Episodios

  • 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 Rivera. 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 h y 35 m
  • The Golden Compass (2007)

    The Golden Compass (2007)
    Mar 2 2026
    This steampunk fantasy world has everything: dæmons, talking polar bears, Daniel Craig with a snow leopard, and Nicole Kidman in her villain era! Attempting to replicate the success of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, New Line Cinema tries to kick off a new trilogy by adapting Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, but it… doesn’t quite work out. Stephen Hilger returns to help us figure out why! Next week: DOM IS BACK!!! Our king returns just in time for us to talk THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY! 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 Production Design: The Emotional Fabric of a Parallel WorldArmoured Bears: The Panserbjørne of SvalbardMusicThe Adaptation of Writer/Director Chris WeitzFinding Lyra Belacqua: Introducing Dakota Blue RichardsThe Alethiometer: Creating the Truth MeasureMaverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel HerbertThe Golden Compass: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion by Brian SibleyCinefex #112 Production HistoryStarLog #362 Production HistoryThe Golden Compass Production NotesFate of New Line Cinema Rests on The Golden CompassNewsweek Production HistoryThe Wrap Chris Weitz InterviewVariety Chris Weitz InterviewWired Production HistoryThe Atlantic Production HistoryThe New York Times Production HistorySlate Philip Pullman Interview 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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    2 h y 30 m
  • Stardust (2007)

    Stardust (2007)
    Feb 23 2026

    Come for the breezy fantasy, stay for Robert De Niro actively trying to speed run himself out of the movie – it's STARDUST!

    Our very own Sky Pirate, Stephen Hilger, returns to help us drag Claire Danes across the land so that we can finally prove ourselves to Sienna Miller. Ya know, normal fantasy stuff!

    Next week New Line Cinema tries to jump start another fantasy trilogy adaptation with THE GOLDEN COMPASS. 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
      • What Do Stars Do? They Shine – The Casting Process
      • A Quest of Enormous Importance
    • Stardust: The Visual Companion by Stephen Jones
    • Cinefex #111 Production History
    • Den of Geek Jon Harris Interview
    • Matthew Vaughn on Stardust Sequel
    • Ain’t It Cool News Neil Gaiman Interview
    • Los Angeles Times Neil Gaiman Interview
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar Turns Down Role
    • Ilan Eshkeri's Stardust: A Film Score Guide by Ian Sapiro

    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 h y 10 m
  • Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

    Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
    Feb 16 2026

    This Labyrinth has everything: a dude with eyeballs in his hands, a sassy faun, a big ass toad, and bugs that are also fairies!

    This week our guest host, good friend, and Joe Dirt expert Stephen Hilger helps us get lost in dark heart of Guillermo del Toro's PAN'S LABYRINTH.

    Next week it’s Matthew Vaughn’s first foray into blockbuster filmmaking with STARDUST! 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
      • del Toro and Funke
      • The Power of Myth
      • Pan and the Fairies
      • The Color and the Shape
      • The Melody Echoes the Fairy Tale
      • Doug Jones
    • Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairy Tale by Mark Cotta Vaz and Nick Nunziata
    • Cinefex #109 Production History
    • American Cinematographer Production History
    • The Hollywood Reporter 15th Anniversary Academy Q&A
    • Guillermo Del Toro Writes His Own Subtitles

    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 h y 56 m
  • An Important Update from Eye of the Duck

    An Important Update from Eye of the Duck
    Feb 13 2026

    Today we're taking a moment to share a brief but important update with you.

    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


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  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) with Sarah Welch-Larson

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) with Sarah Welch-Larson
    Feb 9 2026

    It’s the Chronic-WHAT-cles of Narnia! That’s right the Chronic-WHAT-cles of Narnia!

    When choosing movies inspired by THE LORD OF THE RINGS to cover for our series, Disney's mega-budget adaptation of the iconic children's classic felt essential. Joining us through the Wardrobe from the Land of Spare Oom is our old friend – and expert on famous fantasy bros Tolkien & Lewis – Sarah Welch-Larson!

    Next week it’s Guillermo Del Toro’s Academy Award winning, (VERY) dark fairy tale PAN'S LABYRINTH! 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

    And check out the latest edition of Sarah's (very good!) book about our beloved ALIEN franchise, Becoming Alien, here: https://wipfandstock.com/9798385236329/becoming-alien-second-edition/

    References:

    • Special Features
      • The Children’s Magical Journey
      • Chronicles of a Director
    • Cinefex #104 Production History
    • Cameras in Narnia: How The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Came to Life by Ian Brodie
    • Dark Horizons Adam Adamson Interview
    • Los Angeles Times Production History
    • Rotten Tomatoes Richard Taylor Interview
    • Ashton Gleckman Harry Gregson-Williams Interview
    • C.S. Lewis Is Responsible for The Lonely Island
    • Kingdom of Dreams Podcast Jim May Interview

    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 h y 49 m
  • Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

    Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
    Feb 2 2026

    It is a kingdom of conscience, or nothing! This week we’re going Ridley Mode™️!

    Join us as we embark on a journey through one of Scott’s most polarizing films, its many cuts, many characters, and its place in historical epic film history.

    Next week it’s Andrew Adamson’s big screen adaptation of THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE! 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
      • Commentary
      • Cast Rehearsals
      • Colors of the Crusade
      • Path to Redemption
    • Kingdom of Heaven: The Ridley Scott Film and the History Behind the Story
    • Kingdom of Heaven Production Notes
    • IndieWire Ridley Scott Interview
    • Animation World Network Alain Bielik Interview
    • Harry Gregson-Williams Career Interview
    • Kingdom of Dreams Dody Dorn Interview
    • Collider Ridley Scott Interview

    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 h y 20 m
  • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) with Stephen Hilger

    The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) with Stephen Hilger
    Jan 26 2026
    This week we’re jumping from one big adaptation of British literature to another. It’s a movie about a fellowship, but this time, they call it a league. And it’s extraordinary!!Joining us for this bonus (!!) is returning champion Stephen Hilger of the very great Into the Aether podcast! We’re piecing together one of the strangest movies out there… and still trying to figure out why Sean Connery turned down Gandalf but said yes to Quartermain.Next week it’s Ridley Scott’s historical epic, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN 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 FeaturesAssembling the LeagueAttireThe NemomobileMaking Mr. HydeResurrecting VeniceSinking VeniceStarLog #312 Production HistoryStarLog #313 Production HistoryLos Angeles Times on Stephen NorringtonBox Office Reports on Film FailureFilm Faces LawsuitEntertainment Weekly On-Set ReportLeague of Extraordinary Gentlemen Reboot in WorksPrague Reporter Production HistoryX2 Promotes the FilmTV Reboot in WorksStephen Norrington Making The League of Extraordinary GentlemenLight the Fuse Podcast Dan Lausten Interview Part 2Star Chat Stuart Townsend InterviewJason Flemying Needs To Go 10-1Sean Connery Is Done With IdiotsShane West Blackfilm InterviewTheo van de Sande Turns Down LeagueCredits: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.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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    2 h y 31 m