Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

To the bat-tank! It's another bonus this week. Rachel Talalay's TANK GIRL may not exactly take place in George Miller's dystopian world...but it's close enough. This one has been a long time coming and we couldn't be more excited to talk kangaroo guys, Naomi Watts, and the manic pixie killing machine performance by Lori Petty.

Next week, we peel out of the Wasteland to announce the results of Miniseries MAYhem!! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Camelot is a state of mind. And a bonus (!) episode for our Mad Max series! This week it's George A. Romero's criminally unappreciated KNIGHTRIDERS, a film about guys who joust on motorcycles. It sounds like madness, but it's actually a moving testament to artistic purity from one of cinema's most uncompromising visionaries. We love it! And we hope you will too.

Next week, we hit another bonus before returning to the Wasteland: Rachel Talalay's TANK GIRL (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

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Ladies and gentlemen...dying time's here. This week we travel beyond the Thunderdome for George Miller's third entry into the Wasteland saga. Pig shit, Master Blaster, and Tina Turner. Can you really do Mad Max on a train? Listen in to find out.

Next week, we take a break from the Wasteland for our first bonus of the series: George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS (1981). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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This week, we remember a time of chaos and ruined dreams, but most of all, we remember the road warrior. It's MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR! Join us for the second installment of our Shiny and Chrome series as we break the film that brought Mad Max to the wasteland.

Next week, we cover George Miller's MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME (1985). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Witness us bloodbags! This week, we kick off our latest miniseries, SHINY AND CHROME!! First up is the film that started it all, MAD MAX. Listen in as we unravel the unlikely story of how a physician's take on Australian road rage turned into one of the most influential and profitable films of all time.

Next week, we cover George Miller's MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR (1981). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Programs, we've reached the END OF LINE. We'll jack in one last time to close the book on our cyberpunk series and answer listener questions.

Listen through for the announcement of our new miniseries, which we'll be kicking off next week! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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This week, we're giving STEM full control. It's Leigh Whannell's UPGRADE! Here to break down the revenge and technological horror is past and future guest, writer, Reyna Cervantes! Listen in!

Next week, we reach the END OF LINE for our cyberpunk series. Tune in as we close the book on cyberpunk and announce our next miniseries (!!) Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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

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

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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

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

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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We take a break from our cyberpunk series for a little MAYhem. After we cover our next film franchise, the door is open for a brand new summer miniseries that YOU can decide. Listen in to hear the candidates and starting May 1, place your vote on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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What does a scanner see? Into the head? Down into the heart? It's A SCANNER DARKLY. Richard Linklater's take on a Philip K. Dick classic brings us one of the funniest and most heartfelt additions to our cyberpunk series. Listen in!

Next week, we take a break from cyberpunk for a very special announcement!. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Everybody runs, but nobody runs like Tom Cruise. Prolific video essayist Patrick (H) Willems (!!) joins us for this extra-long MINORITY REPORT episode. We're going deep on Steven Spielberg's second entry into the cyberpunk genre, and this time, there are surveillance spiders...and sticks that make you puke!

Next week, we cover the Richard Linklater's A SCANNER DARKLY (2006). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Spielberg, Kubrick, and one of the greatest child actor performances of all time. It's AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE! Our cyberpunk series welcomes the 21st century with one of its most captivating and heartbreaking entries. Listen in!

Next week, we cover the Steven Spielberg's Minority Report (2002). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Bio-ports, ski boots, and guns that shoot teeth... it's eXistenZ! A film that asks, "what if your VR headset had a pulse?" Cringe with us as we break down David Cronenberg's disgusting and prescient cyberpunk thriller.

Next week, we cover the Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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At long last, we enter THE MATRIX! Built on bullet-time and broken ribs, The Wachowskis' groundbreaking and endlessly impactful classic brought cyberpunk to the masses, for better or worse... Take the red pill with us and listen in.

Next week, we cover the David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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This week we enter a world where you're only known by strangers and the only constant is change... it's DARK CITY! Join us as we continue our cyberpunk series with Alex Proyas' blend of film noir angst and sci-fi surrealism.

Next week, we cover the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Have you ever jacked in? Wire-tripped? Experienced a Blackjack? This isn't just TV but better, it's STRANGE DAYS!

Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron make their cyberpunk statement on a world consumed by addiction, violence, and virtual reality headsets...in 1995! Joining us is to make sense of it all is critic, author of BECOMING ALIEN, and five-time (!!) returning guest, Sarah Welch-Larson!

Next week, we cover Alex Proyas' Dark City (1998). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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

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

Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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In a world dominated by machines, what does it mean to be human? Must we abandon our identity to attain a higher consciousness? Was the 2017 Scarlett Johansson remake unforgivable? Come find out as we unravel Mamoru Oshii's iconic and impenetrable cyberpunk classic, GHOST IN THE SHELL.

Next week, we cover Robert Longo's Johnny Mnemonic (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Is this a podcast, or just a memory of one? Does it matter? Come to Mars and find out as we cover Paul Verhoeven's TOTAL RECALL! We're joined by Die Hard on a Blank's Phillip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham to discuss one of Schwarzenegger's best performances, psychic mutants, and the pinnacle of practical effects. Isn't that worth a measly 300 credits? See you at the party.

Next week, we cover Mamoru Oshii's GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Motorcycles. Telekinesis. Hypersonic sounds? It's AKIRA, the first anime of our Cyberpunk series, and if we're going to cover it properly, we're going to have to transcend. Here to help invoke the uncontrollable power of Katsuhiro Otomo's future noir classic is our old friend and returning guest, Stephen Hilger!

Next week, we cover Paul Verhoeven's TOTAL RECALL (1990). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Welcome to Brazil! We're on the hunt for eye of the ducks in the ducts from Terry Gilliam's sci-fi masterpiece. Is it cyberpunk? Steam punk? Who cares. With Monty Python slapstick, a mustachioed Robert De Niro, and an electric samurai, we had to cover it. Fill out your paperwork and listen in.

Next week, we cover Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA (1988). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Greetings programs. We continue our journey through cyberspace today with Steven Lisberger's TRON! Was one of the most groundbreaking digital effects films drawn by hand? Enter the Grid with us to uncover the ambition, tedium, and digital frisbees that made TRON a cyberpunk touchstone.

Next week, we cover Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL (1985). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Wake up, time to die! It’s the miniseries premiere(!!) of 20XX, our descent into the neon-tinted cultural movement known as Cyberpunk. We’re so excited for this series to lift off with one of the most influential science fiction films in American history, Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER! How much did Harrison Ford hate those voice-overs? Did Edward James Almos really create a new language just for this movie? Take the Voight-Kampff test with us and listen to find out who the real replicants are.

Next week, we'll be exploring TRON (1982). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4k steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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The new year is here, and our Cyberpunk miniseries is about to begin! But before that, we have some truly staggering movies to celebrate from 2023. And so our annual challenge faces us yet again: can Adam and Dom select only 5 movies to highlight? Probably not! But you'll have to listen to find out!

A big hearty thanks to everyone helped make 2023 another amazing year for our podcast. Big news to come for 2024!

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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Hail to the king, baby. Today we close the Necronomicon once and for all…that is, until they make a new EVIL DEAD movie. Also, new miniseries announcement!!!

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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A new EVIL DEAD movie? From this year?! Yes, we are shooting up the high rise of the latest vision for Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell's iconic series, and this time...there's no cabin. Or woods!!

It's the last film of our NECRONOMICON miniseries, and we're sad to see it go. Stay tuned next week for our series outro, and announcement for what's coming next!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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Happy Holidays Duckheads! We're taking a load off and so should you. See you in 2024!

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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The book of the dead is back, and so are we. It's Fede Alvarez's remake (reboot? reimagining?) of the Sam Raimi classic, this time with a twist: what if Evil Dead was...real? Much to unpack.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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Who did it better? MONSTERS INC or CABIN IN THE WOODS? Find out on today's exploration of Joss Whedon, horror tropes, and the satire spectrum that starts with SCARY MOVIE and ends with SAW. Our final bonus!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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Adam and Dom have an okay podcast, a good friendship, and a great obsession with Sam Raimi movies. But in three days, they're going to hell.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't include BUBBA HO-TEP. Wait. It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't do BUBBA HO-TEP? Yes. It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't do BUBBA HO-TEP. And we'll prove it to you. [Elvis voice]: Thank you very much.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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It's the movie that by all accounts should have been called MEDIEVAL DEAD...and the last entry in the iconic Bruce Campbell-starring film series by Sam Raimi as director. Somewhere between LOONEY TUNES and GAME OF THRONES Season 8, it's ARMY OF DARKNESS. Hail to the king, baby.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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Remake? Reboot? Or the Raimi's full, demented vision for a Looney Tunes style horror movie where the punchlines are his his best friend getting actually hurt in a series of increasingly ridiculous ways? Find out today when Eye of the Duck covers EVIL DEAD II.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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Series premiere!! Spooky season may be coming to an end, but here at Eye of the Duck we party with the dead(ites) all year round. It's the first part of our NECRONOMICON series, Sam Raimi's brilliantly deranged THE EVIL DEAD.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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Today we say a sad farewell to one of the greatest and most creatively-inspired filmmaking movements Western cinema has ever seen: 80s Dark Fantasy. And we didn't even get to do KRULL. Thank you to everyone who listened, and all of our wonderful guests. Someday, we'll walk these woods again...

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Our final bonus of the series! Joining us is our old friend, co-host of Into the Aether podcast, Stephen Hilger! Today we're hitting a modern dark fantasy film that goes back to the source in a big (and surprisingly classy) way: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. This one goes out to our man with the wings, Jarnathan.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir. It's another bonus, baby. This time, it's Viking Hamlet. Hold on to your heads!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Bonus!! It’s been 2 whole years, and we’re doing something we’ve never done before….back in 2021 we shared a rare in-person screening of David Lowery’s THE GREEN KNIGHT right in the midst of the pandemic. It was a whirlwind (the projector was out of focus for most of it). Now that we’ve given the movie a proper (and very thorough) viewing, we couldn’t resist reevaluating it for this series. Off with yer head!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Have to fly, have to fight, have to crow, have to save Maggie, have to save Jack, Hook is back!! And we've got the podcast to prove it.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Somehow...George Lucas has returned! And also, our old friend, Desmond Thorne. Join us this week for a journey into the land of Ron Howard's WILLOW, where Queen Bavmorda of Nockmaar reigns, Warwick Davis delights, and babe-era Val Kilmer smolders. We're just about at the end of our series. But you can't close the book on '80s Dark Fantasy without unpacking Lucas's very own entry into the genre.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Inconceivable! As we near the end of the 80s, one (kind of) dark fantasy movie stands proudly in our way...PRINCESS BRIDE! It may not be the most brooding or atmospheric of the pack, but there's simply no way we couldn't dissect this all-time genre highlight.

References:

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



Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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You remind me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do! Do what? Remind me of the babe.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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There can only be one. And he's with us this week for HIGHLANDER! It's screenwriter, playwright, and co-host of the very good Die Hard on a Blank podcast, Philip Gawthorne. From bonkers accents, to decapitations, to the exact number of smashed panes of glass, we go long on what may very well be the most insane movie of the 1980s. The quickening is upon us.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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What is light without dark? What are you without me? What is Eye of the Duck without Ridley Scott? The day of Darkness has come, friends. Behold, the most 80s Dark Fantasy of all 80s Dark Fantasies....LEGEND!!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Dorothy returns to Oz...kind of. This week we are joined by our series Assistant Programmer and great friend, Nik Long to venture back to Frank Baum's world of witches, nomes, tin men, and one very, very scary Princess. Finally, a movie that considers, what if WIZARD OF OZ was a complete nightmare?

Watch the short film Nik mentions at the link here: Tourist Trap

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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Flying (not) dogs, muddy ponies, and the infinite Nothing. We're finally here! It's the moment '80s Dark Fantasy movies become box office gold. And we have our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson to help us tell the tale.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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This week, we're talking wolves, baby. Man-wolves, She-wolves, werewolves, and even wolf-wolves. It's Neil Jordan's COMPANY OF WOLVES, and of all the most overlooked films in this series, this one may be the most criminal. Go. Watch. This. Movie!!!!

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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A thousand years ago, this land was green and good...until the Crystal cracked. Today, we return THE DARK CRYSTAL to its former glory. Whether or not you love this movie, we can promise you one thing–you will never see another one like it.

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

References:

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

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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