What if aliens were already here? And all it took to see them was a pair of very rad 80s sunglasses? The Prince of Darkness returns one last time to answer these questions and more. And he’s bringing mullets, chewing gum, and Rowdy Roddy Piper with him.

Next week, it’s a slight change of course! We’re going deep into an abyssal trench for a surprise reunion with James Cameron for his underwater odyssey, THE ABYSS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Independent Thoughts
• Woman of Mystery
• Watch, Look, Listen:
• Mans vs. Aliens
• Original EPK: The Making of They Live
• Hero Complex John Carpenter Interview
• Hero Complex John Carpenter Interview 2
• Cinephilia Beyond Production History
• Starlog Production History

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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There are alien cocoons in the pool! And they’re making the old people horny! Our hot streak of iconic directors continues this week with this weird and wonderful sci fi classic from Ron Howard. It’s COCOON, and yes, Wilford Brimley is surprisingly young in it.

Next week, we return to the dark world of John Carpenter with THEY LIVE (1988). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Cocoon Making Of
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Harvard Business Review Production History
• Tampa Bay Times Production History
• Powell Tribune Wilford Brimley Interview
• Hey U Guys Production History
• Tampa Bay Times Production History 25th Anniversary

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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The master of horror returns! John Carpenter may not be known for his romantic road comedies…but STARMAN is a damn fine (albeit underrated) gem. Joining us to spread the gospel of Carpenter is our old friend, assistant programmer, and digital producer (!) Nik Long.

Next week, we’re hanging out with some extra-terrestrial-infected geezers in Ron Howard’s COCOON. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

REFERENCES

• Special Features
• They Came from Hollywood! Remembering Starman
• Making of Featurette
• Cinematheque Production History
• Chicago Tribune Production History
• Hollywood Reporter Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen Interview
• Pop Culture Classics Jeff Bridges Interview
• Flashback Files John Carpenter Interview
• Red Bull Music John Carpenter Interview
• The Wrap Shawn Levy Update
• Cinema Showcase John Carpenter Interview

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Calling all (motorcycle) knights of the round table! On Sunday, September 15 at 7pm, Adam and Dom will be in person at the IFC Center in NYC for a special screening of George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS.

They'll be presenting the film and participating in a Q&A with host Matt Zoller Seitz (New York Magazine, RogerEbert.com) and author Daniel Kraus, who completed Romero's unfinished novel THE LIVING DEAD, as well as the upcoming PAY THE PIPER.

Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.ifccenter.com/films/movies-with-mzs-knightriders/

Longtime listeners of the show know how meaningful Romero's renegade Camelot movie has become here at Eye of the Duck. We're so excited to see the film on the big screen and help spread the gospel of KNIGHTRIDERS. We hope to see you there!

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Another week, another entry for the sci-fi hall of fame! Spielberg changed the game with his shiny little goblin, and we’re here to answer the most important question of all…why is he wet??!

Next week, it’s John Carpenter’s massively underrated STARMAN. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Steven Spielberg & E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
• A Look Back
• The Evolution and Creation of E.T.
• The E.T. Reunion
• Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride
• The Films of Steven Spielberg by Douglas Brode
• American Cinematographer Production History
• American Cinematographer Spielberg Interview
• Collider Kathleen Kennedy & Henry Thomas Interview
• Hollywood Reporter Spielberg Interview
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Stephen Colbert Spielberg Interview
• E.T. Ghost Eyes

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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It's pod people, pop psychologists, mud baths, and one very grumpy health inspector this week. Philip Kaufman's iconic remake is bursting with 1970s cooky vibes, courtesy of Michael Chapman's singular cinematography, and Leonard Nimoy's very small leather glove. Best remake of all time?

Next week we're going for what may be the biggest alien movie of them all...Steven Spielberg's 1982 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Star Crossed in The Invasion with Brooke Adams
• Re-Creating the Invasion: Interview with Screenwriter W.D. Richter
• Scoring the Invasion: Interview with Composer Denny Zeitlin
• Leading the Invasion: Interview with Actor Art Hindle
• Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod
• Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod
• The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod
• The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod
• The Hollywood Reporter Production History
• The Fan Can Production History
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Starlog Production History
• The Guardian Production History

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Surprise! We are interrupting our regularly scheduled broadcasting for a very special transmission: The perfect organism is back! And so are we.

This week, we’ll be sharing our initial reactions to Fede Alvarez’s ALIEN: ROMULUS. No production history or duck scenes. Just raw, unfiltered Xenomorph worship. That’s right. It’s Xenomorph Summer again, baby.

Next week we return to our UFO miniseries with the 1978 remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Join the conversation at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Grandpa Steve is back, and he's brought all kinds of funny little guys with him this time! Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS may have been overshadowed in its time by the likes of a small space opera movie called STAR WARS...but here at Eye of the Duck, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all its hopeful (and neurotic) wonder.

Next week, it's the iconic 1978 remake, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• The Making Of: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Steven Spielberg: 30 Years of Close Encounters
• Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Film by Ray Morton

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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It's a glob, it's a mass, it's Steve McQueen? In a sci fi movie?! Yes it's THE BLOB. While Americans were eating weird amounts of gelatin at their dinner tables, a gooey monster from outer space was pouring into their movie theaters and consuming them all. This may be our only "B-movie" type alien movie in our Invasion miniseries, but it's by no means the most insignificant one on the list! Eye of the Blob!

Next week, it's Steven Spielberg's massively influential UFO epic, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Blobabilia!
• Cinefantastique The Blob Production History
• Den of Geek The Blob Production History
• The True Story Behind The Blob

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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Listeners, it's finally time for us to admit.....Klaatu barada nikto! Our alien invasion series has begun, and we're lifting off with one the most important science fiction films ever made, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. Praise be to Gort.

Next week, it's Irvin Yeaworth's THE BLOB (1958). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Commentary
• The Making of The Day the Earth Stood Still
• The Astounding Harry Bates
• The World of the Theremin
• Edmund North: The Man Who Made the Earth Stand Still

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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

Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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