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 an IMAX-first director, and the coolest truck crash in cinema history, there’s so much to explore in this sprawling behemoth of a picture. We went for nearly four hours on this one, and could easily do another four. THE DARK KNIGHT is (still!) just that good!! Next week, our Nolan era comes to a climactic finish with THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012). 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/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesThe PrologueNew BatsuitJoker ThemeHong Kong JumpChallenges of the Chase in IMAXSWAT Van Into RiverDestruction of BatmobileBat-podHelicopter CrashLamborghini CrashHospital ExplosionCollider Nathan Crowley InterviewStarLog Production HistoryCineFex 2008 No. 115 Production HistoryJonathan Nolan Wants to Take the Batman Franchise For a RideEmpire The Making of the JokerHappy Sad Confused Jonathan Nolan InterviewThe Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy by Janine Pourroy and Jody Jesser DuncanVariety Nolan InterviewIGN Nolan Interview Part 1IGN Nolan Interview Part 2LA Times Nolan InterviewEmpire Jonathan Nolan InterviewThe New York Times Nolan InterviewThe New York Times Heath Ledger InterviewEmpire Cinematography BreakdownCollider Jonathan Nolan & David Goyer InterviewThe ‘Curse of Batman’Nolan Doesn’t Get His Little Brother’s WritingMatt Damon Turns Down Harvey DentObama Cites The Dark Knight In Strategy MeetingsCredits: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/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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3:36:20
Batman Begins (2005)
“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 Batman storytelling. And this is where is it all begins. Also, we’re going to talk about Christopher Nolan. Next week, we we either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. Get ready for our epic THE DARK KNIGHT episode. 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/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesBatman: The Journey BeginsShaping Mind and BodyCape and CowlChristopher Nolan Forward in The Long HalloweenChristopher Nolan Lies to Warner Brothers ExecutivesArmchair Expert Jonathan Nolan InterviewThe Hollywood Reporter Revamping the Batman FranchiseThe Hollywood Reporter Christopher Nolan InterviewLA Times Rescuing BatmanJoel Schumacher Signs Up For Fifth Batman FilmHappy Sad Confused David Goyer InterviewCineFex No. 103 Production HistoryAmerican Cinematographer Wally Pfister InterviewCollider Nathan Crowley InterviewEmpire Batman Begins Set VisitBatman Begins Production NotesBatman Begins: The Official Movie Guide by Claudia KalindjianStarLog Magazine Production HistoryJames Newton Howard on Scoring Batman BeginsCollider James Newton Howard InterviewIGN Hans Zimmer Part 1IGN Hans Zimmer Interview Part 2 Christopher Nolan LIES About Rubbing Your ChestCredits: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/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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3:21:44
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
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 favorite animated series, BATMAN BEYOND, and the standalone film that reunited Mark Hamill’s Joker with Bruce Timm, Kevin Conroy, and the whole BTAS gang for a truly horrific vision of the Bat-Family’s future. Cyberpunk is so back! Next week, our Nolan era finally begins with BATMAN BEGINS (2005). 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/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesCommentaryAndrea Romano and Mark Hamill Create ShorthandCancelled “Batman: Arkham” FilmBruce Timm Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker ScreenplayJim Harvey Bruce Timm InterviewBatman: The Complete History by Les DanielsWorld’s Finest Alan Burnett InterviewBrandon’s Substack Alan Burnett InterviewDC Animated Will Friedle InterviewKevin Conroy Changes His VoiceRetro Cool Nerd Kevin Conroy InterviewBatman Beyond: Return of the Joker Animation StudioProduction Forced to Make CutsAll Changes Between Return of the Joker CutsWill Friedle on Acting in Return of the JokerIGN Batman Beyond Production HistoryCredits: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/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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2:26:39
Miniseries MAYhem 2025
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 the Duck. What should we cover for our big summer miniseries? Listen in to hear our three contenders, and hop over to the Discord on May 5 to cast your vote!Next week, we return to our Duck Knight series for the BATMAN BEYOND film, RETURN OF THE JOKER (2000). 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/EyeoftheDuckPodCredits: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/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com4Gz1F8c6TURL8m2Jq1uVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1:30:27
Batman & Robin (1997)
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 & ROBIN… On May 20, join us at the Nitehawk Theater where we’ll be in-person to introduce Schumacher’s exceedingly demented opus on the big screen!!Grab your tickets here: https://nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark/movies/batman-and-robin/Next week, we’re going fully cyberpunk again with BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER (2000). 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/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesShadows of the Batman: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight Pt. 6 - Batman UnboundMaximum Overdrive: The Vehicles of Batman & RobinDressed to Thrill: The Costumes of Batman & RobinArnold Keeps Mr. Freeze CostumeSchumacher Doesn’t Think Batman is GayStephen Goldblatt Responds to QuestionsLA Times Rescuing BatmanThe Hollywood Reporter Production HistoryFilm Scouts Production History46 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Batman FilmsGeorge Clooney Films ERCinefantastique Vol 29 No 1 Production HistoryCineFex 1997 No 071 Production HistoryAkiva Goldsman Reflects on Batman & RobinGeorge Clooney Reflects on Batman & RobinJoel Schumacher Apologizes For Batman & RobinCredits: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/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
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