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Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

By: Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid Network
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A 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.© Eye of the Duck Productions LLC Art
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  • The Road Goes Ever On

    The Road Goes Ever On
    Mar 23 2026

    This week we say a fond farewell to Peter Jackson’s The 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 Them All, we’re tying off loose threads, answering listener questions, sharing some thoughts on WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, and announcing our next miniseries!

    Next week, it’s our long-awaited Eye of 2025 year-in-review. And a celebration of five years of podcasting! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    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.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Mortal Engines (2018)

    Mortal Engines (2018)
    Mar 16 2026

    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, and the whole WETA gang. It may not be Tolkien-related, but hey, Hugo Weaving wields a blade in it!

    It’s tragic that the film didn’t start a new era for Jackson, and we’re sorting through its disastrous box office fallout this week along with some predictions for what the future has in store for WETA.

    Next week, we close the book on Tolkien once and for all with our series finale (including some thoughts on WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM) and an announcement for what comes next!

    Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Cinefex #163 Production History
    • Richard Armitage Turns Down the Engine
    • Mortal Engines Production Notes
    • Christian Rivers & Peter Jackson Reddit AMA
    • The Film Pie Christian Rivers Interview
    • The Hollywood Reporter JunkieXL Interview
    • The Hollywood Reporter Peter Jackson Interview
    • Peter Jackson on Loss of Andrew Lesnie

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    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.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Mar 9 2026
    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 this is our only episode on the Hobbit trilogy, we’re not just covering UNEXPECTED JOURNEY this week. Listen in for some cross examination of the two (troubling) sequels, the many fan edits (especially the one from Maple Films), and Guillermo Del Toro’s greatest unmade production. A very special thanks from Dom to all the listeners who reached out with support during his absence. And thanks to Stephen Hilger for pinch hitting! Next week, it’s Jackson’s final (?) narrative film, MORTAL ENGINES (2018) from director Christian Rivers. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features The Journey Back to Middle-EarthRiddles in the Dark - Gollum’s CaveAn Unexpected Party - Bag EndA Short Rest - Rivendell & LondonThe Battle of MoriaEdge of the WilderlandDurin’s Folk: Creating the DwarvesThe People and Denizens of Middle-EarthRealms of the Third Age - HobbitonRealms of the Third Age - Goblin TownThe Songs of The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMr. Baggins: The 14th MemberThe Epic of Scene 88Home is Behind, The World AheadMaverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel HerbertCinefex #132 Production HistoryPeter Jackson/Guillermo Del Toro Party ChatLegal Issues Settled for The HobbitComingsoon.net Guillermo del Toro InterviewLord of the Rings Writing Team OnboardTheOneRing.net Guillermo del Toro InterviewPhilipa Boyens on Guillermo del Toro’s HobbitGuillermo del Toro Officially Leaves The HobbitPeter Jackson Wings The HobbitGuillermo del Toro Gets HauntedThe Hobbit Destroys New Zealand Film IndustryLindsay Ellis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Warners (3/2) VideoA New Hobbit Film is BornGuillermo del Toro’s Version of BilboMoviedrone Howard Shore InterviewMGM Financial Troubles Imperil The HobbitA Message From Guillermo Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. 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. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    4 hrs and 35 mins
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