Almos really create a new language just for this movie? Take the Voight-Kampff test with us and listen to find out who the real replicants are.Next week, we'll be exploring TRON (1982). Join the conversation on Eye of the...
2024-01-223h 19Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Eye of 2023The new year is here, and our Cyberpunk miniseries is about to begin! But before that, we have some truly staggering movies to celebrate from 2023. And so our annual challenge faces us yet again: can Adam and Dom select only 5 movies to highlight? Probably not! But you'll have to listen to find out!A big hearty thanks to everyone helped make 2023 another amazing year for our podcast. Big news to come for 2024!Credits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was...
2024-01-152h 52Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastClosing the NecronomiconHail to the king, baby. Today we close the Necronomicon once and for all…that is, until they make a new EVIL DEAD movie. Also, new miniseries announcement!!!Credits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Follow us...
2024-01-082h 37Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastEvil Dead Rise (2023)A new EVIL DEAD movie? From this year?! Yes, we are shooting up the high rise of the latest vision for Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell's iconic series, and this time...there's no cabin. Or woods!!It's the last film of our NECRONOMICON miniseries, and we're sad to see it go. Stay tuned next week for our series outro, and announcement for what's coming next!References:Fede Alvarez Talks Evil Dead 2 & Army of Darkness 2Fede Alvarez Gives Update on Evil Dead 2 & Don’t Breathe 2Sam Raimi Talks Future Of Evil DeadNME Evil Dead Rise Pr...
2024-01-011h 40Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastA Holiday Message from Eye of the DuckHappy Holidays Duckheads! We're taking a load off and so should you. See you in 2024!Credits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation...
2023-12-2510 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastEvil Dead (2013)The book of the dead is back, and so are we. It's Fede Alvarez's remake (reboot? reimagining?) of the Sam Raimi classic, this time with a twist: what if Evil Dead was...real? Much to unpack. References:Special FeaturesDirector/Cast CommentaryDirecting The DeadEvil Dead: The RebootMaking Life DifficultA Cabin in the WoodsDeconstruction of a Scene: Blood RainKeeping it RealA Conversation with Bruce CampbellBruce Campbell Shuts Down Evil Dead Remake RumorsBruce Campbell Confirms Evil Dead RemakeCraft Services Aaron Morton InterviewFilmDistrict Acquires Evil Dead Distribution RightsJane Levy Cast As LeadCollider Jane Levy InterviewEvil Dead Cast InterviewThe Wolfman Cometh...
2023-12-181h 56Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Cabin in the Woods (2011)Who did it better? MONSTERS INC or CABIN IN THE WOODS? Find out on today's exploration of Joss Whedon, horror tropes, and the satire spectrum that starts with SCARY MOVIE and ends with SAW. Our final bonus!References:Special FeaturesWe Are Not Who We Are: Making The Cabin in the WoodsThe Secret Secret StashThe Cabin in the Woods The Official Visual CompanionEntertainment Weekly The Cabin in the Woods Production HistoryCinemaBlend Joss Whedon InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
2023-12-112h 05Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastDrag Me to Hell (2009)Adam and Dom have an okay podcast, a good friendship, and a great obsession with Sam Raimi movies. But in three days, they're going to hell.References:Special FeaturesProduction Diaries: Behind-the-Scenes Footage and Interviews With The Cast and CrewVintage InterviewsTo Hell And Back: An Interview With Actress Alison LohmanCurses!: An Interview With Lorna RaverDrag Me To Hell Production NotesEdgar Wright Turns Down Drag Me To HellElliot Page Turns Down Drag Me To HellPost Sam Raimi InterviewCinema.com Alison Lohman InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced...
2023-12-041h 54Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastBubba Ho-Tep (2002)It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't include BUBBA HO-TEP. Wait. It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't do BUBBA HO-TEP? Yes. It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't do BUBBA HO-TEP. And we'll prove it to you. [Elvis voice]: Thank you very much.References:Special FeaturesThe King Lives! With Bruce CampbellAll Is Well With Don CoscarelliMummies and MakeupThe Making of Bubba Ho-TepFit For a KingRock Like an EgyptianAin’t It Cool News Bruce Campbell, Don Coscarelli, Joe Lansdale InterviewCredits:Ey...
2023-11-271h 56Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastArmy of Darkness (1992)It's the movie that by all accounts should have been called MEDIEVAL DEAD...and the last entry in the iconic Bruce Campbell-starring film series by Sam Raimi as director. Somewhere between LOONEY TUNES and GAME OF THRONES Season 8, it's ARMY OF DARKNESS. Hail to the king, baby.References: Special FeaturesMedieval Times: The Making of Army of DarknessIf Chins Could Kill by Bruce CampbellBook of the Dead Army of Darkness Production HistoryBook of the Dead Army of Darkness Makeup EffectsBook of the Dead Army of Darkness PropsCraft Services Doug Lefler InterviewThe Sinister Unalive by Parth Marathe
2023-11-202h 35Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastEvil Dead II (1987)Remake? Reboot? Or the Raimi's full, demented vision for a Looney Tunes style horror movie where the punchlines are his his best friend getting actually hurt in a series of increasingly ridiculous ways? Find out today when Eye of the Duck covers EVIL DEAD II.References:Special FeaturesSwallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead IIThe Gore the MerrierIf Chins Could Kill by Bruce CampbellBook of the Dead Evil Dead II Production HistoryThe Book of the Dead Evil Dead II Special EffectsCinefantastique Evil Dead II Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the...
2023-11-131h 58Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Evil Dead (1981)Series premiere!! Spooky season may be coming to an end, but here at Eye of the Duck we party with the dead(ites) all year round. It's the first part of our NECRONOMICON series, Sam Raimi's brilliantly deranged THE EVIL DEAD.References:Special FeaturesOne by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil DeadIf Chins Could Kill by Bruce CampbellTim Philo Book of the Dead InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was...
2023-11-062h 29Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Legend of the Eye of the DuckToday we say a sad farewell to one of the greatest and most creatively-inspired filmmaking movements Western cinema has ever seen: 80s Dark Fantasy. And we didn't even get to do KRULL. Thank you to everyone who listened, and all of our wonderful guests. Someday, we'll walk these woods again...Credits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can...
2023-10-302h 14Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)Our final bonus of the series! Joining us is our old friend, co-host of Into the Aether podcast, Stephen Hilger! Today we're hitting a modern dark fantasy film that goes back to the source in a big (and surprisingly classy) way: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. This one goes out to our man with the wings, Jarnathan.References:Special FeaturesFrom Dice to Dragons: Honoring The LoreThe BestiaryForging the Forgotten RealmsFantastic FoesWarner Brothers Acquires Rights to Dungeons & DragonsWarner Brothers v Hasbro: Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsRob Letterman Directing Dungeons & DragonsAnsel Elgort To Star in Dungeons & DragonsJoe Manganiello...
2023-10-232h 16Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Northman (2022)I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir. It's another bonus, baby. This time, it's Viking Hamlet. Hold on to your heads!References:Special FeaturesAn Ageless EpicShooting the RaidAmleth’s Journey to ManKnattleikr GameA Norse LandscapeThe New York Times Alexander Skarsgard InterviewLos Angeles Times Robert Eggers InterviewThrillist Robert Eggers InterviewThe Guardian Robert Eggers InterviewThe New Yorker Robert Eggers InterviewBritish Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke InterviewComicbook.com The Northman Composers InterviewPitchfork The Northman Composers InterviewEggers in SlashfilmEggers in Little White LiesCredits:Eye of the Duc...
2023-10-162h 18Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Green Knight (2021) RevisitedBonus!! It’s been 2 whole years, and we’re doing something we’ve never done before….back in 2021 we shared a rare in-person screening of David Lowery’s THE GREEN KNIGHT right in the midst of the pandemic. It was a whirlwind (the projector was out of focus for most of it). Now that we’ve given the movie a proper (and very thorough) viewing, we couldn’t resist reevaluating it for this series. Off with yer head!References: Special FeaturesBoldest of Blood & Wildest of Heart: Making The Green KnightIlluminating Technique: Title DesignDavid Lowery Announc...
2023-10-092h 11Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastHook (1991)Have to fly, have to fight, have to crow, have to save Maggie, have to save Jack, Hook is back!! And we've got the podcast to prove it.References:Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBridePeople Magazine Spielberg InterviewSpielberg and Julia Roberts ClashSpielberg Abandons HookCinema Papers Steven Spielberg InterviewUproxx Lost Boys InterviewEntertainment Weekly Spielberg InterviewDen of Geek Spielberg InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched...
2023-10-022h 06Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastWillow (1988) with Desmond ThorneSomehow...George Lucas has returned! And also, our old friend, Desmond Thorne. Join us this week for a journey into the land of Ron Howard's WILLOW, where Queen Bavmorda of Nockmaar reigns, Warwick Davis delights, and babe-era Val Kilmer smolders. We're just about at the end of our series. But you can't close the book on '80s Dark Fantasy without unpacking Lucas's very own entry into the genre.References:Special FeaturesThe Making of an Adventure with Ron HowardFrom Morf to Morphing with Dennis MurenWillow: An Unlikely Hero - Personal Video Diary of Warwick DavisCinema and...
2023-09-252h 05Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Princess Bride (1987)Inconceivable! As we near the end of the 80s, one (kind of) dark fantasy movie stands proudly in our way...PRINCESS BRIDE! It may not be the most brooding or atmospheric of the pack, but there's simply no way we couldn't dissect this all-time genre highlight.References:Special FeaturesTrue LoveMaking the FilmCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmVariety The Princess Bride Production HistoryThe New York Times Buys Script From William GoldmanABC The Princess Bride Production HistoryVice Jane Jenkins InterviewIndieWire “5 Things You Might Not Know About The Princess Bride”Entertainment Weekly Cary Elwes InterviewAs You Wish...
2023-09-182h 03Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastLabyrinth (1986) with Alaina Urquhart (Morbid)You remind me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do! Do what? Remind me of the babe.References:Special FeaturesCommentaryInside the LabyrinthAnniversary Q&AJourney Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of CharactersCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmEmpire Labyrinth Production HistoryJim Henson’s Red Book 01/29/1985The Jennifer Connelly Center Jennifer Connelly InterviewNew York Times Labyrinth Production HistoryHoggle Puppet Found in Unclaimed Baggage CenterTumblr Brian Henson InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Do...
2023-09-111h 59Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastHighlander (1986) with Philip Gawthorne (Die Hard on a Blank)There can only be one. And he's with us this week for HIGHLANDER! It's screenwriter, playwright, and co-host of the very good Die Hard on a Blank podcast, Philip Gawthorne. From bonkers accents, to decapitations, to the exact number of smashed panes of glass, we go long on what may very well be the most insane movie of the 1980s. The quickening is upon us.References:Special FeaturesInterview with Director Russell MulcahyThe Making of HighlanderThe Telegraph Highlander Production HistoryCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmHey U Guys Christopher Lambert InterviewCinefantastique Highlander Production HistoryThe Guardian...
2023-09-042h 04Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastLegend (1985)What is light without dark? What are you without me? What is Eye of the Duck without Ridley Scott? The day of Darkness has come, friends. Behold, the most 80s Dark Fantasy of all 80s Dark Fantasies....LEGEND!!References:Special FeaturesRemembering a LegendThe Music of LegendCreating A Myth: Memories of LegendCinefastique The Making of LegendLegend Making by William HjortsbergThe Washington Post Jerry Goldsmith InterviewCameron Crowe Tom Cruise InterviewOriginal “Legend of Darkness” ScriptCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by D...
2023-08-282h 34Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastReturn to Oz (1985) with Nik LongDorothy returns to Oz...kind of. This week we are joined by our series Assistant Programmer and great friend, Nik Long to venture back to Frank Baum's world of witches, nomes, tin men, and one very, very scary Princess. Finally, a movie that considers, what if WIZARD OF OZ was a complete nightmare?Watch the short film Nik mentions at the link here: Tourist TrapReferences:Walt Disney Return to Oz Production HistoryJim Hill Production HistoryReturn to Oz announced in Bangor Daily NewsThe Sun Return to Oz Production NotesHerald Journal Return to Oz Production...
2023-08-212h 48Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe NeverEnding Story (1984) with Sarah Welch-Larson (Becoming Alien)Flying (not) dogs, muddy ponies, and the infinite Nothing. We're finally here! It's the moment '80s Dark Fantasy movies become box office gold. And we have our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson to help us tell the tale.References:Special FeaturesRe-imagining The NeverEnding StoryCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmEntertainment Weekly The NeverEnding Story Production HistoryNerdist The NeverEnding Story Production HistoryThe NeverEnding Story German DocumentaryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by...
2023-08-142h 13Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Company of Wolves (1984)This week, we're talking wolves, baby. Man-wolves, She-wolves, werewolves, and even wolf-wolves. It's Neil Jordan's COMPANY OF WOLVES, and of all the most overlooked films in this series, this one may be the most criminal. Go. Watch. This. Movie!!!! References:Special FeaturesThe Company of Wolves Behind the Scenes DossierNeil Jordan CommentaryThe Curious Room, Angela CarterChannel 4 Angela Carter & Neil Jordan InterviewThe Guardian The Company of Wolves Production HistoryMashable The Company of Wolves Production HistorySoundtrack! George Fenton InterviewDareland Neil Jordan InterviewMark Kermode The Company of Wolves ReviewFilm Ireland Neil Jordan InterviewCredits:...
2023-08-072h 13Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Dark Crystal (1982)A thousand years ago, this land was green and good...until the Crystal cracked. Today, we return THE DARK CRYSTAL to its former glory. Whether or not you love this movie, we can promise you one thing–you will never see another one like it.References:Special FeaturesThe Myth, Magic, and Henson LegacyThe World of The Dark CrystalSFGate Dave Goelz InterviewFantastic Films Jim Henson InterviewSFGate Frank Oz InterviewStarlog The Dark Crystal Production HistoryCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmIGN Gary Kurtz InterviewSteemit Brian Froud InterviewCredits:Eye of th...
2023-07-312h 03Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastConan the Barbarian (1982)Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of...it's the big one, duck-heads. John Milius's CONAN may not be the most subtle movie. But it's the start of something big, awesome, and unshakeable. Let us tell you of the days of high adventure!References:Special FeaturesConan UnchainedCinefastique “Nine Days in Cimmeria”Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film“The Legend of Conan” Not Happening with Chris MorganArnold Schwarzenegger on Conan SequelFlights of Fancy: The Great Fantasy FilmsCredit...
2023-07-102h 19Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastDragonslayer (1981)In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon, Love was a mystery, Adventure was everywhere... and Dragons were real. Today we lose our minds over Vermithrax Pejorative, the greatest Dragon in cinema history. And so will you.References:Special FeaturesInto the Lake of FireThe Final BattleWelcome to CragganmoreA Long Way to UrlandVermithrax PejorativeThe Making of Dragonslayer in Dragonslayer - The Official Marvel Comics Adaptation of the Spectacular Paramount/Disney Motion PictureMatthew Robbins ScreenRant InterviewIGN Dragonslayer Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero...
2023-07-032h 07Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastExcalibur (1981)Podcasters of the round table, assemble. John Boorman's EXCALIBUR may be a bit grittier and more 1970s-esque than the bulk of the '80s Dark Fantasy films on our slate. But the genre (and many actors' careers) simply does not exist without it. Also, this technically counts as our second Grail quest movie.References:World History Encyclopedia Excalibur HistoryThe Vintage News Excalibur HistoryAdventures of a Suburban BoyThe Quest For Hollywood’s GrailBrilliant Failures: ExcaliburBAFTA Film Costume Design 1982Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmJohn Boorman Flashbak InterviewJohn Boorman American Cinema Papers InterviewExcalibur: Behind the Mo...
2023-06-261h 54Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastFlash Gordon (1980)Another world. Another time. In the age of wonder...Welcome to Part 1 of our 80s Dark Fantasy miniseries, LEGENDS OF THE EYE OF THE DUCK. Today we're blasting off to Planet Mongo, facing down (and cringing over) Ming the Merciless, and making sense of the madness that is Mike Hodges's FLASH GORDON. Also...Queen!References:Behind the Scenes of Flash GordonLost in Space: Nic Roeg’s Flash GordonInterview with Mike HodgesInterview with Melody AndersonInterview with Brian MaySkywalking: The Life and Films of George LucasThe Great Science Fiction Films: From Rollerball to Return of th...
2023-06-192h 16Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastEvent Horizon (1997)Ever watch a movie so satisfyingly repulsive that you have no choice but to claw your eyes out and enter a chaos dimension? We have.If you haven't watched EVENT HORIZON, this is your chance. Come aboard the Lewis and Clark as we venture to Proxima Centauri and chant into an unfeeling void, "Libera Te Tutemet Ex Inferis."**Also, Adam has a lot to say about Paul W.S. Anderson's SHOPPING(!!?)References:Special FeaturesThe Making of Event HorizonInto the Jaws of DarknessThe Body of the BeastLiberate Tuteme Ex InfernisThe...
2023-05-011h 57Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastFirst Man (2018)Ryan Gosling in space. Ryan. Gosling. In. Space. How did this movie not blow up? On today's episode, we're embarking on the Apollo 11 mission, venturing deep into the abyss of lunar craters both vast and impossibly lonely. Not to spoil anything, but this is one of those movies that makes us remember why we started this podcast in the first place. References:LA Times Reports Clint Eastwood circling First ManVariety First Man Making Of ArticleJon Bernthal Discusses Leaving First Man with Men's Health MagazineIndieWire First Man Making OfIndie Wire First Man VFX...
2023-03-132h 20Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) with Brendon Bigley (Into the Aether)We’ve initiated Ghost Protocol on Dom. For this week’s episode on the fourth MISSION IMPOSSIBLE film, Adam is joined by Eye of the Duck Chief Analyst Brendon Bigley from the very good Into the Aether podcast. Or is it Dom in a mask? Listen to find out. References:
Blu-Ray Special Features:
Suiting Up in Pragu
Heating Up in Dubai
Vancouver Fisticuffs
The Russian Prison
Shooting in IMAX
Stepping into the Storm
The Sandstorm
Dubai Car Crash
Props
Composer
Underwater
Light the Fuse Making of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Light the Fuse Robert Elswit Inter...
2022-08-291h 57Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Endless Xenomorph Summer with Sarah Welch Larson (Becoming Alien)This week we bid farewell to our son (the Xenomorph) with Sarah Welch Larson, author of "Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise."This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes...
2021-08-301h 24Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAlien Covenant (2017) with Scott Wampler (The King Cast)This week we investigate Ridley Scott's "Alien Covenant" (2017) with Scott Wampler (The King Cast), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Introducing Scott...
2021-08-231h 16Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastPrometheus (2012)This week we investigate Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" (2012), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
What we talk about when we talk about Promet...
2021-08-161h 45Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAlien Isolation (2014) with Andy Kelly (PC Gamer)This week we investigate Creative Assembly's "Alien Isolation" (2014) with Andy Kelly (PC Gamer), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-02:22)
Introducing Andy Kelly...
2021-08-021h 10Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastSpaceballs (1987) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check with Griffin & David)This week we investigate Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs" (1987) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check with Griffin & David, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, The George Lucas Talk Show, The Tick), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.
Intro (00:00-01:19...
2021-07-262h 08Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAlien vs. Predator (2004) with Emily Gaudette (SYFY)This week we investigate Paul W.S. Anderson's "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) with Emily Gaudette (SYFY), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Introd...
2021-07-121h 20Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastBo Burnham: Inside (2021)This week we are pausing our ALIEN series to explore Bo Burnham's tragic, cathartic, and ultimately profound new Netflix special.INSIDE helped us feel less alone in our feelings about the past year–we hope this episode can do a bit of that for you too.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:57)
Dom and Adam are Inside (00:57-02:37)
Pandemic Art (02:37-08:29)
The Mirror (08:29-20:28)
Journals (13:18-27:34)
Kids at the Birthday Party (27:34-39:06)
Sustenance (39:06-47:00)
An extremely brief and incomplete history of "Inside" (47:00-48:38)
Form/Process/Result (48:38-56:28)
Dom's scene (56:28-01:07:29)
Adam's Scene (01:07:29-01:12:21)
We...
2021-06-281h 19Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAlien Resurrection (1997) with Brian Collins (Horror Movie a Day)This week we investigate Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Alien Resurrection" (1997) with Brian Collins (Horror Movie a Day), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:19)
Introd...
2021-06-211h 23Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAlien 3 (1992) with Angie Han (Mashable)This week we investigate David Fincher's "Alien 3" with Angie Han (Mashable), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:31)
Introducing Angie Han (01:31-02:22)
Fine...
2021-06-141h 10Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAliens (1986) with Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts)This week we investigate James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986) with Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts), and search for the scene at its center.This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-01:31)
Introd...
2021-06-071h 25Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastPhantom of the Paradise (1974) with Percia Verlin (11 Again)This week we explore Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise" (1974) with Percia Verlin (11 Again), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Camp? (00:36-01:19)
Introducing Percia Verlin (01:19-4:37)
What we talk about when we talk about Phantom of the Paradise (4:37-10:03)
Camp, B-Movies, and Musicals (10:03-17:35)
George and Brian (17:35-19:14)
A brief and incomplete history of Phantom of the Paradise (16:14-22:29)
What happens in this film? (23:28-26:01)
The Music (26:01-28:04)
Percia's scene (28:04-34:53)
Dom's scene (34:53-41:41)
Adam's Scene (41:41-48:54)
Artifice/Authenticity/Confusion (48:54-51:16)
Paul Williams never fails (51:16...
2021-05-1756 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastLost Highway (1997)This week we investigate David Lynch's "Lost Highway" (1997), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
A glitch in the simulation (00:39-02:33)
What we talk about when we talk about "Lost Highway" (02:33-06:26)
A brief and incomplete history of "Lost Highway" (06:26-13:18)
What happens in this film? (13:18-33:40)
Adam's scene (33:40-49:24)
Dom's Scene (49:24-01:02:47)
Further discussion (01:02:47-01:07:44)
Outro (01:07:44-01:08:51)
References: https://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2016/04/04/who-are-you/Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!Find us online at:www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.comFollow...
2021-05-101h 08Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastStar Wars (1977) with Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show)This week we investigate George Lucas' "Star Wars" (1977) AKA "Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope" with Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
May the 4th be with you (00:36-01:19)
Introducing Patrick Cotnoir (01:19-02:11)
What we talk about when we talk about Star Wars (02:11-05:57)
Producing with Retired Filmmaker George Lucas (05:57-10:12)
Detours? (10:12-16:14)
A brief and incomplete history of Star Wars (16:14-23:28)
Who is George Lucas? (23:28-27:16)
Star Wars is never finished (27:16-34:59)
Adam's scene (34:59-42:37)
Dom's scene (42:37...
2021-05-041h 03Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastMulholland Drive (2001) with Desmond Thorne (Adventures in Black Cinema)This week we investigate David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" (2001) with Desmond Thorne (Adventures in Black Cinema), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Who is your nemesis? (00:36-04:16)
Introducing Desmond Thorne (04:16-04:39)
We finally become The David Lynch Show (04:39-16:24)
The David Lynch Cinematic Universe (16:24-20:20)
Naomi Watts (20:20-23:08)
... Explained (23:08-25:39)
"Mulholland Drive" Discussion (25:39-30:23)
Adam's scene (30:23-37:44)
Desmond's scene (37:44-45:58)
Dom's scene (45:58-54:55)
The Unsettling (52:30-01:02:07)
Rewatch, Discuss, Repeat (01:02:07-01:04:23)
Outro (01:04:23-01:06:11)
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2021-04-191h 06Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastThe Matrix Reloaded (2003) with Jefferson White (Yellowstone)This week we investigate The Wachowski's "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) with Jefferson White (Yellowstone, The Twilight Zone, How to Get Away with Murder, Blindspot), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Did you have a "Matrix" phase? (00:36-03:21)
Jefferson White loves the Matrix Reloaded (03:21-06:51)
The cost of "Elevated Action" (06:51-14:29)
Acting for Action (14:29-17:35)
Old School/New Tools (17:35-19:26)
The price of "Elevated Action" (19:26-23:49)
Riding the Highway (23:49-26:08)
"The Matrix Reloaded" (26:08-28:32)
Quiet Subversion (28:32-31:13)
Jeff's scene (31:13-40:11)
Adam's scene (40:11-59:39)
Dom's scene (59:39-01:06:27)
Religion as...
2021-04-121h 13Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastGodzilla vs. Kong (2021) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People)This week we investigate Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Screen "The Farewell" in IMAX you cowards! (00:36-01:54)
Warren Chao, Friend of the Pod (01:54-03:27)
When Kong Got His Groove Back (03:27-09:43)
Titan Truth (09:43-20:41)
Pure Chaos (20:41-25:21)
"Godzilla vs Kong" Discussion (25:21-33:42)
Let them fight! Seriously. Let them fight. (33:42-39:33)
Warren's scene (39:33-43:54)
Dom's scene (43:54-48:46)
Adam's scene (48:46-52:30)
Godzilla is the stronger monster, but Kong is the bigger man (52:30-57:05)
What will...
2021-04-051h 08Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastShin Godzilla (2016)This week we investigate Hideaki Anno's "Shin Godzilla" (2016), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Where were you when the world was ending? (00:36-08:44)
A brief and incomplete history of Godzilla (08:44-15:13)
"Shin Godzilla" Discussion (15:13-20:27)
Dom and Adam finally have the same scene (20:27-33:02)
Nuclear Spectacle (33:02-37:24)
Nationalism? (37:24-41:05)
Wes Anderson's Gojira (41:05-44:44)
It hurts because it's real (44:44-46:33)
Suspension of disbelief (46:33-50:09)
We made the laws, we made Godzilla (50:09-52:46)
Outro (52:46-53:56)
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2021-03-2953 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastZack Snyder's Justice League (2021)This week we investigate "Zack Snyder's Justice League" AKA "The Snyder Cut" and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
What we talk about when we talk about Justice League (00:36-21:42)
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" discussion (21:42-33:11)
Dom's scene (33:11-38:38)
Adam's Scene (38:38-44:02)
Further discussion (44:02-59:29)
Outro (59:29-01:01:08)
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2021-03-221h 01Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastIshtar (1987) with Carrie Courogen (Bright Wall Dark Room)This week we investigate Elaine May's "Ishtar" (1987) with Carrie Courogen (Bright Wall Dark Room), and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
Dom's anecdote (00:39-03:11)
Introducing Carrie (03:11-04:04)
A brief history of Elaine May (04:04-24:11)
Ishtar Discussion (24:11-33:41)
Dom's Scene (33:41-39:55)
Carrie's Scene (39:55-45:36)
Adam's Scene (45:36-51:05)
A Lawnmower Can Do All That (51:05-1:00:59)
Outro (1:00:59-1:02:17)
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2021-03-151h 02Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastSpider-Man (2002)This week we investigate Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" (2002) and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:37)
Dom's anecdote (00:37-03:16)
Adam's anecdote (03:16-8:08)
"Spider-Man" discussion (08:08-21:26)
Dom's scene (21:26-25:31)
Adam's Scene (25:31-31:47)
Further discussion (31:47-48:48)
Outro (48:48-50:10)
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2021-03-0850 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastPorco Rosso (1992) with Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley (Into the Aether)This week we investigate Hayao Miyazaki's "Porco Rosso" (1992) with Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether, and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
Dom's anecdote (00:39-02:01)
Introducing Stephen and Brendan (02:01-03:01)
Our Miyazaki Histories (03:01-06:02)
The Eye of the Duck in Video Games (06:02-12:20)
"Porco Rosso" Discussion (12:21-19:40)
Stephen, Dom, and Adam's Scene (19:40-26:43)
Brendon's Scene (26:43-34:43)
Dom's 2nd Scene (34:43-41:20)
Adam's 2nd Scene (41:20-50:25)
The Podcast of Dreams and Madness (50:25-52:12)
Outro (52:12-55:01)
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2021-03-0155 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAfter Hours (1985)This week we investigate Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" (1985) and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
Dom's anecdote (00:39-03:18)
"After Hours" discussion (03:18-15:35)
Dom's scene (15:35-26:32)
God's Lonely Man Show (26:32-32:19)
Adam's Scene (32:19-37:59)
Further discussion (37:59-45:09)
New Yorker's in New York missing New York (45:09-47:53)
Outro (47:53-49:02)
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2021-02-2249 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastGodzilla (2014) and Kong Skull Island (2017)This week we investigate Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla" (2014) and Jordan Vogt-Roberts' "Kong Skull Island" (2017), and search for the scenes at their centers.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:40)
King vs God (00:40-04:53)
Monster Movies (04:53-06:12))
"Godzilla" discussion (06:12-15:44)
Adam's scene (15:44-26:57)
Dom's Scene (26:57-33:44)
"Kong Skull Island" discussion (33:44-41:20)
Dom's scene (41:20-45:03)
Adam's scene (45:03-48:39)
Further "Kong" discussion (48:39-57:26)
Outro (57:26-58:47)
God vs King (58:47-59:49)
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2021-02-1559 minEye of the Duck: A Film PodcastLooper (2012)This week we investigate Rian Johnson's "Looper" (2012) and search for the scene at its center.Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Dom's anecdote (00:36-02:52)
Who are we? (02:52-04:07)
What is Eye of the Duck? (04:07-09:51)
"Looper" discussion (09:51-21:19)
Dom's scene (21:19-27:33)
Adam's Scene (27:33-31:24)
Further discussion (31:24-49:46)
Outro (49:46-50:55)
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