Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Author: Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid Network Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a moment in every great film where everything aligns-the writing, the performance, the direction-into a perfect, essential core. David Lynch has a name for that: the "Eye of the Duck" scene. That's precisely where hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich begin each conversation in Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast. Rather than providing standard reviews or plot summaries, they use that pivotal scene as a doorway into a deeper understanding of the entire movie. You'll hear them dissect how a single, perfectly crafted sequence can illuminate themes, character arcs, and the director's intent, making the whole film click into place. Their discussions often expand beyond individual titles to trace connections across entire genres and franchises. One week might find them deep in the claustrophobic corridors of the *Alien* series, while another could explore the frostbitten dread of Winter Horror or the neon-drenched aesthetics of Cyberpunk cinema. This approach offers a fresh and focused way to appreciate film history, from blockbuster sagas like *Indiana Jones* to distinct cultural movements. It’s a thoughtful, scene-by-scene celebration of why movies stick with us, brought to you by the Morbid Network. Tune in for conversations that are as specific and revelatory as the scenes they honor.
Episodes
The Road Goes Ever On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:45
This week we say a fond farewell to Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. We wish it hadn’t happened in our time… just kidding. We’re so lucky to be alive when it did! On this epic conclusion to One Scene to Rule Th…
Mortal Engines (2018) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:53
Municipalities, start your engines!! Or… get ready to eat each other? We’re finishing off our Rings series today with the final (?) major live action narrative production from Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens,…
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:34:49
Okay, Hobbitses, it’s our last journey through Middle Earth! And Bilbo’s first! Dom’s back, and so is Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and… Radagast the Brown?! Although…
The Golden Compass (2007) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:00
This steampunk fantasy world has everything: dæmons, talking polar bears, Daniel Craig with a snow leopard, and Nicole Kidman in her villain era! Attempting to replicate the success of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, New Line Cin…
Stardust (2007) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:53
Come for the breezy fantasy, stay for Robert De Niro actively trying to speed run himself out of the movie – it's STARDUST! Our very own Sky Pirate, Stephen Hilger, returns to help us drag Claire Danes across the land so…
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:24
This Labyrinth has everything: a dude with eyeballs in his hands, a sassy faun, a big ass toad, and bugs that are also fairies! This week our guest host, good friend, and Joe Dirt expert Stephen Hilger helps us get lost…
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:26
It is a kingdom of conscience, or nothing! This week we’re going Ridley Mode™️! Join us as we embark on a journey through one of Scott’s most polarizing films, its many cuts, many characters, and its place in historical…
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) with Stephen Hilger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:39
This week we’re jumping from one big adaptation of British literature to another. It’s a movie about a fellowship, but this time, they call it a league. And it’s extraordinary!! Joining us for this bonus (!!) is returnin…