Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Our final bonus of the series! Joining us is our old friend, co-host of Into the Aether podcast, Stephen Hilger! Today we're hitting a modern dark fantasy film that goes back to the source in a big (and surprisingly classy) way: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. This one goes out to our man with the wings, Jarnathan.References:Special FeaturesFrom Dice to Dragons: Honoring The LoreThe BestiaryForging the Forgotten RealmsFantastic FoesWarner Brothers Acquires Rights to Dungeons & DragonsWarner Brothers v Hasbro: Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsRob Letterman Directing Dungeons & DragonsAnsel Elgort To Star in Dungeons & DragonsJoe Manganiello Writes Dungeons & Dragons ScriptJoe Manganiello on Dungeons & Dragons ScriptParamount Sets Dungeons & Dragons DateDaley and Goldstein In Talks for Dungeons & DragonsDaley and Goldstein on Directing Dungeons & DragonsThe Hollywood Reporter Cast InterviewVariety on Bradley Cooper CameoDen of Geek Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Production HistoryIceland Monitor Cast Begins FilmingComicBook.com Lorne Balfe InterviewTransmute Spell John Frances DaleyCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir. It's another bonus, baby. This time, it's Viking Hamlet. Hold on to your heads!References:Special FeaturesAn Ageless EpicShooting the RaidAmleth’s Journey to ManKnattleikr GameA Norse LandscapeThe New York Times Alexander Skarsgard InterviewLos Angeles Times Robert Eggers InterviewThrillist Robert Eggers InterviewThe Guardian Robert Eggers InterviewThe New Yorker Robert Eggers InterviewBritish Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke InterviewComicbook.com The Northman Composers InterviewPitchfork The Northman Composers InterviewEggers in SlashfilmEggers in Little White LiesCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 FeaturesBoldest of Blood & Wildest of Heart: Making The Green KnightIlluminating Technique: Title DesignDavid Lowery Announces Next FilmThe Hollywood Reporter David Lowery InterviewIndieWire The Green Knight VFX BreakdownBelow the Line The Green Knight VFX BreakdownVanity Fair David Lowery InterviewVariety David Lowery InterviewFilmmaker Magazine Andrew Droz Palermo InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have to fly, have to fight, have to crow, have to save Maggie, have to save Jack, Hook is back!! And we've got the podcast to prove it.References:Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBridePeople Magazine Spielberg InterviewSpielberg and Julia Roberts ClashSpielberg Abandons HookCinema Papers Steven Spielberg InterviewUproxx Lost Boys InterviewEntertainment Weekly Spielberg InterviewDen of Geek Spielberg InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 FeaturesThe Making of an Adventure with Ron HowardFrom Morf to Morphing with Dennis MurenWillow: An Unlikely Hero - Personal Video Diary of Warwick DavisCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmThe New York Times George Lucas InterviewIGN Warwick Davis InterviewThe New York Times George Lucas Interview 2Credits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inconceivable! As we near the end of the 80s, one (kind of) dark fantasy movie stands proudly in our way...PRINCESS BRIDE! It may not be the most brooding or atmospheric of the pack, but there's simply no way we couldn't dissect this all-time genre highlight.References:Special FeaturesTrue LoveMaking the FilmCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmVariety The Princess Bride Production HistoryThe New York Times Buys Script From William GoldmanABC The Princess Bride Production HistoryVice Jane Jenkins InterviewIndieWire “5 Things You Might Not Know About The Princess Bride”Entertainment Weekly Cary Elwes InterviewAs You Wish: 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/shopThe "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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You remind me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do! Do what? Remind me of the babe.References:Special FeaturesCommentaryInside the LabyrinthAnniversary Q&AJourney Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of CharactersCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmEmpire Labyrinth Production HistoryJim Henson’s Red Book 01/29/1985The Jennifer Connelly Center Jennifer Connelly InterviewNew York Times Labyrinth Production HistoryHoggle Puppet Found in Unclaimed Baggage CenterTumblr Brian Henson InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There can only be one. And he's with us this week for HIGHLANDER! It's screenwriter, playwright, and co-host of the very good Die Hard on a Blank podcast, Philip Gawthorne. From bonkers accents, to decapitations, to the exact number of smashed panes of glass, we go long on what may very well be the most insane movie of the 1980s. The quickening is upon us.References:Special FeaturesInterview with Director Russell MulcahyThe Making of HighlanderThe Telegraph Highlander Production HistoryCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmHey U Guys Christopher Lambert InterviewCinefantastique Highlander Production HistoryThe Guardian Highlander Production HistoryPress & Journal Highlander Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is light without dark? What are you without me? What is Eye of the Duck without Ridley Scott? The day of Darkness has come, friends. Behold, the most 80s Dark Fantasy of all 80s Dark Fantasies....LEGEND!!References:Special FeaturesRemembering a LegendThe Music of LegendCreating A Myth: Memories of LegendCinefastique The Making of LegendLegend Making by William HjortsbergThe Washington Post Jerry Goldsmith InterviewCameron Crowe Tom Cruise InterviewOriginal “Legend of Darkness” ScriptCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 TrapReferences:Walt Disney Return to Oz Production HistoryJim Hill Production HistoryReturn to Oz announced in Bangor Daily NewsThe Sun Return to Oz Production NotesHerald Journal Return to Oz Production NotesFilm Freak Central Walter Murch InterviewThe Montreal Gazette Casting NotesRyan Jay Emily Ridley InterviewThe Boston Phoenix Return to Oz Production NotesTansy Return to Oz DogCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Flying (not) dogs, muddy ponies, and the infinite Nothing. We're finally here! It's the moment '80s Dark Fantasy movies become box office gold. And we have our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson to help us tell the tale.References:Special FeaturesRe-imagining The NeverEnding StoryCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmEntertainment Weekly The NeverEnding Story Production HistoryNerdist The NeverEnding Story Production HistoryThe NeverEnding Story German DocumentaryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're talking wolves, baby. Man-wolves, She-wolves, werewolves, and even wolf-wolves. It's Neil Jordan's COMPANY OF WOLVES, and of all the most overlooked films in this series, this one may be the most criminal. Go. Watch. This. Movie!!!! References:Special FeaturesThe Company of Wolves Behind the Scenes DossierNeil Jordan CommentaryThe Curious Room, Angela CarterChannel 4 Angela Carter & Neil Jordan InterviewThe Guardian The Company of Wolves Production HistoryMashable The Company of Wolves Production HistorySoundtrack! George Fenton InterviewDareland Neil Jordan InterviewMark Kermode The Company of Wolves ReviewFilm Ireland Neil Jordan InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A thousand years ago, this land was green and good...until the Crystal cracked. Today, we return THE DARK CRYSTAL to its former glory. Whether or not you love this movie, we can promise you one thing–you will never see another one like it.References:Special FeaturesThe Myth, Magic, and Henson LegacyThe World of The Dark CrystalSFGate Dave Goelz InterviewFantastic Films Jim Henson InterviewSFGate Frank Oz InterviewStarlog The Dark Crystal Production HistoryCinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmIGN Gary Kurtz InterviewSteemit Brian Froud InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kittridge is back. And so are we. Will you take the Oath? References:Christopher McQuarrie Returning for M:I-7 & 8Esai Morales Replaces Nicholas Hoult as VillainAngela Bassett Not Returning for M:I-7Production: ImpossibleEmpire McQuarrie Responds to Polish BacklashEntertainment Weekly Christopher McQuarrie InterviewLight the Fuse 100th Episode SpecialLight the Fuse 200th Episode SpecialLight the Fuse Erik Jendresen Interview Part 1Light the Fuse Erik Jendresen Interview Part 2Train Fight in NorwayThe Project Tom Cruise InterviewMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Speedflying Behind the ScenesUS Speedflying InjuriesMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Rome Behind the ScenesMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema HistoryCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[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 InterviewGeorge Lucas on Indiana Jones 5George Lucas on Mutt WilliamsUSA Today George Lucas InterviewHarrison Ford On Idea For Indiana Jones 5Disney Acquires Indiana Jones FranchiseDeadline Announces Indiana Jones 5Frank Marshall on Indiana Jones 5David Koepp on Writing Indy 5James Mangold Directing Indiana Jones 5Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Production NotesScreenRant James Mangold InterviewScott Beck and Bryan Woods Discuss Indiana Jones 5Den of Geek James Mangold InterviewDeadline Harrison Ford Injury ReportIndieWire James Mangold InterviewVariety James Mangold InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of...it's the big one, duck-heads. John Milius's CONAN may not be the most subtle movie. But it's the start of something big, awesome, and unshakeable. Let us tell you of the days of high adventure!References:Special FeaturesConan UnchainedCinefastique “Nine Days in Cimmeria”Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film“The Legend of Conan” Not Happening with Chris MorganArnold Schwarzenegger on Conan SequelFlights of Fancy: The Great Fantasy FilmsCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon, Love was a mystery, Adventure was everywhere... and Dragons were real. Today we lose our minds over Vermithrax Pejorative, the greatest Dragon in cinema history. And so will you.References:Special FeaturesInto the Lake of FireThe Final BattleWelcome to CragganmoreA Long Way to UrlandVermithrax PejorativeThe Making of Dragonslayer in Dragonslayer - The Official Marvel Comics Adaptation of the Spectacular Paramount/Disney Motion PictureMatthew Robbins ScreenRant InterviewIGN Dragonslayer Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcasters of the round table, assemble. John Boorman's EXCALIBUR may be a bit grittier and more 1970s-esque than the bulk of the '80s Dark Fantasy films on our slate. But the genre (and many actors' careers) simply does not exist without it. Also, this technically counts as our second Grail quest movie.References:World History Encyclopedia Excalibur HistoryThe Vintage News Excalibur HistoryAdventures of a Suburban BoyThe Quest For Hollywood’s GrailBrilliant Failures: ExcaliburBAFTA Film Costume Design 1982Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy FilmJohn Boorman Flashbak InterviewJohn Boorman American Cinema Papers InterviewExcalibur: Behind the MovieCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another world. Another time. In the age of wonder...Welcome to Part 1 of our 80s Dark Fantasy miniseries, LEGENDS OF THE EYE OF THE DUCK. Today we're blasting off to Planet Mongo, facing down (and cringing over) Ming the Merciless, and making sense of the madness that is Mike Hodges's FLASH GORDON. Also...Queen!References:Behind the Scenes of Flash GordonLost in Space: Nic Roeg’s Flash GordonInterview with Mike HodgesInterview with Melody AndersonInterview with Brian MaySkywalking: The Life and Films of George LucasThe Great Science Fiction Films: From Rollerball to Return of the JediNicolas Roeg: Film by FilmSergio Leone: Something to Do With DeathThe Book of Man Flash Gordon Production HistorySam J Jones Maxim InterviewSam J Jones BBC InterviewLorenzo Semple Jr. 007 Dossier InterviewBrian Blessed & Mike Hodges The Guardian InterviewJohn Walsh Den of Geek InterviewBrian May Rockline InterviewGames Radar Flash Gordon Production HistorySam Jones It Came From A Blog InterviewDen of Geek Flash Gordon Production HistoryGizmodo Flash Gordon Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALL THESE WORLDS ARE YOURS – EXCEPT EUROPA. ATTEMPT NO LANDING THEREReferences:A Trip to the Moon (Black and White)A Trip to the Moon (Color)A Grand Day In: The Story of CardamonCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 FeaturesWhere It Began: The Origins of Wall-EA Visit to the Pixar Living ArchiveRalph-E: The Art of The Color ScriptThe Imperfect LensBuilding Worlds From the Sound UpTrash PlanetWall-E and EveCaptain’s Log: The Evolution of HumansGo LiveNotes on a ScoreRobo-EverythingPixar Wall-E Press KitAndrew Stanton A.V. Club InterviewIGN Wall-E Making OfRalph Eggleston Animation Art Conservation InterviewRotten Tomatoes Storyboards ExclusiveAndrew Stanton Ain’t It Cool InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 poopReferences:Special FeaturesThe Long Way Home: Making The MartianSimon Kingberg Circling The MartianDrew Goddard Set to Write/Direct The MartianMatt Damon Newsweek InterviewMatt Damon IGN InterviewRidley Scott In Talks for The MartianEmpire The Martian Production HistoryDrew Goddard Creative Screenwriting InterviewThe Martian Filming in HungaryCollider The Martian Set Fun FactsMatt Damon Smithsonian Magazine InterviewThe Martian Finishes Shoot in JordanPopular Science The Martian Production HistoryNewsweek The Martian Production HistoryLA Times The Martian Production HistoryThe Hollywood Reporter on NASA’s Involvement in The MartianPresident Barack Obama on The MartianHarry Gregson-Williams The Hollywood Reporter InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 FeaturesMaking an ImpactCreating the Perfect Traffic JamPreparing for the EndParting ThoughtsFilm Scouts Deep Impact Production HistoryArmy Notes on Deep ImpactMoviePhone Deep Impact Production HistoryTéa Leoni The Morning Call InterviewTéa Leoni Talent Development Resources InterviewJon Hamm Deep Impact RoleDeep Impact Fun FactsCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 FeaturesCommentarySpecial EffectsRichard HooverHoyt YeatmanPat McClungProduction DesignVision of ArmageddonWardrobe/NASAArmadillo/ShuttlesAsteroid SetConclusionCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all knew this day would come. You could call this a bonus. You could call it a swerve. But, listeners, let's be honest with ourselves. Jason X was going to happen on this podcast someday. And that day is today.References:Special FeaturesOutta Space: The Making of Jason XIn Space No One Can Hear You ScreamKristi is a HeadbangerJason RebootedTodd Farmer Jason X AV Club InterviewKane Hodder Bloody Disgusting InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever watch a movie so satisfyingly repulsive that you have no choice but to claw your eyes out and enter a chaos dimension? We have.If you haven't watched EVENT HORIZON, this is your chance. Come aboard the Lewis and Clark as we venture to Proxima Centauri and chant into an unfeeling void, "Libera Te Tutemet Ex Inferis."**Also, Adam has a lot to say about Paul W.S. Anderson's SHOPPING(!!?)References:Special FeaturesThe Making of Event HorizonInto the Jaws of DarknessThe Body of the BeastLiberate Tuteme Ex InfernisThe Point of No Return: The Filming of Event HorizonShooting Wire WorkThe Dark InsideSecretsExtended Medical Bay SceneFangoria Event Horizon BreakdownPaul W.S. Anderson Interview with Vulture 25 Years LaterPaul W.S. Anderson Interview with GrantlandPhilip Eisner Warhammer TweetPaul W.S. Anderson Entertainment Weekly InterviewThe Ringer Event Horizon Production HistoryFangoria Event Horizon Production HistoryPaul W.S. Anderson Interview with San Diego ReaderNME Event Horizon 25 Years LaterFandom Event Horizon 25 Years LaterEvent Horizon Series Planned at AmazonEvent Horizon Shooting ScriptCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Murph. We're coming home. Join us this week for one of those "this is why we started this podcast" kind of episodes. It's no coincidence that Nolan's space epic is coming up right smack dab in the middle of our miniseries. INTERSTELLAR somehow encompasses every space movie ever made...and yet it still manages to be such a singular achievement in the genre. So you better believe we went long this week!References:Special FeaturesPlotting an Interstellar JourneyLife on Cooper’s FarmThe DustTARS and CASEThe Cosmic Sounds of InterstellarThe Space SuitsThe EnduranceShooting in Iceland: Miller’s Planet / Mann’s PlanetThe Ranger and the LanderMiniatures in SpaceThe Simulation of Zero-GCelestial LandmarksAcross All Dimensions and TimeEmpire Interstellar Making OfJonathan Nolan Discusses Speaking with SpielbergVariety Announces Space Film from SpielbergEntertainment Weekly Interstellar Making OfThe Hollywood Reporter Interstellar Cast & CrewLegendary Financing InterstellarNew York Times Interstellar Cast InterviewMatt Damon Replaces Irfhan KhanAssistant Editor John Lee Interview with Craft ServicesCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a space movie! It may only spend a total of like 20 minutes in outer space…but it still counts! For our first ever Robert Zemeckis film, we’re hanging out with Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, and a very prominent Bill Clinton down on Earth, trying to decode a (potentially problematic) broadcast from far above. Is this a bonus episode? Even we’re not completely sure.References:Entertainment Weekly Contact Production HistoryVulture Contact Production History 2022 Rachel HandlerWarner Brothers Contact Production HistoryWarner Brothers Contact Production History IIRandy Thom and Tom Johnson FilmSound InterviewPeter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the RingsContact Filmsite VFX BreakdownContact VFXBlog VFX BreakdownCollider George Miller InterviewAlan Silvestri Soundtrack! InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad Pitt is a superhero. His superpower? Depression. On this week's episode, we travel to the outer limits of our solar system in search of a very, very, bad dad. A "bad dad-stra," if you will. Really, though, As far as space movies go, it doesn't get much better than this one.References:Special FeaturesTo The StarsA Man Named RoyThe Art of Ad AstraJames Gray Confirms Ad Astra at Cannes 2016James Gray Discusses Filming Ad Astra with ColliderAd Astra Reshoots Increase BudgetCharlie Kaufman on Uncredited Rewrites for Ad AstraLorne Balfe and Max Richter Composing for Ad AstraJames Gray Asks for Help From Leo Goldsmith and Gregory ZinmanScience & Film Interview with Scientific Advisor Robert YowellJames Gray on Casting Brad PittJames Gray Discusses Post on Ad AstraJames Gray Interview with Los Angeles TimesJames Gray The Hollywood Reporter QuoteHoyte Van Hoytema Interview with IndieWireJames Gray Instagram Live CommentsMax Richter Slant Magazine InterviewEthan Gross Awards Daily InterviewJames Gray Deadline InterviewJames Gray Interview With VultureInside the World's Quietest RoomCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I. Hate. Space. This week we're finally saying the quiet part out loud with Alfonso Cuaron's landmark (and weirdly...forgotten?) space disaster thriller starring Sandra Bullock, and our old friend, George Clooney. It's the 10 year anniversary of GRAVITY this year. Lets get some 3D IMAX screenings going, please!!References:Special FeaturesIt Began With A StoryInitial Challenges: Long Shots and Zero GPre Visualizing GravityThe Hues of SpacePhysical WeightlessnessSpace TechFinal AnimationComplete SilenceBehind the VisorSandra Bullock and Alfonso Cuarón The Guardian InterviewAlfonso Cuarón on Angelina Jolie and Robert Downey Jr. CastingsVariety Gravity Making OfDeadline Gravity ActressesGravity Executive Producer Chris DeFaria Interview with The Film StageEmmanuel Lubezki Interview with TimeSteven Price Interview with Your ClassicalCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our sun is dying. Mankind faces extinction. And on this week's episode, we're strapping ourselves to the Icarus 2 (with a payload the size of Manhattan) and attempting to create a star within a star. Should be easy, right? Listen to find out.References:Special FeaturesCommentary with Danny BoyleWeb Production DiariesZero G FlightAnita ScreensAlwin KuchlerCliff CurtisLove LettersVFXA Brilliant Vision: Enhanced Viewing Mode with the Filmmakers of SunshineDesigning the IcarusStunt Jump Through SpaceCast Preparing for the FilmPinbacker’s MakeupMace Fixes MainframeSpace SuitsDanny Boyle Interview with ComingSoon.Net on Upcoming ProjectsDanny Boyle Interview with the LA Times on SunshineDanny Boyle Interview with MTVMark Kermode Sunshine ReviewDanny Boyle Interview with ReutersMichelle Yeoh on asking Danny Boyle to make a more diverse castAlex Garland’s Inspiration for SunshineAlex Garland Interview with Manchester Evening NewsDanny Boyle Interview with Empire MagazineDanny Boyle Interview with The GuardianDanny Boyle Interview with IGNDanny Boyle Interview with the NY PostDanny Boyle Interview with International Herald TribuneCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How many Sam Rockwells is too many Sam Rockwells? Joining us this week to talk Duncan Jones's MOON and answer that question is returning guest, YELLOWSTONE and TWILIGHT ZONE actor, Jefferson White! **Trick question. There can never be too many Sam Rockwells.References:Special FeaturesCommentaryThe Making of MoonCreating the Visual EffectsScience Center Q&A with Director Duncan JonesVariety reports on Sony Landing Moon RightsVariety reports on UK Co-Productions at SundanceThe Independent on MoonSyFy Moon Making OfDuncan Jones & Sam Rockwell Interview with SundanceDuncan Jones & Sam Rockwell Interview with The GuardianDuncan Jones & Clint Mansell 10th Anniversary PanelDuncan Jones Interview with Den of Geek Moon Crew Q&A with the Production and Costume Designers, DP, and GaffersCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Gosling in space. Ryan. Gosling. In. Space. How did this movie not blow up? On today's episode, we're embarking on the Apollo 11 mission, venturing deep into the abyss of lunar craters both vast and impossibly lonely. Not to spoil anything, but this is one of those movies that makes us remember why we started this podcast in the first place. References:LA Times Reports Clint Eastwood circling First ManVariety First Man Making Of ArticleJon Bernthal Discusses Leaving First Man with Men's Health MagazineIndieWire First Man Making OfIndie Wire First Man VFX BreakdownKFTV reports on First Man filming in an Atlanta QuarryVFX Voice First Man VFX BreakdownAdam Savage Meets Spacesuits from First ManDamien Chazelle & Justin Hurwitz Interview with Variety MusicJosh Singer First Man Q&A with Jeff GoldsmithJosh Singer interview with TheWrap The Overview Effect via NASACredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Houston, we have a podcast. Today we shut down the LEM and attempt to return to Earth, with the legendary American classic, Apollo 13. Tom Hank! Ron Howard! (Hot) Gary Sinise! It's all here this week on EOTD: A SPACE ODYSSEY.References:Special FeaturesApollo 13: 20 Years LaterLost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13John Sayles Interview with Creative ScreenwritingFilm Ink discussing Close Casting CallsTom Hanks and Ron Howard discuss IMAX DMRNYTimes - Television: From Earth to the Moon and BackJim Lovell Interview with the Chicago TribuneRon Howard Interview with Industry CentralBefores and Afters: Apollo 13 VFX Work BreakdownJames Horner interview with the LA TimesDan Hanley and Mike Hill Interview with CineMontageDean Cundey Interview with Den of GeekCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here we are again, trapped in the conscience-eating orbital pull of Solaris. Except this time, George Clooney (and his exposed ass) are with us. What could go wrong? Joining us today for a deep-dive on the 2002 Soderbergh remake is our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson. Happy birthday, Sarah!References:Special FeaturesBehind the PlanetJames Cameron interview with Urban CinefileJames Cameron Interview with JoBloSteven Soderbergh Interview with Film Thread Part 1Steven Soderbergh Interview with Film Thread Part 2George Clooney & Steven Soderbergh Interview with the Seattle TimesSteven Soderbergh on his Pseudonym in SlateNatascha McElhone Interview with The Free LibraryCliff Martinez Interview with Red Bull Music AcademyCliff Martinez Interview with Cool HuntingGaffer Jim Plannette Interview with the The French Society of CinematographersJames Cameron Interview with Movie HoleContact Music Production NotesStanislaw Lem on Solaris (2002)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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we drift into the ocean of Tarkovsky’s exceedingly human, empathetic (and definitely anti-2001), SOLARIS. Or, perhaps, the ocean drifts into us. Who can say? Really, you should watch this movie. It’s a big one.References:Collected Screenplays by Andrei TarkovskyTime Within Time: The DiariesBFI Tarkovsky RetrospectiveAkira Kurosawa on Watching Solaris With Andrei TarkovskyEduard Artemyev Journey to the Center of the Cinema InterviewMikhail Romadin interview with Criterion on SolarisVasim Yusov Interview with Nostalghia.comCredits: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/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My god. It's full of stars.References:Special Features:2010: The Odyssey ContinuesStanley Kubrick: A BiographyThe Odyssey FileThe Arthur C. Clarke Chapter from The Silicon JungleSuite Success: An Interview With Tony BanksPeter Hyams Money Into Light InterviewPeter Hyams Empire InterviewPeter Hyams The Hollywood InterviewPeter Hyams Film Talk InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It happened. The episode is here. It's Kubrick's foundational science fiction epic, and we tried our darnedest to contend with it in (nearly 3 hour) podcast form. Even though sorting through the abyss of this movie is kind of like staring at the sun. Or, scraping an alien(?) monolith capable of bestowing knowledge to an entire civilization. To quote Hal, "[We're] afraid, Dave."References:Special Features:2001: The Making of a MythStanding on the Shoulders of Kubrick2001: A Space Odyssey: A Look Behind the FutureThe Making of Kubrick’s 2001 by Jerome AgelProjecting Tomorrow: Science Fiction & Popular CinemaStanley KubrickThe Film Director as SuperstarWhat did Kubrick have to say about what 2001 "means"?How Stanley Kubrick Upset Arthur ClarkeSpace Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a MasterpieceCarl Sagan's cosmic connection: an extraterrestrial perspective"Stanley Kubrick Explains The '2001: A Space Odyssey' Ending in Rediscovered Interview"Bill Weston Stanley KubrickLeon Vitali InterviewMartin Scorsese 12 FilmsFar Out Magazine Making Of2001 IndieWireKeir Dullea Irish News InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s our 2 year anniversary, we’ve joined the Morbid Podcast Network, and we couldn’t be happier to be here. For new listeners: welcome to Eye of the Duck! Today is a special (non-series) episode.Before we embark on new frontiers, we’re looking back on everything we’ve done with the show, and the year 2022 in (mostly) American cinema.Today we’re highlighting five of our favorite films of the year, and talking about what’s to come now that we’re a network show. 2023, Year of the Duck!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 theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We made it! We’ve gone where no toy has gone before…to Disney Plus, where you can watch FORKY ASKS A QUESTION, with about 20 minutes of credits between every 2 minute episode. This week, we’re closing the loop on our TOY STORY miniseries, exploring all the many short films and one-offs and micro movies that star the gang from Andy’s room. Also, OUR NEXT MINISERIES ANNOUNCEMENT!!References:All the Toy Stories Mentioned: Toy Story Toons: Hawaii VacationToy Story Toons: Small FryToy Story Toons: Partysaurus RexToy Story of TerrorToy Story that Time ForgotForky Asks a QuestionLamp LifePixar PopcornTo Fitness and BeyondFluffy Stuff with Ducky and Bunny: LoveFluffy Stuff with Ducky and Bunny: Three HeadsCredits: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We have some wild news to announce!! Eye of the Duck has joined the Morbid Podcast Network! Our podcast is now available ad-free for Wondery Media subscribers and on Amazon Music. What does this mean for the future of our show? Well, for starters, it gives us resources to make the best podcast we can make. The feed will remain the same on all podcast platforms––but Amazon/Wondery listeners will get episodes a week early. A HUGE thanks to Wondery, Amazon Music, and especially Ash and Alaina at Morbid for taking a chance on our little show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Griffin Newman returns to Eye of the Duck this week for Pixar’s LIGHTYEAR! And just to be clear, this isn’t a podcast about Buzz Lightyear, the toy. This is a podcast about the origin story of the human Buzz Lightyear that the toy is based on. References: Blu-Ray Special Features: Building the World of Lightyear Toyetic The Zap Patrol Angus MacLane Gizmodo Interview Angus MacLane Fandango Interview MacLane ScreenRant Interview Chris Evans Hollywood Reporter Chris Evans Vanity Fair Interview MacLane Collider Interview MacLane Space.com Interview Korea Times Animator Interview IMAX Forbes Interview SlashFilm IMAX Interview The AV Club Making Of Chris Evans Complex Interview Tim Allen on Controversy Jeremy Laskey Collider Interview Michael Giacchino ScreenRant Interview Michael Giacchino SlashFilm Interview Film Noir in Lightyear 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus!! This week we depart the Pixar studio to answer the question, What if Raytheon manufactured children’s toys? It’s Joe Dante’s SMALL SOLDIERS. And we’ll (probably) never get another movie like it. Because everything else is just a toy! References: Blu-Ray Special Feature: The Making of Small Soldiers Syfy - Everything You Didn’t Know about Small Soldiers Joe Dante Den of Geek Interview Kirsten Dunst Little Review Interview Stan Winston School Joe Dante Daily Dead Interview Little White Lies Small Soldiers Joe Dante Film and TV Now Interview Burger King Alan House Set Kip Killigan Toy Justin Lin Toymageddon Roger Ebert Review 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s…Forky! The dawn of a new era is here, and it’s all about a plastic spork and his love of trash. Joining us is writer, critic, and author of the upcoming book, The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha, Ethan Warren!!References: Blu-Ray Special Features: Toy Box: Forky Anatomy of a Scene: Playground Anatomy of a Scene: Prologue Lee Unkrich on Toy Story 4 Tim Allen Signed on for Toy Story 4 John Lasseter Directing Toy Story 4 Lasseter LA Times Toy Story 4 Jim Morris Toy Story 4 Josh Cooley Hired Lasseter Leaves Toy Story 4 Jones/McCormack Leave Stephany Folsom Rewriting Jones/McCormack Josh Cooley Gamespot Interview Producer Mark Nielsen Pixar Theory Toy Story 4 Cast and Crew Independent UK John Ratzenberger Comics Beat Interview Randy Newman THR Interview Valerie LaPointe Motion Pictures Interview Stephany Folsom Interview Rashida Jones Sam Jones Interview Rashida Jones Net-a-Porter Interview Toy Story 4: Creating a Virtual “Cooke Look” Axel Geddes Pro Video Coalition 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is a good death when your God has abandoned you? TOY STORY 3 is courageous enough to explore such questions (insane!!) so we tried our best to contend with them here too on Week 3 of our miniseries. But do we have the courage to leave our beloved Andy behind? Listen to find out. Happy Holidays from Eye of the Duck. References: Pixar to Disney: Adios, Mouse A Look at the Toy Story 3 You Didn’t See Woody: The Untold Story Disney Plans Life After Pixar With Sequel Unit Disney Agrees to Acquire Pixar in a $7.4 Billion Deal Disney 2007 Corporate Call A Happy Ending for “Toy Story 3”? Lee Unkrich LA Times Interview Lee Unkrich Toronto Sun Interview Lee Unkrich Bullz-Eye Interview Tom Hanks Empire Interview Andrew Stanton SlashFilm Randy Newman Classic.fm Interview My Neighbor Totoro reference Michael Arndt Toy Story 3 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can you watch a TOY STORY movie and not completely emotionally unravel? This week we find ourselves, our trauma, and the value of accepting love in TOY STORY 2. Really, we do. Why do these movies do this to us? Please write in if you have these answers. Best,References: Blu-Ray Special Features: Commentary International Scene The Pixar Touch David Price Ed Catmull LA Times Interview Lee Unkrich Elise Harris Interview Ash Brannon/Lee Unkrich AWN Interview Randy Newman Tampa Bay Interview BBC Making of Toy Story 2 Featurette 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TOYS!! And returning champion Stephen Hilger is back! Welcome to the premiere of our December/January miniseries, BEYOND INFINITY. The TOY STORY franchise may seem like a weird choice since we mostly do sci-fi / horror here at Eye of the Duck. But any true Pixar head knows Toy Story is among the scariest series of all...the toys are alive (??!)References: Blu-Ray Special Features: Commentary CGI Making Of To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson How Pixar Became the World’s Greatest Animation Company The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company Toy Story: The Inside Buzz Steve Jobs Box Office Quote Lee Unkrich Elise Harris Interview 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That's a wrap on our Romero series! No more zombies. For now. 2023 will be all mummies, all the time! That's right, Eye of the Mummy will be our next miniseries. Just kidding...or are we? You'll have to listen in to find out. 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus #3! It’s Dan O’Bannon’s gnarly punk rock black comedy, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. This week is one of those Siskel and Ebert episodes — we disagree so fundamentally about the meaning of O’Bannon’s film that it threatens to bring down the podcast entirely. Brains!References: Blu-Ray Special Features: Dan O’Bannon Commentary More Brains: A Return of the Living Dead The FX of the Return of the Living Dead Party Time: The Music of the Return of the Living Dead A Conversation with Dan O’Bannon: The Final Interview The Origins of The Return of the Living Dead The Return of the Living Dead: The Dead Have Risen Designing the Dead Dan O’Bannon Den of Geek Interview American Cinematographer Making Of Thom Mathews Greasy Kid Stuff Interview Jewel Shepard Horror Geek Life Interview George Romero Vanity Fair Interview John Russo v George Romero: Dawn of the Living Dead 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At long last, we’ve arrived at the end of Romero’s run of (not) zombie movies. This week our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson joins the pod again to help us give us a fond farewell to the perhaps the most legendary figure in horror movie history. But don’t worry–we’re not done with zombies yet!References: Blu-Ray Special Features: Walking After Midnight Documentary Fangoria Romero Interview Time With George Romero Bloody Disgusting Interview George Romero Homepage of the Dead Interview Romero Brightest Young Things Interview Romero Cinema Blend Interview Cast & Plot Details Bloody Disgusting Devon Bostick WeekinReview 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/shopIf you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.