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
War of the Worlds (2005) with Patrick Willems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58:25
We are so back! It’s the finale (?) of the Spielberg UFO invasion trilogy this week. Joining us once again to talk Grandpa Steve, Tom Cruise, and Janusz Kamiński, is returning champion Patrick Willems! Topics discussed:…
Signs (2002) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:04
The 2000s have officially arrived, and they’ve brought invisible flying saucers, depressed reverends, and some very mean green creatures who hate water. It’s our very first M. Night Shyamalan movie this week, and a favor…
The Faculty (1998) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:22
Teachers stink! It’s our very first Robert Rodriguez joint this week. And perhaps the most ‘90s movie ever made. Come for the deep dive on alien imposter horror…and stay for the very academic discussion of Josh Hartnett’…
Men in Black (1997) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:41:02
The Willenium is here, y’all. We’re hitting yet another Will Smith classic this week with the Barry Sonnenfeld buddy-alien-cop caper, MEN IN BLACK. Aliens are here among us, and it turns out, the majority of them are wei…
Independence Day (1996) with Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:44:52
We're fighting for our right to live this week! It may not be July but we are very much celebrating Roland Emmerich's All-American UFO disaster epic that's sometimes called "ID4." Joining us is returning champion and co-…
Mars Attacks! (1996) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:01
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Fire in the Sky (1993) with Sean Parker (Mostly Horror) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:48
This week, we’re going full tin foil hat mode to investigate the mysterious (and “true”) abduction of Travis Walton. Did he really get probed? Are polygraph tests conclusive? Why didn’t Henry Thomas get any lines in this…
The Abyss (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:07:45
Surprise! We didn’t originally have a James Cameron alien movie on the list for this miniseries…but then we fell into an abyssal trench. And we found some non terrestrial intelligence down here! We simply could not pass…
They Live (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:16
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…
Cocoon (1985) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:42
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, Wil…