Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Into the Keatonverse! For this week’s bonus, we’re going meta with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s exceedingly self aware Oscar-winner that’s definitely not about Batman or Michael Keaton’s career.

What do we talk about when we talk about Batman? Listen to find out.

Next week it’s another bonus, Lord and Miller’s LEGO MOVIE. It counts because Batman is in it! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• A Conversation with Michael Keaton and Alejandro G. Iñárritu
• Birdman: All Access
• Deadline Iñárritu Interview
• Variety Iñárritu Interview
• Creative Screenwriting Production History
• IndieWire Iñárritu Interview
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• Variety How They Made The Times Square Scene
• Interview Magazine Iñárritu Interview
• Birdman’s Terrible Ending
• The New York Times Michael Keaton Interview
• IndieWire Production History
• Below The Line Martin Hernandez Interview
• Arri Chivo Interview
• Vulture Emma Stone Interview
• Ed Norton and Michael Keaton Comic Con
• Amy Ryan Gets the Job
• Douglas Crise & Stephen Mirrione Discuss Editing Birdman Part 1
• Douglas Crise & Stephen Mirrione Discuss Editing Birdman Part 2
• Antonio Sanchez Makes Sick Beats
• Creating the Visual Effects of Birdman

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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The fire rises, brother! This week we conclude our Nolan run with the biggest and most divisive entry in his Batman saga.

Also discussed this week: the origins of Tom Hardy’s infamous Bane voice, whether or not Joseph Gordon Levitt’s character should have just been named Dick Grayson, and…why the hell is Bruce so fucking cruel to Alfred?

Next week it’s bonus time, baby! Alejandro González Iñárritu may not have made a Batman movie per se…but there’s no way we could skip BIRDMAN for this series. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Batman vs. Bane
• The War on Wall Street
• Race to the Reactor
• Gotham’s Reckoning
• The Nolan Variations by Tom Shone
• The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy by Janine Pourroy and Jody Jesser Duncan
• CineFex 2012 No. 131 Production History
• British Cinematographer Production History
• Happy Sad Confused Jonathan Nolan Interview
• Happy Sad Confused David Goyer Interview
• Empire Cinematography Breakdown
• Nolan Screens Prologue For Directors
• Marion Cotillard “Screws Up” Her Death
• Bale Denies More Batman
• Aurora Tragedy
• Fans Leave Death Threats
• Bale Meets With Trump
• James Newton Howard Doesn’t Return
• Trump Reviews The Dark Knight Rises

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, you either die a normal film podcast, or live long enough to see your show completely devolve into a Christopher Nolan marathon.

Between Heath Ledger’s legendary turn as the Joker, Nolan’s transformation into an IMAX-first director, and the coolest truck crash in cinema history, there’s so much to explore in this sprawling behemoth of a picture. We went for nearly four hours on this one, and could easily do another four. THE DARK KNIGHT is (still!) just that good!!

Next week, our Nolan era comes to a climactic finish with THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• The Prologue
• New Batsuit
• Joker Theme
• Hong Kong Jump
• Challenges of the Chase in IMAX
• SWAT Van Into River
• Destruction of Batmobile
• Bat-pod
• Helicopter Crash
• Lamborghini Crash
• Hospital Explosion
• Collider Nathan Crowley Interview
• StarLog Production History
• CineFex 2008 No. 115 Production History
• Jonathan Nolan Wants to Take the Batman Franchise For a Ride
• Empire The Making of the Joker
• Happy Sad Confused Jonathan Nolan Interview
• The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy by Janine Pourroy and Jody Jesser Duncan
• Variety Nolan Interview
• IGN Nolan Interview Part 1
• IGN Nolan Interview Part 2
• LA Times Nolan Interview
• Empire Jonathan Nolan Interview
• The New York Times Nolan Interview
• The New York Times Heath Ledger Interview
• Empire Cinematography Breakdown
• Collider Jonathan Nolan & David Goyer Interview
• The ‘Curse of Batman’
• Nolan Doesn’t Get His Little Brother’s Writing
• Matt Damon Turns Down Harvey Dent
• Obama Cites The Dark Knight In Strategy Meetings

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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“Why do we fall, Master Bruce? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up. Batman Begin.“

This week, we’re celebrating the greatest tweet ever made. Michael Caine’s post from August 19, 2024 inspired a generation of Batman storytelling. And this is where is it all begins.

Also, we’re going to talk about Christopher Nolan.

Next week, we we either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. Get ready for our epic THE DARK KNIGHT episode. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Batman: The Journey Begins
• Shaping Mind and Body
• Cape and Cowl
• Christopher Nolan Forward in The Long Halloween
• Christopher Nolan Lies to Warner Brothers Executives
• Armchair Expert Jonathan Nolan Interview
• The Hollywood Reporter Revamping the Batman Franchise
• The Hollywood Reporter Christopher Nolan Interview
• LA Times Rescuing Batman
• Joel Schumacher Signs Up For Fifth Batman Film
• Happy Sad Confused David Goyer Interview
• CineFex No. 103 Production History
• American Cinematographer Wally Pfister Interview
• Collider Nathan Crowley Interview
• Empire Batman Begins Set Visit
• Batman Begins Production Notes
• Batman Begins: The Official Movie Guide by Claudia Kalindjian
• StarLog Magazine Production History
• James Newton Howard on Scoring Batman Begins
• Collider James Newton Howard Interview
• IGN Hans Zimmer Part 1
• IGN Hans Zimmer Interview Part 2 
• Christopher Nolan LIES About Rubbing Your Chest

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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Holy Nu-metal, Batman! It’s the year 2039, Bruce Wayne is a grouchy old man, corporations rule the world, and Batman is a moody teen. Has there ever been a cooler superhero show?

This we're week going long on one of our favorite animated series, BATMAN BEYOND, and the standalone film that reunited Mark Hamill’s Joker with Bruce Timm, Kevin Conroy, and the whole BTAS gang for a truly horrific vision of the Bat-Family’s future. Cyberpunk is so back!

Next week, our Nolan era finally begins with BATMAN BEGINS (2005). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Commentary
• Andrea Romano and Mark Hamill Create Shorthand
• Cancelled “Batman: Arkham” Film
• Bruce Timm Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Screenplay
• Jim Harvey Bruce Timm Interview
• Batman: The Complete History by Les Daniels
• World’s Finest Alan Burnett Interview
• Brandon’s Substack Alan Burnett Interview
• DC Animated Will Friedle Interview
• Kevin Conroy Changes His Voice
• Retro Cool Nerd Kevin Conroy Interview
• Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Animation Studio
• Production Forced to Make Cuts
• All Changes Between Return of the Joker Cuts
• Will Friedle on Acting in Return of the Joker
• IGN Batman Beyond 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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It’s that time of year again…we are pausing our regularly scheduled programming to commence the second annual season of MINISERIES MAYHEM!

That’s right, just like last year, we’re asking YOU to decide the future of Eye of the Duck. What should we cover for our big summer miniseries? Listen in to hear our three contenders, and hop over to the Discord on May 5 to cast your vote!

Next week, we return to our Duck Knight series for the BATMAN BEYOND film, RETURN OF THE JOKER (2000). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

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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Our Schumacher era concludes with this week’s episode on the most toyetic of all toyetic films in human history!

But, this isn’t the last time we’ll be talking about BATMAN & ROBIN… On May 20, join us at the Nitehawk Theater where we’ll be in-person to introduce Schumacher’s exceedingly demented opus on the big screen!!

Grab your tickets here: https://nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark/movies/batman-and-robin/

Next week, we’re going fully cyberpunk again with BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER (2000). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Shadows of the Batman: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight Pt. 6 - Batman Unbound
• Maximum Overdrive: The Vehicles of Batman & Robin
• Dressed to Thrill: The Costumes of Batman & Robin
• Arnold Keeps Mr. Freeze Costume
• Schumacher Doesn’t Think Batman is Gay
• Stephen Goldblatt Responds to Questions
• LA Times Rescuing Batman
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• Film Scouts Production History
• 46 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Batman Films
• George Clooney Films ER
• Cinefantastique Vol 29 No 1 Production History
• CineFex 1997 No 071 Production History
• Akiva Goldsman Reflects on Batman & Robin
• George Clooney Reflects on Batman & Robin
• Joel Schumacher Apologizes For Batman & Robin

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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Rest in peace, Val Kilmer. This week, we’re devoting our episode to Val and his smoldering performance in Joel Schumacher’s first foray into the Batman franchise. There will never be another Dark Knight like you, Mr. Kilmer.

Between Jim Carrey’s unhinged take on the Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones trying against all odds to out-crazy him, and the overwhelming aura of horny energy exuding from Nicole Kidman, there is a lot to unpack with this 90s classic. Strap in, we’re getting takeout in the (very phallic) Batmobile.

Next week, it’s Schumacher’s even more deranged follow-up, BATMAN & ROBIN. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight Pt. 5
• Riddle Me This: Why is Batman Forever?
• Out of the Shadows: The Production Design of Batman Forever
• The Many Faces of Gotham City
• Scoring Forever: The Music of Batman Forever
• Michael Keaton Confirmed to Star in “Batman 3”
• Michael Keaton Drops Out
• Michael Keaton on Batman Forever
• William Baldwin Among Many Considered For Batman
• Johnny Depp Considered For Batman
• Nicole Kidman Wants to Kiss Batman
• Burton Pushed Out Of Batman Franchise
• Empire Tim Burton Interview
• The Beginning of Patrick Leahy’s Journey in Hollywood
• Warner Brothers Unhappy with Batman Returns
• Entertainment Weekly on “Batman 3”
• John McTiernan Turns Down “Batman 3”
• Joel Schumacher Replaces Tim Burton
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• Cinefantastique Vol 26 No 4 Production History
• CineFex 1995 No 063 Production History
• Forbes Joel Schumacher Interview
• Janet and Lee Batchler Discuss Writing Batman Forever
• Vulture Joel Schumacher Interview
• Entertainment Weekly Joel Schumacher Interview
• Film Stories Production History
• Janet & Lee Batchler Old Script

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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Bonus! Johnny To’s windswept, smoldering superhero masterpiece may not exactly exist in the Batman continuity… but we sure as hell are going to talk about it anyway.

Starring Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, and Maggie Cheung, we thought this bonkers dream of an action noir would be the perfect appetizer for our upcoming Schumacher era. Whether it was intentional or not, Schumacher’s films look suspiciously similar to THE HEROIC TRIO. And we’re going to get to the bottom of it!

Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Superhero Sisterhood
• No Ordinary Actor: Anthony Wong
• Planet Hong Kong: Popular Cinema and the Art of Entertainment by David Bordwell
• Hong Kong Cinema: The Extra Dimensions by Stephen Teo
• Hong Kong New Wave
• Sight & Sound March 1995 Vol. 5 Production History
• Metrograph Production History
• House of Asian Cinema James Pax Interview
• Henry Sheehan Johnnie To Interview
• Michelle Yeoh Takes Down Conan

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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Bruce Timm’s animated Batverse is for many people the defining adaptation of the character, and this week we’re here to tell you why.

We’re going deep on THE ANIMATED SERIES over on our Patreon show (link below!) but here on the main feed it’s all about the original villain, The Phantasm, and how she helped inspire a tormented Bruce Wayne to leave his personal life behind for a life in vigilantism.

Also…Abe Vigoda? A young, creepy Joker?! The Phantasm’s return in JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: EPILOGUE? We are in Batman heaven this week.

Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Empire Production History
• The Making of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
• DC Animated Alan Burnett Interview
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• The Hollywood Reporter Batman: The Animated Series Production History
• UCSB Script to Screen: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
• SDCC Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Panel
• Back Issue Batman: The Animated Series Oral History
• Wild Cartoon Kingdom Issue #2 Production History
• Comics Scene V.2 #40
• Comics Scene #43, June 1994
• Hans Zimmer Helps Shirley Walker
• Alan Burnett Takes Credit For Andrea
• Batman: The Animated Series Podcast Alan Burnett 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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Griffin Newman returns! And this time he’s brought with him the Bat, the Cat, the Penguin, and….Shreck?

Yes, we’ve got THE TICK’s Arthur to talk all things superhero movies, performing in costume, transitioning from comedian to action hero, and why there will never be a better Bruce Wayne than Michael Keaton.

Also, we gush about how truly reprehensible and brilliant Danny DeVito is in this film! He stayed in character throughout the entire production! Demented!

Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin
• Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight Part 4
• Making-up the Penguin
• Assembling the Arctic Army
• Bats, Mattes, and Dark Knights: The Visual Effects of Batman Returns
• Inside the Elfman Studios: The Music of Batman Returns
• Fangoria #160 Production History
• Cinefantastique Vol 22 No 2 (Oct 1991) Production History
• Cinefantastique Vol 23 No 1 (Aug 1992) Production History
• Cinefantastique Vol 23 No 2-3 (Oct 1992) Production History
• Burton on Burton by Mark Salisbury
• Cinefex #51 Production History
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• Stan Winston Penguin SFX Breakdown
• Stan Winston Army of Penguins SFX Breakdown
• Marlon Wayans Cast (Then Cut) as Robin
• Sean Young on Playing Catwoman Now
• Tim Burton on Returning to the Franchise
• Money Into Light Daniel Waters Interview
• ASC Cinematography Breakdown
• Empire Danny Elfman Interview
• AFI Production History
• Daniel Waters on Batman (1989)
• We Are Cult Production History
• “Batman 2” by Sam Hamm

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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Greatest superhero movie of all time? Whatever you think about Burton’s 1989 BATMAN, it’s hard to argue its influence on movies and pop culture. It’s an all-timer, and we’re going to get into it!

Also discussed on this episode: the long and windy path to getting a proper Batman movie made, fan backlash against Michael Keaton’s casting, Jack Nicholson’s absurdly lax production schedule, the Prince of it all…and more!

Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References

• Special Features
• Commentary
• Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Road to Gotham City
• Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm
• Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn
• Visualizing Gotham
• Building the Batmobile
• Those Wonderful Toys: The Props & Gadgets of Batman
• Designing the Batsuit
• From Jack to the Joker
• Nocturnal Overtures
• Cinefex #41 Production History
• Comic Book Movies by David Hughes Page 49
• Burton on Burton by Mark Salisbury
• Batman on Film Michael Uslan Interview
• Cinefantastique Vol 19 No 5 (July, 1989) Production History
• Cinefantastique Vol 20 No 1-2 (Nov 1989) Production History
• Fangoria #57 Pg. 64 Wes Craven Interview
• Pierce Brosnan Turns Down Batman
• Willem Dafoe Considered For Batman
• The New York Times Production History
• Empire Production History
• Jack Nicholson Cuts His Fee
• Warner Brothers Blocks Brad Dourif
• Jeff Dunham Buys Batmobile
• Michael Keaton on Batman Voice
• How Batman Saved Prince’s Career
• Danny Elfman’s Bathroom Rendezvous
• Steve Englehart “The Batman Movie” Treatment

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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Dunna-nunna-nunna-nunna…holy miniseries, Batman!! This week, we’re kicking off Eye of the Duck Knight with the very first theatrical movie about the Caped Crusader!

Leslie H. Martinson’s 1966 BATMAN may not be the most faithful adaptation of the iconic superhero, but it is definitely the most colorful. And insane! Really, what is going on with the US foreign relations in this film?

Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

• Special Features
• Gotham’s Most Wanted
• 2001 Featurette
• The Batmobile Revealed with George Barris
• ASC Howard Schwartz Interview
• Making of Batman TV Show
• Cinefantastique Vol. 24 #6 - Vol. 25 #1 Production History
• AFI Catalog Production History
• LA Times Lorenzo Semple Jr. Interview
• Adam West Goes Wild
• Television Academy Martinson 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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Just like the Xenomorph who (somehow) survived the desolation of outer space, we are back. And this time, we’re going deep! The last episode on Fede Alvarez’s space thriller was just an appetizer. This is the full meal, as promised.

Joining us to perform the Eye of the Duck treatment is franchise expert and author of BECOMING ALIEN, our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson. It’s time to answer once and for all: why does the Xenomorph gestation chrysalis have lips? Listen to find out.

Next week, we’re kicking off our new series (!!) with the 1966 Leslie H. Martinson BATMAN. Join the conversation at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References

• Special Features
• Casting the Faces
• Constructing the World
• Inside the Xenomorph Showdown
• Alien: Covenant Commentary
• Befores & Afters #22 Production History
• The Sidney Morning Herald Ridley Scott Interview
• CinemaBlend Ridley Scott Interview
• Variety Stacey Snider Interview
• Empire Podcast Ridley Scott Interview
• Disney Confirms More Alien Films
• Fede Álvarez Confirms Hulu Alien Film
• The Hollywood Reporter Álvarez Interview
• Álvarez Reads “Xenopedia” to Stick to Canon
• Variety Álvarez Interview
• Inside Film Podcast Álvarez Interview
• Álvarez Confirms The Last of Us: Part II Influence
• Stan Winston School Practical Effects Breakdown
• Classical Music Benjamin Wallfisch Interview
• Art of the Cut Jake Roberts Interview
• Art of VFX Eric Barba Interview
• Movie Makers News 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.

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It’s awards season, baby! This week we celebrate another year of Eye of the Duck by naming our favorite films of 2024…and we’re announcing a very special new addition to the podcast...our new show, After Hours (!!) which you can find on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

Also discussed: our favorite movies we watched for the podcast, honorable mentions from ‘24, the recently announced Fockers sequel, and whether or not it will indeed be called “Mother Fockers”.

Thanks to everyone who supported us last year! We have so much in store for 2025!! Next week, it’s back to Xenomorph Summer again for our comprehensive retrospective on ALIEN: ROMULUS. 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 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.

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Become a patron for access to our new show, After Hours, available only on Patreon.

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We finally played all five tones! Our UFO Invasion series is over, and we’re waving goodbye this week with tears in our eyes and a lot of lingering questions about extraterrestrial life. Do they want to kill us or not? We may never know.

To send off our longest-ever miniseries, we’re offering up some final thoughts about our scaly green friends, answering listener questions, and announcing what’s next for the show!!!

Join the conversation on Eye of the 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 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.

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This week we finish off our UFO miniseries with the long overdue Eye of the Duck debut of Wes Anderson!

ASTEROID CITY asks all the big questions from we’ve been trying to answer since we began this miniseries back in the summer: where do aliens come from? Why are they here? What do they want from us?! And was it really just Jeff Goldblum in a latex suit all along?

Next week, it’s the outro for our miniseries, where we’ll be tying off loose ends, answers listeners questions…and announcing what’s next for show!! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References

• Special Features
• Desert Town
• The Players
• The Alien
• Wes Anderson Making New Film
• British Cinematographer Robert Yeoman Interview
• Focus Features Robert Yeoman Interview
• IndieWire Anderson Interview
• KCRW Anderson Interview
• Bill Murray Cut Scene
• Shondaland Maya Hawke Interview
• IndieWire Adrien Brody Interview
• NME Anderson Interview
• Anderson on TikTok (RIP?) Tributes
• Below the Line Barney Pilling Interview
• Filmmaker Magazine Adam Stockhausen Interview
• How Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City Helped Me Revisit the Grief in my Life: By Jason Schwartzman

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.

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It’s the penultimate film of our UFO invasion series and the only one to feature an evil monkey, a suicidal cinematographer, and a nasty alien thing called “jean jacket.” Oh, and Osgood Perkins!

Jordan Peele’s latest big budget spectacle has so much to say. But does it all come together in the end? We tried our best to find some answers without getting chewed up and spit out by the cowboy hat monster.

Next week, it’s the final movie of our series. Wes Anderson’s ASTEROID CITY. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Shadows: The Making of Nope
• Call Him Jean Jacket
• Jordan Peele Signs Deal with Universal Pictures
• GQ Peele Interview
• AP News Peele Interview
• Syfy Brandon Perea Interview
• Cinematography World Hoyte van Hoytema Interview
• IndieWire Hoyte van Hoytema & Jordan Peele Interview
• Art of the Cut Nicholas Monsour Interview
• Syfy Guillaume Rocheron Interview
• Craft Services Ruth de Jong Interview
• Monkeypaw Productions Ian Cooper Interview
• Jesse Plemons Drops out of Nope
• Collider Daniel Kaluuya 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.

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It's literally impossible. But it's literally what we're covering this week on the show. Welcome to The Shimmer.

Joining us for some very sobering (and demented) meditations on Alex Garland's UFO thriller is returning guest, Jefferson White! He's no stranger to Garland's work, having appeared in the director's most recent film, CIVIL WAR. And we're thrilled to have him here to answer some of our weirdest questions about Garland and this mysterious film.

Next week, it's our penultimate film of the series, and a gigantic one at that–Jordan Peele's NOPE. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features, Part 1 - Southern Reach
• Special Features, Part 2 - Area X
• Creative Screenwriting Garland Interview
• Alex Garland Tapped to Write & Direct Annihilation
• The Ringer Garland Interview
• Natalie Portman on Whitewashing
• 032c Rob Hardy Interview
• British Cinematographer Rob Hardy Interview
• VFX Voice VFX Breakdown
• David Ellison and Scott Rudin Clash
• VFX Blog Andrew Whitehurst Interview
• Rolling Stone Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury 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.

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This week we gain two new friends…and bring an old one back! It’s Abbott, Costello, and returning champion Sarah Welch-Larson for the most requested film in Eye of the Duck history!

ARRIVAL is a dense one, but luckily Sarah has the linguistic expertise to help us unlock the mystery of the heptapods and save planet earth from itself.

Next week we travel deep into the wacky (and evil?) Shimmer for Alex Garland’s ANNIHILATION. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Xenolinguistics: Understanding Arrival
• Acoustic Signatures: The Sound Design
• Eternal Recurrence: The Score
• Nonlinear Thinking: The Editing Process
• “Story of Your Life” Short Story
• Deadline Eric Heisserer Interview
• The Wall Street Journal Ted Chiang Interview
• Deadline Villeneuve Interview
• Collider Eric Heisserer Interview
• British Cinematographer Bradford Young Interview
• Time Production History
• IndieWire Bradford Young Interview
• Popular Mechanics Patrice Vermette Interview
• The Hollywood Reporter Patrice Vermete Interview
• Collider Jóhann Jóhannsson Interview
• Arrival Score Disqualified by Oscars
• Variety Jóhann Jóhannsson Interview
• Deadline Joe Walker Interview
• VFX Blog VFX Breakdown
• Art of VFX VFX Breakdown
• Female.com 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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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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