Eye of the Duck
@eyeoftheduckpod.com
A podcast about movies and the scenes that make them special. Hosted by @DominickNero.bsky.social and @AdamVole.com
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Listen Links: https://linkin.bio/eyeoftheduckpod/
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Listeners, we’re finally learning to see with eyes unclouded.
Our next series will celebrate Studio Ghibli, the animation collective that changed the game. And we couldn’t be more excited!
Join us on Monday as we enter the Studio of Dreams and Madness.
Our next series will celebrate Studio Ghibli, the animation collective that changed the game. And we couldn’t be more excited!
Join us on Monday as we enter the Studio of Dreams and Madness.
Waking up every day to the news like
October 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Waking up every day to the news like
How dare another Japanese animation studio have an opening logo that’s just a character’s outline on a single color background?!
This week we’re following Hirosama Yonebayashi away from Ghibli to his own collaborative, Studio Ponoc, for the very charming MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER!
This week we’re following Hirosama Yonebayashi away from Ghibli to his own collaborative, Studio Ponoc, for the very charming MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER!
October 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
How dare another Japanese animation studio have an opening logo that’s just a character’s outline on a single color background?!
This week we’re following Hirosama Yonebayashi away from Ghibli to his own collaborative, Studio Ponoc, for the very charming MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER!
This week we’re following Hirosama Yonebayashi away from Ghibli to his own collaborative, Studio Ponoc, for the very charming MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER!
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My friends Adam and Dom of the great @eyeoftheduckpod.com podcast are nominated for a Signal award! You can vote for them here. Congrats, friends!
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October 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
My friends Adam and Dom of the great @eyeoftheduckpod.com podcast are nominated for a Signal award! You can vote for them here. Congrats, friends!
Never flip a turtle! There might be a beautiful woman inside it!!
This week we venture beyond Japan to celebrate a European (?!) co-production with Studio Ghibli – THE RED TURTLE!
This week we venture beyond Japan to celebrate a European (?!) co-production with Studio Ghibli – THE RED TURTLE!
October 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Never flip a turtle! There might be a beautiful woman inside it!!
This week we venture beyond Japan to celebrate a European (?!) co-production with Studio Ghibli – THE RED TURTLE!
This week we venture beyond Japan to celebrate a European (?!) co-production with Studio Ghibli – THE RED TURTLE!
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Red Turtle (2016)
Dir. Michael Dudok de Wit
For the (semi-)bonus episode in our Studio Ghibli series, we’re covering their Oscar-nominated French co-production — a movie about a man, an island, and a turtle who won't let him leave
The Red Turtle (2016)
Dir. Michael Dudok de Wit
For the (semi-)bonus episode in our Studio Ghibli series, we’re covering their Oscar-nominated French co-production — a movie about a man, an island, and a turtle who won't let him leave
October 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Red Turtle (2016)
Dir. Michael Dudok de Wit
For the (semi-)bonus episode in our Studio Ghibli series, we’re covering their Oscar-nominated French co-production — a movie about a man, an island, and a turtle who won't let him leave
The Red Turtle (2016)
Dir. Michael Dudok de Wit
For the (semi-)bonus episode in our Studio Ghibli series, we’re covering their Oscar-nominated French co-production — a movie about a man, an island, and a turtle who won't let him leave
What else is there to say?
It's simply one of the greatest films ever made
It's simply one of the greatest films ever made
October 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
What else is there to say?
It's simply one of the greatest films ever made
It's simply one of the greatest films ever made
So when Marnie was there…she falls in love with her [redacted]?? Really??!
This week to compliment our Ghibli series, over on After Hours we’re hitting another Hiromasa Yonebayashi fave – the very wistful WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE
This week to compliment our Ghibli series, over on After Hours we’re hitting another Hiromasa Yonebayashi fave – the very wistful WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE
September 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
So when Marnie was there…she falls in love with her [redacted]?? Really??!
This week to compliment our Ghibli series, over on After Hours we’re hitting another Hiromasa Yonebayashi fave – the very wistful WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE
This week to compliment our Ghibli series, over on After Hours we’re hitting another Hiromasa Yonebayashi fave – the very wistful WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE
When it comes to theater etiquette, we here at the Eye: MF don't f*ck around
September 30, 2026 at 12:56 AM
When it comes to theater etiquette, we here at the Eye: MF don't f*ck around
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Birds, bugs, beasts, grass, trees, AND flowers? All in a single film??!
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
September 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Birds, bugs, beasts, grass, trees, AND flowers? All in a single film??!
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
Big news! We are finalists in the 2026 Signal Awards!
Our episode on THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is nominated for Best Episode in the TV/Film category!
While we wait for the final results, you can help us win the Listener’s Choice Award by voting here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Our episode on THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is nominated for Best Episode in the TV/Film category!
While we wait for the final results, you can help us win the Listener’s Choice Award by voting here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
September 29, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Big news! We are finalists in the 2026 Signal Awards!
Our episode on THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is nominated for Best Episode in the TV/Film category!
While we wait for the final results, you can help us win the Listener’s Choice Award by voting here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Our episode on THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is nominated for Best Episode in the TV/Film category!
While we wait for the final results, you can help us win the Listener’s Choice Award by voting here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Birds, bugs, beasts, grass, trees, AND flowers? All in a single film??!
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
September 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Birds, bugs, beasts, grass, trees, AND flowers? All in a single film??!
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
This week we take the leap of life with Isao Takahata and his final masterpiece – THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Dir. Isao Takahata
Never has “every frame a painting” been more true than with Takahata’s final film — one of the greatest works of art in cinema history
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Dir. Isao Takahata
Never has “every frame a painting” been more true than with Takahata’s final film — one of the greatest works of art in cinema history
September 26, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Dir. Isao Takahata
Never has “every frame a painting” been more true than with Takahata’s final film — one of the greatest works of art in cinema history
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Dir. Isao Takahata
Never has “every frame a painting” been more true than with Takahata’s final film — one of the greatest works of art in cinema history
“Airplanes are not tools for war. They are not for making money. Airplanes are beautiful dreams.”
September 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“Airplanes are not tools for war. They are not for making money. Airplanes are beautiful dreams.”
[Bane voice]: The Wind Rises!!
This week we fly with Jiro Hirokoshi and the mysterious Italian man of his dreams! It's Hayao Miyazaki's most personal film to date, featuring some of the most ravishing animation ever committed to film.
This week we fly with Jiro Hirokoshi and the mysterious Italian man of his dreams! It's Hayao Miyazaki's most personal film to date, featuring some of the most ravishing animation ever committed to film.
September 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
[Bane voice]: The Wind Rises!!
This week we fly with Jiro Hirokoshi and the mysterious Italian man of his dreams! It's Hayao Miyazaki's most personal film to date, featuring some of the most ravishing animation ever committed to film.
This week we fly with Jiro Hirokoshi and the mysterious Italian man of his dreams! It's Hayao Miyazaki's most personal film to date, featuring some of the most ravishing animation ever committed to film.
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Wind Rises (2013)
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
After being obsessed with flight for his entire life, Miyazaki finally went and made an “oops, all planes!” movie
(Also, it happens to be a tragic masterpiece)
The Wind Rises (2013)
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
After being obsessed with flight for his entire life, Miyazaki finally went and made an “oops, all planes!” movie
(Also, it happens to be a tragic masterpiece)
September 19, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Wind Rises (2013)
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
After being obsessed with flight for his entire life, Miyazaki finally went and made an “oops, all planes!” movie
(Also, it happens to be a tragic masterpiece)
The Wind Rises (2013)
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
After being obsessed with flight for his entire life, Miyazaki finally went and made an “oops, all planes!” movie
(Also, it happens to be a tragic masterpiece)
Philosophy student: “Show some respect, you second-rate alchemists!”
Chemistry student: “Here’s a thought: try experimenting with something that *actually exists*!”
Chemistry student: “Here’s a thought: try experimenting with something that *actually exists*!”
September 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Philosophy student: “Show some respect, you second-rate alchemists!”
Chemistry student: “Here’s a thought: try experimenting with something that *actually exists*!”
Chemistry student: “Here’s a thought: try experimenting with something that *actually exists*!”
The witches are back! And this time… they brought Lee Pace?
This week we’re breaking down the confusing case of a PRACTICAL MAGIC sequel, Craig Gillespie’s SUPERGIRL, the terrific Mark Jenkin film ROSE OF NEVADA, and the new Oasis documentary DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
This week we’re breaking down the confusing case of a PRACTICAL MAGIC sequel, Craig Gillespie’s SUPERGIRL, the terrific Mark Jenkin film ROSE OF NEVADA, and the new Oasis documentary DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
September 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The witches are back! And this time… they brought Lee Pace?
This week we’re breaking down the confusing case of a PRACTICAL MAGIC sequel, Craig Gillespie’s SUPERGIRL, the terrific Mark Jenkin film ROSE OF NEVADA, and the new Oasis documentary DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
This week we’re breaking down the confusing case of a PRACTICAL MAGIC sequel, Craig Gillespie’s SUPERGIRL, the terrific Mark Jenkin film ROSE OF NEVADA, and the new Oasis documentary DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
It’s Goro Day! This week we are going deep on the embattled, tragic, and nonetheless fascinating collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and his fledging director son
Whatever you think of Goro’s movies, you’ve got to admit…the story of Studio Ghibli is incomplete without him!
Whatever you think of Goro’s movies, you’ve got to admit…the story of Studio Ghibli is incomplete without him!
September 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
It’s Goro Day! This week we are going deep on the embattled, tragic, and nonetheless fascinating collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and his fledging director son
Whatever you think of Goro’s movies, you’ve got to admit…the story of Studio Ghibli is incomplete without him!
Whatever you think of Goro’s movies, you’ve got to admit…the story of Studio Ghibli is incomplete without him!
There are Arriettys everywhere for those with eyes to see
September 14, 2026 at 1:07 AM
There are Arriettys everywhere for those with eyes to see
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Dir. Goro Miyazaki
The prodigal son returns for a second film (our first on the main feed!) that's half your classic “kids save the youth center” movie, and half… uhh actually, maybe just watch it for yourself
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Dir. Goro Miyazaki
The prodigal son returns for a second film (our first on the main feed!) that's half your classic “kids save the youth center” movie, and half… uhh actually, maybe just watch it for yourself
September 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Dir. Goro Miyazaki
The prodigal son returns for a second film (our first on the main feed!) that's half your classic “kids save the youth center” movie, and half… uhh actually, maybe just watch it for yourself
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Dir. Goro Miyazaki
The prodigal son returns for a second film (our first on the main feed!) that's half your classic “kids save the youth center” movie, and half… uhh actually, maybe just watch it for yourself
Seriously what was Haru’s problem??
Everyone would've gotten along great if it weren't for this one irrationally mean maid ruining it for the rest of them!
Everyone would've gotten along great if it weren't for this one irrationally mean maid ruining it for the rest of them!
September 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Seriously what was Haru’s problem??
Everyone would've gotten along great if it weren't for this one irrationally mean maid ruining it for the rest of them!
Everyone would've gotten along great if it weren't for this one irrationally mean maid ruining it for the rest of them!
Why isn’t it THE EVIL DEAD BURN? Or even BURN THE EVIL DEAD? What’s happening to movie titles lately?
These questions and more answered on this week’s jam-packed After Hours, where we're catching up with the VOD release of the latest entry in our favorite Raimi franchise!
These questions and more answered on this week’s jam-packed After Hours, where we're catching up with the VOD release of the latest entry in our favorite Raimi franchise!
September 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Why isn’t it THE EVIL DEAD BURN? Or even BURN THE EVIL DEAD? What’s happening to movie titles lately?
These questions and more answered on this week’s jam-packed After Hours, where we're catching up with the VOD release of the latest entry in our favorite Raimi franchise!
These questions and more answered on this week’s jam-packed After Hours, where we're catching up with the VOD release of the latest entry in our favorite Raimi franchise!
Finally, a movie about a Pod who casts!
This week we are putting the “mini” in miniseries for the Hiromasa Yonebayashi cottagecore classic THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – a movie that is equal parts TOY STORY and HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS
This week we are putting the “mini” in miniseries for the Hiromasa Yonebayashi cottagecore classic THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – a movie that is equal parts TOY STORY and HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS
September 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Finally, a movie about a Pod who casts!
This week we are putting the “mini” in miniseries for the Hiromasa Yonebayashi cottagecore classic THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – a movie that is equal parts TOY STORY and HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS
This week we are putting the “mini” in miniseries for the Hiromasa Yonebayashi cottagecore classic THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – a movie that is equal parts TOY STORY and HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Dir. Hiromasa Yonebayashi
In retrospect, Studio Ghibli taking THIS long to adapt "The Borrowers" may be the most surprising thing about this movie!
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Dir. Hiromasa Yonebayashi
In retrospect, Studio Ghibli taking THIS long to adapt "The Borrowers" may be the most surprising thing about this movie!
September 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Next week on 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊:
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Dir. Hiromasa Yonebayashi
In retrospect, Studio Ghibli taking THIS long to adapt "The Borrowers" may be the most surprising thing about this movie!
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Dir. Hiromasa Yonebayashi
In retrospect, Studio Ghibli taking THIS long to adapt "The Borrowers" may be the most surprising thing about this movie!
Fun fact: when recording the English dub for Ponyo, Liam Neeson (allegedly) had trouble coming up with a vocal take on the character, and so eventually just decided to use his own voice
September 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Fun fact: when recording the English dub for Ponyo, Liam Neeson (allegedly) had trouble coming up with a vocal take on the character, and so eventually just decided to use his own voice