Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

By Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid NetworkTV & Film Film History

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast episodes

April 22, 2024A Scanner Darkly (2006)
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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2 hr 25 min
April 15, 2024Minority Report (2002) with Patrick (H) Willems
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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3 hr 23 min
April 08, 2024AI Artificial Intelligence (2001)
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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2 hr 28 min
April 01, 2024eXistenZ (1999)
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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2 hr 28 min
March 25, 2024The Matrix (1999)
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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3 hr
March 18, 2024Dark City (1998)
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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2 hr 5 min
March 11, 2024Strange 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:
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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2 hr 24 min
March 04, 2024Johnny 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:
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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2 hr 19 min
February 26, 2024Ghost 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:
Special Features
Accessing Section 9 - 25 Years Into the Future
Landscapes & Dreamscapes - The Art and Architecture of Ghost in the Shell
Making of Ghost in the Shell Production Report
Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Remaster
ReviewSphere Ghost in the Shell Production History
Vulture Guide to Ghost in the Shell Series
Anime News Network Ghost in the Shell Series History
Mamoru Oshii Pitched Ghost in the Shell Over Sushi
Game Set Watch Kenji Kawai Interview
Forbes Mamoru Oshii Interview

Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 22 min
February 19, 2024Total 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:
Special Features
Making Of
Wired Total Recall Production History
Den Of Geek: How Total Recall Brought a Memorable Villain to Life
Tales From Development Hell by David Hughes
LA Times Paul Verhoeven Interview
Gizmodo Vic Armstrong Interview
Cinefex #43 Total Recall Production History

Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 hr 30 min

About Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

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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"…