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 LEGO Batman Movie (2017) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:00
It took 83 years, but we finally got a movie about the Dark Knight facing his ultimate villain…Voldemort? Voiced by Eddie Izard? This week it’s another LEGO animated spectacular, but it’s a NOT a bonus, because Batman is…
The LEGO Movie (2014) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:17
Bonus!! Remember in BATMAN BEGINS when Christian Bale says he’s going to build back Wayne Manor, brick by brick? That was actually a reference to THE LEGO MOVIE! Yes, we’re talking about bricks today. And not just becaus…
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:24
Into the Keatonverse! For this week’s bonus, we’re going meta with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s exceedingly self aware Oscar-winner that’s definitely not about Batman or Michael Keaton’s career. What do we talk about wh…
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:12:48
The fire rises, brother! This week we conclude our Nolan run with the biggest and most divisive entry in his Batman saga. Also discussed this week: the origins of Tom Hardy’s infamous Bane voice, whether or not Joseph Go…
The Dark Knight (2008) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:36:20
Listeners, you either die a normal film podcast, or live long enough to see your show completely devolve into a Christopher Nolan marathon. Between Heath Ledger’s legendary turn as the Joker, Nolan’s transformation into…
Batman Begins (2005) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21:45
“Why do we fall, Master Bruce? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up. Batman Begin. “ This week, we’re celebrating the greatest tweet ever made. Michael Caine’s post from August 19, 2024 inspired a generation of Batm…
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:39
Holy Nu-metal, Batman! It’s the year 2039, Bruce Wayne is a grouchy old man, corporations rule the world, and Batman is a moody teen. Has there ever been a cooler superhero show? This we're week going long on one of our…
Miniseries MAYhem 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:28
It’s that time of year again…we are pausing our regularly scheduled programming to commence the second annual season of MINISERIES MAYHEM That’s right, just like last year, we’re asking YOU to decide the future of Eye of…
Batman & Robin (1997) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42:39
Our Schumacher era concludes with this week’s episode on the most toyetic of all toyetic films in human history! But, this isn’t the last time we’ll be talking about BATMAN AND ROBIN…On May 20, join us at the Nitehawk Th…
Batman Forever (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53:20
Rest in peace, Val Kilmer. This week, we’re devoting our episode to Val and his smoldering performance in Joel Schumacher’s first foray into the Barman franchise. There will never be another Dark Knight like you, Mr. Kil…