
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, Wi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 283 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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We’re getting Spirited Away this week to a Studio Ghibli production that is often called the most influential animated film of all time. Joining us to help purify the stink spirits and return the river god... more
Did Studio Ghibli really make a family sitcom? Kind of! It’s Isao Takahata’s second-to-last film, and we simply couldn’t resist adding it to our series.
Joining us to revel in the brilliance (and surprisingly vindictive behavior) of the man they cal... more
Before you listen to this episode, please join us in reciting the Ghibli prayer: Oh nameless god of rage and hate, we bow before you!
This week we contend with what is unquestionably one of the greatest films ever made, animation or otherwise. It’s ... more
Country roads, take us home! Of the many, many movies that use the famous John Denver song, who would've expected the DEFINITIVE one to be about about a couple kids in Western Tokyo who fall in love with a really cool cat statue?
This week our old f... more
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I’ve been listening for a few years and this has become one i don’t miss. The level of detail to their research is great and educational, but the real value is their thematic analysis of each film. if you like film and want to learn more about how it’s made and what it means, tune in.
if i could choose one film for them to do, it would be the 1961 West Side Story. great production history and i’d love to hear them talk about the eye of that duck
Such a deeply charming and fun podcast. The hosts have great chemistry and the episodes are so engrossing. Favorite podcast of all time
Honestly love this podcast so much. Well-researched film histories, thoughtful takes, and two friends who truly complement each other. The format and premise is so versatile and never gets stale. I find a lot of film chat unpleasantly obnoxious, or a way for people to flaunt their *pushes glasses up* huge brains, but this team are always having intelligent, open, and joyful discussions about the smartest and dumbest films around. Thank you to everyone who puts so much time into making such a bri... more
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This show digs into cinema by isolating the key scene at the heart of each film, then explores how that moment reflects broader themes, directorial choices, and historical context. Episodes often combine rigorous research with witty banter, offering deep dives into production history, craft, and the cultural impact of notable films and franchises. The format thrives on thoughtful analysis, strong host chemistry, and guest expertise that broadens the discussion beyond surface-level reviews. A standout is the way it blends scholarly film critique with accessible storytelling, making complex ideas approachable for curious listeners who love cinema across eras and genres.
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