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    Eye of the Duck

    A podcast about movies and the scenes that make them special.

    Each week, hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich explore a movie by finding the scene at its core–what David Lynch calls an "Eye of the Duck" scene.

    Join Dom and Adam as they celebrate cinema's greatest scenes, charting franchises such as Alien, The Evil Dead, and Indiana Jones, and major movements in film history, like '80s Dark Fantasy, Winter Horror, and Cyberpunk.

    enDom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid Network | Wondery155 Episodes

    Episodes (155)

    Strange Days (1995) with Sarah Welch-Larson (Becoming Alien)

    Strange Days (1995) with Sarah Welch-Larson (Becoming Alien)

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

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

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

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

    References:


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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

    Johnny Mnemonic (1995) with Jonathan Kramer (The Eric Andre Show)

    Johnny Mnemonic (1995) with Jonathan Kramer (The Eric Andre Show)

    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:


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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

    Ghost in the Shell (1995)

    Ghost in the Shell (1995)

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

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


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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

    Total Recall (1990) with Phillip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank)

    Total Recall (1990) with Phillip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank)

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

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


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

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

    Akira (1988) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)

    Akira (1988) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)

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

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

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

    References:


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

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

    Brazil (1985)

    Brazil (1985)

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

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


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

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

    Tron (1982)

    Tron (1982)

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

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


    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 TwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

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

    Blade Runner (1982)

    Blade Runner (1982)

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

    Next week, we'll be exploring TRON (1982). Join the conversation on Eye of the 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.

    This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

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

    The Eye of 2023

    The Eye of 2023

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

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

    Credits:

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

    This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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

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

    Closing the Necronomicon

    Closing the Necronomicon

    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.

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

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

    Evil Dead Rise (2023)

    Evil Dead Rise (2023)

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

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    A Holiday Message from Eye of the Duck

    A Holiday Message from Eye of the Duck

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


    Credits:

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

    This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

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

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

    Evil Dead (2013)

    Evil Dead (2013)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

    The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    Drag Me to Hell (2009)

    Drag Me to Hell (2009)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

    Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    Army of Darkness (1992)

    Army of Darkness (1992)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    Evil Dead II (1987)

    Evil Dead II (1987)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    The Evil Dead (1981)

    The Evil Dead (1981)

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

    References:


    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.

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

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

    The Legend of the Eye of the Duck

    The Legend of the Eye of the Duck

    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.

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

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