Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

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Blade Runner (1982) Jan 22, 2024

Show notes

Wake up, time to die! It’s the miniseries premiere(!!) of 20XX, our descent into the neon-tinted cultural movement known as Cyberpunk. We’re so excited for this series to lift off with one of the most influential science fiction films in American history, Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER! How much did Harrison Ford hate those voice-overs? Did Edward James Almos really create a new language just for this movie? Take the Voight-Kampff test with us and listen to find out who the real replicants are.

Next week, we'll be exploring TRON (1982). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4k steelbook! The sweepstakes starts on Monday, Jan 22. See you there!

References:

Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner by Paul M Sammon
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner dir. Chalres de Lauzirika

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.

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The Eye of 2023 Jan 15, 2024

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The new year is here, and our Cyberpunk miniseries is about to begin! But before that, we have some truly staggering movies to celebrate from 2023. And so our annual challenge faces us yet again: can Adam and Dom select only 5 movies to highlight? Probably not! But you'll have to listen to find out!

A big hearty thanks to everyone helped make 2023 another amazing year for our podcast. Big news to come for 2024!

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.

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Closing the Necronomicon Jan 08, 2024

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Hail to the king, baby. Today we close the Necronomicon once and for all…that is, until they make a new EVIL DEAD movie. Also, new miniseries announcement!!!

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.

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Evil Dead Rise (2023) Jan 01, 2024

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A new EVIL DEAD movie? From this year?! Yes, we are shooting up the high rise of the latest vision for Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell's iconic series, and this time...there's no cabin. Or woods!!

It's the last film of our NECRONOMICON miniseries, and we're sad to see it go. Stay tuned next week for our series outro, and announcement for what's coming next!

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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.

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A Holiday Message from Eye of the Duck Dec 25, 2023

Show notes

Happy Holidays Duckheads! We're taking a load off and so should you. See you in 2024!

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evil Dead (2013) Dec 18, 2023

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The book of the dead is back, and so are we. It's Fede Alvarez's remake (reboot? reimagining?) of the Sam Raimi classic, this time with a twist: what if Evil Dead was...real? Much to unpack.

References:

Special Features
Director/Cast Commentary
Directing The Dead
Evil Dead: The Reboot
Making Life Difficult
A Cabin in the Woods
Deconstruction of a Scene: Blood Rain
Keeping it Real
A Conversation with Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell Shuts Down Evil Dead Remake Rumors
Bruce Campbell Confirms Evil Dead Remake
Craft Services Aaron Morton Interview
FilmDistrict Acquires Evil Dead Distribution Rights
Jane Levy Cast As Lead
Collider Jane Levy Interview
Evil Dead Cast Interview
The Wolfman Cometh Campbell, Tapert, Alvarez Interview
Fede Alvarez On Ash Appearing In Evil Dead
We Got This Covered Fede Alvarez Interview

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.

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Dec 11, 2023

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Who did it better? MONSTERS INC or CABIN IN THE WOODS? Find out on today's exploration of Joss Whedon, horror tropes, and the satire spectrum that starts with SCARY MOVIE and ends with SAW. Our final bonus!

References:

Special Features
We Are Not Who We Are: Making The Cabin in the Woods
The Secret Secret Stash
The Cabin in the Woods The Official Visual Companion
Entertainment Weekly The Cabin in the Woods Production History
CinemaBlend Joss Whedon Interview

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.

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Drag Me to Hell (2009) Dec 04, 2023

Show notes

Adam and Dom have an okay podcast, a good friendship, and a great obsession with Sam Raimi movies. But in three days, they're going to hell.

References:

Special Features
Production Diaries: Behind-the-Scenes Footage and Interviews With The Cast and Crew
Vintage Interviews
To Hell And Back: An Interview With Actress Alison Lohman
Curses!: An Interview With Lorna Raver
Drag Me To Hell Production Notes
Edgar Wright Turns Down Drag Me To Hell
Elliot Page Turns Down Drag Me To Hell
Post Sam Raimi Interview
Cinema.com Alison Lohman Interview

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) Nov 27, 2023

Show notes

It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't include BUBBA HO-TEP. Wait. It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't do BUBBA HO-TEP? Yes. It wouldn't be an EVIL DEAD series if we didn't do BUBBA HO-TEP. And we'll prove it to you. [Elvis voice]: Thank you very much.

References:

Special Features
The King Lives! With Bruce Campbell
All Is Well With Don Coscarelli
Mummies and Makeup
The Making of Bubba Ho-Tep
Fit For a King
Rock Like an Egyptian
Ain’t It Cool News Bruce Campbell, Don Coscarelli, Joe Lansdale Interview

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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Army of Darkness (1992) Nov 20, 2023

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It's the movie that by all accounts should have been called MEDIEVAL DEAD...and the last entry in the iconic Bruce Campbell-starring film series by Sam Raimi as director. Somewhere between LOONEY TUNES and GAME OF THRONES Season 8, it's ARMY OF DARKNESS. Hail to the king, baby.

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