Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human.  Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his deepest desires, all while fitting neatly into his pocket. Before long, Travis realizes something strange, even absurd, has happened - he’s fallen in love.  But then one day, Lily Rose’s behavior takes a disturbing turn. When alarming reports pour in from across the globe, Travis discovers he is part of something much bigger. Soon he finds himself pulled into a confrontation with a mysterious Russian visionary behind Lily Rose’s creation.  From Wondery, comes a true story of love, loss and the temptations of technology. Can an algorithm truly replace human connection? And what happens when a corporation controls your deepest emotions? Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, hosts of the hit podcast RedHanded, explore the dark side of AI love. Listen Now: Wondery.fm/FleshandCode See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

**Heavy content warning! This episode contains coverage of a very problematic (and cursed) piece of film history. For those who wish to join us in the murky waters ahead, listener discretion is advised… Today we’re introducing the listener-selected winner of this year’s Miniseries MAYhem, our latest genre series: Lost and Found!! We’re going deep on the origins of the Found Footage movement with some complicated thoughts on Ruggero Deodato’s infamous and objectionable 1980 satire of western docu-journalism. It’s upsetting, it’s perverse, but it represents the beginning of a new era for horror. While we don’t encourage you to watch this film, we hope this episode will provide you the context for the series that’s about to unfold. Next week we’re zooming ahead to the internet age of 1999 for one of the greatest American movies ever made, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * Special Features * In the Jungle: The Making Of Cannibal Holocaust * The Flesh of the Controversy - New Interview with Ruggero Deodato * Biting Reality - An Interview with Ruggero Deodato * A Different Holocaust - Archive Interview with Ruggero Deodato * Jungle Stories - An Interview with Massimo Antonello Geleng * Professionals in Peril - An Interview with Sergio D’Offizi * Found Footage Horror Films Fear and the Appearance of Reality by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas * Romford Horror 2025 - Cannibal Holocaust Francesca Ciardi Q&A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bizGpd5VGgA&ab_channel=RomfordHorrorFestival] * Carl Yorke Cannibal Holocaust Interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2I4SraybVY&ab_channel=doc-doc] * Bloody Disgusting Ruggero Deodato Interview [https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3615111/meat-cannibal-holocaust-zombie-film-never-definitive-ruggero-deodato-interview/] Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. 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 [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Batman is vengeance. Batman is the night. Batman is forever! Today we’re sealing the gates of Arkham once and for all, and saying farewell to the greatest superhero franchise ever put to film. We’ll be tying off some loose threads, answering listener questions, and…announcing the final list of movies for our upcoming Found Footage series! Next week we’re kicking off “Lost and Found” with the very controversial and problematic CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST. **A heavy content warning to listeners who plan to watch the film ahead of the episode. Despite its significance in the genre and film history overall, it is not one we recommend viewing. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. 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 [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

It’s the end of an era for us and the beginning of yet another Bat franchise! Theres a Dark Knight for every generation, and this one is very emo, has runny eye shadow, calls himself “vengeance,” and is directed by Matt Reeves. We have some complicated thoughts about this very compelling new vision for Gotham City. Whatever you think about THE BATMAN, you’ve got to admit: The Riddler is a good singer. Next week we’ll be saying goodbye to The Batman, tying off some loose ends from our miniseries, answering listener questions, and… announcing our next miniseries! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * Special Features * Commentary * Genesis: Matt Reeves on Creating The Batman * Creating The Batmobile * Anatomy of the Wing Suit Jump * A Transformation: The Penguin * Vengeance in the Making * The New York Times Ben Affleck Interview [https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/20/movies/ben-affleck-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-interview.html] * Warner Brothers Announces Slate [https://ew.com/article/2014/10/15/justice-league-green-lantern-wonder-woman-flash-movies/] * Happy Sad Confused Robert Richardson Interview [https://collider.com/ben-affleck-batman-movie-arkham-asylum/] * Ben Affleck on Exiting the DCEU [https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/ben-affleck-batman-exit-dceu-reaction-1202044414/] * Storyboard Artist Jay Oliva Loves Ben Affleck’s Batman [https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-batman-movie-jay-oliva-interview] * Ben Affleck Has a Bad Time Being Batman [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/ben-affleck-batman-excruciating-experience-1236347358/] * Affleck Reveals What His Batman Movie Was [https://people.com/movies/ben-affleck-reveals-plans-for-villain-storyline-in-scrapped-batman-film/] * Ben Affleck Is Unhappy [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/04/ben-affleck-on-abandoned-batman-movie-script-i-was-never-happy-enough-with-it] * Ben Affleck Shows The Batman Script [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/movies/ben-affleck.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage] * Matt Reeves Completely Rewriting The Batman [https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/13/batman-director-matt-reeves-isnt-using-script-by-ben-affleck-geoff-johns] * The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Matt Reeves Interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-batman-q-a-matt-reeves/id426840843?i=1000565182252] * Deadline Michael Giacchino Interview [https://deadline.com/video/matt-reeves-michael-giacchino-on-the-batman-score-the-process/] * Esquire Matt Reeves Interview [https://www.esquireme.com/brief/the-batman-director-matt-reeves] * Robert Pattinson Finds Out He’s Batman [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-robert-pattinson-became-batman-1215438/] * Robert Pattinson on the Batsuit [https://ew.com/movies/the-batman-robert-pattinson-batsuit-breakdown/] * Robert Pattinson Is Furious [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/09/robert-pattinson-batman-interview] * Team Deakins Greig Fraser Interview Part 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-deakins/id1510638084?i=1000624628355] * Team Deakins Greig Fraser Interview Part 2 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-deakins/id1510638084?i=1000625369757] * Post Perspective Weta Breakdown [https://postperspective.com/the-batman-wetas-digital-rain-the-batcave-and-more/#:~:text=Was%20The%20Batman%20shot%20all,process%20boosted%20levels%20even%20more.] * Entertainment Weekly Paul Dano Interview [https://ew.com/movies/the-batman-paul-dano-riddler-interview/] * The Guardian Zoe Kravitz Interview [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/mar/06/im-ok-with-not-getting-it-right-every-time-zoe-kravitz-on-growing-up-famous-and-getting-her-claws-into-batman] * Robert Pattinson Lies to Christopher Nolan [https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/robert-pattinson-lied-christopher-nolan-batman-screen-test-1234578876/] Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. 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 [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

It took 83 years, but we finally got a movie about the Dark Knight facing his ultimate villain… The Eye of Sauron? Voiced by Jemaine Clement? This week it’s another LEGO animated spectacular, but it’s NOT a bonus, because Batman is the main character! It’s a rom-com, a musical, a father/son drama, and above all, an excuse for Warner Bros to dump all their IP into one toy box. And somehow, it actually works!! Next week it’s the final film of our Batseries, THE BATMAN (2022). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * The Lego Batman Movie: The Making of the Movie by Tracey Miller-Zarneke [https://archive.org/details/batmanmoviemakin0000mill/page/12/mode/1up] * Rendering the Darkness: Glimpse on The Lego Batman Movie [https://animallogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rendering-the-Darkness-Glimpse-on-the-Lego-Batman.pdf] * The Lego Batman Movie Fast-tracked Into Production [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lego-batman-spinoff-movie-works-738631/] * Den of Geek Chris McKay Interview [https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/lego-batman-director-chris-mckay-on-making-the-jerry-maguire-of-batman-movies/] * Warner Brothers Announces Slate [https://variety.com/2014/film/news/warner-bros-dc-justice-league-harry-potter-spinoff-lego-sequel-1201330734/] * Dan Lin on Making Deadpool For Kids [https://laist.com/shows/the-frame/what-the-lego-batman-movie-has-in-common-with-deadpool] * Cartoon Brew Chris McKay Interview [https://www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/qa-chris-mckay-goes-full-caped-crusader-lego-batman-movie-148431.html] * Phil Lord and Chris Miller Make Sense of The World of The Lego Movie [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/01/23/the-lego-movie-2-phil-lord-and-chris-miller-explain-their-meta-universe] * Animal Logic Animation Breakdown [https://animallogic.com/portfolio/projects/tlbm-2/] * Den of Geek Lorne Balfe Interview [https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-lego-batman-movie-composer-lorne-balfe-keeps-score/] * FXGuide Production History [https://www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/the-batman-movie-keeping-it-real/] * IndieWire Chris McKay Interview [https://www.indiewire.com/awards/industry/the-lego-batman-movie-oscars-2018-animation-1201904091/] * Michael Keaton Approves of Will Arnett [https://youtu.be/Y0gn0Dddugc] * Build Will Arnett and Chris McKay Interview [https://youtu.be/3VAkj8TJZ8s] Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. 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 [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].