Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

This week we are pausing our release schedule to pay tribute to the godfather of our podcast, the late, great David Lynch.

Usually on our show, we talk about movie scenes. But for this dedication, we've selected a handful of clips of Lynch–the man, not his movies–to discuss. It's our hope that by sharing his voice, and connecting over his philosophy, all of us can find some comfort in the tragedy of his passing.

We have a channel dedicated to Lynch in our Discord if you're looking to connect with us and other listeners about the legendary filmmaker who inspired this podcast: https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Next week, we'll return to our regularly scheduled programming. In the meantime, keep your eye on the donut.

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Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we venture deep into the abyss for Jonathan Glazer’s unnerving science fiction masterpiece, the only movie on earth that is somehow equal parts NATHAN FOR YOU and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

How does this film even exist? What happens in that dark room? Is it all as real as it looks? Listeners, we tried our best to find some answers for you.

Next week, it’s the most-requested film in Eye of the Duck history, Denis Villeneuve’s ARRIVAL. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Featurettes - Camera
• Featurettes - Casting
• Featurettes - Editing
• Featurettes - Locations
• Featurettes - Production Design
• Featurettes - VFX
• The Guardian Glazer Interview
• Uproxx Production History
• IndieWire Production History
• The Irish Times Glazer Interview
• BBC Scarlett Johannson Interview
• IndieWire Daniel Landin Interview
• BFI Mica Levi Interview
• Open Letters Monthly Glazer Interview
• IndieWire Mica Levi Interview
• Dazed Digital Chris Oddy Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are officially one flavor away from completing the Cornetto trilogy! It’s Edgar Wright’s thrilling and deliciously stupid body snatcher comedy this week, the third in our series to feature Mr. Nick Frost.

Coming along for our apocalyptic hometown pub crawl is returning guest, Ethan Warren. Is this the perfect ending to the only film trilogy based on ice cream? Listen to find out.

Next week, it’s perhaps the strangest film in our UFO series, Jonathan Glazer’s UNDER THE SKIN. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Completing The Golden Mile - The Making of The World’s End
• Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy
• Filling in the Blanks: The Stunts and FX of The World’s End
• Edgar & Simon’s Flip Chart
• The Young Folks Wright & Cast Interview
• It Came From Wright Interview
• Empire Production History
• Art of VFX VFX Breakdown
• The Call Sheet Frazer Churchill Interview
• IndieWire Wright Interview
• Den of Geek Wright Interview
• The Guardian Simon Pegg Interview
• We Are Movie Geeks Steven Price Interview
• Steven Price on The World’s End Score

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The aliens may be fuzzy this week… but they’re also very scary and mean. It’s our first Joe Cornish movie, and one of the great science fiction films of the 21st century!

Topics discussed this week: the high expectations for Cornish’s career, the STRANGER THINGSification of all media, whether or not Terry Notary was indeed the Silver Surfer in FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER, and we try to answer the question, why aren’t these hairy aliens wet?

Next week, we conclude our Edgar Wright-connected UFO trio with THE WORLD’S END. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Commentary
• The Dream Behind Super 8
• The Search for New Faces
• Meet Joel Courtney
• Rediscovering the Steeltown
• The Visitor Lives
• Scoring Super 8
• Do You Believe in Magic?
• SFGate Abrams Interview
• EW Abrams/Spielberg Breakdown
• American Society of Cinematographers Production History
• Portal 2 Super 8 Teaser
• Vulture Abrams Interview
• Abrams Reflects on Super 8
• EW Abrams Interview
• Vanity Fair Abrams Interview
• Asian Connections Larry Fong Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s mint! This week we hang out with a crew of teenage filmmakers…and one very big scary tarantula alien-looking guy.

It’s JJ Abram’s big budget 70s throwback adventure, with a hint of BLOW-UP, and a whole lot of Spielberg influence. It’s the final Amblin movie of our series!

Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Film Commentary
• The Dream Behind Super 8
• The Search for New Faces
• Meet Joel Courtney
• Rediscovering the Steeltown
• The Visitor Lives
• Scoring Super 8
• Do You Believe in Magic?
• SFGate Abrams Interview
• EW Abrams/Spielberg Breakdown
• American Society of Cinematographers Production History
• Portal 2 Super 8 Teaser
• Vulture Abrams Interview
• Abrams Reflects on Super 8
• EW Abrams Interview
• Vanity Fair Abrams Interview
• Asian Connections Larry Fong Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listeners, you didn’t ask for it, but we did it anyway. This week it’s the one alien we specifically promised we wouldn’t talk about…and he’s chill as hell.

Topics covered in our very deep dive of PAUL: Seth Rogen’s new show that seems dangerously similar to ENTOURAGE, whether or not Paul smells like shit, and of course, Grandpa Stevey Spielberg.

Next week, it’s JJ Abrams’s Amblin throwback, SUPER 8. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Between the Lighting Strikes: The Making of Paul Part 1
• Between the Lighting Strikes: The Making of Paul Part 2
• RV Doorway: The cast of Paul On-Location
• Runaway Santa Fe: An Interview with Nancy Steiner
• 5th Date Level Direction: The Cast on Greg Mottola
• Mexico Zero: The Locations of Paul
• The Many Pauls
• The Traveler Beagle
• The Evolution of Paul
• Simon Pegg on Spielberg’s Cameo
• The New York Times Greg Mottola Interview
• Indie London Joe Lo Truglio Interview
• Collider Bill Hader Interview
• Collider Nick Frost & Simon Pegg Interview
• Collider Nira Park Interview
• Collider Jason Bateman Interview
• Collider Jefferson Sage Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can aliens and humans co-exist on this Earth? What happens when you squirt a can of alien jet fuel in your eye? This week we find out.

It’s Neil Blomkamp’s debut feature, where action blockbuster meets guerrilla-style documentary. Can you believe this is Sharlto Copley’s first acting job?! Also, where the hell is DISTRICT 10?!

Next week we come face to face with destiny. Yes, we’re doing Greg Mottola’s PAUL. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker’s Log - Chapter 1: Envisioning District 9
• The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker’s Log - Chapter 2: Shooting District 9
• The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker’s Log - Chapter 3: Refining District 9
• Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus
• Innovation: The Acting and Improvisation of District 9
• Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9
• Alien Generation: The Visual Effects of District 9
• Animatrik Production History
• Gizmodo David Meng Interview
• Variety Trent Opaloch Interview
• Variety Blomkamp Interview
• Good Bad Ugly Films Trent Opaloch Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's James Gunn week on the pod, and we're (finally) talking about the DC Studio head and his origins as a down-and-dirty genre guy.

Between the mouth-stuffing slugs and Michael Rooker's lovably demented performance as a human meat volcano, SLITHER has a little bit of everything. And we're all for it.

Next week, we take a trip down to Johannesburg for our first Neill Blomkamp picture, DISTRICT 9. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Interview with Writer/Director James Gunn
• Interview with Actor Gregg Henry
• Who Is Bill Pardy?
• The Sick Minds and Slimy Days of Slither
• Bringing Slither’s Creatures to Life
• Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary
• IGN Gunn Interview
• Showbiz Monkeys Gunn Interview
• Slither Unscripted
• Ain’t It Cool Gunn Interview
• CHUD Gunn Interview
• FilmThreat Gunn Interview
• Review Graveyard Tyler Bates Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so back! It’s the finale (?) of the Spielberg UFO invasion trilogy this week. Joining us once again to talk Grandpa Steve, Tom Cruise, and Janusz Kamiński, is returning champion Patrick Willems!

Topics discussed: post-9/11 filmmaking, the glory of MUNICH, Patrick’s upcoming short film (!!), Gore Verbinski’s PIRATES movies, the Tom Cruise Running Score, longing for Peter Jackson’s comeback, and some text message dispatches from WAR OF THE WORLDS vfx artist, Todd Vaziri.

Next week, it’s James Gunn’s 2006 early creepy crawly romp, SLITHER. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Revisiting the Invasion
• Steven Spielberg and the Original War of the Worlds
• Characters: The Family Unit
• Previsualization
• Production Diaries: East Coast - Beginning
• Production Diaries: East Coast - Exile
• Production Diaries: West Coast - Destruction
• Production Diaries: West Coast - War
• Designing the Enemy: Tripods and Aliens
• Scoring War of the Worlds
• War of the Worlds Production Notes
• Empire David Koepp Interview
• USA Today Spielberg Interview
• VFX Building Error
• Devin Faraci Spielberg & Cruise Interview
• Spiegel International Spielberg & Cruise Interview
• Spielberg Offers J.J. Abrams War of the Worlds
• Empire Spielberg Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2000s have officially arrived, and they’ve brought invisible flying saucers, depressed reverends, and some very mean green creatures who hate water. It’s our very first M. Night Shyamalan movie this week, and a favorite of UFO heads and baseball fans alike. Swing away!

Next week, we round out the Spielberg alien invasion trilogy with WAR OF THE WORLDS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References

• Special Features
• Looking For Signs
• Building Signs
• Making Signs: A Commentary By M. Night Shyamalan
• The Effects of Signs
• Last Voices: The Music of Signs
• Full Circle
• DisneyWar by James B. Stewart
• The Hollywood Reporter Shyamalan Interview
• The Ringer Shyamalan Interview
• Ain’t It Cool News Shyamalan Interview
• Prairie Miller Joaquin Phoenix Interview
• BBC Shyamalan Interview
• Nerdtropolis Rory Culkin Interview
• GQ Shyamalan Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teachers stink! It’s our very first Robert Rodriguez joint this week. And perhaps the most ‘90s movie ever made. Come for the deep dive on alien imposter horror…and stay for the very academic discussion of Josh Hartnett’s terrible haircut.

Next week, it’s another first for us — M. Night Shyamalan! We’re unrolling our tinfoil hats for one of his all-time greats, SIGNS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• The Faculty Making Of
• Los Angeles Times Production History
• Clea DuVall On Robert Rodriguez
• Digital Trends Robert Rodriguez Interview
• Austin Filming Locations
• Josh Hartnett on Zeke vs Cooper
• Hartnett on The Weinstein Company
• Collider Jordana Brewster Interview
• AOL Salma Hayek Interview
• Harry Knowles on The Faculty
• Hartnett Needs a Hairnet (To Cover Up His Horrible Haircut)

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Willenium is here, y’all. We’re hitting yet another Will Smith classic this week with the Barry Sonnenfeld buddy-alien-cop caper, MEN IN BLACK.

Aliens are here among us, and it turns out, the majority of them are weird little guys who live inside other bigger weirder guys. Listen in before we all get neuralyzed.

Next week, it’s another gnarly cult favorite (and our very first Robert Rodriguez), THE FACULTY. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References

• Special Features
• Metamorphosis of Men in Black
• Comic Book Movies by David Hughes
• The Men Who Would Be King by Nicole LaPorte
• Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker by Barry Sonnenfeld
• Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time by Barry Sonnenfeld
• Ed Solomon Profit Points
• Den Of Geek Production History
• David Schwimmer Turns Down Men in Black
• The Verge Mark Setrakian Interview
• VFX Blog VFX Breakdown
• Inverse Production History
• Will Smith Brutal Fart

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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:

• Special Features
• Commentary
• Creating Reality
• The Making of Independence Day by Rachel Aberly & Volker Engel
• Entertainment Weekly Production History
• Entertainment Weekly 1996 Summer Movie Preview
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• The Guardian Production History
• Complex Production History
• The Hollywood Reporter VFX Breakdown
• Ethan Hawke Turns Down Independence Day
• Sci-Fi Bulletin David Arnold Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 disaster film, INDEPENDENCE DAY. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Fangoria #159 Production History
• Fangoria #160 Production History
• Alex Cox Mars Attacks! Scripts
• Burton on Burton by Mark Salisbury
• Warner Brothers Production Notes
• Vice Roger L Jackson Interview
• Jack Nicholson Cast In Mars Attacks!
• Entertainment Weekly Production History
• VFX Blog VFX Breakdown
• Inverse Production History
• David Andrews Animation Test

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

References

• Special Features
• Cinematic Abduction
• Touched by Light
• We Gotta Go Back
• Borrowed Time
• The Companion Production History
• AFI Production History
• The Action Elite D.B. Sweeney Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

References:

• Special Features
• Under Pressure: Making The Abyss
• Deep Dive: A Conversation with James Cameron
• The Legacy of The Abyss
• Starlog Production History
• Cinefantastique Production History
• The New York Times Production History
• Syfy Mikael Salomon Interview
• Telegraph Production History
• Matt Mueller Production History
• Alan Silvestri Underscores Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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:

• Special Features
• Independent Thoughts
• Woman of Mystery
• Watch, Look, Listen:
• Mans vs. Aliens
• Original EPK: The Making of They Live
• Hero Complex John Carpenter Interview
• Hero Complex John Carpenter Interview 2
• Cinephilia Beyond Production History
• Starlog Production History

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Of
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Harvard Business Review Production History
• Tampa Bay Times Production History
• Powell Tribune Wilford Brimley Interview
• Hey U Guys Production History
• Tampa Bay Times Production History 25th Anniversary

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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The 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.

REFERENCES

• Special Features
• They Came from Hollywood! Remembering Starman
• Making of Featurette
• Cinematheque Production History
• Chicago Tribune Production History
• Hollywood Reporter Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen Interview
• Pop Culture Classics Jeff Bridges Interview
• Flashback Files John Carpenter Interview
• Red Bull Music John Carpenter Interview
• The Wrap Shawn Levy Update
• Cinema Showcase John Carpenter Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Calling all (motorcycle) knights of the round table! On Sunday, September 15 at 7pm, Adam and Dom will be in person at the IFC Center in NYC for a special screening of George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS.

They'll be presenting the film and participating in a Q&A with host Matt Zoller Seitz (New York Magazine, RogerEbert.com) and author Daniel Kraus, who completed Romero's unfinished novel THE LIVING DEAD, as well as the upcoming PAY THE PIPER.

Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.ifccenter.com/films/movies-with-mzs-knightriders/

Longtime listeners of the show know how meaningful Romero's renegade Camelot movie has become here at Eye of the Duck. We're so excited to see the film on the big screen and help spread the gospel of KNIGHTRIDERS. We hope to see you there!

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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 Features
• Steven Spielberg & E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
• A Look Back
• The Evolution and Creation of E.T.
• The E.T. Reunion
• Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride
• The Films of Steven Spielberg by Douglas Brode
• American Cinematographer Production History
• American Cinematographer Spielberg Interview
• Collider Kathleen Kennedy & Henry Thomas Interview
• Hollywood Reporter Spielberg Interview
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Stephen Colbert Spielberg Interview
• E.T. Ghost Eyes

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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 Features
• Star Crossed in The Invasion with Brooke Adams
• Re-Creating the Invasion: Interview with Screenwriter W.D. Richter
• Scoring the Invasion: Interview with Composer Denny Zeitlin
• Leading the Invasion: Interview with Actor Art Hindle
• Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod
• Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod
• The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod
• The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• The Fan Can Production History
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Starlog Production History
• The Guardian Production History

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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/RssDc3brsx

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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 Features
• The Making Of: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Steven Spielberg: 30 Years of Close Encounters
• Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Film by Ray Morton

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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 Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Blobabilia!
• Cinefantastique The Blob Production History
• Den of Geek The Blob Production History
• The True Story Behind The Blob

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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 Features
• Commentary
• The Making of The Day the Earth Stood Still
• The Astounding Harry Bates
• The World of the Theremin
• Edmund North: The Man Who Made the Earth Stand Still

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

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Today 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/RssDc3brsx

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Highway to Valhalla
• Stowaway To Nowhere
• Darkest Angel: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa
• Metal Beasts and Holy Motors
• Motorbike Messiah: Chris Hemsworth as Dementus
• Blood, Sweat, & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road by Kyle Buchanan
• Rolling Stone Furiosa Production History
• New Yorker George Miller Interview
• The New York Times Anya Taylor Joy Interview
• Vanity Fair Chris Hemsworth Interview
• Deadline Tom Holkenborg Interview
• Motion Pictures Tom Holkenborg Interview
• Motion Pictures Jacinta Leong Interview
• Shortlist George Miller Interview
• IndieWire VFX Breakdown
• Frame.io Furiosa Cinematography Breakdown
• Tom Burke Replaces Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
• Furiosa Budget Paid For By Australian Government
• Furiosa and Gendered Grief

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

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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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Blood, Sweat, & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road by Kyle Buchanan
• Special Features:
• Going Mad: The Battle of Fury Road
• Maximum Fury: Filming Fury Road
• Mad Max: Fury on Four Wheels
• The Road Warriors: Max and Furiosa
• The Tools of the Wasteland
• The Five Wives: So Shiny, So Chrome
• Priscilla Page on Mad Max Fury Road

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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We 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/RssDc3brsx

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Audio Commentary with Director Rachel Talalay
• The Revolution Will Be Ahead Of Its Time - An Interview with Rachel Talalay
• I Am Tank Girl - An Interview with Lori Petty
• Anarchy From The UK - An Interview with Production Designer Catherine Hardwicke
• The Shape of Ripper - An Interview with Actor Doug Jones
• The Making of Tank Girl by Frank Wynne
• Entertainment Weekly Tank Girl Production History

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Conscience of the King with Ed Harris
• Code of Honor with George Romero
• Memories of Morgan with Tom Savini
• IndieWire Knightriders Production History
• Hollywood Knights: Arthurian Cinema and the Politics of Nostalgia
• Little White Lies George Romero Interview

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Miller and Max: George Miller and the Making of a Film Legend
• Rolling Stone Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome Production History
• Fangoria Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome Production History
• The Making of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome
• Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome Songs
• Maurice Jarre Scoring Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Introduction by Leonard Maltin
• Commentary with Director George Miller and Cinematographer Dean Semler
• Road War: The Making of The Road Warrior
• Miller and Max: George Miller and the Making of a Film Legend
• Rolling Stone Mad Max 2 Production History
• Australian Screen George Miller Interview
• Cinephilia Beyond Mad Max 2 Production History
• Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior Screenplay

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Road Rage: New Interview with George Miller
• Interviews with Stars Mel Gibson & Joanna Samuel, and Cinematographer David Eggby
• The Madness of Max
• Cinema Papers Mad Max Production History
• Australian Screen George Miller Interview
• SciFi Now David Eggby Interview
• Kennedy/Miller Mad Max Production History
• The Guardian Mad Max Production History
• The Guardian George Miller Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Programs, 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/RssDc3brsx

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Not Action. Not Sci-Fi. More: An Interview with Leigh Whannell
• Permission Granted: An Interview with Producer Kylie du Fresne
• Future Noir: An Interview with Cinematographer Stefan Duscio
• Hacking Upgrade: An Interview with Editor Andy Canny
• The Art of Fighting Without Fighting: An Interview with Fight Choreographer Chris Weir
• Tech Crunch Leigh Whannell Interview
• AusFilm Felicity Abbott Interview
• Leigh Whannell and Jason Blum on Upgrade Sequel
• The MacGuffin Leigh Whannell Interview
• Rue Morgue Leigh Whannell and Logan Marshall-Green Interview
• First Showing Leigh Whannell Interview
• Filmmaker Magazine Stefan Duscio Interview
• Stash Media Scott Geersen Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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We're back, but we're not even close to baseline. It's Denis Villeneuve's BLADE RUNNER: 2049! As our cyberpunk series nears its end, we revisit the world that started it all. Join us for a break down of one of the greatest films of the 21st century, or at the very least, some unhinged Ridley Scott quotes. Listen in!

Next week, we cover Leigh Whannell's UPGRADE (2018). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Designing the World of Blade Runner 2049
• To Be Human: Casting Blade Runner 2049
• British Cinematographer Roger Deakins Interview
• Ridley Scott Announces Blade Runner Web Series
• The Hollywood Reporter Andrew Kosove Interview
• Christopher Nolan on Blade Runner 2049
• Ridley Scott Announced As Director of “Blade Runner 2”
• Deadline Denis Villeneuve Interview
• Ridley Scott on Blade Runner 2049
• David Bowie Considered for Blade Runner 2049
• Gizmodo Alcon Entertainment Interview
• Denis Villeneuve on Jared Leto
• Gaffer Bill O’Leary on Lighting Blade Runner 2049
• 2 Film Critics Hampton Fancher Interview
• Hampton Fancher and Michael Green on Blade Runner 2049
• Entertainment Weekly Ryan Gosling Interview
• FX Guide VFX Breakdown
• Art of VFX Paul Lambert Interview
• Jóhann Jóhannsson Unreleased Music
• Alarabiya Denis Villeneuve Interview
• Den of Geek Denis Villeneuve Interview
• IndieWire Joe Walker Interview
• Uproxx Dave Bautista Interview
• Sean Young on Cameo
• Recreating Rachael

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We port into the ENCOM servers one more time to cover the first sequel of our cyberpunk series. It's Joseph Kosinski's TRON: LEGACY. And here to help make sense of the bio-digital jazz is past and future guest, filmmaker, and film programmer, Desmond Thorne! Listen in!

Next week, we cover the Denis Villeneuve's BLADE RUNNER: 2049 (2017). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Effects
• The Speed of Light
• Launching the Legacy
• Visualizing TRON
• Installing the Cast
• Disc Roars
• Pixar Considering TRON 2
• TRON 2.0 Video Game
• Collider Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz Interview
• Collider Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz Interview 2
• The Hollywood Reporter Daft Punk Interview
• ComicBook.com Joseph Kosinski Interview
• Joseph Kosinski on “TRON: Ascension”
• Bruce Boxleitner on “TRON: Ascension”
• “TRON: Ascension” Writers Hired
• “TRON: Ascension” Greenlit by Disney
• “TRON: Ascension” Canceled
• IF Magazine VFX Breakdown
• Sound and Picture Claudio Miranda Interview
• British Cinematographer Claudio Miranda Interview
• Joseph Kosinski Discusses Unreleased Daft Punk Score
• Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal Hired to Remake TRON

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We 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/RssDc3brsx

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• The Weight of the Line
• The Austin Chronicle Richard Linklater Interview
• A Scanner Darkly Production Notes
• IGN A Scanner Darkly Production History
• MovieWeb Robert Downey Jr. Interview
• Salon Keanu Reeves Interview
• Richard Linklater on Alex Jones
• Philip K Dick on A Scanner Darkly
• Wired A Scanner Darkly Production History
• PopMatters Graham Reynolds Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody 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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• The Future According to Steven Spielberg
• Minority Report: Props of the Future
• Deconstructing Minority Report
• The Stunts of Minority Report
• ILM and Minority Report
• Directed by Steven Spielberg: Poetics of the Contemporary Hollywood Blockbuster by Warren Buckland
• Tales from Development Hell by David Hughes
• Roger Ebert Steven Spielberg & Tom Cruise Interview
• Screenwriter’s Utopia Scott Frank Interview
• Mania Frank Darabont Interview
• Yahoo Movies Cast Notes
• Metropolis Mag Alex McDowell Interview
• Entertainment Weekly Minority Report Production History
• Salon Minority Report Think Tank
• WIRED Spielberg Interview
• Live Design Janusz Kaminski Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Creating A.I.
• Acting A.I.
• Designing A.I.
• Lighting A.I.
• A.I./FX
• The Robots of A.I.
• Special Visual Effects and Animation: ILM
• The Sound of A.I.
• The Music of A.I.
• Closing: Steven Spielberg: Our Responsibility to Artificial Intelligence
• IGN Steven Spielberg Interview
• Ian Watson on Stanley Kubrick
• Variety on A.I. Artificial Intelligence
• Variety on Spielberg Choosing A.I. over Minority Report
• The Kubrick FAQ A.I. Artificial Intelligence Production History
• Stan Winston School Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Crafting (Un)Reality
• Frankenstein Syndrome
• Sticking with Genius
• The Art of the Title
• Frame by Frame: The Invisible Art of Production Designer Carol Spier
• Archival Promotional Featurette
• Archival EPK Interviews: Visual Effects Supervisor Jim Isaac
• Film Comment David Cronenberg Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• The Matrix Revisited
• Making The Matrix
• What is Bullet Time?
• Entertainment Weekly The Matrix Production History
• American Cinematographer The Matrix Cinematography Breakdown
• Will Smith on Turning Down The Matrix

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/RssDc3brsx

References:

• Special Features
• Memories of Shell Beach
• Architecture of Dreams
• Cinefantastique Dark City Production History
• Cinefantastique Dark City Production History 2
• Cinefantastique Dark City Production History 3
• Cosmoetica Lem Dobbs Interview
• SplicedWire Alex Proyas Interview
• Screen Anarchy Alex Proyas Interview
• Money Into Light Alex Proyas Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

• The Cinema of Kathryn Bigelow: Hollywood Transgressor by Deborah Jermyn and Sean Redmond
• James Cameron: Interviews
• ArtForum Kathryn Bigelow Interview
• The Terminator Files James Cameron Interview
• LA Times Rave Extras Have Too Much Fun
• FilmScouts Strange Days Press Conference
• https://steadicamforum.com/uploads/monthly_07_2013/post-134-0-68782600-1373824789.jpg
• https://www.luxonline.org.uk/articles/visual_pleasure_and_narrative_cinema(1).html

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strap on your data gloves and jack in. It's JOHNNY MNEMONIC. A film where Jesus is evil, Dolphins can code, and heaven's in Newark, New Jersey.

Joining us is ERIC ANDRE SHOW editor and returning guest, Jonathan Kramer! Listen to see if we can decrypt the tortured production and ‘90s maximalism of Robert Longo's chaotic entry to the cyberpunk genre. Next week, we cover Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days (1995).

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 IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

• Conversations With William Gibson by Patrick A. Smith
• LA Times Robert Longo Interview
• WIRED William Gibson Interview
• NY Times William Gibson Interview
• Smithsonian Richard Longo Interview
• Hollywood Reporter Robert Longo Interview
• Entertainment Weekly Dolph Lundgren Interview
• LA Times Johnny Mnemonic Opening Day
• Vice William Gibson Interview
• LA Times Johnny Mnemonic Production History
• ScreenSlate Robert Longo Interview
• Brad Fiedel on Johnny Mnemonic
• Sony Johnny Mnemonic VFX Breakdown
• Keanu Reeves, William Gibson, and Robert Longo on Johnny Mnemonic
• The Lost Johnny Mnemonic Soundtrack

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/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 IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

• Special Features
• Accessing Section 9 - 25 Years Into the Future
• Landscapes & Dreamscapes - The Art and Architecture of Ghost in the Shell
• Making of Ghost in the Shell Production Report
• Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Remaster
• ReviewSphere Ghost in the Shell Production History
• Vulture Guide to Ghost in the Shell Series
• Anime News Network Ghost in the Shell Series History
• Mamoru Oshii Pitched Ghost in the Shell Over Sushi
• Game Set Watch Kenji Kawai Interview
• Forbes Mamoru Oshii Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/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 IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

• Special Features
• Making Of
• Wired Total Recall Production History
• Den Of Geek: How Total Recall Brought a Memorable Villain to Life
• Tales From Development Hell by David Hughes
• LA Times Paul Verhoeven Interview
• Gizmodo Vic Armstrong Interview
• Cinefex #43 Total Recall Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

• Special Features
• Director Interview
• Comic Book Movies by David Hughes
• Akira Production Report
• Austin Film Akira Program Notes
• Forbes Katsuhiro Otomo Interview
• Makiko Futaki at Studio Ghibli
• Yoshiji Kigami at Kyoto Animation
• The Hypersonic World of Akira

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/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 IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

• Special Features
• Commentary
• What is Brazil?
• We’re All In It Together
• Designing Brazil
• Flights of Fantasy: Brazil’s Special Effects
• Fashion and Fascism: James Acheson on Brazil’s Costume Design
• Brazil’s Score
• The Battle of Brazil: A Video History
• DGA Terry Gilliam Interview
• Salman Rushdie Terry Gilliam Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/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 IN THE SHELL 4K steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

• Special Features
• The TRON Phenomenon
• Photo Tronology
• Original DVD Features
• The Making of TRON
• Video Game Player VFX Breakdown
• The Guardian TRON Production History
• Film School Rejects Costume Breakdown
• Variety TRON 35th Anniversary
• Den of Geek Justin Springer and Steven Lisberger Interview
• Moving Innovation: A History of Computer Animation By Tom Sito
• The Guardian Wendy Carlos Write-Up
• https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/graphicshistory/chapter/14-3-tron/#:~:text=Because%20of%20the%20amount%20of,(MAGI)%2C%20and%20Information%20International

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 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 IN THE SHELL 4k steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

• Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner by Paul M Sammon
• Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner dir. Chalres de Lauzirika

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.

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The 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 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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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Hail 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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 2
• Fede Alvarez Gives Update on Evil Dead 2 & Don’t Breathe 2
• Sam Raimi Talks Future Of Evil Dead
• NME Evil Dead Rise Production History
• Bruce Campbell Announces Lee Cronin As New Director
• Evil Dead Rise Releasing On HBO Max
• New York Times Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan Interview
• Raising A New Evil Dead
• ScreenCraft Evil Dead Rise Production History
• The Wrap Lee Cronin Interview
• SlashFilm Alyssa Sutherland Interview
• Snap Taste Evil Dead Rise Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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Happy 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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• Director/Cast Commentary
• Directing The Dead
• Evil Dead: The Reboot
• Making Life Difficult
• A Cabin in the Woods
• Deconstruction of a Scene: Blood Rain
• Keeping it Real
• A Conversation with Bruce Campbell
• Bruce Campbell Shuts Down Evil Dead Remake Rumors
• Bruce Campbell Confirms Evil Dead Remake
• Craft Services Aaron Morton Interview
• FilmDistrict Acquires Evil Dead Distribution Rights
• Jane Levy Cast As Lead
• Collider Jane Levy Interview
• Evil Dead Cast Interview
• The Wolfman Cometh Campbell, Tapert, Alvarez Interview
• Fede Alvarez On Ash Appearing In Evil Dead
• We Got This Covered Fede Alvarez Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• We Are Not Who We Are: Making The Cabin in the Woods
• The Secret Secret Stash
• The Cabin in the Woods The Official Visual Companion
• Entertainment Weekly The Cabin in the Woods Production History
• CinemaBlend Joss Whedon Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• Production Diaries: Behind-the-Scenes Footage and Interviews With The Cast and Crew
• Vintage Interviews
• To Hell And Back: An Interview With Actress Alison Lohman
• Curses!: An Interview With Lorna Raver
• Drag Me To Hell Production Notes
• Edgar Wright Turns Down Drag Me To Hell
• Elliot Page Turns Down Drag Me To Hell
• Post Sam Raimi Interview
• Cinema.com Alison Lohman Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• The King Lives! With Bruce Campbell
• All Is Well With Don Coscarelli
• Mummies and Makeup
• The Making of Bubba Ho-Tep
• Fit For a King
• Rock Like an Egyptian
• Ain’t It Cool News Bruce Campbell, Don Coscarelli, Joe Lansdale Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
• If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell
• Book of the Dead Army of Darkness Production History
• Book of the Dead Army of Darkness Makeup Effects
• Book of the Dead Army of Darkness Props
• Craft Services Doug Lefler Interview
• The Sinister Unalive by Parth Marathe

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead II
• The Gore the Merrier
• If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell
• Book of the Dead Evil Dead II Production History
• The Book of the Dead Evil Dead II Special Effects
• Cinefantastique Evil Dead II Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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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 Features
• One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
• If Chins Could Kill by Bruce Campbell
• Tim Philo Book of the Dead Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

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Today 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 purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• From Dice to Dragons: Honoring The Lore
• The Bestiary
• Forging the Forgotten Realms
• Fantastic Foes
• Warner Brothers Acquires Rights to Dungeons & Dragons
• Warner Brothers v Hasbro: Dawn of Dungeons & Dragons
• Rob Letterman Directing Dungeons & Dragons
• Ansel Elgort To Star in Dungeons & Dragons
• Joe Manganiello Writes Dungeons & Dragons Script
• Joe Manganiello on Dungeons & Dragons Script
• Paramount Sets Dungeons & Dragons Date
• Daley and Goldstein In Talks for Dungeons & Dragons
• Daley and Goldstein on Directing Dungeons & Dragons
• The Hollywood Reporter Cast Interview
• Variety on Bradley Cooper Cameo
• Den of Geek Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Production History
• Iceland Monitor Cast Begins Filming
• ComicBook.com Lorne Balfe Interview
• Transmute Spell John Frances Daley

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• An Ageless Epic
• Shooting the Raid
• Amleth’s Journey to Man
• Knattleikr Game
• A Norse Landscape
• The New York Times Alexander Skarsgard Interview
• Los Angeles Times Robert Eggers Interview
• Thrillist Robert Eggers Interview
• The Guardian Robert Eggers Interview
• The New Yorker Robert Eggers Interview
• British Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke Interview
• Comicbook.com The Northman Composers Interview
• Pitchfork The Northman Composers Interview
• Eggers in Slashfilm
• Eggers in Little White Lies

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Bonus!! 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 Features
• Boldest of Blood & Wildest of Heart: Making The Green Knight
• Illuminating Technique: Title Design
• David Lowery Announces Next Film
• The Hollywood Reporter David Lowery Interview
• IndieWire The Green Knight VFX Breakdown
• Below the Line The Green Knight VFX Breakdown
• Vanity Fair David Lowery Interview
• Variety David Lowery Interview
• Filmmaker Magazine Andrew Droz Palermo Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 McBride
• People Magazine Spielberg Interview
• Spielberg and Julia Roberts Clash
• Spielberg Abandons Hook
• Cinema Papers Steven Spielberg Interview
• Uproxx Lost Boys Interview
• Entertainment Weekly Spielberg Interview
• Den of Geek Spielberg Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Somehow...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 Features
• The Making of an Adventure with Ron Howard
• From Morf to Morphing with Dennis Muren
• Willow: An Unlikely Hero - Personal Video Diary of Warwick Davis
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• The New York Times George Lucas Interview
• IGN Warwick Davis Interview
• The New York Times George Lucas Interview 2

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• True Love
• Making the Film
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• Variety The Princess Bride Production History
• The New York Times Buys Script From William Goldman
• ABC The Princess Bride Production History
• Vice Jane Jenkins Interview
• IndieWire “5 Things You Might Not Know About The Princess Bride”
• Entertainment Weekly Cary Elwes Interview
• As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of The Princess Bride



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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• Commentary
• Inside the Labyrinth
• Anniversary Q&A
• Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• Empire Labyrinth Production History
• Jim Henson’s Red Book 01/29/1985
• The Jennifer Connelly Center Jennifer Connelly Interview
• New York Times Labyrinth Production History
• Hoggle Puppet Found in Unclaimed Baggage Center
• Tumblr Brian Henson Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• Interview with Director Russell Mulcahy
• The Making of Highlander
• The Telegraph Highlander Production History
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• Hey U Guys Christopher Lambert Interview
• Cinefantastique Highlander Production History
• The Guardian Highlander Production History
• Press & Journal Highlander Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• Remembering a Legend
• The Music of Legend
• Creating A Myth: Memories of Legend
• Cinefastique The Making of Legend
• Legend Making by William Hjortsberg
• The Washington Post Jerry Goldsmith Interview
• Cameron Crowe Tom Cruise Interview
• Original “Legend of Darkness” Script
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Dorothy 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 Trap

References:

• Walt Disney Return to Oz Production History
• Jim Hill Production History
• Return to Oz announced in Bangor Daily News
• The Sun Return to Oz Production Notes
• Herald Journal Return to Oz Production Notes
• Film Freak Central Walter Murch Interview
• The Montreal Gazette Casting Notes
• Ryan Jay Emily Ridley Interview
• The Boston Phoenix Return to Oz Production Notes
• Tansy Return to Oz Dog

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• Re-imagining The NeverEnding Story
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• Entertainment Weekly The NeverEnding Story Production History
• Nerdist The NeverEnding Story Production History
• The NeverEnding Story German Documentary

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• The Company of Wolves Behind the Scenes Dossier
• Neil Jordan Commentary
• The Curious Room, Angela Carter
• Channel 4 Angela Carter & Neil Jordan Interview
• The Guardian The Company of Wolves Production History
• Mashable The Company of Wolves Production History
• Soundtrack! George Fenton Interview
• Dareland Neil Jordan Interview
• Mark Kermode The Company of Wolves Review
• Film Ireland Neil Jordan Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• The Myth, Magic, and Henson Legacy
• The World of The Dark Crystal
• SFGate Dave Goelz Interview
• Fantastic Films Jim Henson Interview
• SFGate Frank Oz Interview
• Starlog The Dark Crystal Production History
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• IGN Gary Kurtz Interview
• Steemit Brian Froud Interview

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Kittridge is back. And so are we. Will you take the Oath?

References:

• Christopher McQuarrie Returning for M:I-7 & 8
• Esai Morales Replaces Nicholas Hoult as Villain
• Angela Bassett Not Returning for M:I-7
• Production: Impossible
• Empire McQuarrie Responds to Polish Backlash
• Entertainment Weekly Christopher McQuarrie Interview
• Light the Fuse 100th Episode Special
• Light the Fuse 200th Episode Special
• Light the Fuse Erik Jendresen Interview Part 1
• Light the Fuse Erik Jendresen Interview Part 2
• Train Fight in Norway
• The Project Tom Cruise Interview
• Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Speedflying Behind the Scenes
• US Speedflying Injuries
• Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Rome Behind the Scenes
• Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History

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/shop

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[Whip sound!!!!] Today we rewind through a fissure in time and return to our Indiana Jones miniseries for one last movie. Joining us to explore DIAL OF DESTINY are returning guests, Griffin Newman and Connor Ratliff, who you might know as the hosts of The George Lucas Talk Show.

Covered in this (very long) discussion: Griffin's franchise exhaustion, Connor's Indy watching order, the hubris of Disney's de-aging tech, the late careers of Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and, of course, the enduring mysteries of George Lucas.

References:

• USA Today Harrison Ford Interview
• George Lucas on Indiana Jones 5
• George Lucas on Mutt Williams
• USA Today George Lucas Interview
• Harrison Ford On Idea For Indiana Jones 5
• Disney Acquires Indiana Jones Franchise
• Deadline Announces Indiana Jones 5
• Frank Marshall on Indiana Jones 5
• David Koepp on Writing Indy 5
• James Mangold Directing Indiana Jones 5
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Production Notes
• ScreenRant James Mangold Interview
• Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Discuss Indiana Jones 5
• Den of Geek James Mangold Interview
• Deadline Harrison Ford Injury Report
• IndieWire James Mangold Interview
• Variety James Mangold Interview

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/shop

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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 Features
• Conan Unchained
• Cinefastique “Nine Days in Cimmeria”
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• “The Legend of Conan” Not Happening with Chris Morgan
• Arnold Schwarzenegger on Conan Sequel
• Flights of Fancy: The Great Fantasy Films

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Features
• Into the Lake of Fire
• The Final Battle
• Welcome to Cragganmore
• A Long Way to Urland
• Vermithrax Pejorative
• The Making of Dragonslayer in Dragonslayer - The Official Marvel Comics Adaptation of the Spectacular Paramount/Disney Motion Picture
• Matthew Robbins ScreenRant Interview
• IGN Dragonslayer Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 History
• The Vintage News Excalibur History
• Adventures of a Suburban Boy
• The Quest For Hollywood’s Grail
• Brilliant Failures: Excalibur
• BAFTA Film Costume Design 1982
• Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
• John Boorman Flashbak Interview
• John Boorman American Cinema Papers Interview
• Excalibur: Behind the Movie

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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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 Gordon
• Lost in Space: Nic Roeg’s Flash Gordon
• Interview with Mike Hodges
• Interview with Melody Anderson
• Interview with Brian May
• Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas
• The Great Science Fiction Films: From Rollerball to Return of the Jedi
• Nicolas Roeg: Film by Film
• Sergio Leone: Something to Do With Death
• The Book of Man Flash Gordon Production History
• Sam J Jones Maxim Interview
• Sam J Jones BBC Interview
• Lorenzo Semple Jr. 007 Dossier Interview
• Brian Blessed & Mike Hodges The Guardian Interview
• John Walsh Den of Geek Interview
• Brian May Rockline Interview
• Games Radar Flash Gordon Production History
• Sam Jones It Came From A Blog Interview
• Den of Geek Flash Gordon Production History
• Gizmodo Flash Gordon Production History

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/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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ALL THESE WORLDS ARE YOURS – EXCEPT EUROPA. ATTEMPT NO LANDING THERE

References:

• A Trip to the Moon (Black and White)
• A Trip to the Moon (Color)
• A Grand Day In: The Story of Cardamon

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/shop

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It's a classic romantic comedy. Lonely trash robot meets sentient space probe. You'll laugh. You'll cry. Your soul will be shattered and jettisoned into the abyss.

Our last movie of Eye of the Duck: A Space Odyssey is WALL-E. So you know we had to leave you (and ourselves) in an emotional black hole. Thanks, Pixar.

References:

• Special Features
• Where It Began: The Origins of Wall-E
• A Visit to the Pixar Living Archive
• Ralph-E: The Art of The Color Script
• The Imperfect Lens
• Building Worlds From the Sound Up
• Trash Planet
• Wall-E and Eve
• Captain’s Log: The Evolution of Humans
• Go Live
• Notes on a Score
• Robo-Everything
• Pixar Wall-E Press Kit
• Andrew Stanton A.V. Club Interview
• IGN Wall-E Making Of
• Ralph Eggleston Animation Art Conservation Interview
• Rotten Tomatoes Storyboards Exclusive
• Andrew Stanton Ain’t It Cool Interview

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/shop

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When Ridley Scott goes to space, we follow. That's just the rule of our podcast. If you're a longtime listener, a friend of the show, or just someone who's walked past us on the street, you can probably tell how important ALIEN is to our friendship. And this is as close as we're going to get to talking about our beloved Xenomorph in this space series.

The question is, though, you can take the Xenomorph out of the Ridley Scott space movie, but can you take the space movie out of the Xenomorph? Actually, that doesn't make any sense. Matt Damon potato poop

References:

• Special Features
• The Long Way Home: Making The Martian
• Simon Kingberg Circling The Martian
• Drew Goddard Set to Write/Direct The Martian
• Matt Damon Newsweek Interview
• Matt Damon IGN Interview
• Ridley Scott In Talks for The Martian
• Empire The Martian Production History
• Drew Goddard Creative Screenwriting Interview
• The Martian Filming in Hungary
• Collider The Martian Set Fun Facts
• Matt Damon Smithsonian Magazine Interview
• The Martian Finishes Shoot in Jordan
• Popular Science The Martian Production History
• Newsweek The Martian Production History
• LA Times The Martian Production History
• The Hollywood Reporter on NASA’s Involvement in The Martian
• President Barack Obama on The Martian
• Harry Gregson-Williams The Hollywood Reporter Interview

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/shop

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Hold on. There's a whole other movie from 1998 about a doomed crew rocketing to outer space to board an asteroid and cancel humanity's extinction? Really? From the SAME year? It just wouldn't be fair to do ARMAGEDDON without DEEP IMPACT. So here we are. And hey, Elijah Wood's in this one! Rad!

References:

• Special Features
• Making an Impact
• Creating the Perfect Traffic Jam
• Preparing for the End
• Parting Thoughts
• Film Scouts Deep Impact Production History
• Army Notes on Deep Impact
• MoviePhone Deep Impact Production History
• Téa Leoni The Morning Call Interview
• Téa Leoni Talent Development Resources Interview
• Jon Hamm Deep Impact Role
• Deep Impact Fun Facts

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/shop

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Houston, this is a kick-ass ride. Yup, it's ARMAGEDDON week. Returning to save the world from a second extinction is our old friend, filmmaker and film programmer, Desmond Thorne! Can fracking actually save the planet? Listen to find out!

References:

• Special Features
• Commentary
• Special Effects
• Richard Hoover
• Hoyt Yeatman
• Pat McClung
• Production Design
• Vision of Armageddon
• Wardrobe/NASA
• Armadillo/Shuttles
• Asteroid Set
• Conclusion

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/shop

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

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