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 19, 2021Mulholland Drive (2001) with Desmond Thorne (Adventures in Black Cinema)
This week we investigate David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" (2001) with Desmond Thorne (Adventures in Black Cinema), and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Who is your nemesis? (00:36-04:16)
Introducing Desmond Thorne (04:16-04:39)
We finally become The David Lynch Show (04:39-16:24)
The David Lynch Cinematic Universe (16:24-20:20)
Naomi Watts (20:20-23:08)
... Explained (23:08-25:39)
"Mulholland Drive" Discussion (25:39-30:23)
Adam's scene (30:23-37:44)
Desmond's scene (37:44-45:58)
Dom's scene (45:58-54:55)
The Unsettling (52:30-01:02:07)
Rewatch, Discuss, Repeat (01:02:07-01:04:23)
Outro (01:04:23-01:06:11)
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Desmond's Podcast: Adventures in Black Cinema
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Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 7 min
April 12, 2021The Matrix Reloaded (2003) with Jefferson White (Yellowstone)
This week we investigate The Wachowski's "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) with Jefferson White (Yellowstone, The Twilight Zone, How to Get Away with Murder, Blindspot), and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Did you have a "Matrix" phase? (00:36-03:21)
Jefferson White loves the Matrix Reloaded (03:21-06:51)
The cost of "Elevated Action" (06:51-14:29)
Acting for Action (14:29-17:35)
Old School/New Tools (17:35-19:26)
The price of "Elevated Action" (19:26-23:49)
Riding the Highway (23:49-26:08)
"The Matrix Reloaded" (26:08-28:32)
Quiet Subversion (28:32-31:13)
Jeff's scene (31:13-40:11)
Adam's scene (40:11-59:39)
Dom's scene (59:39-01:06:27)
Religion as a super power (01:06:27-01:12:21)
Outro (01:12:21-01:13:48)
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References:
Check out work from Jeff's company, Means of Productions (you might see a few things Adam has worked on too).
We can't link a commentary track so this arcticle about Cornel West and the Matrix will have to do: The Intellectual and the Matrix
Why VFX Companies are Going Broke
Protests as Oscar-winning 'Life of Pi' VFX Studio Faces Bankruptcy
Bill Pope on the Team Deakins Podcast
Blank Check: The Matrix Reloaded

Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
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Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 14 min
April 05, 2021Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People)
This week we investigate Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People), and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Screen "The Farewell" in IMAX you cowards! (00:36-01:54)
Warren Chao, Friend of the Pod (01:54-03:27)
When Kong Got His Groove Back (03:27-09:43)
Titan Truth (09:43-20:41)
Pure Chaos (20:41-25:21)
"Godzilla vs Kong" Discussion (25:21-33:42)
Let them fight! Seriously. Let them fight. (33:42-39:33)
Warren's scene (39:33-43:54)
Dom's scene (43:54-48:46)
Adam's scene (48:46-52:30)
Godzilla is the stronger monster, but Kong is the bigger man (52:30-57:05)
What will become of the Monsterverse? (57:05-01:06:09)
Outro (01:06:09-01:08:33)
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Warren's Podcast: Pop Culture Party People
Adam Wingard via RogerEbert.com
Adam Wingard via Collider.com
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Director Adam Wingard Was Once Hand-Picked By Peter Jackson to Make a Sequel to 2005’s ‘King Kong’
Original 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Screenwriter on How a Budget Crisis Changed the Villains

Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 9 min
March 29, 2021Shin Godzilla (2016)
This week we investigate Hideaki Anno's "Shin Godzilla" (2016), and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
Where were you when the world was ending? (00:36-08:44)
A brief and incomplete history of Godzilla (08:44-15:13)
"Shin Godzilla" Discussion (15:13-20:27)
Dom and Adam finally have the same scene (20:27-33:02)
Nuclear Spectacle (33:02-37:24)
Nationalism? (37:24-41:05)
Wes Anderson's Gojira (41:05-44:44)
It hurts because it's real (44:44-46:33)
Suspension of disbelief (46:33-50:09)
We made the laws, we made Godzilla (50:09-52:46)
Outro (52:46-53:56)
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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54 min
March 22, 2021Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
This week we investigate "Zack Snyder's Justice League" AKA "The Snyder Cut" and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:36)
What we talk about when we talk about Justice League (00:36-21:42)
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" discussion (21:42-33:11)
Dom's scene (33:11-38:38)
Adam's Scene (38:38-44:02)
Further discussion (44:02-59:29)
Outro (59:29-01:01:08)
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Justice League: The Shocking, Exhilarating, Heartbreaking True Story of #TheSnyderCut
Weta Visual Effects Interview: Zack Snyder's Justice League
Zack Snyder Steps Down From 'Justice League' to Deal With Family Tragedy

Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Dom Nero.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 2 min
March 15, 2021Ishtar (1987) with Carrie Courogen (Bright Wall Dark Room)
This week we investigate Elaine May's "Ishtar" (1987) with Carrie Courogen (Bright Wall Dark Room), and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
Dom's anecdote (00:39-03:11)
Introducing Carrie (03:11-04:04)
A brief history of Elaine May (04:04-24:11)
Ishtar Discussion (24:11-33:41)
Dom's Scene (33:41-39:55)
Carrie's Scene (39:55-45:36)
Adam's Scene (45:36-51:05)
A Lawnmower Can Do All That (51:05-1:00:59)
Outro (1:00:59-1:02:17)
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Read Carrie's writing on Elaine May:
Decades Later, the World Is Catching Up to Elaine May
Elaine May Made Movies About Men, But Difficult Female Protagonists Dominate Her Stage
Special thanks to John Mitchell for sharing "Waiting for Ishtar" with us!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr 3 min
March 08, 2021Spider-Man (2002)
This week we investigate Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" (2002) and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:37)
Dom's anecdote (00:37-03:16)
Adam's anecdote (03:16-8:08)
"Spider-Man" discussion (08:08-21:26)
Dom's scene (21:26-25:31)
Adam's Scene (25:31-31:47)
Further discussion (31:47-48:48)
Outro (48:48-50:10)
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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51 min
March 01, 2021Porco Rosso (1992) with Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley (Into the Aether)
This week we investigate Hayao Miyazaki's "Porco Rosso" (1992) with Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether, and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
Dom's anecdote (00:39-02:01)
Introducing Stephen and Brendan (02:01-03:01)
Our Miyazaki Histories (03:01-06:02)
The Eye of the Duck in Video Games (06:02-12:20)
"Porco Rosso" Discussion (12:21-19:40)
Stephen, Dom, and Adam's Scene (19:40-26:43)
Brendon's Scene (26:43-34:43)
Dom's 2nd Scene (34:43-41:20)
Adam's 2nd Scene (41:20-50:25)
The Podcast of Dreams and Madness (50:25-52:12)
Outro (52:12-55:01)
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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56 min
February 22, 2021After Hours (1985)
This week we investigate Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" (1985) and search for the scene at its center.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:39)
Dom's anecdote (00:39-03:18)
"After Hours" discussion (03:18-15:35)
Dom's scene (15:35-26:32)
God's Lonely Man Show (26:32-32:19)
Adam's Scene (32:19-37:59)
Further discussion (37:59-45:09)
New Yorker's in New York missing New York (45:09-47:53)
Outro (47:53-49:02)
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]
And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
50 min
February 15, 2021Godzilla (2014) and Kong Skull Island (2017)
This week we investigate Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla" (2014) and Jordan Vogt-Roberts' "Kong Skull Island" (2017), and search for the scenes at their centers.
Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate)
Intro (00:00-00:40)
King vs God (00:40-04:53)
Monster Movies (04:53-06:12))
"Godzilla" discussion (06:12-15:44)
Adam's scene (15:44-26:57)
Dom's Scene (26:57-33:44)
"Kong Skull Island" discussion (33:44-41:20)
Dom's scene (41:20-45:03)
Adam's scene (45:03-48:39)
Further "Kong" discussion (48:39-57:26)
Outro (57:26-58:47)
God vs King (58:47-59:49)
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
Find us online at:
www.EyeOfTheDuckPod.com
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, produced, and edited by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
Our theme song, Snowflake, is written by Jesse Lewis and comes from his album, Atticus. You can find out more about Jesse at JesseLewisMusic.com.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich, you can purchase her work at society6.com/francescavolerich.
If you'd like to advertise with us, or sponsor us, please email: [email protected]

And next time you watch a movie, remember to keep your eye on the duck.

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1 hr

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"…