Eye of the Duck
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsA 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.
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Alien vs. Predator (2004) with Emily Gaudette (SYFY)
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week we investigate Paul W.S. Anderson's "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) with Emily Gaudette (SYFY), and search for the scene at its center. This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise. Show notes: (all timestamps are approx...
Bo Burnham: Inside (2021)
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThis week we are pausing our ALIEN series to explore Bo Burnham's tragic, cathartic, and ultimately profound new Netflix special. INSIDE helped us feel less alone in our feelings about the past year–we hope this episode can do a bit of that for you too. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-00:57) Dom and Adam are Inside (00:57-02:37) Pandemic Art (02:37-08:29) The Mirror (08:29-20:28) Journals (13:18-27:34) Kids at the Birthday Party (27:34-39:06) Susten...
Alien Resurrection (1997) with Brian Collins (Horror Movie a Day)
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week we investigate Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Alien Resurrection" (1997) with Brian Collins (Horror Movie a Day), and search for the scene at its center. This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise. Show notes: (all timestam...
Alien 3 (1992) with Angie Han (Mashable)
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week we investigate David Fincher's "Alien 3" with Angie Han (Mashable), and search for the scene at its center. This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-01:...
Aliens (1986) with Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts)
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis week we investigate James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986) with Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts), and search for the scene at its center. This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise. Show notes: (all timestamps are a...
Alien (1979) with Mia Vicino (BRAT)
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis week we investigate Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979) with Mia Vicino (BRAT), and search for the scene at its center. This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-01...
Introducing Xenomorph Summer
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWelcome to our first mini-series: Xenomorph Summer. Each week we'll explore an entry from 20th Century Fox's Alien franchise. This is a podcast about movies, and the scenes that make them special. Usually on our show, we explore a film we love, a new release, or ask our guests to bring a movie they can’t wait to talk about. But this week, and throughout the summer, we’re devoting our show to 20th Century Fox’s Alien Franchise. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (...
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) with Percia Verlin (11 Again)
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week we explore Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise" (1974) with Percia Verlin (11 Again), and search for the scene at its center. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-00:36) Camp? (00:36-01:19) Introducing Percia Verlin (01:19-4:37) What we talk about when we talk about Phantom of the Paradise (4:37-10:03) Camp, B-Movies, and Musicals (10:03-17:35) George and Brian (17:35-19:14) A brief and incomplete history of Phantom of the Paradise (16:14...
Lost Highway (1997)
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week we investigate David Lynch's "Lost Highway" (1997), and search for the scene at its center. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-00:39) A glitch in the simulation (00:39-02:33) What we talk about when we talk about "Lost Highway" (02:33-06:26) A brief and incomplete history of "Lost Highway" (06:26-13:18) What happens in this film? (13:18-33:40) Adam's scene (33:40-49:24) Dom's Scene (49:24-01:02:47) Further discussion (01:02:47-01:07:44) Out...
Star Wars (1977) with Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show)
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week we investigate George Lucas' "Star Wars" (1977) AKA "Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope" with Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show), and search for the scene at its center. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-00:36) May the 4th be with you (00:36-01:19) Introducing Patrick Cotnoir (01:19-02:11) What we talk about when we talk about Star Wars (02:11-05:57) Producing with Retired Filmmaker George Lucas (05:57-10:12) Detours? (10:12-16:14) A b...
Mulholland Drive (2001) with Desmond Thorne (Adventures in Black Cinema)
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis 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" Discuss...
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) with Jefferson White (Yellowstone)
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis 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...
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) with Warren Chao
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis week we investigate Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021) with Warren Chao, and search for the scene at its center.
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) with Warren Chao (Pop Culture Party People)
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis 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! Seri...
Shin Godzilla (2016)
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThis 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 h...
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis 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) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Justice League: Th...
Ishtar (1987) with Carrie Courogen (Bright Wall Dark Room)
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis 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 (...
Ishtar (1987) with Carrie Courogen
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week we investigate Elaine May's "Ishtar" (1987) with Carrie Courogen, and search for the scene at its center.
Spider-Man (2002)
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThis 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, I...
Porco Rosso (1992) with Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley (Into the Aether)
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis 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) Bren...
After Hours (1985)
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis 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 subscri...
Godzilla (2014) and Kong Skull Island (2017)
February 15, 2021 12:32 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis 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 "Ko...
Looper (2012)
February 04, 2021 20:01 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week we investigate Rian Johnson's "Looper" (2012) and search for the scene at its center. Show notes: (all timestamps are approximate) Intro (00:00-00:36) Dom's anecdote (00:36-02:52) Who are we? (02:52-04:07) What is Eye of the Duck? (04:07-09:51) "Looper" discussion (09:51-21:19) Dom's scene (21:19-27:33) Adam's Scene (27:33-31:24) Further discussion (31:24-49:46) Outro (49:46-50:55) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Find us online at: www.EyeOfTheDuc...